Northwest Fishing Reports

I bought a short box pickup and would like to get a 12 ft aluminum boat. Have any of you guys had any experience with the automatic boat loaders? Also is there a brand of aluminum boats that seems popular. I would like to be able to go fishing more and not have to only choose lakes that have rental ...

I do have a cart but have only used it to store the motor. I think dealing with the extra weight would be worth a little more power. Im also thinking I could keep using the long shaft 7.5 Honda but it is a hassle with the prop so low since im using it on aluminum row boats.Its about the same weight ...

Thanks for the replies. My only concern is im 61 and will an 80lb motor get to heavy as I age. Does not feel that heavy now.

Hello I have a 5 horse Johnson and a 7.7 Honda. The Honda is long shaft about 25 yrs old and the Johnson 2 stroke is early fifty's. I was looking at the tahatsu 6 horse or the 9.8 that weights around 20 pounds more. I use the 14ft boast they rent at resorts. I like the 9.8 but am concerned it will g...

Great suggestions.I am looking into the lakes.Im exited to get back to fishing and camping.Our adventures the last few yers have been croscountry roadtrips which is great with a large rv but more dificult when trying to be more flexible in tight locations.

Thanks blurock I did go to fish lake once with the rv but had a hard time getting into the spot.They do have some nice spots but the campsites are first come first served so the larger sits may be occupied. Fun fishing though. Im in seattle but would be fine with anywhere in the state since we will ...

Thanks for the replys. I am thinking trout fishing.

Hello Im looking for sugestions to get back into fishing.I have a 40ft motorhome aand a 16ft boat.Ive been looking for campgrounds tht can take the bigger rvs and possibly launch my boat or i could rent a boat. My grandpa used to talk about jameson so i thought i would give that a try. Any lakes you...

Thanks for the replys everyone.I am in seattle but dont have a problem driving a bit. My boat is a 16 ft i/o so i need a boat launch.I went to fish lake in levinworth for a number of years and we camped.I like to fish for trout mostly.I am sure there are some locations that would be fun so any of yo...

Hello Looking to get back into fishing.I am trying to find some locations to try in our state.What i would like to find is a resort type location were i could dock a small boat.I know this is not real fishing but when younger we just tented and had a great time but now i think we just dont want to r...