School to Teach how to net and update on Cowlitz

[Gizmo Man]

Yesterday, had the pleasure to fish with Bill (Slutgoddess) at the mouth of the Cowlitz. We left Kalama boatramp at about 7:30 am arriving at the mouth of the Cowlitz around 8 am. The tide was due to change around 10 or so. Many boats had staked out their spot in the line they wanted and had either floated back with the current, had a second anchor to keep them from going up river, or had their kicker on to keep the boat from swinging with the still incoming current.

We saw a number a steelhead and some nooks for those in the right place.

After moving several times and finally, about 5pm, when we were just getting ready to pull anchor for the final time, my rod went down. Now I could probable say, it went down violently, but it didn't--It was a tap tap then a bend. I could say the fish was over 40, but it wasn't, it was closer to 4. I could say we netted it, but I can't as my new partner had introduced me to a new netting technique for fish. This technique is somewhat similar to the ones I've seen on the National Geographic special, you know the one, on how to net BUTTERFLIES.. This is where, with one hand, and a somewhat clueless attempt, the one where you are looking skyward while you are swatting at a target below you. you partial have your target balanced half in and half out of the net, you lift the net in the air, hoping the fish falls to the center of the net. You can guess the rest.

Anyway the best part is after the catch is safely released in the water, your partner tell the next boat over, that "it's ok, he has the right to WHINE"...

Now I won't mention who needs the netting lesson, but if any of you out there know where a person can be enrolled in a "remedial netting class" send your cards and letters in care of SLUTGODDESS.

Overall we had a great day getting to know each other, exchanging stories, looking at the new tech in Bills boat. I just wish ZaQ and Rt could have been there to witness the fun and record it for the board's enjoyment.

I would hope others would share stories of their trip when giving fishing updates...


[This message has been edited by Gizmo Man (edited 08-07-2000).]

Me too Giz. I like reports and I like good stories. Posts that combine both are can't miss informative fun! - Now let me get this straight__________________ . With that taken care of, let me get this story straight. You guys arrived at an anchor fishery at 8:00 a.m.? And you're trying to tell us that an experienced fisherman actually couldn't get a fall jack into a big net?? I think you have a pretty good chance for a windfall blackmail here Giz. Especially if the "netter" ever had experience watching or netting big Kenai R. Hogs into a boat! You'd think he could've swiped that thing with one hand on the net handle and the other on his rod. So that I can split the proceeds with you I won't say that his first name is Bill and his last name starts with an H. Since 2 guys that post on here fit that, I should ask what the other Bill H. was doing about the time these crimes took place? - RT - On second thought, you can have all the dough Giz. I think this guy has too much ammo on me from a mutual fishing friend.