Northwest airports near flyfishing spots

"john smith" wrote in message
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named himself John Smith, so the foreman said "Nope. Come back when tou
better think of another name. We already have too many John Smiths to keep
track of."

'Course, his real name WAS John Smith. That depressed him, apparently, so
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The next day he was employed under the name Johnny Walker, which is what is
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("gatt" wrote)
The next day he was employed under the name Johnny Walker, which is what
is inscribed on his headstone in Portland.


His friends called him "Red".


Montblack

Lake Chelan in washington. S10
Good luck
"john smith" wrote in message
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Hi Everyone,

I am looking for good flyfishing locations around
Washington/Oregon/Idaho/Montana/Vancouver BC.

It would be ideal if the airport was either walking distance to the
fishing holes, or there is some type of shuttle or taxi service that could
be purchased.

I would either rent a 182 or piper warrior/arrow for the trips depending
on runway stats and other pertinent specs. One of the rental outfits I use
doesn't allow their aircraft to land on non-paved runways, so that has an
effect also.

Any help greatly appreciated.

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Thanks,

Steve

Please let me know, although it might be a while before I can get my
financial officer ;-) to release the funds.


"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"steve" wrote in message
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I didn't get any seaplane recommendations, but will pass them on to you
once I hear about them.

Cool, that would be great. I know nothing about fishing, but I have a
friend who is a fly-fishing nut. I would love to be able to offer a day
of hobby exchange in which I take him flying and he introduces me to
fly-fishing.

I saw a floatplane for sale at KRNT that caught my eye. It was a Maule,
with soft field wheels and tires and floats with launching dolly for
$65k. It was IFR equipped, but I don't have the other specs on it.
Looking at the specs for those aircraft, they seem about perfect for this
area.

Well, the Seattle area is perfect for airplanes, period. But sure,
seaplanes have even more added value, especially ones with options for
land and water. Of course, as I have found out after many years of
ownership, it takes both time and lots of exploring to learn about good
seaplane destinations. Having precious little of the former, I haven't
been able to do much of the latter, and I have found other seaplane pilots
to be fairly reticent about sharing their "special spots" (I suppose they
are scared everyone will start flocking to them or something).

What type of float plane do you have?

Not a floatplane, boat-hull amphib. Lake Renegade.

Once I get my wife comfortable with me flying again. (Starting up again
after 20 years), I plan to start working on her for a shared ownership
with someone.

Well, for what it's worth, I know a guy with a waterfront house on Lake
Samammish, with a hangar and an intent to buy a seaplane to go in it.
He's probably going to be looking for a partner, so if the timing turns
out right, I'd be happy to connect you two.

Pete