The Online Source for Washington Fishing Information

All Blog Posts (428)

Crazy Home Owners

I know a lot of you have some good stories on home owners that have came out yelling, swearing, throwing stuff at your boat and such so lets here them!...

I bring this up because I just had one happen to me...

I was out on Lake Stevens yesterday flipping docks. I pulled up to one of my favorite spots and starting to move up close to a dock and an old guy came out of the house. He looked like he wanted to talk and tell me a fishing story or how he saw a big one under his… Continue

Added by Nick Berto on May 8, 2009 at 3:43pm — 18 Comments

Spring Preparation

Hi Everyone,

With the spring fishing time upon us, now is the time to make sure that your gear is dialed in for those big tournaments and big fish fun trips here are a few things I do to make sure my gear is good to go:

-Take a Q-tip to all of my rods guides. I rub the Q-tip around the inside of the ceramic pieces, and rod tips in the case of the GLX rods. If any piece of the q-tip sticks to the inside of the ceramic piece you should double check it for cracks or grooves… Continue

Added by Jordan Doucet on May 6, 2009 at 9:58pm — 4 Comments

First fish off Terrell !!!

I just got off Lk Terrell with my new friend Brandon and He helped me catch my first bass of that lake. Thanks alot Brandon. It got wet and cold, but it was worth it.

Why is it the teacher always catches the biggest fish?

Added by Jim Waltner ( Battery Guy ) on May 6, 2009 at 7:14pm — 8 Comments

Top waters and annoying birds?

Nothing is better than early, cool summer mornings than the sound of a bass explode at the surface as it engulfs your topwater bait! This has always been my favorite and most exciting ways to fish for bass.

When you start getting into the larger topwaters say...5 -inch poppers, or walk the dogg type baits I have allot of issues with birds wanting a piece of my lure. Last year I was using a zara and saw a bird come down from behind me and knew exactly what it was doing. I retreived as… Continue

Added by bassmasterderek on May 4, 2009 at 4:36pm — 16 Comments

Ready for your coaching.

I'm ready to take a couple of you great bass pros up on your offer to teach me to fish Lk Terrell. I need someone to join me Wed. 5/6/09 after work and also on friday night the 8th. I could get a bit of a earlier start if that helps. I will provide the boat and fuel and you just need to brings some good advise for the student, Me!

Hope someones up to it, and Thanks,

P.S. I did catch my 1st Bass yesterday on Fazon!! That was cool.

Added by Jim Waltner ( Battery Guy ) on May 4, 2009 at 7:30am — 7 Comments

Lake Tapps

So I just moved to Lake Tapps and haven't gotten out yet...want to soon before all the as#$holes get out there! So, are their largies in this lake? The reason I ask, is bec. I was driving by snag island the other day and saw two boats fishing a cove/stump field in what i guessed couldn't be more than about 3 to 4 ft. of water (I drove by it once when it was empty, so I know what the bottom looks like)...anyways, I'm assuming they were fish'n large mouth. No need to give up any secrets, just… Continue

Added by Jason Brown on May 3, 2009 at 7:21pm — 7 Comments

widow maker tubes

widow maker tubes some of the hottest tubes on the market..little shorter body but still long enough to texas rig with a 3/0 hook and the skirts are finer cut and longer than most standard 4 inch tubes..and you can find these tubes at www.thedropshotdennys.com

Added by dennis mcallister on May 3, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

What a steal!

Bought this Frabill big game net at Joes going out of business sale for $63.00! Freakin' sweet deal.

Added by Scott H on May 2, 2009 at 7:39pm — 1 Comment

Silver Lake

2 May, 09: 12:00 - 15:00, 60 degrees, Cloudy, N. wind to 20 mph.

Fished the North side today checking the developing weeds. The high wind made it hard to position the boat so the boys and I wound up anchoring and tossing. Then pulling up and moving a ways down and anchoring again. I had 1 musky follow twice, 2 different rainbow trout lures, but I couldn't get it to commit. Nice mid 30" fish. The dang rain started and we diecided to pull out for the day. Crummy weather.

The muskies are… Continue

Added by Scott H on May 2, 2009 at 4:08pm — No Comments

If you had a number one tip to give someone.... what would it be?

My tip, fish with what your confident using. You have more patience when your confident.

Added by Johnny Walker on April 28, 2009 at 5:41pm — 28 Comments

New Group: Walleye Fishing

Hi Everyone,

I've had a couple requests for a Walleye group and I listen to the people so there it is. I do however need a killer pic of a big fat Walleye. Anyone have one that I can use to throw up there? I'll pick the best and put it up. Heck, I'll even have a prize to be determined later for whoever gives me the best one by this Friday at 6:00pm.

Game on!!!

-Jordan

Added by Jordan Doucet on April 22, 2009 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

What are they?

Yesterday(4-21) My son and I took a trip around some of the lakes in South Pierce

County,no fishing rods,just an excuse to get out on a nice day.

We stopped at Tanwax and walked the dock at the Lakeview Resort.

Brett got my attention by saying "What's dat?" (add a 3 year olds voice)

I first assumed it was some plant debris/pollen but upon a further look,I noticed

they were schooling,so I scooped some up with my hand....Sure enough,they were fish

fry. They were… Continue

Added by Kevin Bye on April 22, 2009 at 9:21am — 5 Comments

That's a $75.00 LURE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Thread for talking about losing lures) Me first!

Well, this is simple story about my line snapping last week and my very expensive Triple Trout flying out in the water.... with that said I also went in the water after it in about 4' of water at a local park in Tacoma. (I was just trying a new real and rod combo) no luck after an hour of freezing my behind off! People were standing around asking my girlfriend what I was doing and saying "look at that crazy white boy!"

It had been worrying me, not only because it was a $75.00 lure… Continue

Added by Johnny Walker on April 21, 2009 at 8:58pm — 10 Comments

Time to Up-size

Well the Interstate Battery boat is up For Sale. I bought a 16' Glas-Ply that I will convert to a nice Bass/Bay boat that will be big enough to fish out of and take others out. I am putting a Butt seat on the bow. I am also adding a fishing platform and will put a live-well and storage under there. Then I'll be ready to take a couple of you up on your offers to go out with me and teach an old dog a few new tricks. I took my son and two friends (all… Continue

Added by Jim Waltner ( Battery Guy ) on April 19, 2009 at 9:20am — 8 Comments

Lake Sammamish

Hey There!

I am a newbie to smallmouth bass fishing and am heading out to Lake Sammamish on my boat tommorow with my neighbor for our first trip of the season. Can anyone provide any location and technique tips for us? We are anxious to give it a try, we have purchased our tackle at 3-Rivers and attended their bass seminar a few weeks back and have a few ideas but more information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Tim

Added by Tim Vreeburg on April 17, 2009 at 3:10pm — 8 Comments

Hooks...

I am probably the worst at sharpening and/or replacing dull hooks on my lures. Was fishing Samm yesterday and missed a good hit on an old lipless crank bait. I am sure it was do to the hooks being dull so I thought I should check all of my hooks to give myself the best shot possible in landing my next PB. Hooks are probably a personal preference for most of you but I was hoping to get a little information from you guys as to how often you sharpen or replace your hooks. Also, I am sure there are… Continue

Added by Mike Guenther on April 17, 2009 at 11:35am — 6 Comments

BASS RETENTION PART 2

There seems to be alot of anglers who are upset about the way that the Fish and Wildlife services here are regulating the bass populations in Washington. The problem is that most anglers only express their concerns amongst themselves. This is a nationwide problem. We as sportsman are losing the battle against other animal rights activists due to the fact that they organize themselves and put forth the effort to express their opinions to the right organizations within our local and state… Continue

Added by Michael Sauer on April 16, 2009 at 8:04am — 4 Comments

this time of year

this time of year I find myself fishing one lure and one lure only looking for the big bite, a jig. to be more exact, I fish a jewel jig either peanut butter smoke or peanut butter and jelly with a jewel craw green pumpkin trailer. You have to order the baits directly off their website, or sometimes you can find them at cabellas. What are some favorites of others this time of year?

Another thing to add, why havent any of broken the washington state record yet for a largemouth? This is the… Continue

Added by Roy E. Hawes on April 15, 2009 at 12:36pm — 2 Comments

Clear water doesnt always equal flourocarbon

It might come as a shock to you and the fishing world, but just because the water is gin clear in most lakes this time of year, it doesnt neccessarily mean you have to use a flourocarbon or monofilament line. Now application of your lures, and what rods you are using will dictate if you will be fishing mono, but if you are going to be using anything heavier then 12 lbs test, you might as well just tie on some 65lb power pro. I feel the fish are less line weary due to it being early in the year… Continue

Added by Roy E. Hawes on April 14, 2009 at 1:12am — 11 Comments

Bass Retention

I fished Lake Terrel on friday and after a good day on the water I was leaving the launch and a bank fisherman had about a 6 pound largemouth attached to his stringer and he was excited for his next meal. I stopped the truck and discouraged him from keeping this fish because it takes some time for them to grow to that size, he then answered in very stern words and pretty much told me to get lost, at this time I made a hard decision and walked away and kept telling myself that what he was doing… Continue

Added by Matt Krumdiack on April 13, 2009 at 9:33am — 20 Comments