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The upper columbia salmon opener
« on: July 01, 2012, 11:55:40 AM »
Well it looks like this morning was a good opener here in wenatchee, even with high flows there was fish-on. Cant wait to hit it tomorrow hopefully. The fish looked good nice color and 15-24 # average.
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2012, 12:06:22 PM »
 :drool: :drool:  good deal! hope to get in on some of that action!

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2012, 08:19:32 PM »
What gear is working best?

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2012, 09:31:41 PM »
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 11:36:15 PM »
was out there and only know of 5 fish caught.. fish are still lower on the river..
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 07:41:57 AM »
The same ol garlic dip with superbaits and hotspots, and wut ever else. A buddy caught 2 fish and lost 2 fish, thats pretty good for it being this early, in fact the best I have ever seen! I dont think I have ever caught a salmon on the opener here in wen.
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 11:59:42 AM »
Havent made it out yet, but it sounds promising.  Cant wait.

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 09:52:05 AM »
Anyone doing any good out there?

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 09:55:57 AM »
Anyone use herring?  Seems that they would work great if super baits are working.

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2012, 06:32:55 PM »
does anyone really think that someone will blab on the internet what they are catching kings on?!!?!  :bash:
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2012, 06:45:38 PM »
Hopefully someone can show me some pictures ...... :tup: :tup:

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2012, 07:12:03 PM »
does anyone really think that someone will blab on the internet what they are catching kings on?!!?!  :bash:
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2012, 08:58:39 PM »
The sockeye are "SMOKIN Hot" in the Brewster pool and and heading for the Okanogan "LIKE SHOOTIN FISH IN A BARREL"  :guns:
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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2012, 08:47:18 AM »
I heard the thermo block on the okanogan just broke

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Re: The upper columbia salmon opener
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2012, 09:19:04 AM »
does anyone really think that someone will blab on the internet what they are catching kings on?!!?!  :bash:

I went a couple years back and fished it. We talked to the folks at Hooked on Toy's and they gave us very accurate info on the right gear. Stop by or call them if your headed over to fish. I don't have any what's hot or not info right now or I'd PM ya.
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