This was a lengthy discussion topic on the old site. I don't think it was resolved then and I doubt it will be resolved this time either. My question then and now is where is the tipping line drawn and does it change over time by society? I've seen the occasional Youtube video showcasing an old...
It sounds like you missed out on a great opportunity to answer your own question. When exploring a new river, it helps to fish it at different levels and clarity as it helps you answer those questions for yourself as everyone is different opinion of what they would consider "high" or "fishable"...
The other possibly, perhaps explaining the difference even more accurately, is most anglers are liars and/or over estimate the length of their catch.
Nice report, as always.
There's a boat launch under the bridge at Marblemount, Rockport, and Concrete (okay, not exactly under the bridge but nearby) on the Skagit. As for the Sauk, you are on your own.
Depending on the weather between now and then, you may want to skip the trout and concentrate on warmwater species. Besides what others have mentioned, there is a specially managed warmwater lake just down the road that starts with a W.
I figured it speaks for itself...more or less.
Actually I wrote a little about it on our Facebook page and our website Specials page but figured I'd keep from making this place too commercialized.
I'd buy an Outcast with full confidence. I'd buy their Fish Cat brand for stillwaters without reservation. I'm not sure Bad Cat has made anything new in a long time. I would not buy anything from Colorado but that is me. Not sure if Bucks is making boats anymore. The Broncos were pretty good...
Game 5 tonight. It could decide the ultimate 2022 NBA Champ.
Rather than starting a new NFR thread on the NBA, I might tag on to this one. There has been a lot of folks discussing the GOAT basketball player of all time. Jordan and James seem to be the ones garnering the most support. I think...
And leader straighteners. I bought once one, back when I was a triple G person (gear gadget guy). Tippet rings too but I'll stop short on Tenkara. I'm definitely becoming more of a minimalist now. Too much time and hassle to prepare, pack, and unpack a bunch of crap to catch a fish with such a...
I agree with your circumstances comment. It was more of a rhetorical question. Most unpressured, wild steelhead are great biters under prime conditions. But not always. There are rarely any absolutes in steelheading.
I've had grabs that did not result in a hook up that have left me shaking with more excitement and anticipation than landed fish. But in general, I'd like to see the critter up close and personal.