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That was my next spot to try . Maybe next weekend I'll have time to hit it .Browns are generally a very early morning—or very late evening—bite. They are largely nocturnal feeders. So angling one hour before sunrise, and an hour, after sunset usually delivers the best results.
Have you tried the Oak Grove Fork (of the Clackamas) where it flows into Lake Harriet? There are browns in there. I’m not sure about Brookies. And be sure to check the regulations…I’m pretty sure that it’s artificial flies and lures only (no bait).
Seems like the road is closed there due to fires.Browns are generally a very early morning—or very late evening—bite. They are largely nocturnal feeders. So angling one hour before sunrise, and an hour, after sunset usually delivers the best results.
Have you tried the Oak Grove Fork (of the Clackamas) where it flows into Lake Harriet? There are browns in there. I’m not sure about Brookies. And be sure to check the regulations…I’m pretty sure that it’s artificial flies and lures only (no
Bummer. Good thing that you checked first. Although there are 2 roads into Harriet. One comes into the lake on the west side. The other road on the east side. Maybe both are closed though--as they aren't very far apart from one another.Seems like the road is closed there due to fires.
Lost lake is open all year for fishing. The gate is closed so it's a 1/4 mile walk to the lake. Bring a tube, kayak or SUP. Sled and ice auger in a month or two.Part of the reason you’re not finding any browns on Mount Hood is because they only exist in Harriet and Lost Lake, which is closed for the season.
Best decision i've made... totally changes the fishing experience.I think this winter I'll buy myself a fly fishing rod for trout and start learning to fly fish . Seems like everyone says brook love flies
If you do decide to fly fish the Orvis store in Lake Oswego might have a free Fly Fishing 101 class probably closer to spring.I think this winter I'll buy myself a fly fishing rod for trout and start learning to fly fish . Seems like everyone says brook love flies
@normf Good looking out!If you do decide to fly fish the Orvis store in Lake Oswego might have a free Fly Fishing 101 class probably closer to spring.
When you say VERY SLOW do mean the speed of the current? I have gone to the dark side and only fish center pin(ning). It's about as natural speed as you can get. Leech streamers work very well under a float BTW don't forget about the San Juan Worm, and the 16/ th oz white jig head worm very small for trout also imitates natural. use leech for the biggies. TonyThe real trick, for me, was to go VERY SLOW. Then slow it down even more. Remember NO fly "swims" fast. Not even close. I often let it sit for a few seconds sometimes too. Then retrieve again. Variation seems best, on the retrieve. (SLOWER IS MORE IMPORTANT IN COLDER WEATHER)
The other secret is that I use a Torpedo Bobber. For greater casting distance. You can google it, if you're unfamiliar. And for greater visibility."
I was fishing for them in Colorado years ago witth flys but all theyu would take was wet flys.I think this winter I'll buy myself a fly fishing rod for trout and start learning to fly fish . Seems like everyone says brook love flies