The thaw has begun!! It's almost 9 and it's dripping outside...yea!! Now, if it just goes about it slowly............

too bad it's gonna punch the rivers

Caught Steelin,I think you just commited one of the ultimate fisherman sins, don't say such a thing! Chris

Optimists beware! This is the official forecast.

Mike McFarland, aviation and marine forecaster for the National Weather Service in Seattle, said the Pineapple Express is on track to bring three storm fronts to the Washington coast.

"The first system will melt the snow, the second system will fill the rivers up then the third system will push them over the banks," he said. "It is sort of a one - two - three punch."

It'll be a good time to

A. Clean my reels and rods
B. Respool fresh line
C. Reoganize my fishing gear
D. Shop at SportsCo

Fishaddick you have it right. I have a gift cert to Sportco that need to be spent. Also need to start getting the salmon gear organized. The Seattle boat starts the 16th so I'll be covered if the rivers stay out.

Things are dismal here despite the sun actaully being out while I write this ... Bogey is up three feet according to the gauge and I'm sure it's long gone. 'Duc is almost gone at the house and lots more rain tonight they say.

Only one thing for us to do, go on vacation early