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fishgirl · 03-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Hi Everyone,

I joined a couple of weeks ago. I guess it is about time I post a hello to you all. I really enjoy this forum. It is a great resource and fun too. I have lived in Oregon for 8 years now and caught the fishing bug about 4 years ago. I am originally from Michigan, but have no idea how to catch a bass (not to say that I have not tried to catch the smallies in the Willamette that are less than a mile from home!). We have a 15' smokercraft and a couple of personal pontoons that we attempt to look like we know how to use.

I have yet to catch a salmon, steelhead, or sturgeon... I am afraid it may take an act of god to get my hubby or I to learn to use our boat well enough to catch one!

However, I do quite well on the lakes and will typically get my limit on trout.

My favorites are Trillium, Devils Lake (Lincoln City), Vernonia Pond, and Mercer. This time of year I tend to start close to home and follow the stocking reports. We also have a small RV, so we tend to be where the camping and fishing meet up.

Fishgirl

Hanapaa · 03-08-2008, 11:21 AM

Welcome to OFF Fishgirl, glad to have you. I do not have a boat, but there are quite a few on here that are more than willing to help you learn the tricks of working in Oregon waters.

Troutski · 03-08-2008, 11:21 AM

Nice to have another avid angler here, keep up the pressure and you will succeed with the Steelhead and Salmon. SmokerCraft huh.......very nice craft.

Chuck

18406ej · 03-08-2008, 01:06 PM

Welcome to OFF. You will enjoy being here, as you will shortly see. Keep us all posted as your destination toward catching steelhead and other fish unfolds.

chris61182 · 03-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Welcome, and when you say Mercer do you mean the Mercer lake west of Dallas? Or is there another one?

fishgirl · 03-08-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chris61182

Welcome, and when you say Mercer do you mean the Mercer lake west of Dallas? Or is there another one?

Oh, sorry, didn't realize there was another one! I am referring to Mercer Lake just north of Florence, OR. There isn't a lot of pressure on all those lakes down that way so they have nice fiesty holdovers. They also have perch in the summer. I love trout fishing, but also love perch eating.

How is fishing at the other Mercer?

chris61182 · 03-08-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgirl

Oh, sorry, didn't realize there was another one! I am referring to Mercer Lake just north of Florence, OR. There isn't a lot of pressure on all those lakes down that way so they have nice fiesty holdovers. They also have perch in the summer. I love trout fishing, but also love perch eating.

Ahh I thought I had heard the name before, but just couldn't figure it out as it sounded like you were in the Portland area, and the best I could think of was Merwin over in Washington.

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How is fishing at the other Mercer?

No one really knows, the road to it is gated for most of the year. I've been tempted to head up there but I've never had the time, and after hearing about the gate I'm not sure I want to invest the time with out knowing how far my walk is going to be.

JTLunker · 03-09-2008, 09:16 PM

Welcome to the forum Fishgirl! I too live in West Linn. I can give you some ideas on fishing the Willamette for Bass. Let me know if you want some help finding those fun SM.

cchinook · 03-10-2008, 04:52 PM

I have a 16' foot Alaskan - I would not cross any bars with it , but it is perfect for crabbing in the bays and trolling for salmon and steelhead , sturgeon also . If you want tips on where to go and how to rig e- mail me at cchinook45@yahoo.com .

03-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
fishgirl Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Linn, OR Posts: 10	Newbie Hi Everyone, I joined a couple of weeks ago. I guess it is about time I post a hello to you all. I really enjoy this forum. It is a great resource and fun too. I have lived in Oregon for 8 years now and caught the fishing bug about 4 years ago. I am originally from Michigan, but have no idea how to catch a bass (not to say that I have not tried to catch the smallies in the Willamette that are less than a mile from home!). We have a 15' smokercraft and a couple of personal pontoons that we attempt to look like we know how to use. I have yet to catch a salmon, steelhead, or sturgeon... I am afraid it may take an act of god to get my hubby or I to learn to use our boat well enough to catch one! However, I do quite well on the lakes and will typically get my limit on trout. My favorites are Trillium, Devils Lake (Lincoln City), Vernonia Pond, and Mercer. This time of year I tend to start close to home and follow the stocking reports. We also have a small RV, so we tend to be where the camping and fishing meet up. Fishgirl

03-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
Hanapaa Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 123	Welcome to OFF Fishgirl, glad to have you. I do not have a boat, but there are quite a few on here that are more than willing to help you learn the tricks of working in Oregon waters. __________________ ~Geoff~ The seemingly eternal student

03-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,934	Welcome to OFF Nice to have another avid angler here, keep up the pressure and you will succeed with the Steelhead and Salmon. SmokerCraft huh.......very nice craft. Chuck __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

03-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#4
18406ej Master Angler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keizer Posts: 413	Welcome to OFF. You will enjoy being here, as you will shortly see. Keep us all posted as your destination toward catching steelhead and other fish unfolds. __________________ E.J. "I am going where streams of whiskey are flowing"

03-09-2008, 09:16 PM	#8
JTLunker Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 509	Welcome to the forum Fishgirl! I too live in West Linn. I can give you some ideas on fishing the Willamette for Bass. Let me know if you want some help finding those fun SM. __________________ JT Live to fish! http://jtbaitandtackle.oregonfishingforum.com

03-08-2008, 01:34 PM	#5
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 653	Welcome, and when you say Mercer do you mean the Mercer lake west of Dallas? Or is there another one?

03-10-2008, 04:52 PM	#9
cchinook Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 95	smoker craft fun I have a 16' foot Alaskan - I would not cross any bars with it , but it is perfect for crabbing in the bays and trolling for salmon and steelhead , sturgeon also . If you want tips on where to go and how to rig e- mail me at cchinook45@yahoo.com .

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