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I checked out the escapement report and was pleasantly surprised to see 500 fish returned to the hatchery. I understand that in the grand scheme of things that is not very many, but in my time fishing it's ten times what I am used to seeing.

I like those pheasant tails. What’s the pattern called?

In my quest to add to my list of hobby's that will ensure I have no money, I decided to take an Introduction to Handguns and Gun Safety class at West Coast Armory North. I had, no pun intended, a blast. I did not grow up around guns, but have long been interested in learning how to shoot, and...

A reason I've switched from mono self tied taper leaders to 10' of 12lb fluro is that it makes stripping to the fly easier. My mortal enemy in streamer fishing is stripping to the tip, getting the leader out of the tip, and then birds nesting my fly line because I didn't realize it was still...

As someone passionate about our native fish, I am willing to pay slightly higher taxes to ensure my kids and grandkids can see and fish for them. As someone who works in construction management, I can assure you that the cost of construction has absolutely nothing to do with Washingtons insane...

Here I was feeling guilty for spending $100 on a new click/pawl

There were in fact patrolling seals!

Picked up a custom rod from @Wetswinger and it is a work of art. Can't wait to try casting it. Now I just need to find a good deal on a Click/Pawl reel, time to start hitting the thrift shops!

Starlink is great. Used it on a few flights this year, the internet was better than the land based internet available at the Doha airport. I was telling family/friends "hold on, I'll text you after my plane takes off". Imagine that

I have this on my phone but it is far from fool proof, especially when you are in the trees. I understand the inReach is a little more powerful, and most importantly the battery far longer lasting

I might need to pick up a 6pc CT 5wt as a travel rod, didn’t know they came in 6 pieces

Bottom left is my favorite too, funny enough it was the first of the batch. Bottom right was the last, and I think it’s the only one I wouldn’t have confidence in the water with haha

I got it to give away as a gift for secret Santa at work and thought I’d throw some flies in. I almost didn’t want to give it away haha. Merry Christmas to you too

my ugly trio of elk hair caddis. First time tying dries and first time using a dubbing loop.

You're right, now that I remember I was totally high sticking the fish. That's how I was taught to fight fish on downriggers when using barbless hooks but of course that is totally different fishing. At one point I had the rod pointed somewhat downwards but at no point did I try side pressure...

I managed maybe 4 or 5 resident trout outings but had some of the most fun I've had fishing in a long time doing it. I got into four fish, all smaller than 10 inches and loved it. My 6wt Echo Boost Blue was definitely overkill but the fish were still fun. I think I can definitely justify the...

I have so far landed two salmon on a 6wt rod. The ones I lost came off from bad strip sets. The resi in my profile pic played a bad move and ran towards the beach, giving me enough leverage to beach him. The other fish was a humped up pink male off my boat. This one was a lot harder to land, he...

Am I just cynical/misinformed or is this nothing more than a vague commitment to take WDFW at their word for? I don't really see any specific policy proposals here like retention closures, survey/statistical methodology to determine what rivers can and can't support harvest, or anything concrete

I have yet to find a spinning reel I like more than the Shimano Sahara 2500. Buttery smooth, plenty of drag for most salmon.

Proud to represent the small contingent of regular contributors in their mid 20s 😎 It's funny, as I have gotten older it's been the opposite for me. As a kid I loved slow paced single player games but now I rarely play video games except to connect with friends