I think sully has the right idea...

No need to get up early on opening day....


I've worked Summit Lake in Thurston County the last few years and done very well..... don't get to the ramp until 'bout 5pm and there are lots of places to park with greatly reduced crowds.. I just pop the boat in and make one slow troll around the lake. Will catch 3 or 4 of the "big planters" and 10 to 20 of the smaller ones in the 2 hours or so it takes to make the run.... Most of the action will be at the extreme ends of the lake.

I use a small tbs spoon with barbless hooks and a couple of split shot for weight.. All fish are quickly landed and released. I don't like to keep opening day trout because I think they are for the kids... when you let one go it is with the expectation that someone from the next generation of sporfishers will eventually have a good time hooking and landing it.