Dog, I concur with the others on the time frame for the kings. I also have been on this river for quite a fews years. Traditionally, the indians net schedule will begin on the first of July and end on 31 January the following year with nets in on Sunday at noon and out on Wednesday at noon. Mid August I am usually found where you were and/or the gravel bar just upstream from I-5. As the season progresses I generally fish from Muck Creek to upstream of the the long gravel bar located just downstream from the tank crossing bridge on Fort Lewis (many who fish this river know this spot, especially when the chums are hot!!!) This year will be different due to a promotion with the Corps of Engineers. I have transfered from Fort Lewis (lived in Rainier) to Chief Joseph Dam (now living in Okanogan). Currently having a ball with the 20 and 30 pound kings just downstream of the dam. I will also be going for the steelhead in the Okanogan and the Methow this fall. And let's not forget the outstanding fishing in Rufus Woods!!! Even though I'm 5 hours away, I still plan on hitting the Nisqually several times this fall (with the excuse of visiting the folks who live in Yelm!!!) The best of luck to the fishing buddies that I have made on the Nisqually over the years, will see some of you occasionally, and will do occasional posts on the salmon and steelhead fishing in North Central WA.....Tom
One last note. Most of the folks over here have no idea what bottom bouncing is...trolling cut plugs is the name of the game and even the bankies are using herring!!! I guess this will be a learning experience for them!!!