Eastern washington bass fishing

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Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on February 2, 2010 at 9:37pm

Richard that's a beauty! Damon I have caught Largies as early as first week in march on Potholes and surrounding seep lakes, But I would say Smallies are probably catchable as soon as the ice comes off and from what I hear the water is pretty open already on Potholes so that will likely mean an earlier shot at both species. Moses warms a little quicker once the ice is off but the ice is always thicker since its so shallow so it thaws slower. I know guys that fish little ditches and stuff where there is moving water and catch Largies when the main lake is still ice, but that is a VERY hit and miss and the window of time they will be in those areas is very small.

Permalink Reply by Richard Shaff on February 3, 2010 at 7:19am

I am always very organized when I head out but once I start fishing that kind of goes out the window.

Eric DeLay said:

Nice fish Richard.
Your boat looks as messy as mine when I fish. Yard sale.

Richard Shaff said:

Damon
I caught 4 three to four pound smallies last Sunday out on the Columbia River. Lost another and had one other bite that didn't stick. It will be hit and miss but mostly hit for the next 6 weeks or so out deep (35 to 50 feet) then they wil start moving up.

Richard Shaff

Permalink Reply by Zackery Shaff on February 3, 2010 at 12:55pm

Caught my PB largie in March on the Columbia. They are around but tempermental. Look shallower than seems reasonable.

Permalink Reply by Dave Massey on February 6, 2010 at 12:43am

We start fishing around mid march. Going down by potholes in the canals that have some moving water seem to produce some decent fishing for us. I plan on getting out there around the middle of next month. I will definately be letting you guys know the status of those trips. I too am suffering from some serious cabin fever. With the stresses of work and life it is always a relief to get out and do some bass fishing to clear the mind.

Permalink Reply by Damon Hollandsworth on February 14, 2010 at 5:05pm

Anyone know if the fishing is picking up on the columbia river at all or is it still just a fish here and there? Wondering what the water temps are like out there.

Permalink Reply by Jake Anderson on February 14, 2010 at 6:17pm

I was out last weekend Damon and water temps in the upper 30's.

Just get out there and fish! The tips I have gotten lately are to fish very steep drop-offs with small baits. Given the source of the tips I have reason to believe they are very good tips. Get out there and you tell us if they are biting! You never know Damon, on any given day you could get a wide open winter smallie bite, but not from the couch.

Damon Hollandsworth said:

Anyone know if the fishing is picking up on the columbia river at all or is it still just a fish here and there? Wondering what the water temps are like out there.

Permalink Reply by Damon Hollandsworth on February 14, 2010 at 7:33pm

Lol yeah im dying to fish except i got traded to Helena Mt. for hockey and it kinda ruined my winter fishing experiences so i was just looking for some water temp updates and stuff like that for when i get back in mid march. Thanks for the pointers and hope to get out as soon as possible.

Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on February 14, 2010 at 11:41pm

You hope he has your back because you think there are a few on here that will be laying for you?
That sounds pretty gay dude.

Jon Sessler said:

Hockey?
Hope you got my back, there's a few on here that I think may be laying for me!!
P.S. - I forgot to look for that graph, I will give you an update.

Damon Hollandsworth said:

Lol yeah im dying to fish except i got traded to Helena Mt. for hockey and it kinda ruined my winter fishing experiences so i was just looking for some water temp updates and stuff like that for when i get back in mid march. Thanks for the pointers and hope to get out as soon as possible.

Permalink Reply by Paul Harmon on February 17, 2010 at 12:29pm

Now, Banks is producing fair smallies 25 to 50 feet down, moses starts to get good around middle of march when they fill it back up, potholesfind em deep, it has kick my butt the last 2 years so I have no good advise

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