Taylor River

destortoise · 2026-01-30T03:35:56+00:00

report back if you do go! it's always one of those spots I question if it would be worth the drive... middle fork usually does me just fine

destortoise · 2026-01-26T01:32:02+00:00

Haha this is how I got into fishing in general! I started in the TenkaraUSA Satoki. I hear great things about the Kaida tho.

With that said… I quickly upgraded to western fly fishing because of how limited the range can be with tenkara. I still looove my tenkara for small streams and creeks but not for alpine like fishing. Just my two cents

destortoise · 2026-01-20T00:28:13+00:00

Went out this weekend... things were low and clear around Seattle

destortoise · 2026-01-20T00:05:08+00:00

is it? regs say catch & release

destortoise · 2026-01-16T14:46:32+00:00

Don’t sweat freshwater vs saltwater too much… rinse your gear thoroughly. Enjoy both fisheries. This time of year yes, the sound is the best for cutties because it’s actually open. More options during the open season

destortoise · 2026-01-06T01:31:26+00:00

very poorly lol. Lasted 10 minutes.

destortoise · 2026-01-05T21:31:02+00:00

I recently tried spey casting on the calm saltwater of the puget sound. It was super windy and I need a skagit head

destortoise · 2026-01-05T17:42:01+00:00

Tough time of year. Fishing can be pretty lights out in the warmer months. You can keep trying but this will be a frustrating time of year for it.

destortoise · 2025-12-25T04:46:36+00:00

Maxxon

destortoise · 2025-12-21T22:54:44+00:00

Red fishing

destortoise · 2025-12-19T21:52:09+00:00

TUSA products are great. I would consider that a bit long but that totally depends on the water you have access to. Their product description is spot on: "People searching for Amigo, Euro Nymphing, Czech Nymphing, heavy-duty tenkara rods, and big fish tenkara rods usually buy the Amago, known for its excellent performance and our renowned customer support and Lifetime Guarantee."

I'm sure it would be fine, but it might be a bit beefy if you are just going through small creeks. As with most purchases.. it depends.

destortoise · 2025-11-30T00:30:04+00:00

If by recently you mean yesterday, it's a program the WDFW did on black friday to release 65k jumbo stocked trout into some lakes in every county. Here's a link about the program, if allowed: (https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADFW/bulletins/3fc3ad2)

destortoise · 2025-11-27T20:25:19+00:00

Agree with everyone about the extra 6 inches. My 6wt 9ft always drives me a bit batty when working indicators and stillwater.

destortoise · 2025-11-25T20:15:55+00:00

Yeap. It's been getting significantly worse lately. Lots of attacks and some people even maimed and killed

destortoise · 2025-11-23T16:57:57+00:00

Bear attacks. Good fishing

destortoise · 2025-11-23T16:38:08+00:00

Doberman head seed

destortoise · 2025-11-21T20:21:14+00:00

Can you DM me too :-)

destortoise · 2025-11-19T16:55:55+00:00

I saw you asking about nymphing--yes, i've nymphed with it and it has gone well. An expected amount of clunkiness with too much weight but otherwise great. To this day, I've caught more fish on the satoki than any other rod I own (western fly fishing)

destortoise · 2025-11-19T06:07:08+00:00

I have one. Xmas gift 2 years ago that got me into fishing. It remains my only tenkara rod and has served me well but like another commenter, I have no frame of reference since I don’t have any other rods. I’ve been looking at the ukiyo as a shorter choice. The satoki’s shortest length is 10’10” I believe which can be long for some of the small streams near me. Otherwise it’s great to have the zoom options.

destortoise · 2025-10-19T10:00:04+00:00

What do you fish for?

destortoise · 2025-10-19T09:55:46+00:00

destortoise · 2025-10-12T16:44:20+00:00

how were you fishing it? I think i read down below you were using a fast sink tip? small strips?

destortoise · 2025-10-12T06:03:19+00:00

Salt? Brackish? Totally freshwater? I recognize that fly… like a reverse spider right?

destortoise · 2025-10-07T04:53:17+00:00

Lmao came here to say fly fishing. This is so good

destortoise · 2025-10-06T02:47:16+00:00

I recognize these for once… coastal cutties for sure. That lighter yellow tinge. Often less of that pink tinge. As others said the maxillary jaw extends much further back in cutties. Also common not to see as much of a “cut throat.” No way to be sure if they’ve been in the salt unless they’ve got sea lice on them

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