Bank spots on Santiam, N or S, for spinning?

thuegli · 04-28-2008, 02:51 PM

Hey everyone, I've been a lurker for awhile and this is my first post. I'm going out Wednesday morning with some friends and we are thinking about the N or S Santiam for some Steelhead, springers or trout.

Does anyone have suggestions of a good spot to go for something that might be in the river now? I was hoping the springer might be in the area by now since the water's warming up.

Thanks!

Raincatcher · 04-28-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thuegli

Hey everyone, I've been a lurker for awhile and this is my first post. I'm going out Wednesday morning with some friends and we are thinking about the N or S Santiam for some Steelhead, springers or trout.

Does anyone have suggestions of a good spot to go for something that might be in the river now? I was hoping the springer might be in the area by now since the water's warming up.

Thanks!

I caught my one and only steelhead on the Santiam using a 1/4oz jig under a bobber. Take I-5 to the rest area by Jefferson. If you are coming from the south, take the NORTHbound route which will take you under the bridge. You can fish under the bridge or go a bit beyond and go to the boat ramp. If you are coming from the north,take the SOUTHbound route under the bridge.
You could try any one of the state parks along highway 22. I prefer Pack Saddle,but watch out for the signs. There's a tree with a bright red stripe on it with a sign that says NO FISHING to the left of it. The game warden is a super nice guy, but he accepts excuses only once. Have a great time.
Barb

thuegli · 04-28-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raincatcher

I caught my one and only steelhead on the Santiam using a 1/4oz jig under a bobber. Take I-5 to the rest area by Jefferson. If you are coming from the south, take the NORTHbound route which will take you under the bridge. You can fish under the bridge or go a bit beyond and go to the boat ramp. If you are coming from the north,take the SOUTHbound route under the bridge.
You could try any one of the state parks along highway 22. I prefer Pack Saddle,but watch out for the signs. There's a tree with a bright red stripe on it with a sign that says NO FISHING to the left of it. The game warden is a super nice guy, but he accepts excuses only once. Have a great time.
Barb

Barb,
Thanks for the reply! I'll give it a try and hopefully we'll get some bites or better.

Either way, it will be great to learn a new area.

Todd

Troutski · 04-28-2008, 11:50 PM

Hang in there, keep trying - never say die. It took me quite a while to catch my first Steelhead, but once I did the numbers started to climb. I love to use spinners and a spinning rods in creeks..but I did catch my first jig fish on the Sataim below Sweethome near Albany, heck of a day....nothing like a 30 inch in a small creek and a case of the #@$, well just hang in there and keep trying.

Chuck

04-28-2008, 02:51 PM	#1
thuegli Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	Bank spots on Santiam, N or S, for spinning? Hey everyone, I've been a lurker for awhile and this is my first post. I'm going out Wednesday morning with some friends and we are thinking about the N or S Santiam for some Steelhead, springers or trout. Does anyone have suggestions of a good spot to go for something that might be in the river now? I was hoping the springer might be in the area by now since the water's warming up. Thanks!

04-28-2008, 11:50 PM	#4
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,932	sticktoitiveness Hang in there, keep trying - never say die. It took me quite a while to catch my first Steelhead, but once I did the numbers started to climb. I love to use spinners and a spinning rods in creeks..but I did catch my first jig fish on the Sataim below Sweethome near Albany, heck of a day....nothing like a 30 inch in a small creek and a case of the #@$, well just hang in there and keep trying. Chuck __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

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