Just wondering if anyone wants to meet at the not a secret lake anymore, in September. Fishing fella
,Zen Leacher, Micro Brew? Are you guy's up for it?

TM,

I'd be up for a trip in mid-October when I can take my shotgun too. It would be prime leech time then.

You could get some duck feathers from me then for fly tying. Maybe even the second round of fly tying lessons.....

Zl, sounds good to me. I was just wanting to get a bunch of us together. October will be fine. I'm also gonna be heading up to Tonasket area in October.

TM - Count me in. October will be my best month. Tonasket would be a nice trip too.
Reno, mid Sept., heading back to Costa Rica for Thanksgiving.

I got mid-September booked on Vancouver Island fishing Silvers off Campbell River. I could show for an anytime in October trip though. Then it's off to Redding Calif. and Eagle Lake.
Part of my plan to make LIFE just one big fishing trip. I thiK it would be fun to walk into one of those MORE secret lakes in the Desert Wildlife area too.

Zen - I used to hunt ducks, mostly on the west side. Gave it up when they charged more, lowered bag limits & gave us less area to hunt.

FF - I like your plan. I would certainly like to learn of other spots, walk in's fine.

Hope that we can all put something together.

Up to Mason Lake this weekend for a little R & R - perhaps some nivvie cutts from the ponds in the woods.

FF, Yes I agree with Micro Bum that the walk in lakes would be fun. Also lets keep on M.B about getting a 2wt. Zen can teach us along with you F.F some good flies to tie.

I was wondering if you guys are up to taking an old man along. One who knows how to keep his mouth shut.

I have no problem with that, as Zen will have his shot gun with him.

Hey Trout Breath - be kind! Picked up the 2 wt today and have the reel on order - so there....

Old Man - Would be a pleasure to have you join us on a trip.

Details to follow....

Wishing a good weekend to all of you.

Sorry BONE HEAD, Good where did you get it at? If you came over here to Bellevue you shouldve stopped by. You will _hit your waders the first time you catch something with it.

These two weights that you keep talking about.How long is the rod. Just thought I would ask.

At that store in Bellevue just north of the mall. I would stop by but don't know where you are....

8'-6", plan to load it with a 3 wt.

Mine is a g lomis gl4 7'9".

Mine is a 7'9", full flex Orvis. At first they feel like a toy but then.....I landed
a 8-9# Lahontin with it couple months ago and lots of 2-5# bows too.
I like it for chronomiding. Has great feel and won't snap light tippets so easy!

Heck now I don't know if I want to come. My lightest stick is a 9' 4wt. I feel out of place with such a big stick. But What the heck. I fish mostly rivers,so I feel that I have the need for bigger rods. :p

Old Man - Bring the 4 wt! I generally fish a bigger rod - 5 / 6 wt. I just wanted to get a lighter rig for some of the smaller streams. Don't let TM call you a meat fisherman with a rig heavier than a 2!

I don't worry about him. He sounds like all blow and no show. I also have a 7'6" 4wt. And I caught a 21" long steelhead with it. What a blast. Smaller rods are fun,and my main go to rod is a 5 wt. Love it.

Micro Bum, All I can say back to you is Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah.

Fishing Fella, looks like I have 2 weeks vacation
coming up in the begining of march. So i will be coming over that way for some early spring fishing

...uuuhhhhh..... I'd probably save my vacation time for when it's a bit warmer, say, May and later. Besides, the rules change for some of the eastside lakes next spring and instead of opening up in March, they open in April. This is only on some (or all) of the CWR lakes in the seeps.

Now, if I was going to Cabo, then March would be a good time.

TM, I won't be plinking at Old Man with my shotgun. He doesn't run fast enough and wouldn't be the same challenge you'd be. Just don't camo your float tube and put any duck appliques on it.

Zenbo, I dont use my float tube anymore it has a weight restriction , I can only take my vacation at that time. Besides at that time the fishing is fine , like it was at this year. Plus not to many yahoos out yet. I think it will be great to have Old Man come along this fall.

Float tube has a weight restriction?

You ain't takin' advantage of all the donuts down at your workplace, are you?

Outboard mechanics are second only to policemen in quantities of donuts consumed, according to a recent survey....

Troutmaster: Don't plan on fishing with ME in March next year. Unless you wanna
head down to Redding Calif. for a shot at Eagle Lake monster bows.
When you come over though don't neglect that Lenora Lake. It waz the only decent
fly fishing on tap in early March last year. Elbo to elbo fishing on the N. end. I got a
sleeper early fly lake I'll share with ya though when we get together this fall.

F.F I'm game for the sleeper lake. I will see you soon this fall.

Gentlemen, I need to know at least a week in advance when we are going as since I have to watch kids and the wife working. Need the info so wife can get those days off.

I'm game for any date after 23rd of September, when I return from the Island.
If anyone is thinking of an early trip over.....think again. I waz out yesterday on Omak
Lake(66 degrees morning) and McGinness Lake ( 65 degrees afternoon.) A few nibbles
but no hookups and a very sparse bite. Fish are returning to shallow water, but they don't
stay for long before they head back to the thermocline.
Water has to drop another 4-6 degrees for a consistant flyfishing bite to develope.
My guess is around the 15th. at earliest. At least night temps are now into the 40's,
which will eventually lower the temp. Damn 100 plus days ruined the early fishing
this year.

FishingFella, we are heading over Saturday night for some leech fishing. So will let you know how we did.

TM - Only you would go fishin for leeches! Do you fillet them or cut them into steaks? Also, don't they slip thru the BBQ grill?

Bone Head, It goes along with you putting maggots in your lips!!!!!!!!!!

Hey MB: Fill them slimy, ugly leeches fulla lead and head for the middle of the lake.
You'll probably fish alone down there Sunday....not even old Earl been out lately. I may
give Bonaparte a shot Sunday....just to be fishin. Cold nights come early up there
and those brookies may be on the prowl since it's nearly spawnin time. Let me know
how ya did Monday and I'll reciprocate.

Ooooops I meant TM. Got that Microbrew on the brain since he claims he's
comin over to fish Omak Lake some day this fall.

Thank's for no answer or don't anybody know when it will be time to go.

Old Man, We are heading over tonight for some leech fishing. It will be night fishing only. I think October is going to be best for all to get together. I will let you know for sure. Fishingfella I will let you know how we did.

This is quite a zipper lip you guys got going here. I too will be in same area, Don't know for sure but the warm bath water right now, bringing a shotgun for the birdies all soulds familiar.
Anyway, if you see a black f150- say Hi! When I'm not killing things I'll be tossing a bug straight across by the fence. Just hopeing for some cool night.