It's been that way for as long as I've known it - 32 years.The take out at Native still leaves a bit to be desired.
Nice Z-pulley setup there. Did you learn that in crevasse rescue training?Last I was out there was January last year. From gov't bridge to Native the river had jumped to run along the highway where the flats used to be. Not sure when that happened. The take out at Native still leaves a bit to be desired.
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My memory is that having the season extending into April was a high priority for the recreational anglers. The strategy of weekly season has been used to extend the season into April with an end date of the 15th when the forecast will not support a 7 day week season. I assume that with the current forecast and the information from past creel surveys WDFW determined that 5 days a week season would be best to accomplish that goal.
Dave,OK I I misunderstood the NMFS policy, agreement but the fact remains there are not many fish returning and that is my overall point.
Are 5000 fish even close to capacity for the Sauk and Skagit systems combined? Shouldn't that be the driving escapement goals?
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Thanks. I learned it at that same spot about 15 years ago.Nice Z-pulley setup there. Did you learn that in crevasse rescue training?
I'm interested! Let me check the dates.. i have Sundays and Mondays off, but can take a few days off.. maybe.. going to Kentucky in February for 9 or 10 days for the bourbon trail and to visit friends! I can even row a bit if you want!! Cheers!Seems like stealth is the preferred mode for planning when it comes to planning these days, but since I don't think I've fished with anyone on this board other than a guided trip with Nick, that's not really an option so I'm going to announce that I'll be camping in the area from March 21 PM through March 24 AM and plan to float the river from March 22-24. I'm going to try to arrange for another block of days in April but that's TBD.
If other folks are interested in joining me in March, I'll bring my 14' frame raft and will have two open seats and would love to have company. I've never fished the Skagit before so having at least one person along with some experience would be great, but certainly not a prerequisite. My only ask would be to either help set the shuttle or split the shuttle-fee if there's a shuttle service operating up there. Shoot me a PM if you're interested in coming along for one or more days and I'll pencil you in.
Dude...it's open right now.I am currently standing on my rock awaiting the opener.
Hotspotter!!!!!Dude...it's open right now.
Well I am going to go up to the truck and grab my gear and make a few casts then...Dude...it's open right now.
Hey get off of my lawn.. err I mean rock!! That's my napping rock and spey casting from a seated position rock!!Well I am going to go up to the truck and grab my gear and make a few casts then...
I hope nobody steals my spot.