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Posted: 8/15/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 8/15/2017
Hot Spots: 0
First cast at about 8:40AM. Went up 2/3 of the way up the lake to see if I could get a LMB quickly. 1st hour, no fish at all. Had 1 little nibble. Working my way down, tried the shallow docks, dr...
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Posted: 8/10/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 8/10/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Back to reality day. Started off near the launch at a point working a jerkbait. Catch a ~1#. Poor bugger got all 3 treble hooks, but was released relatively unharmed since I pinch the barbs. The...
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Posted: 8/9/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 4
Fished: 8/9/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Got to the park a little too early, gate was still locked. Within 5 mins, another rig pulls up next to me at the gate. Got a little mini scolding by the Parker when he got there. Said "I'm 30 min...
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Posted: 8/3/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 4
Fished: 8/3/2017
Hot Spots: 0
The smoke haze is in. Gave the rising sun a nice redish color. Working my way up the lake, decided to stop off at Fart Hole for a few casts. Started with topwater just because. Nothing after abo...
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Posted: 8/2/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 8/2/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Met up with AMX and started fishing at a little after 6AM. He started off the gate going right. I went left. Sun is still behind the trees. Water smooth and calm. Topwater it is. After 1.5 hou...
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Posted: 8/1/2017
Species: Largemouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 8/1/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Changed it up by fishing Sawyer today. Got there pretty early. Tried topwater for a while without even a wake. Switch to swimbait and dropshot. No wind. Smooth as glass. Very relaxing. Caught...
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Posted: 7/27/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 7/27/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Met up with AMX early in the morning at Sammamish. Overcast morning. I pulled up on the east shoreline and started with a topwater. 3rd cast in, fish on! It jumped a couple of times and I see it...
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Posted: 7/18/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 7/18/2017
Hot Spots: 0
I believe 3rd time at this lake. 1st time this year, wanted to fish a new destination. Got there early enough where there's still shade on the west bank. Want that top water bite, so I started ru...
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Posted: 7/17/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 7/17/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Wanted to fish around the northern part of the lake. Halfway up the lake, decided to pull over to the shaded shoreline and toss the topwater. I think the 5th cast in, see the strike. Waited for the ...
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Posted: 7/13/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 7/13/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Colleague and I headed to Sammamish. Told me he goes fishing at Yakima and stuff. Turns out, only for sturgeon and doesn't even have a rod/reel or know how to tie fishing knots. *sigh* Busted out...
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Posted: 7/6/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 7/6/2017
Hot Spots: 0
Started off fishing near the launch and it was uneventful for me. Did catch a couple ~10"ers SMB. Started moving further up the lake. Stopped off on the east side and saw lots of activity. Big c...
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Posted: 6/29/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 4
Fished: 6/29/2017
Hot Spots: 0
2nd time out on the lake this year. Water looked like perfect conditions when I pulled up. I started fishing quickly not too far away from the launch. First cast was right at about 8:30. It didn't...
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Posted: 6/22/2017
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 6/22/2017
Hot Spots: 0
My first outing for the year. Wow that's late. Put fresh gas in and motor started right up. Woot. Clear sunny sky. Water temp mid 60s. Water has some color to it. Smooth as glass... Starting wi...
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Posted: 10/11/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 10/11/2016
Hot Spots: 0
It was cold this morning. Very cold. Air temp 39. Had some frost on the boat cover. A lot of traffic too. Light layer of fog with areas with heavier fog. Saw someone canoeing in the thick stuff ...
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Posted: 9/27/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 9/27/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Went to Sammamish later than usual. First cast at about 3PM. Super windy on the lake. Fished the east side first bc everyone says go to the bank with wind blown. Found dinks on a blown point. Go...
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Posted: 9/22/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 9/22/2016
Hot Spots: 0
last time I was out here, it was close to a month ago and fishing was red hot. Welp, you definitely feel the cool in the air. Water temps was at low 60s when I got there. Started off on the wes...
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Posted: 9/14/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 9/14/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Had errands in the area, so I figure I'll bring the boat with me and fish. Turns out, free launching today since nobody was at the booth. Sweet. Tough fishing. Worked shallow. Then a point. ...
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Posted: 8/29/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 4
Fished: 8/29/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Cloudy morning. Only 2 other trailers at the launch! Northern half of the lake had a layer of fog. Started fishing at about mid lake at a point. Realize I forgot my sunglasses, bummer since I ...
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Posted: 8/16/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 4
Fished: 8/16/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Based on quantity, it's a 4. Based on size, a 3. Started off on a point I haven't fished this year. Even though it was late in the morning, I was hoping I could catch a topwater fish. After ab...
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Posted: 8/12/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 8/12/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Trying to squeeze as much fishing in as possible, so off we go. Check out an area that I haven't fished in quite some time. Buzzed a few lures past the docks without a follow or bite. Dip the DS ...
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Posted: 8/11/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 8/11/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Woo, haven't been out in quite some time. Time for fishing this year has been severely lacking. Spotted the Mean Green at the launch. Thought maybe I'll head up north and see if I can see him up ...
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Posted: 7/13/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 7/13/2016
Hot Spots: 0
First time back out on Sammamish since the closure. Felt nice to be out there. Even though it is summer, bring a sweater for the morning. First cast at about 9AM. After about 15 mins or so, caug...
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Posted: 6/9/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 3
Fished: 6/5/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Annual camping trip time. Heading to Banks and stayed from Monday-Thursday. Was scared of the forecast though. And for the most part, they were right. On our drive there, we steadily saw the temp...
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Posted: 5/31/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 5/31/2016
Hot Spots: 0
Since weather was going to be nice, decided to hit up Lake Stevens again. Started fishing the cove to the left of the boat launch cove. Ran a swimbait past a dock without anything. Tossed a senko...
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Posted: 5/17/2016
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Rating: 2
Fished: 5/17/2016
Hot Spots: 0
First fishing Lake Stevens. Wow this tiny parking lot has a lot of rigs out. Inspected the ramps and docks first. Wasn't sure where to go, but I figure I'll head towards the north end and see w...
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