UPDATE OCT 5 2024
I have consulted various experts on these pictographs, including museum curators, Washington State Fish and Wildlife officials, and Washington State Parks Service personnel in the region, all of whom have confirmed their authenticity. Additionally, thorough online research yielded multiple sources corroborating this, including a drawing of a strikingly similar pictograph. While the age of these pictographs remains unknown, I am confident in their authenticity.
Yet another incredible find uncovered during a fishing trip. If genuine, this pictograph is truly remarkable.
On October 1st, the weather was fantastic, prompting me to load up the kayak for a final Smallmouth Bass excursion on the Columbia River. Although I hadn't planned on fishing, the ideal wind conditions and beautiful weather convinced me to seize the opportunity to enjoy the late summer and head out on the water one last time in 2024. It turned out to be a fantastic choice.
Arriving late, I missed most of the topwater action, but the soft plastic bite was good. Working my way along the bank, I consistently caught fish in approximately 15 feet of water. Using a Zman TRD Bug Z in Mudbug color on a VMC Ned jig, the bite wasn't on fire, but it was steady.
The bass are still biting in October!
While fishing around an island, I recalled a friend's tip regarding pictographs in the vicinity. As I examined the cliff walls of the island, I stumbled upon one for the first time. The pictograph showed a complex rainbow or a dual cave, featuring hues of red and white. Excited by this discovery, I took several photos and continued my search for additional pictographs.
Im not sure what this pictograph represents, or if it is even real - but it looks like two caves to me.
I was told hat the inner circle represents the individual self and the outer circle represents all that you influence in your world.
As I peddled my kayak around the island, I was astounded by the sight before me. It was a flawless depiction of an animal, which I believe to be a deer, elk, or possibly a goat. The precision of the image left me in awe. While I cannot confirm its authenticity, there appears to be a second drawing above it resembling a fish skeleton, which makes it seem more authentic. I intend to conduct further research to validate these findings, and I hope they are genuine. Such encounters are what make fishing so captivating to me. The remarkable sights witnessed while fishing, such as moose swimming by, alligators biting lures, and even killer whales accompanying the boat, have left me spellbound. If proven real, this discovery would undoubtedly rank among my most extraordinary fishing experiences.
Assuming it's authentic, this pictograph is truly incredible. Pay attention to the smaller one above the larger one, which resembles a fish to me.
Ending the bass fishing season on a high note, I am now eagerly anticipating pursuing steelhead, duck hunting, crappie, razor clams, trout, and other activities over the fall and winter. I can't help but wonder about the extraordinary experiences that will happen during my upcoming adventures.
Thanks for reading.
Bill