Kekedatackleco
1/11/2015 11:10:00 PMWow! Those are two great fish. Looks like your hard work paid off. Sometimes that last fish seems impossible and not meant to be. Thanks for the report. -Dave
widebear
1/12/2015 4:11:00 AMNice fish AL! I didn't get out this weekend but the locals tell me it has slowed down a bit. The guys told me the wardens(boat) and park service are out checking. There's a lot of fishing going on so good for them.
hewesfisher
1/12/2015 6:26:00 AMNice fish guys!!! NPS has also added an online payment option - https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/64970644. My permit arrived 3 days later, same as when I mailed a check. Good news is the annual launch permits are still $30 for us youngsters. :-)
moosezema
1/12/2015 7:33:00 AMInteresting that the Park Service checks fishing license. Do they have an agreement with the state? Just curious because the border patrol has tried this up north. So I did some checking and their supervisor said that is not border patrol's job and they would not be enforcing state regulations.
two brothers fishing
1/12/2015 8:34:00 AMNice report, and those are some nice big RBT . Did not go down there last week but will try to go this week. The water is still around 1284 ft. and if they start lowering it we might try to fish further toward the Dam, have always liked the Spring Canyon area to fish so might try that. Tight lines TERRY
BDA
1/12/2015 9:00:00 AMI know what you mean about the park service. last year I was checked twice by them and I ask them why are they checking me and they said that lake roosevelt is federal waters and they have that right. They were a little upset for me asking that queston. nice fish that you got.
moosezema
1/12/2015 9:35:00 AM@BDA I will check with our local wardens and get the low down. I never have anything to hide so I usually go along with it. But sometimes I like to know the real truth. It is Federal waters regulated by State. Things that make you go HMM:) Great report downriggeral Sorry to be jacking your post:(
downriggeral
1/12/2015 10:04:00 AMmoosezema - No hyjack here. I never have anything to hide either and don't much care, minor inconvenience. What I do wonder though is if I'm not fishing and only getting ready to launch the boat is it legit to ask to see my fishing license? Just food for thought, not trying to stir a hornets nest. - Alan
downriggeral
1/12/2015 10:07:00 AMhewesfisher - Thanks for the info - Sorry you're not an "old" guy yet. It has it's advantages like stiff joints..................humm I'd trade the $15 savings in for youth; not too young though. AH
daddysprad
1/12/2015 3:14:00 PMI was checked twice last year by the FS for my Washington State Boat Ed card. Wondered the same thing.
hewesfisher
1/12/2015 4:21:00 PMHave only been checked by NPS Ranger once, and that was last year for a safety inspection including boater's card. Honestly cannot remember if he checked our licenses, not that it would matter. Like others, we have nothing to hide and are glad to see NPS, Sheriff and/or WDFW out checking to make sure everyone is playing by the rules. :-)
kenbarb
1/12/2015 8:02:00 PMAlways like your reports downriggeral, looks like great fishing when you get it figured out, and it looks like you have done that. Those are really nice pictures.
downriggeral
1/12/2015 8:19:00 PMThanks for all of your comments.
kenbarb - Thanks, I always enjoy your reports too. Not too many reporting on the areas you fish. When do you start fishing Dworshack for the kokes?
kenbarb - Thanks, I always enjoy your reports too. Not too many reporting on the areas you fish. When do you start fishing Dworshack for the kokes?