Northwest Fishing Reports

Ever been lost in the fog? I have, and It sucks!! Luckily it burned off after a few hours and I found my way. It did turn a would be 3 mile paddle into a 12 mile paddle though... This would have all been avoided with a compass. Since that day I've been running GPS/sonar combo units, but the harsh tr...

Good to know octopus hooks work as well, save some $ buying drop shot hooks for awhile. I forgot to mention. Tie that octopus hook with a Palomar knot, then run the tag end back through the eye and pull it straight after the knot is complete. This will make the hook stand out properly. otherwise it...

I like a light weight fast action graphite rod with 10lb Power Pro for my main line, and a 6-8lb fluoro leader with a #2 octopus hook. I've gotten far better hook up ratios using the octopus hooks because you don't have to "set" the hook. Let them grab it then raise the rod tip and reel a few ft qui...

2015 Sportsmen's Show was a blast! I had a great time hanging out talking fishing and kayaking with all of you that stopped by! Wednesday's seminar was interesting since it was the first of three, and being a new venue/format for me. Thanks to the 12 people who came mid week for being my guinea pigs...

Ling, cabs, and the occasional greenling will take on that blue color. Same as some chinook will have white flesh. It has nothing to do with their diet. It's the way that individual processes the food it eats. The blue is actually a bile in the blood. Some people claim that blue bottom fish, and whi...

Yes, I remember on Summit. We chatted on the report part on the comments. Hopefully I will see you at the show! But right now I don't recall last season. I'm not surprised. You were selling a few lures and it was brief. I was there with Tony and a couple others on the edge of early morning darkness...

Hello Polyangler Have I met you? I have met Dino and Anthony (Tony) and support Hero's on the Water. We've met, but not through HOW. Yeah, Dino and Tony are great guys! Couldn't ask for better teammates, and we really appreciate the support you've offered!! All of our founding members were kayak fi...

Thanks Fishnislife! I feel like HOW is a great cause, and we have a great time doing it! Look fwd to meeting you at the show!

I'm kind of a new kid here, kinda not... I've posted a few reports over the years under the name ravdakot. So to the admins that might be reading this, please delete that account. Thanks! Been fishing for over 31 years I'm originally from FL, but found my way to the great PNW in 2008 I like to fish ...

I'm somewhat a new guy here on WA Lakes, but I know a few people out there are kayak fishing curious, but dont really know where to begin. I'll be hosting “Intro to Kayak Fishing” seminars at the WA Sportsmen's Show in the Blue Theater Jan 21st @ 1530, 23rd @ 1230, and 24th @ 1530. Main topics will ...