Northwest Fishing Reports

Remember how excited you would get as a kid while waiting for your birthday? It seemed like it would take forever. But, your birthday never "moved". You were guaranteed that each new day would bring you closer to your birthday until you were ultimately eating cake and ice cream and opening presents.
I finally got the boat that I've been wanting for years. Through luck and miracles, I got one that I could afford. I was honest and good (see posting: "kayak in the wind"). However, in some cruel twist, we in the Spokane area are suffering from the coldest weather we've had all year. I'm watching the maiden voyage of my new boat slip deeper and deeper into the calendar. The ice on our lakes grows thicker. Just looking outside nearly gives me frost bite. I have a 4' drift behind my fishing rig. Some days, life is so cruel.

As a side note, I think I've chosen a name for my boat: Karma. I thought it was fitting. Let me know what you think.

'Karma' is good. BUT, find a hill and slide it down the hill. YAAAAA!!

Dude, now there is a SOLID eyedea AMX!! yessss! Please do it :bball:

Sneak it into Indian Canyon Golf Course and go for it. 350 yds. of pure adrenaline rush!:bounce:

That would be the saddest thing to have it freeze and shatter while sledding before I catch a single fish with it. As fun as it sounds, I'm not going to risk it.

If you'd raher I know some sled dog people over there. They'll have their dogs pull you down the snow covered road, or around the grassy golf course on the flat.

You got a point Reelman, at -9º with a wind chill near -20º, that could shatter like a light bulb.....better not.

Oh, pish posh.... I say go for it!

I'm right next to you Reelman, and I thought the snow/ice was gone! In my dreams now.. It has to go sooner or later, but as you said it'll be later. Newman was getting fairly close to ice out and I got TOO excited about it. Oh well back to shoveling the pickup out.

Amx wrote:If you'd raher I know some sled dog people over there. They'll have their dogs pull you down the snow covered road, or around the grassy golf course on the flat.

I could use my fly rod and line for a mushing whip. They aren't going to get any other use for a while time anyway.

Most folks hate this cold freezing weather,but its really a blessing in disguise. We were having nice 45-55 degree weather for a spell. Im allready in my yard w/ lime turning over the soil doing my horse compost and so on. I was noticing gnats and slugs appearing all around down where I live near the lake. This freeze should kill off some of these garden pests. So for me I like it. Im sorry bout your boating adventure though. When it happens I hope you get fish blood all over it,to Christin it..Unfortunately Im still praying for this cold snap to hang around just a few more days on the Westside.Good luck to everyone. Drive safely and keep your head and toes warm....

Reelman keep in mind Liberty opens on tuesday March 1 and I can tell you from previous years that the browns are typicaly easy on opening day throwing rapalas. If I had not just gotten a new job I would be there bright and early tuesday morning tossing rapalas and having a grand old time. I stopped by the lake Friday afternoon to check just how thick the ice is and to my surprise the lake is 95% ice free. The gate down to the boat ramp is still locked so I imagine the snow in the parking area and on the ramp is probably still bad so if you go be very careful, and have a great time and I get off about 230 pm and am going to try to fish from the ramp for a while so if you see a black ford ranger stop over and say Hi....Dennis

wishniwasfishn wrote:Reelman keep in mind Liberty opens on tuesday March 1 and I can tell you from previous years that the browns are typicaly easy on opening day throwing rapalas. If I had not just gotten a new job I would be there bright and early tuesday morning tossing rapalas and having a grand old time. I stopped by the lake Friday afternoon to check just how thick the ice is and to my surprise the lake is 95% ice free. The gate down to the boat ramp is still locked so I imagine the snow in the parking area and on the ramp is probably still bad so if you go be very careful, and have a great time and I get off about 230 pm and am going to try to fish from the ramp for a while so if you see a black ford ranger stop over and say Hi....Dennis

95% ice free?! I hope it's still that way now, I'll be there first thing that morning!

SWEEEEET! I'll be the one on his new Nucanoe (see pictured above). I don't own a Rapala, but a med sink line and some bugger and minnow patterns....
I might go to my friend's house that lives right on the lake and launch from there this Monday just to try out the boat.
Tuesday and Wednesday are supposed to be almost pleasant.
I'll get to try out the new fish finder too.
I need a minute. No, I'm not crying tears of joy, something is in my eye. Give me another minute....

Hope to see you all there.

reelman wrote:SWEEEEET! I'll be the one on his new Nucanoe (see pictured above). I don't own a Rapala, but a med sink line and some bugger and minnow patterns....
I might go to my friend's house that lives right on the lake and launch from there this Monday just to try out the boat.
Tuesday and Wednesday are supposed to be almost pleasant.
I'll get to try out the new fish finder too.
I need a minute. No, I'm not crying tears of joy, something is in my eye. Give me another minute....

Hope to see you all there.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but........

Statement as of 11:15 AM PST on February 27, 2011

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST
Monday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST
Monday.

* Snow accumulations: total by Monday of 4 to 7 inches.

* Elevation: all elevations.

* Timing: snow will increase this morning... taper off tonight...
and increase again Monday.

* Locations include: Spokane... Cheney... Davenport... Rockford

* winds: winds will increase and become gusty late today
through Monday... potentially producing areas of blowing or
drifting snow... particularly on the West Plains. Gusts to 35
mph will be possible.

* Impacts: difficult driving conditions will be a certainty...
with visibilities dropping significantly in wind prone
locations due to blowing snow.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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Wednesday
Rain or snow. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
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Wednesday Night
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
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Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
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Thursday Night
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
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Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s.
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Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows around 30.
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Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.

Not really raining on my parade, more like blizzarding.
The wind concerns me, but I can deal with the snow.

When we going fishing Marc?

Well, I had been hoping for a warmer March opener, but that doesn't appear to be in the cards. Old Man Winter has to have a couple more sniffy fits before he heads north for the summer. I'd like to try and get out in the next 3 weeks if possible. I've got my license and my gear is about all ready. It will come around, it just may take a few weeks.

Remember, if you do go out soon, your survival time in these water temperatures is about 5-15 minutes in the water. So, be careful.

Well the survival time the last few days has been 15 minutes just for being out in the open air. Won't be catching ME in the water. Haven't even been outside in a week.

It's snowing right now at 40 degrees, nice soft flakes, and about 3/4" to 1" on the porch.

Went to the ramp sunday afternoon gate was closed so i could not go down to the ramp itself but the lake is virtualy ice free, i am on the phone with my friend who lives on the lake he did say down by sandy beach still has some ice in that corner. i will go over and check it out and repost what i find this evening...D

If you fall in without a PFD on, your survival time is about 2 minutes. There is a man that used to kayak in Lake WA that would tell you that if he was alive. Oh and don't tell yourself you "just won't fall in", or that you could climb back in if you do. Be realistic about it - it could mean your life.

I have a brand new Jackson Coosa, specifically designed for river fishing, and haven't been able to use it yet because of the wind and cold (mostly the wind). Grrrrr.