There’s a lot to do to get prepared for the sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee. Before I even open my tackle bins to see what I have left in terms of leaders and dodgers and such, I have to get my boat tied to my friend Rollie Schmitten’s dock. We are currently trying to coordinate schedules to move both our boats to his dock. As you know, Lake Wenatchee is famous for high winds, and getting the Bob Feil Boats and Motors Smoker Craft moored securely is critical. One of the best things I did last year was get a shock absorbing mooring line. This prevented the bow line from banging against the cleat, and I could easily remove it from the bow where the winch strap attaches. This worked so well that I am going to add one to my stern. I use some oversized bumpers at three locations along the side of the boat, too. All of these steps are really necessary to keep the boat secure and not be damaged when tied to a dock on Lake Wenatchee. You can find everything you need to moor your boat at Bob Feil Boats and Motors in East Wenatchee.