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Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2023, 07:41:45 PM
I wanted to do some astrophotography, but this winter has been especially overcast.
Post by: JWBINX on December 31, 2023, 07:47:21 PM
the road open. Last year, they were only open on Sat and Sun which was bull s#!+.
This year Fri-Tuesday but they make the call on the day of. If it snows a couple inches your screwed!
In the mean time I spend my week days At Crystal Mtn skiing. 83 days last year.
El Nino is killing us this year!
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Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2024, 10:31:27 AM
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
Post by: HHPro on January 01, 2024, 10:37:37 AM
My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
Post by: Platensek-po on January 01, 2024, 10:48:46 AM
My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
Whoaaaa that’s racist! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: HHPro on January 01, 2024, 10:57:24 AM
:chuckle: I didn't name themMy goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
Whoaaaa that’s racist! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Bullkllr on January 01, 2024, 11:00:13 AM
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead.
I think the argument could be made that actual steelhead fishing anymore doesn't include steelhead.
:chuckle: but only sort of .
Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2024, 11:23:50 AM
My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
I think I’d have to go east, which I’m not opposed to. It’s more a matter of figuring out time and where to go.
Post by: HHPro on January 01, 2024, 11:34:09 AM
It used to be a bigger deal on the yakima river around cle elum,the old timers are dwindling but a few holes are still producing good numbers.They make some of the best smoked fish I've ever eaten.My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
I think I’d have to go east, which I’m not opposed to. It’s more a matter of figuring out time and where to go.
Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2024, 12:13:39 PM
It used to be a bigger deal on the yakima river around cle elum,the old timers are dwindling but a few holes are still producing good numbers.They make some of the best smoked fish I've ever eaten.My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
I think I’d have to go east, which I’m not opposed to. It’s more a matter of figuring out time and where to go.
Thanks for the tips. I’ve always meant to try it out. The problem with it for me is there are trout there to be caught so i’d probably end up focusing on them.
Post by: Sandberm on January 01, 2024, 12:18:32 PM
This winter has been pretty gloomy in the basin. More so then usual it seems.
Post by: HHPro on January 01, 2024, 12:34:07 PM
:tup: either way it's a productive dayIt used to be a bigger deal on the yakima river around cle elum,the old timers are dwindling but a few holes are still producing good numbers.They make some of the best smoked fish I've ever eaten.My goal this winter is to get my garage organized and turned into a home gym/hunting and fishing cave. I’ve started on it but haven’t gotten too far yet.Is there any good white fishing around over there?
Also I’d like to spend some more time figuring out some winter fishing that doesn’t include steelhead. I used to tie some flies but quit it because it didn’t have enough time for the hobbies I had, nevermind adding more…so I trimmed down on the list of hobbies I was half participating in in hopes of increasing time for other stuff.
I think I’d have to go east, which I’m not opposed to. It’s more a matter of figuring out time and where to go.
Thanks for the tips. I’ve always meant to try it out. The problem with it for me is there are trout there to be caught so i’d probably end up focusing on them.
Post by: nwwanderer on January 01, 2024, 03:30:39 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 01, 2024, 03:36:12 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 01, 2024, 03:37:13 PM
Been killing some whitefish the last few weekends as well.
Post by: Taco280AI on January 01, 2024, 03:44:46 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Never targeted them, but have caught most of mine on wooly buggers.
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Post by: MeepDog on January 03, 2024, 11:55:31 AM
Otherwise think of what you've been putting off, the monster in the closet project and start that.
Post by: Bullkllr on January 03, 2024, 12:22:21 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Never targeted them, but have caught most of mine on wooly buggers.
What exactly do these elusive whitefish flies look like exactly? I'll tie some up but I can't find an accurate pattern to copy.
Post by: walt on January 03, 2024, 01:18:48 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Never targeted them, but have caught most of mine on wooly buggers.
What exactly do these elusive whitefish flies look like exactly? I'll tie some up but I can't find an accurate pattern to copy.
I've always done well on small (16 or 18) prince nymphs or bead head pheasant tails. As for winter stuff to do I'm still chasing birds, fishing the local rivers and lakes, tying flies, house projects, sheds should start dropping soon, work more so I can take more time off when the weather is better...
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 03, 2024, 01:56:46 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on January 03, 2024, 02:03:43 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Never targeted them, but have caught most of mine on wooly buggers.
What exactly do these elusive whitefish flies look like exactly? I'll tie some up but I can't find an accurate pattern to copy.
I've always done well on small (16 or 18) prince nymphs or bead head pheasant tails.
I'm sure there are a bunch of nymphs that will catch them (likely even better ;)), but I'm talking about the traditional "whitefish flies" that have been used for years mostly in Central WA, usually used with a spinning rig, usually in a 2-fly set up, usually with maggots. Heard about it all my life, but never did it since it conflicted strongly with steelhead fishing.
Post by: walt on January 03, 2024, 03:45:19 PM
If I was smart I’d tie some flies….tie some whitefish flies. Those things are about unobtainium these days :chuckle:
Never targeted them, but have caught most of mine on wooly buggers.
What exactly do these elusive whitefish flies look like exactly? I'll tie some up but I can't find an accurate pattern to copy.
I've always done well on small (16 or 18) prince nymphs or bead head pheasant tails.
I'm sure there are a bunch of nymphs that will catch them (likely even better ;)), but I'm talking about the traditional "whitefish flies" that have been used for years mostly in Central WA, usually used with a spinning rig, usually in a 2-fly set up, usually with maggots. Heard about it all my life, but never did it since it conflicted strongly with steelhead fishing.
Gotcha. I grew up fishing the Yakima, fishing gear for whitefish in the winter with maggots or meal worms (fly or bare hook didn't matter) under a casting bubble. I've been mostly flyfishing for the last 25ish years and a prince nymph seems to be their favorite of my offerings. A weighted pink or white dink would probably work great as well but I'm not familiar with any whitefish specific flies. It's a ton of fun tying and trying new stuff.
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