Northwest Reel Life Jan-Feb 2024 Volume 4 Issue 4 - Flipbook - Page 4
EDITOR’S CORNER:
Welcome to winter fellow anglers! Don’t let the cold and snow (or rain for those of you in Washington
and Oregon) stop you from getting out and enjoying your favorite sport. Fishing is one of those unique
activities that can be enjoyed year-round. Of course, it means more gear for more types of fishing… oh
the sacrifices we must make! In this issue, we look at both hard water and wet water fishing options, and
ways to stay safe in whatever kind of fishing you decide to pursue.
By the way, you likely noticed we've changed our name from Reel Life to Northwest Fishing. We decided
the magazine name should align with our TV show. We'll still have the same great crew of writers and
content coming to you ten times a year. Enjoy this month's articles!
As for me, my fishing trips take a back seat to upland bird hunting in November and December. It’s been
a warm, dry winter thus far in Central Montana, making pheasant hunting a challenge. But my dog Duke
and I have bagged a few and logged a lot of miles. Come January 1st, I’ll be pulling out the ice fishing gear
and listening to the cracks and groans of expanding ice instead of the cackling of wild pheasants. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe out there! Mike Carey, Northwest Fishing
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CONTENTS
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08
Winter Fishing
08 5Options
in Central WA 18
John Kruse
27
Chasing the Chill:
Your Guide for an Ice
Fishing Adventure
Weather
27 Severe
Boating
Randy Castello
Eric Magnuson
11
Kayak Innovations
Josh DeBruler
21
Layers for Success
Eric Magnuson
33
5-Star Fishing
Destinations
Rob Holman
23
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Winter Steelheading:
Fishing for the
Elements
Brent Knight
