Evans Far West Pond is a reservoir in Yakima County, Washington.
Evans Far West Pond is a reservoir in Yakima County, Washington and covers about 2.2 acres and holds roughly 21.7 acre-feet.
The small size of Evans Far West Pond makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
During the last hour of daylight near a small drop after warm rain, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a slow shoreline pass near a quiet corner with a slow lure, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
During the start of a weather change near a small drop before changing depth, Make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
While using a quick look at firm bottom near a protected point where two features meet, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.
During the first hour near a shaded bank close to shade, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
During a low-light period near a protected point after a cold night, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.