We worked the Cowlitz at the barrier dam, trying for some of the springers that have been showing up lately. Went through the assorted techniques for barrier dam success, drift fishing, float fishing and the favorite - free drifting eggs. Launching roe to the far side and floating it through connected us with one fish for a few seconds.

Several fish lost by other anglers while we were there. It's not hot by any means, but the fishing is only going to get better and better as the weeks go on. It's good to get started early, not too crowded up there yet.

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