"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
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I have the Memorial Day Weekend off (May 26-29) and my friend and I would
like to fly-fish one of the rivers in the state of Washington. I've heard
there are rivers that aren't too crowded with good size bows...any
recommendations?
-tom


You didn't say what kind of fishing you prefer, or what part of the state
you will be in , or for that matter what your travel limit is, but:

The Yakima comes to mind, except it can be crowded to really damn crowded
(by Montana standards) at times.

Unless of course, you fish it above Ellensburg, where you should have entire
stretches to your self.

I wouldn't fish it any where above the Cle Elum River unless you like small
brookies.

If you do elect to try the Yakima, and especially if you want to fish the C
& R section, you owe it to your self to rent a boat or hire a guide.

Since the primary purpose of the Yakima is to function as an irrigation
delivery conduit for the agricultural interests lower down the valley, bank
fishing can be just plain frustrating, and wading difficult if possible at
all.

Other than the above, fishing can be very good, fish are generally found
very close to the bank, so casting accuracy is a key to success.

Rocky Ford Creek can be enjoyable, the fish are large, and surprisingly easy
to catch, considering you are fishing a gin clear spring creek.
It's not my favorite, although I will be hitting it next month, with a
fishing buddy that hasn't tried it yet.

Just what did you have in mind?