plumbertom
Not sure about 10 foot higher. River guage says maybe five foot higher.
Okay. I'm just guessing by looking at the appearance from the turn off to where I parked to fish before. I looks to well up over my head and like it would be over the top of my truck (7'+ tall) if it were parked there. But not being experienced, this is my first winter here, I don't know.Not sure about 10 foot higher. River guage says maybe five foot higher.
I'd like to but considering I live in Eugene and am limited to local fishing by finances, that's unlikely to happen any time soon.Clackamas has a strong winter run. Look at CFS and hit it when it's dropping.
So if the conditions look to be favorable (dropping water level with clearing) you suggest continuing what I've so far had success with, drift fishing or maybe float fishing as opposed to giving plunking a go?Probably thinking 10' up the bank, though depending on the width and hydraulics of the section of river you are looking at the gauge changes can be quite drastic.
As a rule a dropping/clearing river will generate a better bite but rules are meant to be broken. Often times a rising stream will also be accompanied by rising temperatures, which can trigger an awesome bite after a cold snap.
Winter fish will be closer to the bank in many conditions. Don't let your drift or presentation die too early because you will hook a lot of fish right against the bank in just a few inches of water.
So if the conditions look to be favorable (dropping water level with clearing) you suggest continuing what I've so far had success with, drift fishing or maybe float fishing as opposed to giving plunking a go?
If I choose to try plunking, would you think a small, medium or large sized spin & glow type float above my offering or just the use the lure of my choice without one.
Seems I've had the best result with a smaller sized offering than the larger ones. But in faster, less clear water I'd prefer the opinion of those with more experience.