[gone johnson]

See you there.

 

[nutsack angler]

And boom goes the dynamite! Thanks Wayne

 

[KerryS]

Dammit! Now I have to buy a license.

 

[Supacash]

See you there.

Is this in writing somewhere? WDFW does not have an update https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/rules_current_order_by_date.j

 

[Shamoo]

If Wayne says so, it’s so!

 

[Ian Broadie]

I'm super duper excited except that I get to miss the crowds this weekend but next weekend look out you wiley steelhead.

 

[Ernie Adams]

I'm happy.

It seems like the whole NOF process along with a Skagit opener was too much for the feds at one time. As soon as NOF was done, so was the approval.

Go Sox,
cds

 

[Supacash]

If Wayne says so, it's so!

I want to believe but this has been said before and here we are, still not fishing.

 

[KerryS]

https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/erule.jsp?id=2110

Looks official...

 

[Poopy McButtfart]

What a relief for everyone looking to avoid the Forks crowds. Saturday should be great for all the Skagit anglers seeking solitude.

 

[phuck this]

And I will be at work!

 

[GOTY]

FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
April 12, 2018

The Skagit and Sauk Rivers will open to catch and release fishing for steelhead

Effective dates: April 14-15, 18-22, and 25-29

Species affected: All gamefish

Location: Skagit River, from The Dalles Bridge in the town of Concrete to the Cascade River Road Bridge in Marblemount. Sauk River, from the mouth to the Sauk Prairie Road Bridge in Darrington

Rules and Regulations: All species, catch and release only, except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained, and no limit on Atlantic Salmon. Selective Gear Rules. On the Skagit River, fishing from a boat that is under power is prohibited. On the Sauk River, fishing from a boat equipped with an internal combustion motor is prohibited.

Reasons for action: The Skagit River Steelhead Fishery Resource Management Plan has received formal Federal approval allowing the fishery to proceed.

Other information: The fishery will be actively monitored and may close earlier if the total encounters agreed to are reached. Anglers are asked to cooperate with creel personnel collecting catch information.

Information Contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, 425 775-1311

 

[KerryS]

And I will be at work!

I'll call in sick for you.

 

[GOTY]

I'm happy.

It seems like the whole NOF process along with a Skagit opener was too much for the feds at one time. As soon as NOF was done, so was the approval.

Go Sox,
cds

That's pretty much in line with what WDFW hinted at in the last meeting.

 

[KerryS]

What a relief for everyone looking to avoid the Forks crowds. Saturday should be great for all the Skagit anglers seeking solitude.

If you want solitude the Skagit/Sauk during steelhead season isn't a place you would go. Never has been, never will be.

 

[Poopy McButtfart]

If you want solitude the Skagit/Sauk during steelhead season isn't a place you would go. Never has been, never will be.

I don't believe you, so I'm going to continue to recommend seeking solitude to all who seek it.

That said, I'll be slaying steelhead in neither Forks nor Skagit County this weekend. Ain't nobody got time for that.

 

[Ernie Adams]

That's pretty much in line with what WDFW hinted at in the last meeting.

Sedro or Mill Creek? I remember it being brought up as a staffing issue for WDFW but not NOAA. It seems like NOAA has been the one not moving forward. I'm sure WDFW will get the blame anyhow but I think it's really a NOAA issue.

Moving forward, I'm the guy who casts poorly in an olive Loreto Mexico hat. Say hi if you see me.

Go Sox,
cds

 

[KerryS]

Moving forward, I'm the guy who casts poorly in an olive Loreto Mexico hat. Say hi if you see me.

Go Sox,
cds

I'll be the guy running up and down the river in a sled fucking up your solitude. Wave.

 

[Malachi lawrence]

Will the Saul be at a fishable level this weekend?

 

[Lazy Drifter]

No