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by jknab
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Alpine Lakes - Hikes and Destinations
Topic: Upper Cle Elum river / Tuquala Lake ??
Replies: 11
Views: 8525

Re: Upper Cle Elum river / Tuquala Lake ??

Haven't fished that lake, but did fish Cooper Lake a couple weeks back while camping at Salmon Le Sac. Caught some rainbows in the 12 in range, with a small rapala from the inflatable and with powerbait from shore. Haven't heard of using flies with a spinning rod; seems like it would be hard to cast...
by jknab
Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: opinions on the perfect rod/reel combo
Replies: 29
Views: 5818

Re: opinions on the perfect rod/reel combo

Thanks for the advice. With the price of that setup, adding another one a bit down the road is totally feasible. Also, all of the President reels i have seen online have left-hand retrieve. Can you switch the handle to the other side, or do I have to hunt down a right-hand reeling model? Thanks agai...
by jknab
Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: opinions on the perfect rod/reel combo
Replies: 29
Views: 5818

Re: opinions on the perfect rod/reel combo

Hi. I'm a recent transplant from the Rockies, looking to put aside my trout fishing habit for a bit and try to learn how to fish steelhead and salmon. I just picked up an Okuma Connosuier 8'6" M for a good deal, and was looking at ordering a Pflueger Pres. 6935 for it. Would this be a good all-aroun...