Post by: h20hunter on April 14, 2019, 02:24:21 PM
Today, fished a few hours from sun up to 930. Only landed 2 for 5 but nice fish. I added two eagle claw rod/abu garcia set ups to the boat so I'm running a top long line off both sides and two weighted lines off the stern. I have an inline weight of 1/4 & 1/8 oz to get down just a bit. Standard gear with scented corn and smelly jelly on the dodgers. Speed varies from 1.1 up to 1.5 or so. Talked to a few boats along the way, seemed a bit slow this morning.
Here are my two after a slow but decently hot smoke.
Post by: Alchase on April 14, 2019, 05:38:13 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 14, 2019, 05:41:35 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 14, 2019, 05:48:27 PM
We took it for granted, never thought I would be transferred to a state without Kokanee :bash:
Post by: Blacklab on April 16, 2019, 08:17:55 AM
Might go koke Wednesday, jury is still out. Thursday for sure will give report and fish pics I hope😉🥃
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2019, 01:54:21 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on April 18, 2019, 03:11:19 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 18, 2019, 06:19:37 PM
They make up the majority of a Kokanee’s diet.
I have heard of people using a can of shoe peg corn with holes punch in it as a chum bag though I have not tried it.
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2019, 06:29:26 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 18, 2019, 06:57:38 PM
Checking Amazon prime.....zoo plankton with a hint of krill and finished with a flourish of white shoe peg corn......found it. No problem.
:tup:
LOL
Post by: kodiak10 on April 18, 2019, 07:01:31 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 18, 2019, 07:17:18 PM
Compared to sockeye?
Smoked sockeye is pretty hard to beat. Living on the wet side of Washington I was able to fish for Kokanee year round and keep the freezer full.
I could not get that in Sockeye. And doing the Lake Washington sockeye fishery, I gave up that madness years ago.
I wish I could, if I lived in Alaska I probably would, LOL
Post by: kodiak10 on April 18, 2019, 08:09:06 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2019, 08:39:47 PM
Post by: Stein on April 18, 2019, 08:43:07 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2019, 08:46:22 PM
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2019, 09:50:34 PM
Post by: Blacklab on April 19, 2019, 07:49:51 AM
Local lake kokes are nothing like sockeye imo. For a lake fish they are hands down way above a trout.:yeah: :drool:
Went out Thursday ended up with 1 bite 1 fish. 12 1/4” on the weber with tri tip and potato's. Pic soon posting pics with phone is a pna.
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2019, 09:34:56 AM
Post by: Blacklab on April 20, 2019, 05:27:35 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on April 20, 2019, 08:34:47 PM
Post by: WSU on April 20, 2019, 10:18:38 PM
When you guys are smoking these fish, or even cooking them whole, you should really consider leaving the fins in. They have amazing meat around the bases, and the fin and associated bones pull right out when cooked. Just a suggestion, you're missing out on great bites of meat cutting them out!
:yeah:
Post by: Blacklab on April 21, 2019, 01:31:54 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2019, 01:41:54 PM
Post by: WSU on April 21, 2019, 02:15:49 PM
Post by: Blacklab on April 21, 2019, 07:04:30 PM
WSU I will thanks for the tip 😉🥃
Post by: 7mmfan on April 21, 2019, 08:42:05 PM
With salmon, make sure you save the collars too. Really good.
This. Ialways save them for smoking.
Post by: WSU on April 21, 2019, 09:22:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2019, 12:04:24 PM
Post by: Caseyd on April 30, 2019, 12:19:57 PM
Anyone have any tips or suggestions for Cavanaugh?
Giving up on Stevens?
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2019, 01:34:38 PM
Post by: acrocker on May 01, 2019, 09:04:28 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 01, 2019, 09:18:29 PM
http://www.northwestfishingreports.com
Post by: Stein on May 02, 2019, 06:08:03 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on May 02, 2019, 08:07:17 AM
Post by: Stein on May 02, 2019, 08:23:33 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 02, 2019, 08:36:04 AM
Looks like Rosinger is fairly shallow mid lake and best trolling or fishing so kokes or trout would be at either end. Any feedback greatly appreciated. Trying to decide now between this and Cavanaugh. Sounding like I may have an open seat. Is rosinger a two rod lake also? Edit, online regs show that you can run two rods on rosinger.
Post by: h20hunter on May 04, 2019, 09:14:31 AM
Post by: Caseyd on May 17, 2019, 09:42:49 PM
Post by: J.Brower on May 20, 2019, 08:58:54 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on May 20, 2019, 09:00:13 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 20, 2019, 09:33:03 PM
For sure! I don't know about those ugly mugged dudes but I'm all ears.
Your in good hands H20. Josh knows his stuff. One piece of advice, If I remember right there may or may not have been actual hooks on our gear early. Dan-O might have a clearer memory on the issue. ;)
Fun day to be sure...
Post by: Dan-o on May 20, 2019, 10:56:31 PM
For sure! I don't know about those ugly mugged dudes but I'm all ears.
Your in good hands H20. Josh knows his stuff. One piece of advice, If I remember right there may or may not have been actual hooks on our gear early. Dan-O might have a clearer memory on the issue. ;)
Fun day to be sure...
The hook up rate increased dramatically when Josh put hooks on the gear. :chuckle:
That was a fun day.
I had another fun day up there with H20 this year.
Post by: sled on May 25, 2019, 11:18:45 PM
How gear sensitive are they? Seems like the God's tooth is the latest and greatest but I would rather not go out and spend a bunch buying all new stuff.the tooth is worth the money!
Post by: sled on May 25, 2019, 11:20:45 PM
Post by: sled on May 25, 2019, 11:27:39 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2019, 04:04:43 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on June 02, 2019, 05:45:23 PM
Anyone fish it this am? Heading out tomorrow.
How did you do? With the weather today if you stayed out very late you got some sun...
Post by: h20hunter on June 02, 2019, 05:53:28 PM
Post by: sled on June 03, 2019, 06:40:18 PM
Slowwwww. Very few jumpers, saw a few netted. Beautiful morning to be out.. Should be about 40 feet deep, small orange fly from Schindlers Fly shack has been killing it. Shoepeg corn in tuna oil with garlic salt.
Post by: h20hunter on June 03, 2019, 07:41:09 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 13, 2020, 08:56:01 PM
Post by: Dan-o on January 13, 2020, 10:10:55 PM
Here is some chatter on my local lake....will be after them soon.
Oh! Oh! Oh!
Pick me!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 13, 2020, 10:15:13 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 13, 2020, 10:29:43 PM
Post by: CP on January 14, 2020, 05:43:45 AM
Post by: Stein on January 14, 2020, 09:24:59 AM
There is a guy up here in Arlington that makes tackle, has a YouTube and was a great resource, I'll have to find his name and post it.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on January 14, 2020, 09:48:53 AM
We did it a couple years ago, great fishery before anything else is open. I think we might pick up two koke rods this year, I'm thinking we will catch many more not using salmon rods as they don't exactly hit it like a freight train.those yellow eagle claw kokanee rods for like 19 bucks are great. that's what i run when im out on the lakes :tup:
There is a guy up here in Arlington that makes tackle, has a YouTube and was a great resource, I'll have to find his name and post it.
caught my biggest rainbow trolling with one of those and a little baitcaster out on lake wa, burned my thumb trying to slow the drag but that was a fun one!
Post by: KP-Skagit on January 14, 2020, 10:28:55 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 14, 2020, 10:48:37 AM
Post by: Stein on January 14, 2020, 11:42:49 AM
https://raethco.com/fishing/
They have a shop in Arlington you can pick gear up from or they will ship. He was really helpful to me picking a few things out and letting me know what was working for him, I think he's on the lake quite a bit as every time I have been out I have seen his boat.
Post by: CP on January 26, 2020, 06:44:45 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 16, 2020, 04:39:02 PM
Post by: Stein on February 16, 2020, 05:57:20 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on February 17, 2020, 08:57:18 AM
Due to high water lake is an entire no wake zone. Anyone been out put putting for kokes? Getting antsy myself.I went out on valentine's day. Started around 7:30 ended by 2. Not a single joke, only 2 trout. Water temp was 42'. I threw the whole tackle box at them. I think it was just too cold. :dunno:
Post by: Stein on February 18, 2020, 07:43:25 AM
I was going to pick up some dodgers, but way too many choices. Anybody care to share a few must have dodgers for Stevens? There seem to be 3-4 brands and each has a dozen or more colors.
Post by: h20hunter on February 18, 2020, 07:48:39 AM
Post by: cavemann on February 18, 2020, 08:18:51 AM
Post by: CP on February 18, 2020, 05:02:06 PM
PS – Getting the boat in and out of the water couldn’t be any easier. High water, nice ramp, no current, no wind, no waves, docks to tie up to. Not at all like Mukilteo on low tide with a brisk wind from the Southwest.
Post by: steeleywhopper on February 18, 2020, 06:13:10 PM
I stopped by Greg's yesterday just to look around and they said a few fish were being caught but not many and getting a boat in the water could be tough depending on the conditions.
I was going to pick up some dodgers, but way too many choices. Anybody care to share a few must have dodgers for Stevens? There seem to be 3-4 brands and each has a dozen or more colors.
Follow this link and start with the Pink Spatter UV and the Clown UV dodger. I always have one of those on at least one rod when fishing Stevens. I also use a few of the Rocky Mountain Tackle dodgers as well.
https://www.kokaneetackle.com/p-584-dick-nite-dodgers.aspx
Post by: h20hunter on February 29, 2020, 05:35:19 PM
Post by: CP on March 01, 2020, 07:41:51 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 01, 2020, 12:46:45 PM
Post by: Stein on March 01, 2020, 01:04:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2020, 01:08:23 PM
Post by: Blacklab on March 01, 2020, 01:43:54 PM
Post by: CP on March 12, 2020, 12:00:00 PM
Anyone know what these large clouds near the bottom are?
Post by: Stein on March 12, 2020, 12:48:29 PM
No idea what that is in the lake.
Post by: Buckmark on March 12, 2020, 12:49:01 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on March 12, 2020, 01:22:30 PM
Its the Train
https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19950724&slug=2133047
Post by: CP on March 12, 2020, 01:43:14 PM
Post by: Igor on March 12, 2020, 02:09:29 PM
Well, if it’s a train I dragged my downrigger ball through it several times.
Watery Grave For Old Engine Navy Divers Locate Locomotive On Lake Bed
Wed., July 19, 1995
By Associated Press
A legendary logging-train engine, rumored to have been on the bottom of Lake Stevens for decades, has been found by Navy divers using sophisticated sonar.
The elite team of U.S. Navy divers and demolition experts found the steam locomotive during a training exercise Saturday under 35 feet of water and 14 feet of silt and mud.
They couldn’t see it, but its outline showed plainly on sonar and they could feel it with probes.
“We estimated it about 25 to 30 feet long, lying on its side,” said Navy SEAL and Chief Warrant Officer Dan Nohrden, a Lake Stevens resident.
Gayle Whitsell, Lake Stevens Historical Society president, was sitting on a dock videotaping the process when Navy divers told him they’d found the engine.
“It’s the greatest thing that’s happened in Lake Stevens in the last 60 years. It came out great on sonar,” he said.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jul/19/watery-grave-for-old-engine-navy-divers-locate/
Post by: Stein on March 12, 2020, 02:12:10 PM
There is also a submerged cable, but I don't think it's quite that deep and you would have certainly found it with your downrigger ball.
If I had to guess, it would be some type of small animal, schooling minnows, freshwater shrimp, something like that. Whatever the freshwater version of a ball of herring or anchovy is.
Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2020, 02:19:17 PM
Post by: CP on March 13, 2020, 12:29:22 PM
Next time out I’m going try tipping the lures with shrimp pieces, maybe bits of squid. Anyone care to share their go-to scent for these fish?
Post by: Alchase on March 13, 2020, 02:44:46 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 13, 2020, 06:47:46 PM
Post by: CP on March 16, 2020, 09:44:29 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 19, 2020, 03:56:25 PM
Post by: CP on March 20, 2020, 02:57:42 PM
Well, I didn't make it out today. Hopefully work goes smoother tomorrow. Anyone been out? Any reports?
I was out today, still slow. At least I can't catch anything. The Lake has warmed to 46.5 degrees on the South end, one degree cooler on the North. A good deal of weeds are now floating around and fouling the gear.
Weather is great, I might have gotten a sunburn.
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 20, 2020, 06:22:57 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 21, 2020, 08:44:57 AM
What boat were you? Please tell me you were the guy with the put Hillary in jail bumper sticker!!! That truck is awesome.Well, I didn't make it out today. Hopefully work goes smoother tomorrow. Anyone been out? Any reports?
I was out today, still slow. At least I can't catch anything. The Lake has warmed to 46.5 degrees on the South end, one degree cooler on the North. A good deal of weeds are now floating around and fouling the gear.
Weather is great, I might have gotten a sunburn.
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2020, 08:48:17 AM
Post by: CP on March 21, 2020, 08:54:17 AM
What boat were you? Please tell me you were the guy with the put Hillary in jail bumper sticker!!! That truck is awesome.Well, I didn't make it out today. Hopefully work goes smoother tomorrow. Anyone been out? Any reports?
I was out today, still slow. At least I can't catch anything. The Lake has warmed to 46.5 degrees on the South end, one degree cooler on the North. A good deal of weeds are now floating around and fouling the gear.
Weather is great, I might have gotten a sunburn.
No, that wasn’t me. I was in a 16’ white River Hawk – my 7 yo granddaughter was at the helm from time to time – so we might have been going in circles. Launched from Wyatt park.
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2020, 02:41:56 PM
Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 03:57:48 PM
Is it just me or is the Ford backup assist kind of a gimmick. Turn the dial, the wheel turns, seems easier to just turn the wheel. Maybe it will become more useful when I try it on an actual ramp, but I just don't really get it to be honest. My son and I did have some fun setting it up and enjoying the sun though.
What's the temp of the lake?
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2020, 04:31:09 PM
Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 05:06:35 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2020, 05:10:13 PM
Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 05:43:04 PM
Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 06:22:07 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2020, 06:29:31 PM
Post by: CP on March 21, 2020, 06:36:03 PM
What's the launch/parking situation these days, is it free with WDFW hang tag or has the county suspended fees? I saw WDFW handed it over to the county.
Wyatt Park is now Davies Beach (city of Lake Stevens) - I think the fee is $10 - or they will honor the Snohomish county annual permit. The other launch is $5.00. Your WDFW permit is no good.
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 09:23:14 AM
Post by: Blacklab on March 22, 2020, 09:40:12 AM
Been out several times. Local lake and Merwin. Not even one strike or nibble. Merwin I heard has been tough. Some getting limits, some getting a couple. Me I’m just getting 🦨🦨🦨. So Friday after another zero bite day. I spent two hours hopefully washing the stink off the boat. I’ll find out if it works in a few days I hope😉 Good luck guys! The tugs the drug😉🥃🇺🇸
Post by: CP on March 22, 2020, 09:42:28 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 09:50:47 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 10:07:21 AM
Post by: Blacklab on March 22, 2020, 10:18:15 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 10:20:47 AM
Post by: Stein on March 22, 2020, 10:37:27 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 10:40:27 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 22, 2020, 01:40:13 PM
Good luck. There hasn't been a fish picture on this thread since May of last year.
One from friday. Didn't get a pic of the other one, but they could have been twins.
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2020, 01:58:29 PM
Post by: CP on March 22, 2020, 02:03:05 PM
Post by: Stein on March 22, 2020, 02:07:24 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 23, 2020, 10:45:42 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 23, 2020, 12:26:58 PM
Reports from Lake Cavanaugh show the bite is great there. Thinking of making a trip tomorrow.Let us know how it goes! I might see you up there. Good luck and tight lines!
Post by: CP on March 23, 2020, 05:53:07 PM
Reports from Lake Cavanaugh show the bite is great there. Thinking of making a trip tomorrow.
Is the boat launch open?
Post by: h20hunter on March 23, 2020, 05:55:12 PM
Post by: Stein on March 23, 2020, 06:07:31 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 23, 2020, 06:28:15 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 24, 2020, 08:12:57 AM
Rubbed with olive oil and seasoned....will hot smoke tomorrow.
Sweeeeet!!!!! I think I you convinced me to make the trip up there tomorrow morning!
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 24, 2020, 08:13:58 AM
I want to know who is hoarding the shoepeg? Maybe we should start a new thread on price gouging of corn.No kidding. They hand none at Safeway in monroe yesterday. I only have 2 cans left.
Post by: h20hunter on March 24, 2020, 08:20:59 AM
Post by: CP on March 25, 2020, 08:02:32 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 25, 2020, 08:07:41 AM
Post by: Stein on March 25, 2020, 09:23:34 AM
https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8375/Mayor-Stay-At-Home-Order-March-23-2020
But, it lists recreation as "essential"
Quote
Engaging in outdoor activity such as walking, hiking or running, provided you keep at
least 6 feet of distance between others.
Neither boat launch page has any information they are closed, but I would guess it will take gov't a while to close what they are going to close, post signs and update web pages.
Post by: KP-Skagit on March 25, 2020, 01:36:04 PM
Post by: Brushcrawler on March 27, 2020, 09:31:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 27, 2020, 09:32:36 PM
Post by: CP on March 28, 2020, 09:42:59 AM
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 28, 2020, 09:54:52 AM
I'm sticking with L. Stevens until I actually catch a fish (assuming it opens up again).That blue gods tooth will! The 50/50 and orange also work great for me. As for Dodgers, my go to ones are 50/50, clown car, pink splatter, and watermelon.
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Post by: CP on March 28, 2020, 10:14:01 AM
I'm sticking with L. Stevens until I actually catch a fish (assuming it opens up again).That blue gods tooth will! The 50/50 and orange also work great for me. As for Dodgers, my go to ones are 50/50, clown car, pink splatter, and watermelon.
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Which way do you rig the god's tooth?
Post by: h20hunter on March 28, 2020, 10:19:00 AM
I'm sticking with L. Stevens until I actually catch a fish (assuming it opens up again).
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Take me along buddy.....then I'll host on Cavanaugh
Post by: CP on March 28, 2020, 10:25:47 AM
I'm sticking with L. Stevens until I actually catch a fish (assuming it opens up again).
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Take me along buddy.....then I'll host on Cavanaugh
That's a deal - assuming we survive
Post by: h20hunter on March 28, 2020, 10:29:14 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on March 28, 2020, 10:29:25 AM
I rig them kokanee still. You can google it for a reference. Its basically taking the hook of and turning the spoon around with kokanee rigged hooks behind it.I'm sticking with L. Stevens until I actually catch a fish (assuming it opens up again).That blue gods tooth will! The 50/50 and orange also work great for me. As for Dodgers, my go to ones are 50/50, clown car, pink splatter, and watermelon.
I need to change tactics though. Maybe something in this photo will work -
Which way do you rig the god's tooth?
Post by: CP on March 28, 2020, 11:18:28 AM
Post by: Stein on March 28, 2020, 11:20:50 AM
Post by: CP on April 12, 2020, 01:28:47 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 12, 2020, 01:38:15 PM
Post by: Dan-o on April 12, 2020, 02:37:05 PM
Inslee just issued an executive order banning people in Washington from talking about fishing.
Post by: bassquatch on April 12, 2020, 02:38:31 PM
Post by: Dan-o on April 12, 2020, 02:46:35 PM
Freedom of speech he does not control.
Yet.......
:hello: :hello:
Post by: bassquatch on April 12, 2020, 04:04:57 PM
Freedom of speech he does not control.
Yet.......
:hello: :hello:
Meet Mr. 2nd Amendment :hello: :chuckle:
Post by: ironbuck on April 15, 2020, 02:23:54 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 15, 2020, 02:32:21 PM
Also....I'll be social distancing in the lake daily come this weekend. Just ordered my triathlon suit and will be cruising the dockline one stroke at a time. Call it smallmouth recon.
Post by: Stein on April 15, 2020, 03:05:10 PM
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My tri suit seems to have shrunk, but I did get the bike up and running, haven’t been on it since Chelan Man.
I finally got all the weapons tied up.
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Post by: funkster on April 15, 2020, 06:24:08 PM
Two cans on hand! :tup:
Also....I'll be social distancing in the lake daily come this weekend. Just ordered my triathlon suit and will be cruising the dockline one stroke at a time. Call it smallmouth recon.
Love it! Have fun man. I love snorkeling by docks, crazy some of the stuff you can find.
Can’t wait to get back out in the water.
Stein, good looking set ups, I’ve caught some good koks on the gold/silver wedding rings, good choice! I also stocked up on some God’s tooth’s this winter, I was only able to give them a try once for sammamish cutthroat. Have you fished those much?
Post by: h20hunter on April 15, 2020, 07:08:46 PM
Call out.
You.....
@CP
We all have either new to us or new boats. When the current shenanigans are done and passed you WILL invite is to fish. WE, will in turn, extend the invite to fish as well. As a boat owner I fully appreciate and enjoy outings with other boat owners.
Post by: Stein on April 15, 2020, 07:12:49 PM
For Steven's, I can fish 4 easy, maybe 5. Breakfast included, byob and a few for me.
Post by: h20hunter on April 15, 2020, 07:18:01 PM
Can you tell I'm jonesing hard for some rod time.
Post by: Stein on April 15, 2020, 07:36:45 PM
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Post by: 7mmfan on April 15, 2020, 08:40:49 PM
In your man. Summer steelhead? I'll bring shore lunch....sitka deer pastrami, cracker, cheese, cold IPA?
Make it a cold hef and we're a go. Looking forward to a good drift. Considering trying kokanee too, just a lot of rowing. Need to rig a 24 volt system for the drifter.
Post by: CP on April 16, 2020, 07:00:12 AM
@Stein
Call out.
You.....
@CP
We all have either new to us or new boats. When the current shenanigans are done and passed you WILL invite is to fish. WE, will in turn, extend the invite to fish as well. As a boat owner I fully appreciate and enjoy outings with other boat owners.
I'm in. It's getting old sitting in the boat in the driveway and you guys are hording all the corn.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on April 16, 2020, 07:52:55 AM
this is killing me. i did take the new boat out on lake wa the other day to put some hours on the main... i figured i would have been well past my 20 hr mark by now, but getting shut down from fishing really slowed that down for me.
i'll get out on the lake for a cruise one more time this week, 20 hr tune up stuff already sitting in the shop ready for this weekend.... i just want to be ready to rock and roll come halibut, or shrimp, or whatever they open!
Post by: Benny on April 16, 2020, 07:56:13 AM
i'll have to drag the boat up there too.
this is killing me. i did take the new boat out on lake wa the other day to put some hours on the main... i figured i would have been well past my 20 hr mark by now, but getting shut down from fishing really slowed that down for me.
i'll get out on the lake for a cruise one more time this week, 20 hr tune up stuff already sitting in the shop ready for this weekend.... i just want to be ready to rock and roll come halibut, or shrimp, or whatever they open!
Does anyone know if Gene Coulon is open?
Post by: blackpowderhunter on April 16, 2020, 07:59:34 AM
that is where i launch, live about 10 min away.
the rest of the park is closed down, gates closed etc but the boat launch lot is open with TONS of signage saying only open for boat launch patrons, aka, trucks/trailers.
Tuesday I was down there and there was a Renton PD officer ticketing every single trailerless car there.. apparently people think the 15 signs dont apply to them.
so even if you're using a car topper, beware.
Post by: Benny on April 16, 2020, 08:01:48 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on April 16, 2020, 08:06:10 AM
alright, back on track to lake stevens!
Post by: Angry Perch on April 16, 2020, 08:08:44 AM
I say absolutely not....no tourny! Just a couple boat folks that appreciate that when they back it down the guest (s) know what to do. We go. We fish. We tell stories and lies. Done. Simple and perfect.
Can you tell I'm jonesing hard for some rod time.
What's that like?
In my boat, the standard answer to "What can I do to help?' is. "Don't move!" :chuckle:
Post by: 7mmfan on April 16, 2020, 08:40:30 AM
@Stein
Call out.
You.....
@CP
We all have either new to us or new boats. When the current shenanigans are done and passed you WILL invite is to fish. WE, will in turn, extend the invite to fish as well. As a boat owner I fully appreciate and enjoy outings with other boat owners.
I'm in. It's getting old sitting in the boat in the driveway and you guys are hording all the corn.
I have 2 cases of corn in my pantry. Not the fancy little white kernel stuff, but I'm sure it would suffice.
Post by: h20hunter on April 16, 2020, 09:14:29 AM
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Post by: Stein on April 16, 2020, 09:36:38 AM
Walmart in Arlington is showing them in stock right now.
Post by: h20hunter on April 16, 2020, 09:40:31 AM
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Post by: Stein on April 17, 2020, 08:27:33 PM
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Post by: 7mmfan on April 17, 2020, 09:02:19 PM
Well, swim number one in the new suit in the books. Decent growth so far in the bottom foliage and I saw a nice big smallmouth. Don't know a lot about them but very clear beds being made in the I'd guess 10 to 14 feet deep range. Only swam about 1200 yards so not a lot of shoreline covered but better then nothing.
Can I just have you swim in front of me and point at where they are from now on? I'll pay with fresh chorizo.
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Post by: funkster on April 20, 2020, 09:26:29 AM
One guy, old fella, tiny low to the water canoe thing.....trolling. i would have said something to him but he was like 50 yards away....way to far to make the trip to remind him that he's clearly a no good for nothing scofflaw.
Would’ve been a funny joke if you swam up to him and stated you’re lake patrol...🤣
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2020, 09:30:12 AM
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Post by: h20hunter on April 22, 2020, 02:56:35 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on April 22, 2020, 02:58:45 PM
I just pulled both motors apart for maintenance and realized I don't have the right stuff to put them back together and had to order it in. My guess is that fishing will now open early.
God that's like the time I changed the oil in the truck, only to realize I'd bought the wrong oil filter. Couldn't even drive to the store to get the right one. Had to wait for my wife to get home. Never heard the end of that one.
Post by: Stein on April 22, 2020, 03:20:10 PM
I pulled all the zincs and brushed them up, cleaned the bolts and mating surfaces.
Post by: 7mmfan on April 22, 2020, 03:30:16 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 26, 2020, 02:33:04 PM
@bassquatch
Today I enjoyed a quick 30 min 1500 meters between the noth swim beach and the point by the no wake bouys. Bass are on beds in songkes and pairs and are very aggressive. They will come right off of the bottom in id say 15 feet deep or so and charge me. A few feet away they turn, repeat. Pretty cool. Not sure when they really spawn vs pre spawn but in that on stretch i saw about 4 pairs on beds. Weed growth coming along and smaller lil fish just starting to appear in the weef growth a little deeper.
Post by: bassquatch on April 26, 2020, 03:00:40 PM
I wish we had a local hunt wa bass aficionado to give a little insight.....
@bassquatch
Today I enjoyed a quick 30 min 1500 meters between the noth swim beach and the point by the no wake bouys. Bass are on beds in songkes and pairs and are very aggressive. They will come right off of the bottom in id say 15 feet deep or so and charge me. A few feet away they turn, repeat. Pretty cool. Not sure when they really spawn vs pre spawn but in that on stretch i saw about 4 pairs on beds. Weed growth coming along and smaller lil fish just starting to appear in the weef growth a little deeper.
I'm just a bass dabbler...
If it's pairs around beds, then they are most likely in the act of spawning and you are being charged by males fighting over females. Once eggs are down, the females tend to move away from the beds, leaving the males solo to guard the nest. Smallmouth defend beds much more aggressively than largemouth and will dart off beds to attack threats. Largemouth may swim off a little ways and then return but typically take a much more reactive approach to protecting a bed. Smallies, during and through the spawn, will still hit moving baits within a few feet of the nest but largemouth are the ones guys need to pound on to get them upset enough to initiate bait contact.
Smallies, I personally feel, tend to want to destroy and consume a bed threat, while largies will swim off a bed with your lure and spit it out if you don't set the hook. I quit bed fishing years ago as it's just too easy, like hunting at the zoo. I prefer to work nearby cover for the larger postspawn females than bounce a lure of a small male largemouth's nose until it clamps down on the nuisance. :twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on April 26, 2020, 03:05:11 PM
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Post by: CP on May 01, 2020, 07:07:32 AM
What leader lengths do you guys run for spinners or God's Tooth? I've seen everything from 6" to 20" so maybe it's not a huge factor?
I’m starting with 2 times the length of the dodger. But I’m not qualified to answer as I’ve never actually caught anything in Stevens.
Post by: funkster on May 01, 2020, 09:22:13 AM
What leader lengths do you guys run for spinners or God's Tooth? I've seen everything from 6" to 20" so maybe it's not a huge factor?
I’ve only used the gods tooth once (no success but the water was cold) before we got locked down, but I’ve read they work very well with shorter leaders, 8”-12” and troll slow.
I’m pumped to get back out but I think I’m going to stay away from small lakes for awhile, I think I’ll probably head to the sound for lings or hopefully the Columbia for chinook if they open it 🤞🏼.
Post by: Stein on May 01, 2020, 09:28:21 AM
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Post by: Stein on May 05, 2020, 01:39:11 PM
First fish was about 30 seconds after I set the rod and it was steady until we left at about 7:45 am to get my son back for his school Zoom call.
Best depth was 15' but we picked them up off the surface longline as well. When we left, the last 2 fish were at 25', didn't fish any deeper than that or try many different options. Whenever I got bored and was going to change something up we picked up another one. 3 doubles and the rest singles, we managed to not lose a single fish. We would have limited if we wanted to stay longer, but the crew was happy with a short trip and I have no need for 20 kokes.
Plenty of boats on the water by the time we left and the Lake Stevens police was prowling around the lake all morning. Everyone was well behaved, nothing notable I saw which is a good thing.
It was awesome getting out, really improved my mood. I might hit it another day this week and then probably throw my hat in the ling circus on Saturday.
Post by: h20hunter on May 05, 2020, 01:45:44 PM
Here are a few smallies from yesterday that did not like me swimming by.
Post by: Stein on May 05, 2020, 01:47:32 PM
Post by: funkster on May 05, 2020, 07:37:21 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 05, 2020, 08:07:37 PM
Post by: Stein on May 06, 2020, 11:14:39 AM
Stein, have any luck withy the gods tooth?
No, I gave it about 20 minutes while the other two rods kept going off and then ditched it for a spinner. After that, I only changed out if we broke a hook off in the net.
I did order a batch of trout patterns to use on Sunday at another lake though.
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2020, 07:25:30 PM
Post by: grundy53 on May 06, 2020, 07:34:33 PM
I can confirm that there are....at least one anyway....catfish 8n lake. Stevens. Saw a decent one....about 2 pounds I guess....during my evening swim.That's cool
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Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2020, 07:37:22 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2020, 08:04:10 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 06, 2020, 08:28:02 PM
Would if legal for sure. Can i spear catfish?sure you can no one will see you.
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2020, 09:21:52 PM
Annnd I can't spear them....I looked.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 06, 2020, 10:01:43 PM
My brother in law was in a kayak along with me....i took his jig and tried to get it to bite it but scared it off. I'd bring a catfish home for sure. Fry it up.
:tup:
Post by: CP on May 07, 2020, 09:41:16 AM
1 for 3 this morning.
Post by: h20hunter on May 07, 2020, 09:52:27 AM
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Post by: funkster on May 09, 2020, 04:24:41 PM
A bit of sun and folks lose it! Hope this person paid for all the spots they took. Taken at one of our launches late this morning. You want a parking spot for a truck and trailer you gotta get there when they are available! Now, if you pay for say 6 spots and take them up them no issue by me.
PREACH!
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2020, 06:46:46 AM
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Post by: KP-Skagit on May 14, 2020, 09:05:43 AM
Post by: Stein on May 14, 2020, 09:32:30 AM
3/5, two flurry bites and it shut off. One toad, a dink and an average.
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Post by: CP on May 14, 2020, 09:46:32 AM
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Post by: KP-Skagit on May 18, 2020, 07:55:47 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on May 18, 2020, 01:09:57 PM
Well I finally have some smoking material! Fish were a lot deeper than I had been fishing, all around 40 ft. Went 3 for 3 Saturday and 1 for 2 Sunday. Only fished a couple hours each day. Quite the armada out there!
Same here. I was hitting them at 38 ft Saturday. Managed a few in only an hour of fishing. Crazy thing is, I tried a new fly, and didn't lose any fish!
Post by: Whitenuckles on May 21, 2020, 02:55:09 PM
Post by: Stein on May 21, 2020, 05:36:25 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 21, 2020, 06:29:02 PM
Post by: Stein on May 21, 2020, 08:29:39 PM
I'm so close to Lake Stevens that you are really tempting me. I don't think my boat can troll slow enough. Nice work!!
Get yourself a bucket or two, no excuses.
Post by: CP on May 22, 2020, 05:26:13 AM
I'm so close to Lake Stevens that you are really tempting me. I don't think my boat can troll slow enough. Nice work!!
Get yourself a bucket or two, no excuses.
Or a trolling motor.
Post by: KP-Skagit on May 22, 2020, 07:28:07 AM
Post by: funkster on May 22, 2020, 09:04:02 AM
I went 5 for 7 on Wednesday in about an hour of fishing, tons of fun. Only ended up keeping 3 as two were minnows, best fish was 16"!
My son and I tried this lake for the first time on Wednesday also. Nice launch and docks, we had a good time trying to learn it. We went 1 for 1, we tried fishing the top 20’ of the water column and didn’t get a bite, I then worked 30-35’ and still nothing, started to see markers around 40-50’ around 9:30 so I dropped down to 44’ and the rod started dancing shortly after.
My set up that caught was a gods tooth dodger with a 50/50 silver/blue Kokanee gods tooth spoon tipped with procure corn, set back 55’ and 44’ down, trolling at 1-1.4 MPH.
Do you mind me asking what your set up was?
Side note: it’s definitely an adjustment fishing out of my 24’ boat set up for the salt and Columbia with all the bells and whistles vs. my sons 14’ old sears boat. I may or may not have lost the tightening bolt overboard for the small lake manual downrigger...🤦♂️
Post by: Blacklab on May 22, 2020, 09:57:54 AM
I'm so close to Lake Stevens that you are really tempting me. I don't think my boat can troll slow enough. Nice work!!
When I used to troll with my main motor I would take sea anchors and put them on the bow cleats worked extremely well. Plus they were out of the way of fishing
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 22, 2020, 02:15:04 PM
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Post by: CP on May 25, 2020, 10:34:50 AM
I've tried .8 to 2.5 mph - not much luck any speed but 1.2 seems to work the best.
Post by: Alchase on May 25, 2020, 11:09:13 AM
swap out the wedding ring blades with a brass roostertail blade, its been working out well for me :tup:
And swap out the hooks that come with them for Gamakatsu reds.
What trolling speed works best for you?
I've tried .8 to 2.5 mph - not much luck any speed but 1.2 seems to work the best.
:yeah:
I found that 0.5 - 1.0 mph was the sweet spot fishing for Kokes.
Post by: Stein on May 25, 2020, 02:20:55 PM
What trolling speed works best for you?
I've tried .8 to 2.5 mph - not much luck any speed but 1.2 seems to work the best.
I seemed to do best in the 1.2 to 1.3 range.
Post by: Whitenuckles on May 26, 2020, 08:53:20 AM
Same here. 1.3 all day for me.What trolling speed works best for you?
I've tried .8 to 2.5 mph - not much luck any speed but 1.2 seems to work the best.
I seemed to do best in the 1.2 to 1.3 range.
Post by: KP-Skagit on May 27, 2020, 08:02:18 AM
I went 5 for 7 on Wednesday in about an hour of fishing, tons of fun. Only ended up keeping 3 as two were minnows, best fish was 16"!
My son and I tried this lake for the first time on Wednesday also. Nice launch and docks, we had a good time trying to learn it. We went 1 for 1, we tried fishing the top 20’ of the water column and didn’t get a bite, I then worked 30-35’ and still nothing, started to see markers around 40-50’ around 9:30 so I dropped down to 44’ and the rod started dancing shortly after.
My set up that caught was a gods tooth dodger with a 50/50 silver/blue Kokanee gods tooth spoon tipped with procure corn, set back 55’ and 44’ down, trolling at 1-1.4 MPH.
Do you mind me asking what your set up was?
Side note: it’s definitely an adjustment fishing out of my 24’ boat set up for the salt and Columbia with all the bells and whistles vs. my sons 14’ old sears boat. I may or may not have lost the tightening bolt overboard for the small lake manual downrigger...🤦♂️
That day was funny, what had been my "hot rod" was virtually silent and a new lure I cooked up the night before got nearly all the action. Tandem red hooks with a small squid tube pushed over the first hook (like a very thin hootchie, about 3/4" long, 1/8" wide), a bead and then a silver smile blade. Tipped with plain showpeg directly from the can. Dodger was a Luhr Jensen, I think blue. The former hot rod had a pink wedding ring behind a Mack's DD. I found out about an hour in I had been dragging about a 5 incher for who knows how long, I think I actually saw the hit in the first minute of fishing. I think that rig would have been doing well if not.
All fish were caught at 35 FT between 5 and 6:30. I have no idea my speed I just watch my riggers but I can say I don't find myself passing many people out there.
Fuel pump went out on my pickup so I am out of the game for a while. Good luck!
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Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 06:37:30 PM
For some reason this site wont let me put photos up from my new phone. But my 4 year old daughter and I got 14 today in 2 hours. It was crazy, trying to get the lines down and hitting fish before the setup. We lost around 10-15 fish but she had a blast. The fish were hitting gods tooth blue and crome and my personal flies. All fish except a few were below 40ft. My scent was DNA on the dodger and my favorite tuna corn mixture on the hook. Good luck and tight lines!
Send the Pics to yourself in an email, and when it asks, select medium or low Resolution. Then Save those to your Photos. You should be able to post them.
Post by: funkster on June 03, 2020, 06:58:57 PM
Ok here's another question then. After finding that out. I went to look up Lake Meridian and since it's a year around lake it's not listed in the regs. If the lake is a year around lake but has special regs (like American Lake) it would still list it and show the special regs. So since Meridian isn't listed at all would it be under statewide rules and be a 10 kokanee limit
Seriously, don’t waste your time fishing for Kokanee on meridian. From what I was told, they haven’t stocked it for years, I fish that lake regularly and have never caught one.
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 07:06:28 PM
Ok here's another question then. After finding that out. I went to look up Lake Meridian and since it's a year around lake it's not listed in the regs. If the lake is a year around lake but has special regs (like American Lake) it would still list it and show the special regs. So since Meridian isn't listed at all would it be under statewide rules and be a 10 kokanee limit
Seriously, don’t waste your time fishing for Kokanee on meridian. From what I was told, they haven’t stocked it for years, I fish that lake regularly and have never caught one.
I would agree, if you are looking for Kokes, Meridian is not where I would choose.
I use to fish Meridian often, and do not remember ever catching a Koke there. Even trout are not that plentiful. Averaged about one or two per trip.
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 07:07:49 PM
For Kokes run down to Alder.
Post by: funkster on June 03, 2020, 07:11:18 PM
Ok here's another question then. After finding that out. I went to look up Lake Meridian and since it's a year around lake it's not listed in the regs. If the lake is a year around lake but has special regs (like American Lake) it would still list it and show the special regs. So since Meridian isn't listed at all would it be under statewide rules and be a 10 kokanee limit
Seriously, don’t waste your time fishing for Kokanee on meridian. From what I was told, they haven’t stocked it for years, I fish that lake regularly and have never caught one.
I would agree, if you are looking for Kokes, Meridian is not where I would choose.
I use to fish Maridian often, and do not remember ever catching a Koke there. Even trout are not that plentiful. Averaged about one or two per trip.
:yeah: He tells no lie, trout are very hard to catch there. I did catch a nice 18” a few weeks ago. I also caught a good sized catfish trolling...🤣
Post by: funkster on June 03, 2020, 07:12:45 PM
Lake Desire has better trout fishing than Meridian by far, and fairly close.
For Kokes run down to Alder.
Desire just got planted with 2,500...🤫...🤣
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 07:37:28 PM
Lake Desire has better trout fishing than Meridian by far, and fairly close.
For Kokes run down to Alder.
Desire just got planted with 2,500...🤫...🤣
Desire produced 9 of mine top 10 Rainbow ever. Some big Trout in that lake.
Number 1 came from Blue Lake 7lb 14oz natural spawn beautiful Trout in color.
Post by: funkster on June 03, 2020, 07:55:53 PM
Lake Desire has better trout fishing than Meridian by far, and fairly close.
For Kokes run down to Alder.
Desire just got planted with 2,500...🤫...🤣
Desire produced 9 of mine top 10 Rainbow ever. Some big Trout in that lake.
Number 1 came from Blue Lake 7lb 14oz natural spawn beautiful Trout in color.
Now that’s what I’m talking!! 🤙🏼
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 08:05:31 PM
we ate it for dinner, :chuckle:
Post by: Whitenuckles on June 05, 2020, 03:19:00 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on June 10, 2020, 07:47:19 AM
Post by: CP on June 11, 2020, 11:46:12 AM
Anyone on the lake yesterday or today that can give me water temp?
62.7
Post by: Hi-Liter on June 11, 2020, 02:27:04 PM
I should have mounted it, but......................
we ate it for dinner, :chuckle:
You look like Bradley Cooper :chuckle:
Post by: Alchase on June 12, 2020, 12:36:37 PM
I should have mounted it, but......................
we ate it for dinner, :chuckle:
You look like Bradley Cooper :chuckle:
I have him buy 13 years, LOL
Post by: h20hunter on June 13, 2020, 03:05:35 PM
Post by: CP on June 15, 2020, 12:48:24 PM
Post by: KP-Skagit on June 15, 2020, 01:20:59 PM
A lot of the fish have some sort of clear lice on them, look a little like sea lice but white/clear. Anyone know about that?
A friend said a lice killed off all the kokes in a lake he lives near. Hoping that isn't the deal with Lake Stevens.