SFR Leweston/ Clarkston Seems nice

Sorta fishing-related
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Jim in Anacortes

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I'm thinking of an extended visit there. The weather seems mild in the "banana belt", protected from the wind. Steelhead, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Small streams going East on the 12. Lot's of opportunity for a rockhound...cheap rent..what's not to like?
Any input, as always, is much appreciated. Cheers, Jim in Anacortes (for now).
 
You think that putting a giant paper mill in a narrow 2,000 ft deep valley might create an interesting concentration of smells? When the wind was right you could smell it up in Moscow. It it too bad because otherwise it could be a great spot with lots of water and very mild weather.
 
Wow! Thanks for the responses. I've seen a bunch of you tubes but I'll just have to go and see it (and smell it) for myself. The fishing just seems so interesting. Here in Anacortes we do not have streams nearby. Lewiston seems to have streams nearby. I've been told that you get used to the smell. I think I can cope with that if there are Steelhead around. Obviously I just have to drive there and stay for a few weeks to get the feel for the place. Anyhoo thanks for the input folks,,, any additional info would be much appreciated. Google and AI are great... but "local knowledge" is often priceless.
 
Jim, I didn't watch this in its entirety but in reading the comments they are mostly positive.

My son lives and owns a business there so we visit somewhat frequently and my wife and I both enjoy the 'small town feel'.
Maybe it's just luck but in all of my visits I have never found the mill to be overly offensive.
 
Yeah, there’s a paper mill. Smell isn’t as bad as it once was. Not a lot of jobs, but the mill still employs a lot and CCI still makes ammo…. Its a typical inland northwest town with a dominant local industry, in this case timber and timber products. Way hot in the summer. Great outdoors activities as you’re seeing, it was the homebase of Jack O’Connor after all, and other famous outdoors folks as well. Could be you.

Oh, Effie’s burgers is still open. Stop in and change your life.
 
When the axle on my drift boat trailer broke taking out on the GR, I had it towed to Lewiston. The Les Schwab there put the brackets on upside down. You may want to keep that in mind.
 
Thanks again for the input folks. Effies burgers!! That's what I'm talking about. That's where I will get my first dinner. Fishing from shore with bass gear right near my home sounds cool. And the whole Steelhead thing sounds amazing. And also trout. Just trout... caught, out of a stream with a fly rod or a spinning rod. All just a short drive away. A cheap hotel (rented by the week) mixed with dispersed camping, this spring is something I am looking forward to. I am hoping that they have some good tacos there (Anacortes does not).
Any input on the areas that I should try to avoid, and any input on areas that I should definitely visit would be most appreciated. Local knowledge is king.. thanks again folks.
 
PhilR said:
When the axle on my drift boat trailer broke taking out on the GR, I had it towed to Lewiston. The Les Schwab there put the brackets on upside down. You may want to keep that in mind.
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Unacceptable for a INTERMOUNTAIN WEST LES SCHWAB LOCATION. at a INTERMOUNTAIN WEST LES SCHWAB LOCATION they should be aware they're servicin the Big Time Driving Community. Often hear them say "we serve the Big Time Driving Community". Thats why this is so Unacceptable to hear of this behavior from a INTERMOUNTAIN WEST LES SCHWAB LOCATION!!!!

They're servicin the Big Time Driving Community.
 
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