Recent content by troutdude

@Fishonshawn84 Good looking out and great info!

I'm not a drifter, but it looks good to me. Although the Mac is a crystal clear stream. So when fishing for summer run fish...a much smaller OFFering would likely be best. A larger OFFering will spook wary steelies.

Sorry bro; but nothing is cheap anymore. For anything. How much did you pay, the last time that you bought some? If it was around $4 per pack. A 20% increase since then, would be inline with how we have to now price stuff here where I work.

@thejazzmarauder I've been following the Hagg Lake Facebook for a few months now. Yes, spinners do indeed work at this time of the year. Many have had success with spinners. Tight lines, TD

I've not been out yet this year; but was wondering about others OFF and on last weekend. I'll be at Detroit, for a week, in mid June. And I'm really looking forward to it!

Absolutely HYSTERICAL!!! https://thatoregonlife.com/2025/05/law-requires-fish-to-consent/

But it's funny...AND it makes sense!

He. Said. Pig pond. LOL Looks like it was a great day. Congrats!

@bass that sunrise pic should be entered into the ODFW photo contest bro!!!

Wow dude. No need to be snarky. Of course I read the OP. Why do you think I made my suggestions? Nothing says that he can only walk for one minute. There's more than one place that they can park, and not have to walk far, or use his wheelchair.

I've gotten fish whenever I've been there.

After a working road trip yesterday--to Astoria & Tillamook--I headed back to the Valley (and eventually home). Which took me through the hamlet of Hebo. Where I found out, to my delight, that the bait & tackle shop has re-opened under new ownership. And their DBA: is "Nestucca Valley Sporting...

Also...here is a thread that I started 15 years ago...about fishing with Berkley's Power Eggs (and now also "Mice Tails"), instead of Power Bait. Lots of great information to peruse, and get you up to speed relatively fast...

Here are some places to consider: https://myodfw.com/articles/easy-angling-willamette-zone Here is the stocking schedule of what has already been stocked (beginning at the first of March); and what will be stocked through the end of May...

Haven't had time to dig into Vic's new book yet. But wanted to share, and continue to support Vic's efforts and love for our sport. **Please...no political comments...let's keep it civil**