Mike Carey
1/9/2012 9:29:00 AMwow, that bird shot is amazing. Sorry to hear about incident at the boat launch. People like that can do irrational stuff, always scary.
flyfisherguy
1/9/2012 10:06:00 AMThanks for the report Bob. This is exactly why I'm not renewing my fishing license this year, I've had it with the inconsiderate outdoors people who refuse to think of any but themselves. In the past few years I did some volunteer work for Fish and Wildlife and while doing my job to help protect/preserve our fishing resources I had my life threatened on more than one occasion. And I could tell you story after story of people that I encountered that refused to "play by the rules" and insisted on breaking the law. Even after a stern warning (I was wearing official clothing at the time and told them that Enforcement was just a phone call away) I had unbelievable responses and even threats. It's a shame that we can no longer just go out and enjoy a day on the water and not feel stressed out by other less considerate individuals..
Ok, off my soap box now, thanks again and tight lines!
Ok, off my soap box now, thanks again and tight lines!
G-Man
1/9/2012 10:16:00 AMYears ago a Blue Heron wouldn't come within 100 yards of a human, let alone sit on a boat. There is a reason duck hunters use them as confidence decoys. Good job on calling out the numbskulls with the dog. The lake is exceptionally clear despite it being shallow and at such a low elevation.
MotoBoat
1/9/2012 2:36:00 PMIs there other type's of trout in that lake? The spots on your photographed fish look to be oblong and curved. Much like a tiger trout. Just and observation.
MotoBoat
1/9/2012 2:49:00 PMOkay, went picture hunting on the web. That is not a tiger. But a nicely spotted fish.
Bob R
1/9/2012 4:56:00 PMNo, def. rainbows, although I noted on one orange streaks on both undersides of the jaw. I've heard of rainbow/cutthroat crossbreeds called cutbows, but have never seen one. With all the hatchery spawning programs for both species maybe genetics a little mixed up? I know they aren't spawning in the lake, but there is an outlet creek. (?)Folks weren't all that scary, just stubborn morons. Thanks for comments on heron, Bob R
flyfisherguy
1/9/2012 4:58:00 PMThanks for the report Bob. This is exactly why I'm not renewing my fishing license this year, I've had it with the inconsiderate outdoors people who refuse to think of any but themselves. In the past few years I did some volunteer work for Fish and Wildlife and while doing my job to help protect/preserve our fishing resources I had my life threatened on more than one occasion. And I could tell you story after story of people that I encountered that refused to "play by the rules" and insisted on breaking the law. Even after a stern warning (I was wearing official clothing at the time and told them that Enforcement was just a phone call away) I had unbelievable responses and even threats. It's a shame that we can no longer just go out and enjoy a day on the water and not feel stressed out by other less considerate individuals..
Ok, off my soap box now, thanks again and tight lines!
Ok, off my soap box now, thanks again and tight lines!
Why2Fish
1/9/2012 6:33:00 PM@Moto I think that F&W plants both brood rainbows and cutthroat into the lake after they have spawned them at a local hatchery
Elijah.Loves.Fishin
1/9/2012 7:30:00 PMi second what mike said. amazing shot of the heron. some people are just beyond ridiculous..
buc
1/11/2012 1:10:00 PMHey, fishcop nice work you have managed to piss off more people trying to enjoy the outdoors. Obviously you did not know that dawn dish soap is ok to use! It was used when BP a major sponsor of bassfishermen everywhere, wich you seem to think are idiots, per your comments, was used on waterfowl in and on the water! Maybe just maybe, if you spent less time trying to educate others you could educate yourself first!
Bob R
1/11/2012 4:39:00 PMYeah, polluting our lakes in vioation of state law and soaping the insides of trout sounds like a GREAT idea, how do you know it was dawn?Was it you and your girlfriend? I guess not as It actually was flea soap, you know, the ones that have insecticide in them. That sounds GREAT for trout in a clean, shallow lake like this one.I actually used dawn to wash shorebirds after the spill in the early "90s at ocean shores, donated 5 days to that, what have you done for the environment you fish in lately?And defending B.P.? The corporation that destroyed the Gulf with a major oil spill 2 years ago? And is still refusing to take responsibility for all the folks whose lives they ruined?As for enjoying the outdoors these folks didn't even have a vehicle tag to use the launches we pay for with our license fees. And you condone this behaviour? You should have posted your reply earlier when more members would have "answered you", most everybody else has already replied positively to my actions. You are a minority in your opinions, fortunatly. Bob R
Bob R
1/11/2012 6:13:00 PMOh, and for your info,"Buc", the soap was Hartz flea and tick shampoo, and the warning on the label is as follows,"Environmental Hazards- This product is TOXIC to aquatic organisms,including FISH and invertabrates. Do not contaminate water or rinsate.Thanks for your insight, too bad it's wrong. Bob R
TonyTrain
1/13/2012 8:19:00 AMThanks for the great report. Hope to meet you out there some time. Be careful confronting weirdos. I won't go into any stories now. I bet everyone who's been doing this stuff for a while has some.
Bob R
1/14/2012 8:46:00 AMThanks for post,Tony. We were going to hit the Nisqually this weekend for eagle photos but rain and wind kept us in. We have a green old town canoe, see you on the lake sometime. bob r