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WellI got off the couch and busted a move, that part should be rated a 5+. Was able to hook up with a long time friend and co-worker, back when we were involved with that sort of thing and take him for his first trip to Roosevelt. We got to Ft. Spokane around 8:30 and headed down past A rock and started trolling. It was a weird day. Seemed like we would drag around forever and then "Bang" we would get a double. To make things more interesting the doubles would be on completely different tackle. Was using the usual plan, go down bang out a couple of limits of trout and then go get some Walleye. I may need a new plan, I don't think that one has ever really panned out. But anyway , it was good to be there, hadn't been on the water since 10/14/22 which was a warm sunny day. Today the reflections were really special. With the overcast and the water flat as glass it was really pretty. The fish we caught today were quite a bit heavier than the ones we caught at Porcupine Bay back in October. Wondering if this is just the result of time and growth or are these from a different hatchery or something? The biggest fish was chunky 20 incher and the smallest was a 15 inch Jack. Caught both of those after I started filleting the 4 in the picture. We also boated a nice wild fish that we returned.
Just happy to be out and after them, because, after them is the right thing to do.
Happy New Year and God Bless Everyone!

dabl74

1/4/2023 10:38:09 AM

Nice Part Time! I try Kokabow lures for Kokanee, osprey and eagle talon, no great success. Wondering what works for trout? Thx Don

Part-Time

1/4/2023 12:54:36 PM

Don, We caught the biggest fish(20" not pictured) on a blue Kokabow spinner but as usual for me an orange Kekeda trolling fly was probably the best, one of the smaller ones.
Mark

dabl74

1/4/2023 10:38:11 AM

strikezone

1/4/2023 11:32:11 AM

Hi Mark- Wow. You did well for sure. Nice looking fish. And the lake was sure smooth. Glad you were able to take advantage. Just so you know, I don't have a big boat anymore. Things have changed for me. I do have a boat tho. Its a 9 foot Outcast pontoon boat. It's the 6th one I've owned over the years so I am familiar with them. The hardest part about it is getting my fins strapped on. By belly really makes it a challenge to bend clear down to my feet. But I sure am having fun in it. Have had 33 nice 15+inch fish in the net in two trips in the last month or so. May even get over to Roosevelt later this spring I hope. Take care and keep fishing. Denny

Part-Time

1/4/2023 12:48:15 PM

Let me know if you can make it, I'll try to have my boat there. Understand about getting to the feet.

JediMbs

1/5/2023 6:12:09 AM

Glad you got out and had some action Part-time. I concur these Columbia fish are eating better than the spokane ones and the fillets for smoking have been high quality. Thank you for your report!

hewesfisher

1/7/2023 5:33:03 AM

Enjoyed your report, lived it vicariously since our boat is snow bound. I LOVE those winter days on the water and putting fat Roosevelt 'bows in the cooler. Thanks for sharing your trip. :-)

strikezone

1/7/2023 7:55:04 AM

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