Hi everyone.My name is Jim and I live in South Central Washington less than 5 mins from the Columbia River.I have been popping in alittle bit lately and reading alot of your threads.I like what I have read and have already learned alot of things about fishing for BIG bass.I have some small to medium lakes up here that I KNOW hold fish in the 9-11 lb or bigger.And if you know this area at all those are real big fish for this area.I will start using some of the things I have learned real soon.I am trying to put together a game plan to come down that way maybe in the fall.I would like to hit about 6-8 lakes on this trip.I will probibly start at Spring Lake and end at Castaic.To cut as many costs on this trip I will be using my float tube which I enjoy doing alot.So with the help of this site I will start doing my home work and try to get this trip planned.Thank you for allowing me to be here.God Bless...Jim