Northwest Fishing Reports

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The section of the levee we fish doesn't require waders, other spots may thou.

Decided to go with an Okuma Guide Select 9'6" Light or Medium light action rod, and the Shimano Symetre 3000, as I mentioned before. Light action would be best suited for light tackle(jigs, pink worms, glo balls, etc), while medium light would be better for bait(Roe, Sand Shrimps, etc). Do I have th...

Ah. I noticed the 4000 is quite a bit heavier then 3000, so I think I'll go with the 3000.

Is the 3000 model sufficient enough for both steelhead and salmon? I think the 4000 is rated up to 12 lb, while 3000 is 10 lb?

Thanks for all the tips guys :) I've been using a "dink" float, not sure if that's bad, it's really light though. Next time I am the store, I'm gonna pick up some Drennan, they look nice. So, when your float is "drifting", ideally you want it vertically up & down while it drifts, or can it point up...

Thanks for all the tips guys :) I've been using a "dink" float, not sure if that's bad, it's really light though. Next time I am the store, I'm gonna pick up some Drennan, they look nice. So, when your float is "drifting", ideally you want it vertically up & down while it drifts, or can it point ups...

I try to find ones that are made in U.S., I find the swivels made in China break a lot.

So, recently I started trying the Float/Jig method for trying to bag steelhead up here in Washington. This is the first time I've tried it, ever. We usually drift fish corky/bait down where I grew up(Oregon). I wanted to know your guy's opinions on float fishing? Do you float fish more then classic ...

ok, so i went to sportco today with everyones advise and got a rod, it's a okuma cecilo 9'6" ML action. next week I'll get the matching reel, an okuma Avenger 40 with 12 lb. tess. then when I have time the salesman wants me to come back down and they will take me on a tour of the salmon/steelhead s...

I checked the Washington Fish and wildlife Sportfishing Regulation Pamphlet online, but it didn't say when it opened.

Thanks for the info

When does the season open?

Hmm, I wonder how many of these spring Chinook's will reach the McKenzie River in Oregon(where I am originally from). Since the McKenzie turns into the Willamette, which then connects to the Columbia, I am sure there will be a few. Better remember to pack my gear if I visit back home this spring :co...

Wish I had 2 weeks of PAID vacation to fish...

Back to work for me as well!

But, on a side note. For whom ever fishes with tommy, be sure to give him some crap about his pink scissors. :thumleft:

Just starting curing my first egg roes. Fun Stuff!

I cooked up my very first pink tonight. Lathered the salmon steaks with butter, olive oil, some table blend, some trout spice blend, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Put em in a glass casserole dish lined with aluminum foil and baked them at 350 degree's for about 20-30 minutes(depends on your oven). S...

nope, none of them had live shrimp. They had the packaged pink shrimp though.(I've never used it). The little general store up where I used to live, had them. Of all places.. :bounce: Usually they come in a Styrofoam container just like worms do. The Salmon & metalheads loved them! Wonder how they w...

Hey guys,

I want to be ready in full swing for the up-coming salmon summer run. I know my dad always used to use Sand Shrimp.

I live in puyallup, and so far NO ONE has any Live Sand Shrimp for sale. Anyone know where I can pick some up?


Thanks guys!!:cheers:

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to fishing up here in Washington( stationed here in the U.S. Air Force). I am originally from Oregon, where we fish river's a lot, and had great success with rainbow trout, planter trout, red sides, steelhead, and salmon. However up here, I've only had minimal luck. So far I ...