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Potholes Lake Report
Grant County, WA

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05/23/2011
Trolling
Walleye
Worms
All Day
05/23/2011
3
1523

Aaron and I spent the day fishing with guide Shelby Ross on the Potholes. The fishing was consistant, not on fire but we seemed to be getting bit and catching fish throughout the day. Shelby started us off in the NW corner of the lake fishing some channels which I have no idea how to get back to! Anyway, we got our top three fish there, 20,22, and 23. Each time an area would slow for us we'd move on to another location.

Technique was slow trolling worms either with or without Macks Lures smilie blades. We fished depths of 12-30 feet.

High points of the day include a delicious lunch of baked walleye on the grill (man that that hit the spot!). And of course the scenery can't be beat.

If you want to hit walleye this is a good time of year to get out there. Shelby Ross can be reached at 509-750-7763. Thanks Shelby for a good day on the water (and yes, there will be a video posted soon!).


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Yakfish
5/23/2011 5:24:00 PM
Shelby is a world class guide and guy! Last year he helped both my son and I catch our first walleye. We now love walleye fishing and my boy, now 10 wants to do a tournament one of these years. We won't do very good, but it'll be fun. Anyways, I also highly recommend Shelby's services on Potholes Reservoir. Thanks for the pictures and post and I can't wait to see the video clip.
BMGW
5/23/2011 7:31:00 PM
Way to git em!
yooper_fisher
5/23/2011 8:47:00 PM
Thanks for the report Mike! I've been waiting to see some walleye reports and toying with the idea of a road trip to go get them.
Mike Carey
5/23/2011 9:31:00 PM
the only downside to the trip - $91 to fill my truck - ouch! Everything else was great. :-)
bass2elk
5/24/2011 7:25:00 AM
how much for a day of guided fishing? Unless it was free that couldnt have been the only OUCH!
Mike Carey
5/24/2011 8:05:00 AM
Shelby's rates are $400 for two for a full day of fishing.
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Available Guide

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Website: Austin's Northwest Adventures

Phone: (509) 668-0298