Northwest Fishing Reports

I want to fish the Columbia River, concentrating my efforts near the mouths of the Lewis, Kalama and Cowlitze rivers. I was told a lot of guys use this anchor pulling system. Just looking for advice before I invest my money. A danger i see would be something drifting downstream and hanging up on the...

Planning to fish Sinclair Inlet, MA10,this Sat or Sunday. Open now thru Sept.?? I live in S Tacoma. Give me a call maybe we can work something out. I want to drive to Port Orchard, free launch in town, but you have to get there early. My Cell# is 253-306-8180.

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FOR SALE- Cannon Mag 5 & tilt bracket, 28in boom, 2 yrs old . Only used 3 times, like new condition $250, firm.You may call me at work 206-553-1605 preferred, M, W-F, or any other time, call my cell phone, 253-306-8180. You can also send me an email, leaver.walter@epa.gov. I live in Tac, WA.Tight li...

I had to look at buying another kicker. My Yamaha 8hp, short shaft is to short for the 17ft Smoakercraft. I am looking to buy a Honda 2.3 hp, long shaft. My only concern is this enough motor for trolling PS areas for salmon. I do not not use a downrigger at present. Any thoughts on using this motor,...

Thanks for the info guys. Your comments are exactly my thoughts. I was just concerned about upstream or downstream from Kalama, Cowlitz and around Astoria-Megler Bidge. I was worried more about sand bars which could be an issue near the mouths of major river drainages. I would never attempt Buoy 10 ...

Can anyone advise me if using my Smokercraft with 70 hp Yamaha, prop driven for fishing the lower Columbia is OK. I am worried about damaging the lower unit. I know the water levels are higher sometimes, but I do not know anything about fishing the Lower Columbia.

Hi Christopher, I am going to Sequ & Pillar Point next week, cabbing and fishing. You can call me at 253-306-8180 anytime. I left my phone at home , so will be glad to call you back this PM.

I am going salmon fishing, crabbing at Seku and Pillars Point. I am using 12 Klamath and 8 hp yamaha OB. I haven't decided where I am staying, possibly Lyre River CG if I round up someone to go along. If I am by myself I'll be camping out in the truck canopy. I could use a second hand while out fish...

The 2 guys I talked with were locals, just out for the day fishing. I started conversing with one about his fishing experience and he told me about the incident. I started to personally research what happened. Fisheries enforcement gets complaints about illegal crabbing and dumping, but have not hea...

WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THE GUYS LOOKING AT THIS POST AND NO REPLIES. IF THIS REALLY HAPPENS ANYTIME, I AM CONCERNED. SIGN ME OFF AS PISSED OFF

[cursing] [cursing] I was fishing Shilshole bay this last Sat. Caught nothing, zip. When I retrieved my boat at the launch and whill getting ready to leave I discussed with a couple other fissherman about their day. Both guys I talked with told about previous trips and problems with commercial crabb...

I am positive it was the brine. At ten years old he was healthy, full of energy and always ready to go for rides in the truck or hop in the boat with me. I looked at a couple other brands and there was a caution statement, but nothing on the Mike's brand. Still can't be good to drink in any amount. ...

I bought a couple bottles of Mikes Bright N Tight clear solution and have not had a chance yet to pass judgement. I usuall make my own following the recipe mentioned on the SU web site. A word of caution and also a THANK YOU notice to the stupid jerk who opened a bottle, broke the seal and did not r...

Does anyone know if the two islands at Lost Lake in Mason County, near Shelton, WA are private property?

Buncha smart @#$%^&*()

Hi Perry,

Give me a HOOT! I live in Tacoma and like fishing Philips Lk, Spencer Lk, Lk Nahwatzel & Lost Lk in Mason Cty & Wildcat, Panther and Wooten in Kitsap Cty. Send me a personal email, preferred (leaver.walter@epa.gov or call 253-301-8180).

Where is the thermostate located for 2012 8hp Yamaha?

This was an eye opener and learning experience for me. I think I took to much for granted. These newer outboards require more care than I realized. I remember my father doing mantenance on his old 10 HP Evinrude. He never took it to a shop for maintenance. He changed the sparkplug, flushed the motor...

A quick reply responding to a couple above comments. The attached hose fitting on the new Yamaha 8hp is used only for flushing the block and housing with the motor not running. The ear muffs still have to be used to properly flush the lower unit. The motor is in the shop. I thought about tearing int...

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