Northwest Fishing Reports

Great, This'll be my first chance to meet with other like-minded folks on the Washington Lakes Team; even though I've been a member for several years. Can't wait to get together with you guys in mid-June. Gotta gather up my extra gear and get ready for the "Big Swap".

I agree with you 100%, Mike. In fact, I haven't got ANY use for career politicians who feed at the government trough and consider themselves to be so much better than you and me, "average" Americans. Here we are, trying to eke out a living in this unforgiving state, with state and local politicians ...

You're absolutely right about passenger placement making a big difference on the water. If I've got four folks in the Bayliner, the weight has to be as equally distributed as possible, otherwise that tiny in-line 4-cylinder I-O hasn't got a chance to get up on a quick plane. I think your 16.5 Baylin...

Thanks for your opinions, guys. I'll go with your suggestions and give the Nissan a chance to prove itself without the foils. From what I've read about the Port-A-Bote, I should be able to get up on a plane easy enough with the stock outboard. My 130hp Merc, on the other hand, on my 19' Bayliner, th...

Hi Guys, Looking for some nearby Crappie action (if and when the temperature ever warms up). I'd like to hit several lakes in the Thurston/Pierce Counties area but will go reasonable distances for some of that "slab action". I've found nice schools of jumbo perch and some rock bass but no crappies y...

Hi Guys, I've been thinking about mounting a hydrofoil to my new 5HP Nissan outboard. This motor will be the power source for my 12' Port-A-Bote and should be all I need for local (and distant) freshwater lakes. Any hints or experience you can share would really be appreciated. I'm naturally apprehe...