First shot @ an AOTY fish L. Wash

I've been doing some intel and heard that the trout fishing in lake Washington has been doing well. Also been really wanting to get some more experience w/ the downrigger. Not sure whether to try Sat or Sun but for right now I'll leave it to the day w/ the best weather. I do have my dry gear ready though so ready to mix it up no matter what.

If anyone's down let's do this!

Z

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Most importantly Saturday is caucus day but also another tattoo so it will have to be Sunday for me. Hope the weather is good.

Get out there and caucus on Saturday people. Only takes about an hour.
Here's links for finding your nearest caucus location:
Democrats: http://www.wa-democrats.org/index.php
Republicans: http://www.wsrp.org/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=8679

Hmm, sounds like I have until Sunday if I want first blood.  I was going to sneak out on Friday to try my hand at some steelhead bank fishing if the rivers are right, but that won't earn me any AOTY points.

As for primaries, I have until May 20th so no conflicts there.  That's right, we're something like the fifth from last when it comes to primaries.

Good luck.
Brian

So far Weather channel is calling Sunday:

Seattle: Few showers:30% High temp:48
Portland: Showers:60% High temp:52

Let's get our AOTY ON!!


Z

Z-

At this time of the year, you'll probably do best on the trout running shallow. I doubt you'll need a downrigger, unless you just want to play with it. Longlining a plug or spoon should do the trick.

Maybe I'll drag my boat out on to the ice on Saturday - I'm having an icefishing party, anyways.

Zee -

Maybe a bit personal, but I think you've mentioned getting ink somewhere else here on the board......  What do have adorning your body?  I am a fellow collector of body art.  My brother has a shop in Pennsylvania.  Where do you go for your work in Seattle?

Bluknight

At this time of the year, you'll probably do best on the trout running shallow. I doubt you'll need a downrigger, unless you just want to play with it.

How do you know me so well Pisco... Actually did hear that they're running around 30' so the downrigger could help. Thanks for the intel PS. And get on the ice bruddah.. that's hardcore!!! 

And BK, tats? the collection continues. I've been getting some work by Eric Eye recently at Lucky Devil Tattoo off Broadway.
http://www.luckydeviltattooparlor.com/

How do you know me so well Pisco... Actually did hear that they're running around 30' so the downrigger could help. Thanks for the intel PS. And get on the ice bruddah.. that's hardcore!!! 

z's got to be the only moderator of a fly fishing forum that has a downrigger on his boat..

z's got to be the only moderator of a fly fishing forum that has a downrigger on his boat..

What can I say.. I just love crushing stereotypes.

Z

Zee, I'm in.  Sunday late morning?  Launch where?

-Allen

Got a big job w/a new client today and have to fill Sunday w/ business errands. I can do Sat morning from 6-11:30 though. Crossing my fingers you can make it... I have yet to fish w/ ya in Wa.

Planning to launch at Gene Coulon Beach Park.

Z

Winter time bite ... fish are still lethargic first thing in the morning.  Can we start at 9? 

-Allen

Winter time bite ... fish are still lethargic first thing in the morning.  Can we start at 9? 

-Allen

On the water @ 9 off at 11:30.. that'll work. Meet ya around 8:30 then?

Z

On the water @ 9 off at 11:30.

I have tried that a few times, but I never seem to get off the water before about 12:30.   Good luck.

I have tried that a few times, but I never seem to get off the water before about 12:30.   Good luck.

No doubt. I have to caucus at 1 so w/ driving I'll just make it. Then again if I leave my dry gear on and go straight there I could fish a little longer...

Z

Arrggg ... the girlfriend is still in a lot of pain and mostly immobile.  So I think it's best that I don't go out tomorrow morning.  Sorry about that Z.

Talk about banking GAF ...

-Allen