Northwest Fishing Reports

Is there a process in Washinton state for sportsman to propose a rule change? I fished Lake Whatcom several times this summer for Kokanee using the standard dodger, hoochie, corn set up and had a catch rate of 40% cutthroats on some days. I have heard similar stories from others. Seems to me the cut...

PM sent on rod/reel combos and 12lb ball.

Can you buy the eagle claw rods locally (Seattle area). I have looked everywhere and can't find them.

Stunk last summer when I tried last. To be honest though, I didn't put much time or effort in because I would rather bass/pike fish. I typically go kokanee fishing with the wife and she wasn't very interested last year. When she was interested she wanted to go in the middle of the day and I don't ha...

Background: Ron Knott, I live in Renton. I like to fish lake Washington because I can be in the water in about 10 minutes and can easily get back home after a morning of fishing to spend the day with my family (3 kids: 7, 9, and 13). I started fishing with my grandpa before I can remember. My best f...

Thanks for the welcome and large number of responses! Between the auto down and positive ion seems to me the better choice is cannon. Only advantages I see to scotty are auto stop with braid and better local parts support given regional preference. Possible auto down isn't a benefit? What is the adv...

Just placed an order on a new Lund Rebel 165 and have a few final details to work out. I am going to buy some downriggers that will mostly be used in Lake Washington for Cutts along with various lakes for Kokanee. Secondarily I will go hitting the sound for salmon and maybe even Chelan for the laker...