took my dad, mom, and girlfriend to the river on Saturday. this being our first time on the river I would say a fish each isn’t that bad. considering the method we used compared to some others on the river. previous reports weren’t kidding about the snagging on this river, it is an embarrassment to fishing, my girl and I found a secluded hole then about 30 minutes later 2 trucks pulled up to the private property behind us. they came out with 1oz lead and a hood about 4 inches above it. I couldn’t tell you how many over there limit they caught. I saw one guy take at least 2 trips to his truck and back for more, a hole with 30+ fish had about 10 left within the hour. we took off to fish the rapids hoping to get one from a passing school.
despite the local flavor, I can’t wait to go back. it was my girlfriends first salmon and biggest fish to date about a 6-7 Coho.
thanks to all the WA Lakers for the info about the river and where to go.