Saturday, December 28, 2013

Kalama River, WA (Steelhead/Jacks)

Brought my buddy Dalton out on the river today to see if we could spook up some more chrome. River was still in great shape so we gave it a go. Right in front of Prichards we plugged up to Jack Chinook. Had never caught one on the river before and was a little mistified that it actually happened. No steelhead on this trip.

Summary:
Location: Red Barn to Modrow on Kalama River
Time: 7am - 4pm
Rod: Bait caster and spinning rods
Tackle: You can see the pink and silver plug in the fishes mouth and accompanied with a blue pirate.
Fish: 2
Species: Jack Chinook
Biggest Fish: 12"
Smallest Fish: 12"
Rating: 6/10


Thursday, December 26, 2013

Kalama River, WA (Steelhead)

Coming home to see family for Christmas the Kalama was in excellent shape. Thought there would be more fish but it was maybe a little too sunny. Plugged one fish up by the water fall. First time we had hooked one here.

Summary:
Location: Kalama River form Red Barn to Modrow
Time: 7am - 4pm
Rod: Spinning and Bait Caster
Tackle: Plugs, plugs, and more plugs
Fish: 1
Species: White Fish, Rainbow
Biggest Fish: 7# Steelhead
Smallest Fish: N/A
Rating: 6/10