[cwbraue]

This isn't a fly-fishing report, but it might be of interest. I've been doing quite well recently up at Rimrock lake, by White Pass. Rimrock is hard to fish, it always seems like the fish are hiding in the depths and most people never catch any but a few Kokanee. The internet says Rimrock has Rainbows, but what I've found over the last few years is that it has a good population of Cutthroats and Bull trout. Of course you can't keep Bull Trout here, but there are some good sized ones in there that are fun to catch.

I have found that in the late spring you can catch a lot of nice fish there, if you know where to go and what conditions to look for. With this weekend's heat the spring bite will probably be over soon. Yesterday the water was 55 degrees in the morning while it was only 49 the weekend before. I believe that the fish go deeper once it gets near 60.

I'm not going to give out any real secrets, but here is one of the biggest fish I caught there this year.

 

[Lugan]

I know you are new here, but etiquette on this forum is to not advertise smaller waters. When it happens, you almost always boost pressure on that piece of water.

(chris) seriously? pick your battles (/chris)

 

[cwbraue]

I'm not new and Rimrock is hardly small- it's about 5 miles long.

 

[thesankers]

Rimrock Lake is like seven miles long, a mile wide, right next to a busy highway, and too windy to fish by 10 am most days. I wouldn't be too worried about it being exposed.
It is interesting, but not surprising that there are cutthroat and bulls.

 

[hbmcc]

Just talk about the rocket launchers (toilets) beer cans, but never why you are there. Post a picture from Pike Market for the money shot. Or, last ocean trip (water, water, dog shark). Everyone gets pissed about that.

Man, things heat up fast!

 

[wanative]

I've got the popcorn popping and coffee brewing.

 

[Gard Nale]

Try fly fishing it yet?

Pretty sure it's illegal to remove bulls from the water.... especially holding them up by a spoon bass lipped style.

 

[McNasty]

Enjoy the hordes going there now. Or maybe people like me can enjoy people fishing where I'm usually one of the only trout fishermen. Ass move.

 

[Lugan]

I'm not new and Rimrock is hardly small- it's about 5 miles long.

Serious question: What prompted you to post a report about a "little known" fishery? Were you trying to make it more well known, and if so, to what end?

 

[River Is Polluted]

To post a pic of gear fishing on a fly fish site is somewhat dubious. To post a pic violating state fishing laws is irresponsible at best. SMFH...

 

[Jeff Dodd]

To post a pic of gear fishing on a fly fish site is somewhat dubious. To post a pic violating state fishing laws is irresponsible at best. SMFH...

I sent this same suggestion to a guide/acquaintance last week. His clients proudly holding one of the many bull trout clear out of the saltwater.. His reply, super rude and basically told me to f#€k off! Oh well

 

[hbmcc]

I sent this same suggestion to a guide/acquaintance last week. His clients proudly holding one of the many bull trout clear out of the saltwater.. His reply, super rude and basically told me to f#€k off! Oh well

Report him. I think he needs to be licensed. And, not just to the state.

 

[Jeff Dodd]

Report him. I think he needs to be licensed. And, not just to the state.

I considered the idea of reporting him, and that is why I sent him a direct message. What do you mean by "licensed"?

 

[hbmcc]

Trolls love attention. The OP just has no clue of etiquette, or proper fishing techniques.

OP, you are killing fish by handling them the way your photo indicates. Bull trout are an endangered and protected species. They are endangered because our forefathers strung up fish they caught, photographed them, then threw the things away. Our world cannot survive such continued waste and destruction.

A key purpose of this forum is to encourage appropriate care of our recources, so your children can enjoy them also. Please learn to share and care for your recreation pleasure.

 

[hbmcc]

I considered the idea of reporting him, and that is why I sent him a direct message. What do you mean by "licensed"?

I would need to research specifics, as well. It's not something I get involved in.

 

[Jeff Dodd]

I would need to research specifics, as well. It's not something I get involved in.

He is a licensed guide and runs a boat in the Saltwater, so I expect he is a licensed captain as well.

Sorry for the detour CRBRUE.

 

[kvannice]

Have not been here in a long time first thing i see is this LOL. I thought this was a fly fishing forum and i have a little known spot as well. its near my house and has water in it.

 

[hbmcc]

OP, and others here, I am new to Catch and Release, also. In my day we fished for food. But, hanging an animal so it's guts and gills are being ripped out by a treble hook, or even one, was and is crude.

A rainbow might survive such treatment. However, a bull trout does not have the same stamina, and why it is not a hatchery fish. You need to lean over the gunwale, use a net, and carefully remove the hook from a fish's mouth. We use barbless (debarbed) hooks to make the process easier. Keep the fish in the water.

A memory shot shows everything. More than you even thought. You will be known as a good sportsman when others see your photo representing C&R at its best. The next three fishermen to catch the fish will enjoy it as much, also.

Sorry, I am not good at this. Like the others my preference is to swing a club first. But, someone took the time to help me through the process. It's pay back time. Do grow and learn. Most importantly, pass on the good you know and have learned.

 

[Batt B]

This has happened before with Mr. Cwbraue. More than once. He still hasn't learned how to properly handle fish, but at least he's not posting photos of dead bull trout he's kept.
http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/media/the-one-that-didnt-get-away.28343/

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/media/dolly.5482/

 

[dust in the wind]

This has happened before with Mr. Cwbraue. More than once. He still hasn't learned how to properly handle fish, but at least he's not posting photos of dead bull trout he's kept.
http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/media/the-one-that-didnt-get-away.28343/

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/media/dolly.5482/

Well I mean that fish is probably dead too so....