It's been a while since I have posted. Summertime is usually a busy time for me and my family. The kids are out of school and we spend most of our "free" time traveling to the mountains.

I have been doing lots of fishing in the mountains of Oregon. Stream and Lake trout fishing has been very productive.

Last weekend I had a chance to land a 17 inch German Brown. I was excited. It was caught on a Blue Fox spinner. I really wasn't expecting to catch anything so it was a complete suprise.

I can't wait for Steelhead and Salmon season! Keep the line tight.

Fishing the Samish for the first time this year...looks good ...we have Coho jumping off the point in front of my place and looking to see how the catches turn out...seen a couple of 6 pounders caught in the last couple of days...The season looks good so far but we will see if the kings are in on Wensday

First post! (I think!)

I made it out last weekend on a float on the Yakima in the Canyon below Ellensburg. It was a nice evening. We did well tossing big stoneflies and grasshoppers against the grassy banks. It's fun to see those takes on the surface.

Anyways. Thought I'd finally post. I've enjoyed reading everyone's comments and glad to see people actually discuss fishing and what's working rather than preaching.

- Tom

Tom,

I have done lots of fishing on the Touchet River in the past for spring trout. I also love watching the fish take the surface fly. I have also had lots of luck with flies on Big 4 at Tucannon Lakes. (Fly only)

I didn't get out much this year due to the decline of trout on this river. I am, however, always seeking a new hole. Perhaps I'll get a chance to see you on the Yakima this salmon season throwing a big nasty fly pattern

Well the Samish busted for me...couple of good hits but nothing to show...The north sound is starting to jump and I have been fishing the point and landing some nice Coho....Spent the weekend at Silver Lake resort and caught a ton of nice bass...fist time ever for the critters...WOW nice fighting fish...will be looking for more lakes to find the hardy critters soon

I got to go camping down by crater lake and fished a little of the rogue river and medco pond, by butte falls, oregon.
we had a great time spent lots of time just relazing and having fun but the fishing was good, basss, blue gill, rainbows and browns, lots of action and catch and release.
by the way glock i think i am in your neck of the woods next week i will send you a PM when i get the details.