And, it might not be the lake to which you are referring . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kent Lufkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 12:28 PM
Subject: RE: Fishing Secret Lake
I forgot to mention the upshot of the increased popularity of
Vladimir's 'secret lake'. Right after it was nuked by WDFW two years
ago, it was successively dosed with triploids, brood stock, 10"
browns, and most recently, tiger trout.
Early in 2001, 20-plus fish days were commonplace, as was not seeing
another soul in full day on the water. I released the largest trout
I've ever caught there one lonely, windy May weekday after it showed
me my backing knot on three separate runs.
But experiences like that made it more and more popular. Sharing the
water soon gave way to ducking as someone's backcast as it whistled
past your head. Worse yet, three, two or even no fish days have
become the norm. Sean R. and I visited it last October and released
three fish between us in 3 or 4 hours of solid fishing.
Sure, it's got some lunker trout in it. But they're all smart now
and they barely pull once hooked. I've had little coastal cutts half
their size pull and tail walk as if their life depended on it. The
secret lake fish have gotten smart and dog it like they know we're
gonna let 'em go. And we're the ones who've educated them.
I'll take smaller, dumb trout and no crowds any day. Vladimir can
have my special spot in the little SW bay. The secret's still safe
with him.
Kent Lufkin
>Vladimir's 'secret lake' really was a secret - once. Then it became
>the latest 'destination' lake with fly shops and clubs across
>Washington and Oregon. It was even mentioned in a cover story
>'Reeling in the Rainbows' in the Getaways section of the PI last
>year. I have a photo showing over 20 cars in the little parking area
>two Octobers ago. I'm surprised nobody's reported a Gray Line tour
>bus parked there yet ;-(
>
>Kent Lufkin
>
>>Exactly - he also gave drive times and other information, too - I've
already
>>narrowed it down I think.
>>
>>Y'all need to be more careful about your "secrets".
>>
>>(Kent, no need to chastise me - I already know what you'll say offlist
;-)
>>
>>- tight lines -
>>Jim
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Taylor
> >>Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 11:12 AM
> >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>Subject: Re: Fishing Secret Lake
> >>
> >>
> >>He must live in or near Spokane if he was at the Blue Dun.... Fatal
clue...!
>>
>>Let the investigation begin! :)
>>
>>Jeff
>>
>>Karen Crandall & Phil Marie-Rose wrote:
>>
>>> Maybe we can access some satelite imagery to check all western
washington
>>> lakes for 10 to 15 vehicles at 12:30 p.m. to narrow it down to a few
>>lakes.
>>> Then, by backtracking Vladimir's ISP, we find out all we can about
>>Vladimir,
>>> such as where he lives. Then we plot how far Vladimir could drives
in an
>>> hour and half, and with any luck... Bingo! We identify secret lake!
>>>
>>> Or I could just fish the new lake I scouted out, where until 1:30 I
was
>>the
>>> only person on the water, and caught fish consistently the 4 hours I
was
>>> there... Okay, they were small... And stocked... Decisions...
Decisions
>>>
>>> Just kidding Vladimir... There are no "Secret Lakes" only "Favorite
>>> Lakes", and I'm glad you found one. Having a body of water that you
know
>>> like the back of your hand is like money in your pocket, especially
in the
>>> winter.
>>>
>>> Have a good one
>>>
>>> Phil
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 9:01 AM
> >>> Subject: Re: Fishing Secret Lake
>>>
>>> > "10 to 15 rigs already parked there." HA HA! Doesn't sound like
much
>>of
>>> a secret to me!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > "Bill Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > >back in the old days when I could stand fishing in a tube (waters
too
>>> cold
>>> > >for me now) I used to just stick my rod down the front of my
waders-
>>> worked
>>> > >ok- bill hamilton
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >----- Original Message -----
>>> > >From: "steblina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> > >Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 6:31 PM
>>> > >Subject: Fishing Secret Lake
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Well, when I went to bed last night the
>>> > >> forecast was for mostly cloudy skies for
>>> > >> an extended period. I decided that after
>>> > >> all this cloudy weather the first clear day
>>> > >> I was going fishing.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Woke up this morning to brilliant sunshine and
>> > > >> blue sky. So after running errands finally
>> > > >> left for the secret lake about 11:00. Decided
>> > > >> I didn't like the looks of my float tube (safety issues) so
stopped
>> > > >> at the Blue Dun to buy a Fish Cat.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Got to the secret lake at about 12:30 and found a parking
>>> > >> spot next to the 10 to 15 rigs already parked there.
>>> > >> Caught two rainbows (about 12-14), one German brown fry plant
>>> > >> from last fall, and a tiger trout. The tiger trout was very pale
and
>>> > >white
>>> > >> looking.
>>> > >> Must be the result of all the cloudy weather we've been having
this
>>> > >winter.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Did like the Fish Cat, much warmer fishing than standard tubes.
>>Easier
>>> > >> to kick...speed is much faster. Nice handy place to stash lunch.
>>> > >> Only thing I didn't like was no Velcro rod holder. Not sure what
>>> > >> they expected you to do with the rod while eating lunch or
lighting
>>> > >> a cigar.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Didn't get a water temp...not sure when the thermometer went.
Felt
>>like
>>> > >> mid-40's.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Vladimir
>>> > >>
>>> > >
>>> >
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