Confidence is a Strange Thing…
Most things in life are enjoyed more when confidence is built. Have you ever thrown a spoon, spinner or lure, and the size and color combination was dialed in and you “just know” you were going to catch fish? It happens regularly…and you gain confidence. The same is true throwing flies. They have proven true […]
A True Fish Story for the Ages
My name is Rudy, and I want to share a story I love hearing from my uncle. I call him “Brooster.” Why Brooster? I guess he just always seemed like a big rooster to me, so I called him that once, he smiled, and the nickname has stuck ever since. There were 3 […]
Bigger is Always Better, Right? ~~~Or Is It?
1) Big lures catch big fish! 2) Bigger/Heavier lines land bigger fish. 3) Bigger/More Stout rods handle trophy fish the best. 4) The Full Moon offers more light so has to be better fishing! 5) Catching Bigger Trout is more fun than puny 10 – 12 inchers. 6) Bigger Rafts/Float Tubes carry more gear. In […]
Build A Lightweight Raft
Membership in the HiLakers brings many benefits, and one of them is the opportunity to make your own one-person pack raft. This fabulous ultra lightweight raft enables you to fish the whole lake, and opens up adventuresome opportunities. Experience the lakes in a whole new way. The class costs $250, and includes all materials and […]
The Measure Net – Better than a Tape Measure
You know how to tell when a fisherman is exaggerating? His lips are moving. What do fishermen lie about most? The size of their catch. When you look up the word ‘Fish-Length-Overestimation’ in the dictionary you will find the following: “The act of habitually and impulsively, but not deceitfully, overestimating the length and/or weight of […]
2012 Executive Committee Meeting
On a day that started warm and dry at the end of June, the Executive Committee of the Washington State Hi-Lakers met at a quaint cabin in Skykomish. Many thanks to Don and Belinda Wicklund for hosting the special event! We discussed many subjects at the meeting, but here are the highlights: Dues – Dues […]
My Quest for Golden Trout
For centuries, people have traveled the world in search of gold. For years, I have been hiking the Cascades also searching for gold. I am not talking about the metal gold, I am talking about gold that lives and breathes; the golden trout. Goldens are native to a small mountainous area in California’s high Sierras. […]
The Only Constant is Change
“The only constant is change.” Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher (535BC-475BC) seems to have said it first, but it has been said many times and different ways since. The Hi-Lakers, founded in 1958 have changed a lot in 54 years, but what we do has stayed the same. In three words: We fish lakes! I bet […]
Ask not what your club can do for you
One of the first things I did when voted in as president was to familiarize myself with the club bylaws. We all know they exist and have a pretty good idea of what they contain. For me however I was immediately struck by the very first few: I PURPOSE: To bring together those like-minded people […]
