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Content Updates Posted
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:52 pm
by Mike Carey
First on our list, be sure to check out the Spring Fish-N-Fool Online Bass Tournament that we are sponsoring. There's no cost to enter the derby AND you'll get free plastic baits from Fish-N-Fool lures to use in the Derby.
Check out the Forum thread HERE and sign up today!
Next up, a new
Audio Report from Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service.
The Troutist tells us about all things good and free.
Click HERE for his article.
New Lake Pictures Posted:
Baker(Whatcom),Armstrong,Blackman's, Silver(Snohomish),Colchuck,Donald,Heart,Loch Eileen(Chelan),Davis,Spectacle(Okanogan).
Thanks to the contributors and to Marc Martyn for working on these pictures!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:03 pm
by Mike Carey
More new content added!
Pictures:
Baker, Diablo (Whatcom), Alkali, Banks, Deep, Dry Falls (Grant), Crescent (Clallam), Easton (Kittitas), Domke, Fish (thx Geordie Romer at Icicle Creek Real Estate) Hart, Hidden, Lyman, Stuart (Chelan), Boardman, Evan (Snohomish), Dorothy (King). Thanks contributors and Marc Martyn for organizing this great effort!
John Kruse shares an interview with Jeff Smith of Fins and Feather Tackle Shop in Courd d' Alene in Idaho about pike fishing in Idaho. Then we have an update from Anton Jones about what's hot on Moses, Chelan, and Roses Lakes.
Both reports can be found in the
Audio Section of the web site.
The Troutist AKA Uncle Wes writes about
finding new friends fishing Spencer Lake.
Anton Jones posted an in-depth article on
Deepwater Trolling Techniques for Lake Chelan.
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:22 pm
by Mike Carey
Just posted a new
Audio report from Anton Jones of Darrell and Dad's Family Guide Servicefocusing on the hot Roses Lake fishery.
Next,
Uncle Wes talks about Opening Dayand some fun and free events surrounding this annual ritual.
Finally, Bruce Middleton discusses what it takes to become a successful bass angler in
Bass Fishing Requires Intuition and Knowledge.
Speaking of bass fishing, don't forget to check out the Spring Bass Derby presented by Fish-N-Fool lures. Get some free lures and enter to win great prizes in the only online bass derby I am aware of in Washington state this spring. Details in the Bass Forum!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 3:25 pm
by Mike Carey
New content posted:
Uncle Wes talks about a trout tactic he uses for breaking down a lake, called
Blue Collar Fly Fishing
Anton Jones shares
kokanee tips in this audio report.
Bruce Middleton discusses issues regarding
Bass Habitat and Management.
Enjoy!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:29 pm
by rjn cajun
Great reading from Bruce on habitat and management. I especially enjoyed the part about keeping the pigs alive and well and harvesting the smaller ones. Couple of things I didn`t know about habitat. Thanks for the reading.
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:08 pm
by Mike Carey
As if 20-30 reports a day isn't enough, we've recent added even MORE STUFF!
Uncle Wes, searches for the "Mother" of al trout in his latest
The Troutist article
John Kruse intereviews walleye guide Ed Iman on this spring's Columbia river walleye fishing opportunities.
Gotta plug our latest video,
Pike fishing on the Pend Oreille with Yankin Jaw Guide Service. We had a good day and caught some nice fish!
Our Fish-N-Fool Bass Derby is in full swing with anglers beginning to post there catches. Check out the action on the
Fish-N-Fool Forum Thread!
Keep those spring-time reports coming. You could win some nice gear from our sponsors in our
monthly report drawing. The more reports you enter the better your chances!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:37 am
by Mike Carey
My In Box periodically gets filled up and I finally find a day to work on it, so here are all the most recent site updates for you:
Added Lake Pictures: Beth (Okanogan), Park (Grant) - thanks to Marc Martyn for hunting down these great lake photos. Boundary (Pend Oreille) - thanks to Steve Houser. Koeneman (Kitsap) - thanks to Bob Johansen. Deep, McIntosh (Thurston)- thanks to Camron Fallentine.
Added New Lake Overviews: Berry, Panther (Kitsap)- thanks to Bob Johansen, Connor (Snohomish) - new lake added thanks to Beeler5.
Articles Added:
How to Beat the High Price of GasBy Nick Barr
Fishing, Carbbing, and using Tide TablesBy Pete Heley
New Audio Reports By John Kruse and Anton Jones in our
Audio Section.
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:49 pm
by Mike Carey
I hope everyone is enjoying a great 4th of fun, family, and FISH! Here's some stuff to inspire you to get out (as if you need inspiration):
Lake Photos: Clear (Spokane) - thanks to Marc Martyn
New Audio Reports- Guide Anton Jones provide us with local updates on Chelan, Grimes, and Omak Lake. John Kruse shares some Newport, OR ocean fishing information.
Bruce Middleton gives an in-depth tutorial on the
Carolina Rig setup
Get ready for SOCKEYE! Anton Jones talks about the
Brewster Pool Sockeye Fishery.
And as always, lot's of new reports are coming in every day as summer kicks into high gear. Good luck on your fishing adventures!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:09 pm
by Mike Carey
Summer is in gear now and there are lot's of fishing options popping up all over!
Baker Lake has slowed down a bit but there are still many fish to be had. Check out our
Sockeye Fishing 101video for some helpful information.
Combat River Fishing- it's that time of year as well. Check out this article to get some tips on surviving shoulder to shoulder fishing. By str8line
Don't know what kind of worm to use under what conditions? Bruce Middleton shares some tips in this article,
Choosing the Right Worm.
New Audio Reports- Guide Anton Jones provide us with local updates on Chelan, and sockeye below the Wells Dam. John Kruse visits with Don Talbot, inventor of Brads Super Bait, red hot gear for salmon in the Columbia.
American Lake (Pierce) has an updated overview, thanks to Bob Johansen.
Davis Lake (Pend OReille) pictures posted, thanks to Marc Martyn
Baker Lake (Whatcom) pictures posted, thanks to Dave V.
Lost (Devil's) Lake (Snohomish) pictures posted, thanks to Demir A.
Be sure to send in your pink salmon fishing reports - the run is estimated at 6 million fish into the greater Puget Sound - some of those fish have your name on them! We look forward to hearing your tales of success. Plus, your fishing reports get automatically entered in our Monthly Fishing Report Drawing for some great prizes!
Good Luck Out on the Water!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:35 pm
by Mike Carey
A couple new
Audio Fishing Reportsfrom John Kruse, bottom fishing Oregon out of Gold Beach, Oregon - they have great bottom fishing too! Also, salmon fishing is kicking into gear down there as well.
Anton Jones reportsthe macks have shifted a bit from earlier locations, so check out the latest advice.
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:39 am
by kevinb
:thumleft: Hey Mike,sorry for the delay.I've got a ton of lake photos to send over,been meaning to do that for a bit,just get busy and tend to forget
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:35 pm
by Mike Carey
kevinb wrote::thumleft: Hey Mike,sorry for the delay.I've got a ton of lake photos to send over,been meaning to do that for a bit,just get busy and tend to forget
no problem, just send em when you can.
Anyone else, if you want to add lake pictures to the site just mail them to me,
mike@washingtonlakes.com.
Please, resize them for the web (i.e. 800x600 or 1200x800 and under 300kb per file).
Thanks!
RE:Content Updates Posted
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:59 pm
by Mike Carey
Wow, with all the fishing I've been doing lately it's hard to keep up with web site updates. We have some good stuff for your reading and viewing pleasure!
Uncle Wes gives us more new product updates in his
Part Two article on New Products.
Salmon are being caught all over and our latest video focuses on the mighty
Columbia River at the mouth of the White Salmon. You don't want to miss this informative video.
A bunch of new photos of
Spada Lakewere posted by Quadradomus. Talk about high and dry!
And just a reminder, keep those reports coming. Every time you submit a report you are entered for our monthly drawing which includes items from our sponsors AND a
$25 Cabelas Gift Card - SWEET!
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:49 am
by Mike Carey
It's been a busy fall here at WashingtonLakes.com!
Just posted a great new Video, Potholes Airboat Bass with Guide Shelby Ross
http://washingtonlakes.com/WatchVideoHD.aspx?id=130. You won't want to miss this one!
John Kruse visits with Steve Leonard of Steves Guided Adventures in his Audio reports, focusing on fall Columbia chinook fishing
http://washingtonlakes.com/Audio.aspx.
We welcome Jason Brooks to WashingtonLakes.com. Jason has posted an article on Omak Lake Cutts
http://washingtonlakes.com/ReadArticle.aspx?id=383. Now is a great time to target these fish!
Marc Martyn posted a new bathymetric map for Walker in King county
http://washingtonlakes.com/TopoMaps/648 ... _bathy.jpg.
Ken I sent us a nice picture of Palmer Lake in Okanogan
http://washingtonlakes.com/LakeInfo.aspx?id=359&t=1 to add to our Lake Index.
Steve V sent pictures of the new Sawyer lake ramp
http://washingtonlakes.com/LakeInfo.aspx?id=467&t=1 - what an improvement!
"I like to turn it up to 11, it's one louder than 10".
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:19 pm
by Amx
Great video as always.

Thanks.
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:21 pm
by Mike Carey
I'm pleased to announce another outdoor writer has "come on board" with WashingtonLakes.com. Actually, he is a returning writer, having contributed articles to WL.com many years ago.
Dave Graybill, AKA "The Fishin Magician" had been part of the Central Washington fishing scene for many years and knows the waters about as well as anyone around. He'll be posting weekly reports - weekly.

Here is this week's report:
http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReadArticle.aspx?id=385
I'm excited we'll be getting his up to date fishing information and encourage you to check out his web site for even more content:
http://www.fishingmagician.com/Home.aspx
Welcome Dave!
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:53 pm
by Big D
Welcome back Dave.
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:41 am
by Amx
I remember that name. Welcome back.
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:46 pm
by Mike Carey
Re: Content Updates Posted
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:22 pm
by Mike Carey