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Fishing Report for November
14, 2003
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The Yakima has been fishing pretty well around mid-day. Midges, blue winged olives, occasional Mahogany Duns....one #18-20 beadhead nymph has been working well when the fish aren't looking up. Maybe a setup of a BWO dry, and a little midge imitation called a Serendipidy as a dropper would be a good starting rig. Streamer pulling is always a good way to pull the fish out of their late-fall cold-weather funk. As we move into winter weather and water temperatures, the fish and fishing will slow down over there a bit, but that really just means fewer bodies on the water and more water for you to stomp on. The fish still have to eat. The fish will still eat. Don't give your mother in law another excuse to ...... Steelhead fishing has been truly epic on the Green River, among others, although good fly water is not as common. The Methow continues to fish well, though super-cold waves have reportedly interrupted the great fishing with just some really good fishing. The Klickitat is open through the end of the month and is still fishing very well...nice country, too. If you've finally given up on trying to figure out when and where Ben Afflack and J-Lo's wedding is going to happen, this late fall water might be a good alternative. The Snoqualmie and Sky are in good shape (today- check the flows to be sure) and there are fish in the river. The Sky is dirty below the Sultan, but still fishable (today- see flows above), and clear above. The Stillaguamish is in pretty good shape, a few Coho, many Chum*- (*check your fishing regs about what you can target there and how) Salmon are still moving into the fresh water. The Snoqualmie and Sky both get modest runs of Coho. Olympic Peninsula rivers should be seeing some fall Chinook, and Coho. Some access has been washed away by ...the Park road, for example, is impassable in spots. Chum fishing is usually good in the Satsop and the Wynoochie this time of year, although we haven't been or heard much about it here, yet. Even if traveling some distance doesn't work for you, you have no excuse not to fish, because the local rivers have enough of a potpurri to fuel the urge. Fish big, bright flies. Saltwater fishing is towing the line for Coho and Cutthroat. The Hood Canal, in particular, is packed with returning Salmos. Heavy consentrations of Chum, and the occasional late run Coho are being caught constantly. Chum candy or other bright chartreuse patterns seem to be the most popular fly for the Chum both in the salt and the rivers. Lakes locally are fishing well. Pass Lake has been producing giant browns on giant-head minnow imitations (woolhead sculpins, etc.), In the Alps of the Eastside, Alice and Beaver will remain open throughout the year and traditionally fish very well. Lone lake is another beauty. Sinking lines, some bigger flies- while the chironomid do happen throughout the year, hatches are light and sporatic. Dry fly fishing in a lake this time of year is about as good a bet as the Pilates class next door electing to hold sessions at Creekside. Check the fishing regulations and the state stocking schedule to see what's what for winter angling, and we'll drop a hint here and there. Eastern Washington lakes have been putting on a last minute show in hopes of capturing additional academy award nominations. Lenice, Quail, Nunnally have all received honorable mention. Hugh Pastoriza ©
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