Recent content by Snagglehook

Yep, Galaxy 5, and thankfully waterproof; it gets an unintentional dunking every other trip.

Trolled around Timothy Lake last Sunday in my kayak. It was a beautiful day for paddling, which was good, because after 3 hours or so with plenty of fish popping up on the Hummingbird, I wasn't getting a single bite. Then I hit what felt like yet another snag. Followed by a shake. And a quick...

Oh, so like an unwelcomed roommate that's on time with rent but prone to debilitating venereal diseases? I've had those. The roomates, not the diseases.

Found this thing in my sink today. So while I was looking for the blowtorch to clean/annihilate my sink with the purifying power of fire, I remembered that a customer had hooked me up with some razor clams this morning and I was rinsing off some of the sand in that sink. Maybe this creature...

I've been wanting to launch my kayak out of Oak Grove Blvd ever since I first paddled past it, but I can't figure out where to park. I know it's a public boat launch, but it's feels more like a residential cul de sac where the house on the end is the Willamette River. Am I just being to...

That little plastic bar at the top, what is it for? I got a pack of these sliders for my springer setup and am tempted to cut it off 'cause it just seems like an unnecessary snag point, but I want to know what purpose it does serve before I do so.

Just came across this neat tool for anyone using traditional paddles when kayak fishing. I've often found myself fishing with my lure just where I want it, but my kayak is drifting off course and needs adjusting. I'd hate to put my rod down, but I can't handle a 7ft paddle one-handed either...

I don't have a report, but I know earlier versions of the trout stocking schedule included one of the ponds (I think West?), but it has since been taken off in recent revisions. My buddy confirmed yesterday that ODFW will not stock Salish until they can come to an agreement with the local...

I am imagining Rick Deckard trying to pick up a new hobby, but now facing an existential crisis. Do androids dream of electric fish?

When buying a Bic lighter, I usually just grab a plain one 'cause cheap and boring suites me just fine, but this time I figured the extra dime was gonna be well spent. Black spine, silver scaled pattern with holographic finish, looks plenty fishy to me! Once it's empty, I figure drilling a...

Montym, you should have garnished it with some salmon roe and called it a hatchery stir-fry!

I see they have thwarted your plans to reveal their secrets. Truly, these hardcore carp fishermen are not to be trifled with. Your valiant efforts will not go unnoticed: I will explore this "Bethany Pond" for these fish-which-may-not-be-revealed. ;)

After losing 4 members of my tackle box to the depths of the Willamette last weekend (1 a new recruit fresh out of the package and on its first cast!), and 1 to the Tualatin yesterday, I decided a special extraction unit had to be my top priority. Neither Sportsman's nor Fisherman's carried one...

Made it out on Sunday and got nice haul. This is the biggest one I got: Also caught and released 2 little 6" flatfish, and a 5" staghorn sculpin.

Rather than the usual fishing debriefing report about opportunities you missed out on, here's one about ideal conditions this weekend to pursue! Weather forecast this weekend for Cannon Beach is sunny and clear both days: - Saturday: High 70°; wind 8-12 mph; Tide: Low @ 12:16PM, High @ 4:57PM...