Launched at the Corps launch above Chief Joseph Dam around 11ish, and as I was rigging up and warming the engine, Cindy was casting a Crocodile. She was getting a couple of follows, and had one hooked up. It came off right at the boat, and looked to be in the 4-5 pound range. We drifted along and cast for a bit, but no more takers. So up river we went. We stopped in at Brant's Landing, and drifted through the area using the bow mount to keep us headed in a up river direction. We didn't get any bites in this area, but did see some shore fishermen hook up. Next stop was pump #3. I picked up a small one here (c&r), but no more takers. then we ran up to the lower most pens. There was a slight current and a breeze. Seemed no matter which way you turned the breeze would be right in your face. Cool fingers for sure. Anyway we caught and released several fish, one about every three casts for a while, with several doubles. The fish were running 2 1/2 - 3 pounds. We couldn't get any "big" fish to hit, so before it got too late, we boated our limit. They are a nice size for the Foreman Grill. Tasty little morsels. It seemed dark colors were the best today, and we caught fish in black and smoke colored jigs. A black body with smoke legs in a tube from BMGW seemed to work pretty good today,as did the B-2 in Root Beer color. It was a good day on the water, snow, wind, sleet, and some sun broke through once. The air temp was mid 20s and surface water temp was 47*. Enjoy the upcoming holidays everyone.

Malottguy

12/18/2010 10:46:00 PM

Hey Lewis. The drifting around by the launch explains why it took you so long to head up river HAHA. I was seriously thinking about walking over to the little fishing dock to make sure all was okay. Then saw you and your boat sounds so cool when you take off.

afk

12/19/2010 7:39:00 PM

Glad to see you got out. I think Cindy could catch a fish out of a mud puddle! And a sizable fish at that. Thanks for the report.

blufin loui

12/20/2010 6:09:00 AM

HEY MalottGuy. as we were drifting out from the dock there were som dimples on the surface over the weeds, so you know how it is. Thanks for the concern though.

blufin loui

12/20/2010 6:11:00 AM

Thanks Andy, Cindy grew up with three older bros, and fishing n hunting was their game. She has had a lifetime of fishing experience to call upon. LOL

The Jigmiester

12/20/2010 1:17:00 PM

Hey Louie. Great report my finely grizzled ol' friend. Pammy keeps reminding me of those smoked kokanee you were so kind to have shared with us last year...they were honestly some of the best smoked fish we have ever ate! Those treats made a real good impression on her. You and I are blessed sir in the fact that we have "Landed" the best of the best kind of catch-namely lovely ladies who love to share our love of fishing and spending time with thier signifigant other! Merry christmas Lou-miester and to all of you fishing fools at Wa-Lakes.com. Have a great holiday season! Jiggy

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