Lakes are prime, with some fattys.
The Yak is in its absolute prime
Mountains are gorgeous
Fall colors are in full swing
Streamer eats are on the menu
Browns and brookies (and their hybrid brethren) are getting all colored up
Big fat October Caddis hatches
Salt is still a valid option
Coho in...
What a POS....
Glad they got him. Interesting reading about how they can cross reference your OnX.
https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/social-media-brag-incriminates-bait-pile-poacher-in-washington
I know what I got and what it's worth. Don't low ball me with half assed offers. This is an original Filson tin cloth hat. Retails for $20K (obvi because it's the highest quality hat in the history of hats). Probably was made in America, but not by americans.
Just picture yourself in this...
Broke my 3wt and need to restock the quiver. If anyone has a decent 3wt they wouldn't mind parting with hit me up.
Ideally in the 8' range and ideally not a 2 piece.
Just sharing FYI in case anyone hadn't heard and was lucky enough to draw permits.
Looks like putting in above Indian Creek is going to be a no go for a while...
For whatever reason I've always gravitated to either moss green or onyx, but I never really thought why. I've spent a total of 3.5 minutes thinking about it and can't think of any reason why different colors would benefit a certain situation. Does the color matter to you?
Got out on the water a few times over the weekend with the kids. This was our annual 'lake house' trip we take every summer, so fishing isn't the primary activity - but I take the kiddos out for 15-20 minute shifts in the evening and they fish from the dock sporadically throughout the day...
I thought this article was interesting - it got my brain thinking about all sorts of fun possibilities.
https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/ocean-pike/7715745
Got to thinking about fishing related things I love, here's where I'm at, top 10:
The crackle of gravel as you pull into a stokeworthy spot
Heading back to the boat launch at last light
The sound of a clicker when a fish takes line
The view of the lake/river from the Ridgeline
A mirror...
One of the things I love about the PNW is the summer crabbing season.
There's something about cracking crab fresh out of the Salish on a summer evening with a group of friends or family that's hard to beat.
I think the true beauty of crabbing is that it's passive 'fishing'. You get to head...
Took the oldest on his first backpacking trip last weekend. He's 10, so felt like it was time to get him up into the woods (a bit over due if im being honest). He'd done a few day hikes before, but nothing overnight. So i was wanting to do something relatively short, but with a pretty good...
Had no idea a magic eraser (wet, squeezed out) works so well to clean cork. Really gentle pressure with a moist magic eraser was magical.
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