Tall Tails Guide Service » smallmouth bass fishing https://talltailsguideservice.com Sat, 03 Aug 2013 04:34:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Latest and Greatest Fishing Report https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/07/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-41/ https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/07/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-41/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:13:09 +0000 Bonner https://talltailsguideservice.com/?p=1490 Its almost August and the fishing is GREAT all over WA State.  The Ocean is kicking out fish.., The Columbia river from the Mouth all the way to Rufus Woods is giving up chromer fish…, and the Rivers, Lakes and Reservoirs are all hitting for Bass, Walleye, Trout, Steelhead and even panfish…, basically it’s ON like Kong!! 

I have been targeting Sockeye and Chinook Salmon, Bass and Walleye the past week and will continue to do so through Mid August.  The Brewster Pool and Well’s Dam fisheries are in prime form right now! Expect to fill your cooler with bright, red  sockeye meat.  The Limit on this Columbia River fishery is 6 Adult Salmon per person.  We are trolling on down-riggers, enjoying cold beverages, catching fish, in exceptionally nice Eastern, WA weather :-)   Bring your sunscreen and I will put you on the fish.  Also…, if anyone wants to get their top-water Big Bass fix…, now is the time.  We have been doing VERY well on these massive bass.  The BIG Walleye are on the feed, as well over on Moses Lake and The Potholes Reservoir.  If you would like to get in on the action get a hold of me before August 17th.

I then shift gears back over to the Snohomish River system for Pink’s and Coho and Lake Sammamish for King Salmon through late September .  These are “Local” fisheries only 30 minutes, or less from downtown Seattle.  FISH-ON GUARANTEED for any of the Snohomish River, or Lake Sammamish fisheries…, and  If you like we can even fish The Lake and River.., both on the same day (they are only 45 minutes apart)!  Remember the Pink Salmon run is only every other year and I have only a few prime dates left open…, that is if you and your friends and family would like to come and enjoy the most productive fishery Puget Sound has to offer…, hands down!!!! 

Oh and thanks again to every single one of you whom came out to experience the fantastic fishing we had on the  Skykomish River from the opener through this last week.  What a great season it was for King Salmon and Steelhead!  Hope to see you all out there again next year come June 1st!

Here a just a few of the pics from this last month’s Guided Adventure’s:

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If your looking to CATCH fish call me…, and I look forward to seeing you on the water!

Bonner Daniels

bonnerfishon.com

425-281-8772

bonnerdaniels@live.com

  

]]> https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/07/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-41/feed/ 0 The Latest and Greatest Fishing Report https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/06/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-40/ https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/06/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-40/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:49:10 +0000 Bonner https://talltailsguideservice.com/?p=1457 Since the June 1st opener of the Snohomish River System life has been good…, to great for the local fisherman.  The Sky River has been showing consistent results for Summer-run Steelhead and king Salmon.  These fish come in almost everyday on the bell curves due to the snow melt and rain.  This means chrome-bright, sea liced, scrappy fish that fight like crazy every day!!  My boat has been doing very well side drifting eggs and shrimp.  The water is running quite high and heavy, which is typical for June fishing on the Snohomish system.  With that stated…, the jet sled has been the top choice vs. my drift boat.  If you want in on the action get a hold of me before your, too late.  The King salmon retention closes on July 31st. I do have a few prime dates still available.  Again…, this fishery is only 30 minutes from Seattle!! 

After the 31st of July, comes the August 16th opener for The Pink Salmon run on the Snohomish river system (odd years only).  This system should see more than 500,000 of these Pink Salmon!!!!  If your interested in catching limits of salmon GUARANTEED…, get a hold of me sooner than later…, as I only have a few select dates still open.  This fishery is great for the family, friends, kids and less experienced fishermen and women…, along with those of us die hard fishermen whom simply want to catch salmon, after salmon, after salmon :-)  

The walleye action continues on a strong note over on The Potholes and Moses lake.  Trolling worm harnesses and crank baits are the top producers.  Crab Creek, Lind Coulee, and the mouth of the Frenchmen’s have all been super productive on the reservoir.  Fish early and late if you are targeting trophy fish.  The Large and Smallmouth bass are in full swing.  This year has given up some of the biggest bass we have seen in years on the Potholes.  The bass we target will average right around 3lbs…, with the bruiser’s pushing near 10lbs!!  My favorite fishery on The Potholes is chasing these Lunker Largemouth bass…, hands down.  If anyone wants to see a little slice of summertime, WA State, heaven get a hold of me for a Sand Dunes Large-mouth Bass adventure.  Top water fishing at dawn and dusk…, soft plastics and spinnerbaits in between and your in for some serious BIG bass action from now through September.   

Here are a few pics from our guided adventures since I last reported:

Alex and Amy Sky River Steelies Robert, Russell, Matt, Brad sky river slaying Mario with a Sky King and Steelhead Freya Sky River King Dustin with a nice Dolly Varden Moore and Brett with Sky chromers Jerome and Tim with a Sky Steelhead FishON Alex Blair Sky River BD Sky river king Joey Aguero sky river chromer Mike Carter and Alex sky river steelhead Robert Rowe Sky steelhead NC Amy Sky Steelhead Robert, Russell, Brad 20lb Sky Hing Johnny Moore Super Mario Steelie Dustin and Chad fishON! Leo and Debbie Meyers Potholes walleye slaying MaKena with a limit of Walleye Memorial Day walleye feed Shane, Christina, Stacey, Bobby, Courtney, Moore Me with a smallie Debbie Meyers with a 3lb Largemouth Bill Halsey with a nice grip of walleye's Kimberly with a big Smallmouth Bd with a walleye

See you on the water…, Tight lines and screaming reels to you and yours,

Bonner Daniels

bonnerfishon.com

425-281-8772

]]> https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/06/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-40/feed/ 0 The Latest and Greatest Fishing Report https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/05/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-39/ https://talltailsguideservice.com/2011/05/the-latest-and-greatest-fishing-report-39/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 18:14:01 +0000 Bonner https://talltailsguideservice.com/?p=1419 Wow…, another month has flown by since my last report!  I completely switched gears over to the Potholes reservoir to catch Walleye, Bass, and Trout.  The weather and the fishing has had it’s ups and downs, but that’s why I head east this time of year.  With all the different waterways to fish and different species of fish there is ALWAYS a bite going on somewhere within a 30 minute drive from my place on the Potholes golf course…, no matter what the weather situation is.  If your interested in getting bit multiple times per day, and simply relaxing while catching a bunch of fish this is your kind of trip. 

On to the fishing report: 

Fishing has been fantastic for my boat.  Big Bass and big numbers of bass have been the norm.  I prefer to fish plastics and crank baits this time of year.  Crawdad imitations are always a top producer.  When the bite gets slow try searching the same water, or new waters…, with your favorite crank baits.  The potholes has some real big smallmouth and they are not line shy, so beef up your tackle if you want to land those large reservoir bass.  The water levels are super high at press time, so I have not been focusing on Largemouth Bass…, but they are my favorite warm water species of fish and the fishing for these bad boyz will get good any day now.  Especially when we start to get consistant  80 degree weather days.  It took 51lbs to win the potholes open this year and the guys only weighed 11 of their 12 fish limit…, that is a new lake record!!!  Largemouth took home the 1st place check again this year…, that’s why their my favorite fish…, big money, big fish, tough fighters, spectacular scenery, all great attributes :-)

When the wind picks up.., so do I and then we head walleye fishing.  The winds over east have been putting a nice “walleye chop” on the water almost everyday.  I prefer to fish walleye in the wind.  Trolling worm harnesses has been the golden ticket on my boat.  Use bottom walkers, beads, corkies, and blades and your good to go.  Walleye are some of the tastiest fish in fresh water, so bring your fish cooler :-)  

For you rainbow trout enthusiast’s out there…, we have been smoking the trout!  Expect limits every time, if you would like to do some trout fishing.  I typically troll for these fish.  I also fly fish a few “special” lakes at the potholes for trophy trout, as well.  If your interested let me know.  Drift boat fly fishing over on the eastside is very relaxing and productive all at the same time. 

NOW BOOKING:  Summer Run Steelhead and King Salmon trips on the SkyKomish River.  Opening day is June 1st and King salmon closes August 31st.  Book earlier in the season for Prime-time Steelhead and a little later for prime King Salmon fishing.  Then on August 16th the opening of “The Catching Season”!  The Pink Salmon run is this year and not again until 2013.  This is hands down the greatest catching season of the year on our west-side rivers.  My dates are August 16th-September 11th.  Expect to bring home the boat’s limit of chrome-bright, Pink salmon and to release many, many, many more!!!  Give me a call and get a date…, before again…, your too late :-(

I will let the below pics speak for themselves on how great the fishing has been over on The Potholes Reservoir. Here are a few pics from the last month of fish catching:

Kathy with a beautiful Walleye Kimberly potholes smallmouth bass may 2011 Sina's 2nd cast smallie Mario's 1st potholes smallie The Hawaiian Slayfest 2011 potholes style Dad and Marley with a Big Smallie Kimberly potholes smallie Mario landing a smallie Mike Jones with a nice Potholes Smallmouth Sina, Kathy, and Michael fishing for bass Kim-Bob and a sunshine smallie Spawning Largemouth Dad and I with a smallie double Me with a smallmouth May 2011 Tyson and Dad nice walleye William Boyce potholes smallmouth Kimberly with a nice walleye Dad with another May 2011 smallie Jerome with a Smallmouth Bass Jason's 1st Smallmouth Jared's 1st walleye Grant Carr and crew searun cuttties Deadwell filled up 5-2011 Daddy-O with a LARGE smallmouth Dad, MaKena, and me trout opener 2011 Jerome's 1st Walleye Kimberly with a PIG smallie 5-2011 The Boyz hanging in the men's room 5-2011 Bobby, MaKena, and me with an eastern, WA trout 5-2011 smallie

See you on the water!

Sincerely,

Bonner Daniels

bonnerfishon.com

425-281-8772

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