Northwest Fishing Reports

Thank you both.

Hi all, hope everyone is having a great holiday season. I recently picked up a 12 foot two man pontoon boat for drifting rivers (Northfork Outdoors Outlaw Challenger), and was wondering if any of you had recommendations for anchor weight/style for the rivers in Western WA. I'll primarily be using it...

Bump.

Out of curiosity, is anyone going?

Is this still available?

Just sent a pm response.

Because the wife wants it gone, I'll go $60 and will deliver in West Seattle area.

Thanks Quad. Mine is a slightly differnt model: http://creekcompany.com/product.php?pro ... 249&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Will also throw in a pvc rod holder with lure basket that can attach to the side of the tube

Also willing to consider trades. I will be at Sportco this afternoon if anyone wants to buy/swap today.

I have a Creek Company ODC 420 float tube with fins and extra bladders (the extra bladders have small leaks that could be fixed) that is taking up room in my garage. $80 obo.

TNJ, p.m. sent the other day.

Might try Black Lake. There used to be some decent shore access there, but I have not fished it in several years. Helps if I would have read your whole post, just noticed that you tried black lake already. I echo the Deep Lake suggestion below.

My best luck there has come on soft plastics fished with light or no weight (i.e. soft stick baits), and/or minnow style baits like a floating and/or suspending Rapala. Given the contour changes on the far end, a mid to deep diving crank and/or a jig might also be productive.

The bank access is okay on both ends of the lake, but the sides are hit and miss (a lot of brush/plant life and steep banks). I haven't fished there since last year, but had decent luck from shore casting around the primitive boat launch and working the edges on the far end of the lake. It gets deep...

I hadn't decided, but my better half decided for me because she decided Ineeded to hold off until sometime next year.

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll update you all when I pull the trigger on one.

I've caught decent numbers in Steel as well as Trout Lake.

Salmoln & Steelhead on rivers, use in Sound for both along with crabbing, and some lake use with the family.

I have been debating getting a new boat, but am torn between several brands. Does anyone have strong opinions for or against Hewes Craft, Woolridge, Alumacraft or similar brands? Any input would be appreciated.