Anyone been smelting on the Cowlitz today 2/2

[Stz ll]

Was thinking about going smelting on the Cowlitz today. Has anyone been up there this morning.

I am hoping to find out if it worth the trip or not.

Thanks
Pete

[Jettin' Fool]

Im looking for a report also. And is the limit the same in Washington? I believe Oregon is about 3/4 of a 5 gallon bucket. Ive never dipped them myself and can do with out a ticket! And do you need a WA fishing liscense to dip???

Thanks

Fool

[ 02-02-2003, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: Jett'in Fool ]

[Stz ll]

The limit in Washingtom is 10 pounds. The limit in Oreogn is 25 pounds.

No license is required.

[ 02-02-2003, 11:11 AM: Message edited by: Stz ll ]

[Drachir]

The limit in Oregon is 25#, limit in Washington is 10#. :smile:

You beat me by 1 minute Pete!!! :laugh:

[ 02-02-2003, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: Drachir ]

[Jettin' Fool]

So whats that come out to? About 1/4 of a bucket??

Thanks for the replies :cheers:

Fool

[Stz ll]

About a quarter of a bucket is about right. What I do is weigh the empty bucket then keep weighing it as if fills up.

Pete

[Hog One]

Stz ll I'm going to load up the family and give er a try,hope its worth the two hour drive.

[jb]

What's TTT?

[live4fishing]

I just got back from smelting on the Cowlitz. Took only a short time to limit. I took the family, That four of use. I was right under the bridge next to HWY 411. Here sturgie sturgie. Heading out tomorrow for Kelly Point. :dance:

[KingFisher85]

Thanks for the report.
Looks like I need to go smelt dipping now.

[dampainter]

after a 2 1/2 hour drive took me about an hour for a limit ....which in washington is 10 Lbs. or 1/2 a 5 gallon bucket.....most dips were 1 and 2`s and some 5 and 6 counts......thanks to all for the reports that the smelt are in, had a great time. :grin:

[fishin'O.C.and beyond]

Went up to the Cowlitz this afternoon, 9 limits in less than 45 minutes. Not too shabby. Grandkids had a blast!!

[Stz ll]

We also decided to go. Only get one other person to go so we were only able to get 2 limits. It took less than 15 minutes. :smile:

[Jettin' Fool]

Just got back with 3 limits. Started on the East side of the river. Not much bank space and we were the only guys that spoke English. Went across the Bridge to the other bank and dipped under the green bridge. 3 limits in 15 minutes! Thanks for the tips guys :cheers:

Fool

[Grits]

Location Location Location was the key today. Seven people 1 net. The first limit took an hour moved across the river and the second limit took 5 dips the third, fourth and fifth limit took 2 dips the sixth and seventh took 3 dips. Altogether 7 limits in 1 1/2 hours with the first limit taking an hour.

Jett'in Fool mentioned the location that worked for us today. Exit 39 go left at the top of the exit. Before going across the bridge make a right and smelt right below the old green bridge.

Still time tonight!

[bob'r down]

1st one back, give us a report please .... graemlins/berry.gif , :shrug: . or :dance: :dance:

[Jettin' Fool]

TTT

[fishnxtc]

Just got back easy limits if your in the right place. If your in the wrong place you'll only get about 5 or 6 a dip. If your in the right place two dips and your done. You just have to walk on the bank and keep dippin' until you find the honey hole :dance: :dance: ................Chris

[Hog One]

We only dipped two limits in two hours up by Lexington,late Sunday afternoon.Sounds like we should have went down river.