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This very question lead to the creation of my Ghetto Sled. Essentially a 13' narrow raft (Saturn KaBoat) with transom. I had the Catchercraft folks create a frame that stiffened it a bit and allowed me to use more robust oars than the pinned ones that came with it. The 9.8hp Tohatsu with...

There was a big issue with it here in Western Washington about 5 years ago and there was a crackdown on folks crossing the tracks because there had been some injuries/deaths (transients, not fishermen) and the railway was covering their legal asses. Not many steelhead now, so not so many...

Remembered on Monday that my WA license expires on Sunday the 31st. Got online and paid for the new license, not really expecting that it would arrive in time. But I look in the mail today and sure enough, there it was! Thanks WDFW - that was faster than I expected :)

Sadly, this seems to be the norm. If you don't like the law/rule, just do what you want and tell the govt and everyone else to F*** Off. I first though that keeping a fish in the water was overkill, but after watching enough steelhead dragged into boats before being pulled out of the net for...

I would have laughed at floating line/egg patterns on the swing until a week or so ago. Was funcasting with friends on a closed river , casting a floating midbelly line. The rod's owner had a orange and yellow yarn 'fly' on the leader that was coated in fly floatant. Looked just like a little...

I'll throw another proverbial log on the fire = how I approach the '3-4 known spots' issue would depend on the Steelhead run I'm fishing and where I am in the migratory path. Am I on the Skagit in spring? I won't worry as much about the 3-4 spots because I'm looking more for the...

Done!

Was over there for 3 days as well. Guys complaining about crowding on the Sauk need to check out the lower rivers on the OP. The lower water has concentrated the pressure because the water's just too skinny in the upper reaches. Did pretty good for three days, two fish on the reel and I...

Similar idea, but in the past I've mixed some crushed Wasabi Peas into the batter for a little xtra kick. Damn, now I'm getting hungry! Warm weather and Crappie fishing can't come soon enough. :cool:

My .02 = do what you like. I have 0 fucks to give for other's opinions. I've spent summers/falls fishing skaters because I was fascinated with all the techniques (scoppering, holding a skating fly over a lie, etc) and liked the visual aspect of it. Then one winter I got hooked on swinging...

Just a few thoughts since I own both a Maxxon raft and the Watermaster Kodiak. First, I really like Maxxon rafts and believe they're one of the best values on the market. I don't own the Widgeon but I've looked at it at the Lynnwood fly show a couple years ago. It seems like a great buy for...

Or just carpool up with DO - he's a Steelheadin' stud now and will surely get you into fish. ;) Sucks for you Chehalis trib folks, the planned agreement between WDFW and the Tribes did not go well. Happy to give you a boat ride in March if you're still looking to get out on the Skagit. I'm...

Hey ColinShots, were you swinging or nymphing? If swinging and he picks your pocket with a boober rig it doesn't really count. ;) Nice fish Clarkman - good to see there are some ghosts around for the Oregon crew. Are these broodstock fish?

Thanks for the heads up Stacy - I'll be there!

After this recent tour de force I figured he'd steal your login and start booking trips in Forks. DO = Zero to Hero! ;)

Hell, catching a winter hatch on the swing is harder than a wild fish so DO should get xtra credit. Or a round at Sahalee :whistle:

I have that same boat. Moves around good with a 6 or 9.8hp outboard, also does well with a 55lb thrust electric for lakes that don't allow outboards (or have a speed limit). Mine is stable enough to stand in with the inflatable floor and so far the quality has been good = no leaks or other...

Clocks may have stopped and I'm sure I felt the earth shake beneath me. This is the kinda moment that marks the end an era. Evan, I think Bobo needs a new 'face'. 😁

No, his initials are MM.

You got that right re hood mounts! Remember when a dumbass friend was on the pro staff for one of those hood mounted rod racks. It was suction and I told him I didn't think it was a good idea putting it on my truck with the sloping hood but he insisted and I gave in. Just before the Cherry...