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I wonder why that would be that way mike? And if it does work that way; do we as PNW fishermen have a distinct advantage if we were to go to the great lakes and their tribs?
There are places over there to fish that can just be LOADED with fish. It can be a total different type of fishing though... You have fish that keg where the river dumps into the lake.. Lots of pier fishing, legal with two poles. Lots of small little creeks and rivers. Though I think we have more quality of fish for the most part.
Float fishing seems to be the most popular.. LONG ass rods with super tiny sensitive floats. Different baits.. alewives..leechs..lots of spawn sacks...maggots..wax worms..TINY jigs. Plus they get BIG lake run Browns which is no fair..I don't think we would have an advantage, but I'm sure we would show a few locals something they've never tried before. Just as they would us if they came here to fish. Ever watched all those videos and shows of Great Lakes Salmon and "Trout" fishing??? Pretty cool stuff!
Funny a guy I know said the same thing when he got back from there a while ago... "fishing here is discouraging when I can go to my home town in WI and catch 30, 40 fish in one day." Makes me want to visit the Great Lakes!
While I lived in Racine, I never got the chance to get out and do some fishing. I would always go into the sporting goods store and stare in amazement at the different rigs that the local fishermen would use for the local catches. They are way different. The biggest thing that I would say is that we've grown up around these rivers and obtained the knowledge of what to use and when to use it. To us it becomes a routine, for those new to the state it's a whole different ball game. Trying to over come what you've been taught and learn new tactics can be somewhat frustrating and very discouraging. The best advice I can give you, is to get out with some people who know what they're doing and mimic it. If that doesn't work, try dynamite :lol:
so... im pissed with this river s*i^. originally from wisconsin, so this river stuff is crazy and im gettin to the point where im thinking ^%$# these river fish..... aaaarrrrrggggghhh.. ehehe... why are these trout breeds such a bi*^h????? i member when it was just bobber sinker hook...wtf? anybody that wants to assist or just come with me to make sure im doing it right, would be great.... chime in... thx
I can get you into some trout. I know a place that's open year around. It's catch and release, fly and lure only, and full of hungry cutthroats with an occasion rainbow. The fish are all native and really aggressive this time of year. Average fish is 12 to 13 inches. All I ask is that you don't go telling a bunch of people about this place. It's one of the few places close to town I can go to where there are trout and no people. It's also close to Eugene. Send me a PM and I will let you know what to use and where to go.