Northwest Fishing Reports

Yes it was! One of the most stocked jigs on the shelf while the nightmares were gone at cabelas. I picked a few up while at wholesale sports, but am thinking about going back tomorrow to get the rest as I bought the last two nightmare pattern jigs that work on the skook! Good luck everyone and happy...

Thanks! It measured 35" without squeezing the tail and weighed quite a bit as I had to keep switching hands to carry it over my shoulders to my car. I tried to post pics of the measuring tape next to the fish but was having too much trouble shrinking the size so here's a on the spot pic. Any additio...

No, not at all. It was down in the fields. A fishy looking spot, that I have been working. Pic was taken at different location (field parking lot)to not reveal it, not that anyone that fishes them can't figure it out. I don't have a zipper lip mentality so if you're interested just hit me up!

My first steelhead came from this wednesday. I lost alot of steel at the jig. I am definitely going to take kockmandoo's advice and step it up to 15# test as most fish lost were at 12# last outing. I didn't realize how sharp their teeth were until I finally landed my first. They were definitely hitt...

Poke it with a stick. When I was a kid, that's the game we'd play. Try to sneak up on the deer, possums, raccoons, big scary dog next door sleeping, and poke it with a stick. Deer really freak out when that happens. If you move REAL slow, you can sneak right up on 'em. They sure can jump high thoug...

I stand by my opinion on the matter. Making abrupt and sudden movements with an already nervous on edge animal, not very smart imo. Just my experiences being a long time hunter. To each their own though. I guess next time I startle big game I'll just try and out run it. Because that makes sense. (S...

I stand by my opinion on the matter. Making abrupt and sudden movements with an already nervous on edge animal, not very smart imo. Just my experiences being a long time hunter. To each their own though. I guess next time I startle big game I'll just try and out run it. Because that makes sense. (S...

Personally I wouldn't have ran. Elk aren't really much to be afraid of, although intimidating for the most part.........they ain't no moose. Slowly back away.......maybe, run.......not unless it charges. And if it does decide to charge, you probably wouldn't get get away. Like most animals they are...

You need to send that story to Field and Stream. It was a good read.Thanks.Im with Kokmando . Use heavier leader in smaller water. JMO. Thanks. It was definitely something I'll never forget. I'll have to look into that. Too bad I didn't have my iphone "at the ready!" Normally I go lighter in smalle...

Cool story! When I was fishing skookumchuck over winter break me and danny walked up on a large herd just hanging out in the field, definitely sweet! As for the fishing thats awesome minus the breaking off. You could go 12# or 15# in the future, might make a difference. Trust me, I never thought I ...

Mike Carey wrote:pretty good first post.

Thank you, and I'm happy for the warm welcome. This site lives up to its reputation.

First post here. Today I had a major bat poop crazy moment that I will never forget while I was out fishing the Skookumchuck River. I normally don't cross the river out there, but for some reason the "explorer" in me thought it was a good day to cross the river while I was out fishing the fields and...