Northwest Fishing Reports

Anybody fish these lakes, particularly North Lake? I know people on here have fished independence with success, especially with bigger trout. I was wondering if the hike beyond independence to North is worth it?

Thanks!

Anybody fish these lakes, particularly North Lake? I know people on here have fished independence with success, especially with bigger trout. I was wondering if the hike beyond independence to North is worth it?

Thanks!

Definitely low. This time of year it's usually low, but not that low.

Anybody here fish any of these lakes in Snohomish County? I'm trying to decide where to go tomorrow, and these two small lakes looked promising. Just wanted some feedback from the people who've fished it. Any size to the trout? I heard they both have Cutts along with the planted Rainbows.

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what part of the river, Norm?

The Fenwick HMX is an awesome rod for 100 bucks. The features and quality of the rod are quite remarkable for the price point. I have a 9 6 medium, moderate fast rod and it great. Sensitive, casts like a dream, and has plenty of backbone to turn a fish. Highly recommend.

I have a 9 6 HMX medium, moderate fast action. Very, very nice. Sensitive, casts a mile, has plenty of backbone as well. The TAC handle is awesome as well. Very quality rod. I highly recommend.

it could be interpreted that bait fishing is less skillful than using lures and flies. Personally, I like casting and retrieving much more than sitting and waiting.
Also, using bait restricts you to 5 fish (or whatever the limit is) Lures and flies do not.

It's the blue lake that is near elbow lake.

Anybody here fish this? How is the fishing? Do you think it would be frozen right now? Thinking about going today.

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anyone?

Anybody here fish this? How is the fishing? Do you think it would be frozen right now? Thinking about going today.

Thanks!

There's a "knock off" of the kastmaster called the Johnson Splinter. It's the same shape, with better hooks, for a dollar or so less money.

Very true. Works great with flys

Does anyone else throw various spoons? If i'm not trolling, I think this method works awesome. Kastmasters are really hard to beat.

I've seen them, but never tried them.

I've heard Thomas Buoyant are trout murderers, so i picked one up. Many people swear by them.

haha true. Anyone have success with Thomas Buoyant or Super Dupers?

my local tackle shop sells them, but for 7 bucks a pop

I see, makes sense. I've heard they work great. The website said they could be used as a lure, so wasn't sure if they carried any weight to them to be able to cast.