Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 03:35:35 PM
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Caught 7 total these were the 3 larger ones it was a fun morning
Post by: singleshot12 on July 03, 2016, 03:40:27 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 03:42:02 PM
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Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 09:02:50 PM
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Post by: Utah on July 03, 2016, 10:12:35 PM
Post by: sled on July 03, 2016, 10:18:34 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 10:21:11 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 03, 2016, 10:41:45 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 10:44:17 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 03, 2016, 10:47:11 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 10:48:47 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 03, 2016, 10:51:25 PM
Are they active at this time of year? Maybe it is that the conditions are just right? Maybe you have a sweet spot!
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 10:56:52 PM
Like the river Romeos!
Summer fishing attire :dunno:
Post by: constructeur on July 03, 2016, 11:00:06 PM
Keep in mind, a few years ago the law changed making it unlawful to completely lift C&R salmon, steelhead, and dollys/bulls completely out of the water. Knotless nets help a bit with this, as do smashed barbs.
Edit, added Bull trout intel from the old North Sound bio: http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/threads/a-skagit-bull-trout-bio.83193/
Post by: JakeLand on July 03, 2016, 11:34:16 PM
When salmon smolts migrate a small baitfish pattern swung across the current and retrieved up the bank does well. Otherwise flashy and exciting flies that would mimic a spinner or spoon do fine. These particular Char are predatory, and opportunistic, and will chew on quite a few different offerings.
Keep in mind, a few years ago the law changed making it unlawful to completely lift C&R salmon, steelhead, and dollys/bulls completely out of the water. Knotless nets help a bit with this, as do smashed barbs.
Edit, added Bull trout intel from the old North Sound bio: http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/threads/a-skagit-bull-trout-bio.83193/
Good read there ! Where we fish it's not mandatory ( in the rules ) we self rule it because we don't see the numbers that we used to plus in my opinion they are not the best table fair just a blast to catch
Post by: fish vacuum on July 04, 2016, 01:21:14 AM
The fish in those pics are some real pigs!
Post by: boneaddict on July 04, 2016, 08:56:18 AM
I'd love to get after them with a fly rod! Jake, you'll have to tell me your secrets!Muddler minnows work well. Flashy stuff. I used a purple and Mylar combo of my own creation when I was targeting them sometimes Lots of steelhead stuff. Usually swinging through fast water. They are aggressive.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 04, 2016, 09:43:29 AM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 04, 2016, 09:48:24 AM
Post by: JakeLand on July 04, 2016, 09:49:21 AM
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Post by: JakeLand on July 04, 2016, 10:03:17 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on July 04, 2016, 11:03:37 AM
I think years ago there was a bounty on them in Alaska. :tup:
Washington too,I think around the 1950's.
One of the reasons they were named "Bull Trout" I believe was becuase they were known to ram a steelhead or chinook in the belly knocking the eggs out of her to eat.
They are a pretty fish though,fun to fight and are great smoked.
Post by: JakeLand on July 04, 2016, 11:23:11 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on July 04, 2016, 11:51:26 AM
Post by: Bill W on July 04, 2016, 12:41:22 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 04, 2016, 12:46:11 PM
I encourage people to release them but it's everyones own choice
Post by: boneaddict on July 05, 2016, 06:43:49 AM
Post by: sumbeech66 on July 05, 2016, 09:39:12 AM
I think I have opened it up 5 times to see the pictures. Way to go. Not a fishery that is talked about much...(that I know of anyway)
Post by: krout81 on July 05, 2016, 09:46:58 AM
Post by: Alchase on July 05, 2016, 10:26:18 AM
The "dollies" are thought to be sea-going bull trout per WDFW.
Not anymore
"Early studies described these fish as a variety of the Arctic char, while later work declared them to be a separate species. For a long time, the bull trout was considered just a localized version of the Dolly Varden. Now many fisheries scientists believe that Dolly Varden and bull trout are two distinct species that look amazingly similar.
Bull trout and Dolly Varden are difficult to distinguish from each other, even for specialists. Dolly Varden tend to have a more rounded body shape while bull trout have a larger, more flattened head and a more pronounced hook on the lower jaw. Some scientists believe that one of the distinguishing characteristics of bull trout is that they do not migrate to saltwater. However, Washington biologists have recently found bull trout in Puget Sound.
Bull trout and Dolly Varden can be distinguished from eastern brook trout by the absence of vermiculations ("worm tracks") on their back. In addition, the eastern brook trout's red spots are surrounded by blue halos. To keep things interesting, though, bull trout and brook trout have been known to spawn together. Their hybrid offspring can have features of both parents. (Hybridization can be a serious problem in some areas, resulting in the dilution or destruction of the gene pool of the native bull trout.)"
Post by: Bill W on July 05, 2016, 10:44:53 AM
Post by: JakeLand on July 05, 2016, 03:49:32 PM
Post by: kodiak 907 on July 05, 2016, 04:50:17 PM
Big black bunny on the fly rod and copper/black spoons on the spinning rod.
Good time fishing for these guys.
Post by: JakeLand on July 05, 2016, 05:17:00 PM
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Post by: kodiak 907 on July 05, 2016, 05:42:47 PM
:tup: that 1st one is a brute you get a weight and length ?
Almost 27" so I guess 7-8 pounds maybe. Was pretty fat.
Post by: JakeLand on July 05, 2016, 05:44:31 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 05, 2016, 08:52:25 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 05, 2016, 08:55:00 PM
Any wild fish like those are true trophies in my book. I'm looking forward to getting up there!
That's very true that's why we do what we do :IBCOOL:
Post by: lokidog on July 05, 2016, 10:18:06 PM
Hooked one on the Tieton River many years ago that would have topped three feet if I taped it. I managed to get it in close after a huge run downriver but busted it off five feet in front of me when I got cocky with it. What a fish!
Post by: Gringo31 on July 06, 2016, 04:00:24 PM
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Post by: bearpaw on July 09, 2016, 12:24:00 PM
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Post by: DaveMonti on July 09, 2016, 01:53:14 PM
How's the Sultan Shin Dig?
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Post by: bearpaw on July 11, 2016, 12:46:18 PM
14 lb dolly WOW !!! I've caught some in the 9-10 lb range but nothing like that! I've heard those kamloops bows really fight :tup:
The only places I've heard of them that big is in the big lakes like Kootenay and Lake Pend Orielle.
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Post by: pd on July 27, 2016, 10:26:19 PM
14 lb dolly WOW !!! I've caught some in the 9-10 lb range but nothing like that! I've heard those kamloops bows really fight :tup:
The only places I've heard of them that big is in the big lakes like Kootenay and Lake Pend Orielle.
Dale, there is a place on the westside where the Dollies are as long as your arm. I have never weighed them, so I can't say for sure on that one. But they are there, no doubt about it. I might even be able to draw you a map. 8)
Post by: BigGoonTuna on July 28, 2016, 07:47:55 AM
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