Cowlitz or skykomish

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epk11
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Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by epk11 » Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:17 am

Looking to go fishing this week. Wondering if barrier is worth a shot or going to the sky is a better idea. Opinions?
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fishindude
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by fishindude » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:17 pm

I was on the Sky yesterday and it was really slow. Heard some guys up at the hatchery had some luck. There was about 7-10 guys fishing where I was and the only fish I saw was from a guy in a drift boat who landed one right in front of me where I was fishing.
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chrome_chasin
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by chrome_chasin » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:34 pm

I have hit both in the past couple of weeks and both are slowwww..... Good luck which ever you choose.
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racfish
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by racfish » Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:09 pm

Id take the Cowlitz over the Sky. The drive is a big factor for me so I usually do the Sky.
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DannyL
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by DannyL » Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:51 pm

Hit Skagit today and sockeye were hitting like crazy.. To bad we can't keep em
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by oneshot » Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:59 pm

lots of heart break on the sky this weekend a few of my friends reported.. emo tears..
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Brat Bonker
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by Brat Bonker » Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:39 pm

If you are fishing during mid week I would say just about any river you choose would be a good one but the cow is definitely due for a good push of fish.
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natetreat
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Re: Cowlitz or skykomish

Post by natetreat » Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:21 pm

It depend on your mood. Two totally different ball games with the same chances for fish. The Sky is a good bet for steelhead up at the hatchery and cable, the kings are slow to bite, but present. From what I hear, it's the same story on the Cowlitz.
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