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05-04-2008, 12:24 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: gresham
Posts: 8
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To Plunk Or Not To Plunk?
I have been told the best way to catch springers in the Sandy river is to plunk? But I cant stand bait "Bait and wait" style fishing. I am new to the salmonid game and I have never caught a Chinook but I have caught steelhead. Can I use my steelhead gear to catch springers? Eggs or Shrimp? I am going to drift the sandy on monday if anyone would like to join me.
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05-04-2008, 10:07 AM
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Sustained
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Beavercreek
Posts: 203
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It depends on what you have as steelhead gear. It will most likely work, just be on the light side.
now plunking being the best way is wrong. plunking is a good way to waste a day next to a river relaxing, not a good way to consistantly catch fish. Don't get me wrong some plunkers seem to get lucky and find travel lanes more often than your average plunker, but a plunker that consistantly catches chinook is something I've never truthfully heard of. (consistanly means every day or 3 outta 4 trips Atleast in my opinion.) you couldn't have me believe that plunking is more efficient than nearly any method we use out of a boat in the sandy. from the bank, drift fishing and float fishing with spinners close behind are more productive than plunking. I will either be on the sandy or on the clackamas monday in my sled. |
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05-04-2008, 12:42 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Springfield, OR.
Posts: 1,550
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Bobbers.....
If your fishing from shore, my vote is for bobbers with eggs or Jigs. At least your doing something...best of luck and post some pictures of your first hog.
 Chuck
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