As someone who used to have a little boat and fished the slaw in the wakes, all I can say is that you have to deal with it or find some water that isn't as crowded. The 29 hole and above cushman have fish on incoming and are not washing machine waters. Check em out and get away from the crowds. I...
I think it is because of the bait that the coho have chosen to come in. Lots of it around! So roger, is step planting them in the river? I thought they were strays from the umpqua or munsel.
I began my Fall Chinook season this last weekend on the Slaw. I was surprised how many Coho are in the river already for August and some clipped fish being caught as well. Fishing was pretty good for this time of year. Over 20 chinook were checked in on Saturday. I boated 6 chinook in three days...
Spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia and Willamette is just getting going. The river has seen a lot of pressure with very limited success. Cut plug green label herring behind a Shortbus flasher is my go to method and did this one in. The big new moon tides and large offshore swell has slowed...
You can try it! With the extreme low water we have now the current is slower than normal. You might crawl along if the tide is ebbing hard. Be aware that it gets crowded and lots of boat wake can churn up the water. There is also some barge traffic there to look out for. Good luck, I will be...
Thanks Irish! I bet there are some hot spots up your way.... I will tell some to head north, but not too many! Last year and the year before we got limits every time out. That speaks for itself.
Similar methods will catch Springers. It is more of a back bouncing and plug/ spinner show than anything else. Bobber and eggs can get it done too. Good luck!
The spring Halibut season is set for the central coast. May 14-16, 28-30 and June 11-13 and 25-27. I can't wait! There is no finer table fare in my opinion and what other fishery do you need to carry a harpoon in case that monster latches on to your bait? Adelina Charters has a few seats open...
We do use gannions. Before starting charter fishing I used spreader bars. They work! The advantage of a gannion is that small fish can be pulled over the side easily without a net of gaff needed. having a bunch of rods rigged up with gannions are also stored easier. Another advantage is a roll...
That fish came on a shiny three ounce torpedo lead with twin hooks. Fish have been hitting swimbaits on leadheads as well. Dont over think it. Get something in front of em!