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A stomach virus got my fishing partner this morning so I headed to Sprague solo today. I decided to try the unimproved launch on the SE corner of the lake. Fortunately another fisherman ahead of me shared his experience and I was able to launch without difficulty but it does require boots/waders to stay dry.

Started 100 feet from the launch and my pink rippin minnow got hit while I was letting line out and had a fish on it while letting my 2nd line out. Second fish on the rippin minnow took only 5 minutes. It was barely out again and the rod doubled over. It was heavier than the first 2 fish and as I went to net it my line snapped and I saw my only pink RM swim away. Over the next couple hours I tried all the other pink shallow running crankbaits that I had and rippin minnows in other colors all to no avail. Fortunately the fish were liking my perch Kekeda fly on the other pole. Eventually I was fishing a pink and a perch K fly and the fish seemed to have no preference.

Ended up with 15 C&R fish ranging from 17-23". Water temp 43*, speed 2.2-3.0 MPH, 9-14 FOW. Fished flies with 1/4 ounce ahead of the leader. A healthy fishing partner would have made this an even better day.

Mike Carey

11/7/2017 8:13:41 PM

That is just plain unreal. Thank you for sharing this report. I wish I lived in Spokane!

outtheresomewhere

11/8/2017 7:59:31 AM

And every time I see a pix of somebody holding up a big KING I wanna live on the west side - I wonder the the folks in the middle want to do ??

Part-Time

11/8/2017 7:06:01 AM

As soon as my new depth finder gets here I am hoping to bump into you out there. Good report.

eat-sleep-fish

11/8/2017 7:16:04 AM

Those are some footballs! That lake must be full of food. Did you notice them spitting out any bloodworms? One of them looks like a cutbow, slight slash under chin. Only thing I wish is that they tasted better but then it might not be the fishery that it is.

T-Bone

11/8/2017 7:36:25 AM

Very well done and thank you for the photos.
C&R is always A-OK, but as to comments on the eatability of these fish...It depends on the time of year and most of all, the "after the catch" care. The Winter and early Spring are the best "Keep Times". I always clean my fish ASAP at the lake after catching them and put them immediately on ice. I primarily smoke them with apple chips and gift a few to neighbors and friends who thank me for the best "smoked salmon" that they have ever eaten.

hewesfisher

11/8/2017 9:43:09 AM

Those are some real hogs! Thanks for the great pictures and report. :-)

fishindoc

11/8/2017 10:49:29 AM

In the spring the fish are engorged with chronomids frequently when caught. One of the fish yesterday spit out some 1/2" fry that looked like bass. I thought it was strange they would be that small this time of year.

uplandsandpiper

11/8/2017 2:19:04 PM

Are you running those flies with laketrolls or dodgers? Thanks for your reports.

fishindoc

11/8/2017 3:44:23 PM

No dodgers, last 2 trips small smiley blades ahead of the fly. Not sure if the blades helped but I don't think it hurt.

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