Recent content by Hanapaa

I am pretty sure that fish is not a pirhana, but a tiger fish. Funny thing is that I was playing a Rapala fishing game (gotta stay fresh when the weather doesn't cooperate :D) and unlocked some of the special videos. One was of this guy who was using the magnum rapala and was catching these...

Well, the spine or backbone gives the rod its bend and flexibility. On a spinning rod, it is opposite of the guides and it is on the same side as the guides for a casting rod. My old neighbor from Hawaii, who used to build rods, told me that the backbone must be on top when fished. Otherwise...

I have a berkley IM7 ramsey and it is very nice, but not quite the same backbone as the clarus. I love both, but the clarus gives me a better feel for the bite (I still miss a lot though :D) and a better fight. Berkley is a great rod for the price, but I'd still go with the clarus if i could...

i agree with ej. the clarus rod is awesome. The backbone is flexible and durable, which is awesome for steel and salmon. It responds well when being fished, that is it gives you great feel and control. Like ej said, lifetime replacement for any reason at the store (no need to send it in to...

Nice report and beautiful pics, as is the norm from Mokai. Great job catching those fish too.

Steelhead, salmon, rainbow trout. There are lots of spots to choose from on the clack. High Rock (salmon), Barton park, McIver Park (near dog creek and also near the River Mill Dam. the other side of the river near the dam is accessible through Timber Park), Eagle Creek (feeds into the Clack...

Thanks for the report. Always nice to have a network of friends to do the scouting for you :) Once again, thanks for the info.

Another good fishing hole for Eagle Creek is near Eagle Fern Park. Stay on Hwy 211 until you see the sign for Eagle Fern Park on your left. Take the left (should be SE Wildcat Mountain Dr. Follow the signs to Eagle Fern Park (you'll have to turn right onto Eagle Fern Rd). Follow that road...