As heartbreaking as it is sometimes, I just love fishing. Nothing compares to it. When I lived in California I would go out to a local lake all the time early in the morning and just relax with a rod in hand. Fishing definitely taught me patience, and a great appreciation for the outdoors. It is...
I was reminescing with some friends recently and we got on the topic of those that got away. I had fun thinking back and thought some OFFers might as well. Here's my favorite (or least favorite) story of a good lost fish, I hope other's will post their painful stories, or even stories of great...
I tried AB yesterday and was completely skunked. I was pretty dissappointed because I brought along my much younger cousins who sadly don't get outside very often and I had hoped for a good day of fishing that would get them hooked as had happened in my childhood. They still seemed to have a...
Shimano Crucial CRC-70MH with a Quantum Accurist PT baitcaster - flipping and pitching for bass
Daiwa Drop-Shot rod with a Daiwa Regal 5iA spinner - soft plastics for bass
Ugly Stik Cassic with an Abu-Garcia Ambassadur C3 baitcaster - topwaters and cranks for bass
Bass Pro 7' spinning rod with a...
I recently read that the Calapooia river has bass in the lower end and trout in the upper. It practically runs through my backyard in brownsville and I never thought it was large enough to hold decent fish. Has anyone caught some good trout in the brownsville/crawfordsville stretch?
I'm trying to plan multiple spring trips, thanks again everyone. I'll be sure to give the rooster tails a shot, I have a bunch that have been just sitting in a box for years.
Hey all, I'm relatively new to the area. I grew up bass fishing in southern california, and moved to Brownsville almost two years ago. I believe Foster Lake is the closest body of water to my home and I have been itching to go fishing. Any advice for the lake?