Northwest Fishing Reports

Thanks for all the feedback. As hlindsay said there are a lot of different ways to fish and each one has its own different feel of the fish bitting. There are many different way to fish I wish I could do them all. It is also cool how its like an ADD thing for some people.

What are your favorite trout bait recipes? Post recipes of homemade trout baits. I've always tried making my own bit they never turn out. Please share Tried and true recipes.

Does any one have a recipe that works for you?

[/quote] Fish how YOU like to, within the regs, and don't worry about what other people think. If someone looks down on you because you like to bait fish where legal to do so, it's THEIR problem, not yours. Some prefer the challenge and precision of fly fishing or working lures. If you enjoy the sol...

I've tried making other trout dough baits but they either don't turn out right or don't catch fish. The marshmallows wort to float a worm or like powerbait.

What makes catching fish Using lures and flies more fulfilling than using powerbait. I know some fisherman that fly fish and they think other fisherman are under them. Both sides have their arguments. I personally think fly fishing is harder and more challenging especially if you tie your own flies....

ruthven78 wrote:I was thinking of the dough being the bait, not just a scented floatant

It still works by its self. Run a power bait rig with 2 to 3 foot leader with a circle hook. The work kind of like the power eggs.

Just get some little marshmallows put them in a small jar and smash up some garlic and put it in the jar with a little water and let it sit for a week and it has a sent and it floats. You can also add food coloring. Another good way is to put some smashed garlic into a container of worms a couple of...