Recent content by bootpdx

Thanks for the replies. I went out 2/26 for 5 hrs. Fished the bank at Oxbow right below the big eddy. River was clear but not as low as I expected. Fished pink worm under a float, spoons and spinners - skunked. It was a great day to get some practice.

I've got a day to fish tomorrow and I'm wondering if anyone has been out to be Sandy lately. I know it's low and probably running pretty clear, anyone been out lately? I may head to the Clack which is also low, it's just a much longer drive for me. Thinking of hitting Oxbow with some jigs &...

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all of your feedback and sharing what works for you. I especially appreciate the feedback on the casting reels. It's not the first time I have been told to pick one up, so I think it is time for me to acquire one. My buddy has a curado, so I'll have to check...

You guys are so helpful, thanks for all the tips. I feel well equipped to look at all the options. I've got no experience with casting reels, but I see how letting line out to lengthen the float would be way easier with a casting reel. I'm planning on heading to the Sandy Monday am, borrowing...

Thanks Joem and Modest for the helpful responses. Modest, the ease of extending the float with the spinning reel has been somewhat of a mystery to me. Sometimes it seems I just have to open the bail to extend the float and I am always concerned about the delay that will cause in my hookset. I...

Hey all. I am looking to purchase a dedicated float setup for bobber & jig or worm Steelhead fishing. I fish mainly the Sandy with the occasional trip to the Clack. I was in Fisherman's the other day and noticed they have some sales going on. I looked at a 10'6" Lamiglass rod and the Shimano...

My family and I are heading to Tumalo for spring break (March 21-24) and I am looking to spend my mornings and evenings hookin up. I've heard that part of the Deschutes has smaller trout and that Lower Bridge can be productive, but that's about all I've read. I'll certainly try out that part of...

Cam- I just started steelhead fishing and just got a spinning setup - it's a 9'6" medium light action berkely spinning rod - think it was like $89 bucks plus a Shimano Symetre 3000 that ran me about $100+ It's a sweet rod!

I am in the market for a spinning setup for Steelhead and was browsing at Fisherman's the other night. Got a lot of good advice on reels, and was checking out the North River rods. I know they have a year warranty, but I am now wondering if there are manufacturers out there that give lifetime...

I'll have to pick a few of those up next time, makes sense to get it down deeper. I got my new waders today, so hopefully I'll have some pics to post after Friday.

Right on, thanks for the info MattZ. I'm gonna be wading, was gonna hit the arms where scoggins and wall creeks come in. 16' leader? Do you use a 7.5 leader then add on to it with tippet? I have a 5 wt with floating line, although the end tends to sink after awhile. A float tube would be...

Yeah....I'll be fishin my fly rod, I was going to strip a bugger. Mainly have a new pair of waders to test out.

Sweet! Thanks!

Thanks, so I guess it's time to hit the lakes. I've never fished Hagg, so I may give that a try. Thanks for the info.

I want to get in a little fishing this Friday, but I'm confused over the regs. I know most rivers and streams close Oct. 31, but are there exceptions? For instance, in the special regs, it doesn't list the closure dates for the Oak Grove Fork. Are there other spots to do a little trout fishing...