Northwest Fishing Reports

Looks absolutely delicious.I am going to use that recipe but with a few modifications.I cant drink cows milk,so I'll substitue Goat milk.Also will have ti ixnay the butter.One problem only with the picture..The bowl isnt big enough and the spoon is too small.Hehehehe

Big Race stick to Chowder Please:bounce: :chef: :colors:
Zero Mutten chops and chowder combo plates#-o :batman: !!!!

racfish wrote:Looks absolutely delicious.I am going to use that recipe but with a few modifications.I cant drink cows milk,so I'll substitue Goat milk.Also will have ti ixnay the butter.One problem only with the picture..The bowl isnt big enough and the spoon is too small.Hehehehe

Great ideas on the substitutions. You are right about the bowl not big enough as the picture is of my second helping! :bounce:

Just did Salmon Gumbo:-$ I sinned a bucket or 2!:cheers: :bounce: :chef:

swedefish4life1 wrote:Just did Salmon Gumbo:-$ I sinned a bucket or 2!:cheers: :bounce: :chef:

One must indulge as these eats are worth the effort and the walk later!

Change to anti-snagging rule

Action: Changes the definition of the anti-snagging rule to: Except when fishing with a buoyant lure or trolling from a floating device, anglers may use only one single-point hook, measuring no more than ž inch from point to shank. Hooks must be attached to or below the lure or bait. Weights may not be attached below or less than 12 inches above the lure or bait.

A buoyant lure floats on the surface of fresh water when it is not being retrieved by a line.

"Trolling" means fishing from a vessel that is underway and under power.

Effective dates: Immediately until further notice.

Species affected: All species affected by the anti-snagging rule.

Location: All locations where the anti-snagging rule is in effect.

Reasons for action: This change allows additional recreational opportunity by allowing gear types commonly used in salmon fishing while providing protection to fish from snagging.

Information Contact: Fish Program (360) 902-2700.


WDFW modifies anti-snagging rule

OLYMPIA - A modification to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) anti-snagging rule will allow anglers to use a broader range of lures in certain freshwater areas where anti-snagging rules are in effect.

The change goes into effect today, Sept. 9.

The redefined anti-snagging rule states that anglers must follow specific gear requirements, including the use of one, single-point hook, unless they are fishing with a buoyant lure or trolling from a floating device in waters where anti-snagging rules are in effect. Details on the modified rule and gear requirements are available online at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efis ... jsp?id=813 .

The change alters an anti-snagging rule adopted earlier this year during WDFW’s permanent rule-making process that required anglers to use lures (buoyant or non-buoyant) with single-point hooks while fishing for salmon and steelhead in the mainstem Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to McNary Dam, or fishing for any fish species in other affected rivers.

The single-point hook requirement was intended to address snagging problems, simplify WDFW’s previous non-buoyant lure restriction and allow anglers to more easily release non-target fish such as wild salmon and steelhead, said Craig Burley, WDFW’s fish division manager.

After hearing from members of the public who proposed alternatives to the new single-point hook requirement, the department modified the anti-snagging rule to allow the use of multiple hooks under certain circumstances, Burley said.

"The change adds some complexity to the rule, but we believe it will not interfere with the department’s ability to protect fish from snagging." Burley said.

Burley noted that WDFW will also consider further gear modifications aimed at conserving wild fish populations during the upcoming 2010-2012 sportfishing rule adoption process.

"The department’s priority is to create rules that are designed to protect Washington’s wild fish populations while continuing to provide anglers with sportfishing opportunities," Burley said.