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Another place to go (boat access only) is up the Santiam arm, left hand side going east. Look for the shorline to change color (redder brown), and flatter beach. There is an area there people have camped at that we explored 2 days ago. Spots for several tents all ready with a central area for...

Thank you. That's too bad. I only made one quick stop last year and was planning to do more business this year. Tough economy.

Does anyone out there have the phone number and hours for Deys Bait & Tackle in Lebanon? I looked up the phone number on Dexknows, but they just had their old phone number (541-259-2248) which is no longer in service.

I read good reviews about Captain's Reel from this website, so I booked a Salmon/Rock Fishing trip for my brother, a friend of his, my wife and myself about 6 weeks in advance. Two days before our trip my brother's friend had to cancel - no issues at all, I was very pleased (Star 1). There...

We went to Green Peter today to see if we could get into any Kokanee, but we ended up totally skunked :(. The fishing seemed slow for everyone we spoke with, but a few were caught here and there. To add to our woes our fish finder went out on us, then the engine's mixture adjustment control...

Then again, I wonder how some scents were discovered. Like garlic for instance. I can see someone eating a roast beef sandwich with garlic powder, getting it on the bait, then out-catching everyone else. I don't mean to hijack the bananas thread, just got me to think'n. :D

Beverfan, Thanks for the quick reply. I was afraid I was going to have to pay for both tags start with, not that I would mind catching enough hatchery steelhead to have to buy a hatchery tag.

No such thing as a dumb question, right? :think: Having not fished for steelhead for 20 years or so, I haven't paid much attention to the regs on this subject. But we are going to get back into it after the holidays, so I have been reading the Oregon Regs, which can be about as clear as the...

Spinner With the water low right now, the only boat access is at Mongold St Park. When the lake is full there are also ramps at Detroit Lake State Park, Hoover Camp Ground, and a primitive ramp at Detroit Flats.

Consider Detroit Reservoir Consider Detroit Reservoir I don't know if you want to travel as far as Detroit Lake, it is hour from Salem. We were there Sunday and caught several fish 8 to 12 inches. With a 6 year old along I would recommend the area called Detroit Flats which is just a 1/3...

You can by silver spoons (I use the Hammered Silver finish) from a fishing store like Sportsman's Wherehouse. You can just get the spoons (no hook or anything). Also get some split rings large enough to go through the eye on the front end. You could also put a split ring at the rear, but I...

Got the boat motor fixed. Sportsman' Marine in Salem did a fine job. Took it in and they had it back to me the same day. The price was fair too. (I have no affiliation with them except as a satisfied customer). Anyway, I had to test it out so up to Detroit we went two days later...

I always have a bunch of left over shoe peg corn, so what do I do with it? I know I could eat it, duh. But if I scented it, I'm not that hungry! If I freeze it, will it still be usable when I thaw it out, or do I just toss it? :think:

I'm green with envy. Nice! :clap:

The leader was literally days old from BiMart. And the drag was loose enough to play the fish, but firm enough to set a hook. Maybe just need to set looser drag, but never had that problem with Maxima. I'll just use what I have confidence in. I can't wait to get back to that lake! :)