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Yes, Lake Washington, Cutts, and a 5 all in the same post. It doesn't happen very often, so I couldn't resist. We had about 90 minutes of fishing time today. So, strictly speaking not really a day of fishing. The results were a 3.6 lb buck, followed by a 2.4 lb hen and a more typical 15 inch fish that was released, with plenty of take downs.

I've learned to never fish this lake with the expectation of catching a fish, and I have been skunked more than 50% of the days I've fished it so far this year (about 6 skunk days so far, sure to be more). But every now and then when the planets align the bite switches on and if your in the right place at the right time with the correct lure at the end of your line, its worth all the effort. Both the buck and the hen had great surface action and put on a show all the way to the boat from 100+ feet out.

They took a 3" Brads cut-plug red/silver/chartreuse packed with freezer burnt herring today at 1.4 to 1.6 knots. Tomorrow it might be something else entirely, rotate your lures often. These came from the mid-lake region, holding off points (structure, drop-offs). Tight Lines to all, and stay safe this lake is very cold right now.

salmonbarry

2/8/2013 9:04:00 PM

Thanks Tesla! congrats on getting the skunk off on this lake! my day will come~ I may give it another shot tomorrow between 9am and 1pm so may head to the I-90 bridge to try some new spots. Were you around that area?

Tesla

2/8/2013 9:50:00 PM

Sorry, don't know why my photo didn't attach to this post. Everyone loves a good fish pic. I'll put up some pics tomorrow. Yes to salmonbarry, same area we've all been working for weeks (G-man and many of us). A lot of bait has been holding off the points, and around structure. One noteworthy item, the buck and the hen were empty when I cut them up. I think they were post-spawn, moving into the area and on the feed perhaps. Maybe that's my justification that I know what these fish are doing. These two go to the smoker and my fish needs are filled, I'll be out there but it's C&R for me. Saving some big ones for summer. Tight Lines.

Nitrosteve

2/8/2013 10:20:00 PM

Tesla- Great report and anxious to see your pics- very nice! Good job and definitely going to incorporate the Brads and Herring tactic:) Thanks for sharing.

Aaron

2/9/2013 10:33:00 AM

Photos added!

HULI_ISDA

2/9/2013 1:34:00 PM

What a beauty,nice catch.

homewaters

2/9/2013 5:23:00 PM

Sounds like a great trip. I went out today to see if I could recreate your success, and it was a no. Ground it our for 5 hours, two hook ups but they came unbuttoned before the boat. I shall keep trying. Thanks for the report.

Cozmo4196

2/13/2013 3:31:00 PM

It looks like Enatai Beach in the background?

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