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I'm surprised to see the Airport Pond on there and glad to see that my favorite bass spots aren't on there.
well help everyone out and share them.
The spot labeled unfinished 1.2, on the 2nd map, at 19th and sparrow on milwaukie side, is Elk Rock Island.
details: Park near old RR bridge, and walk through playground down path into woods. Fishing the edgewater, looking toward Kellog wall for sturg and whatever bites. When tide out, you can cross the water on the rocks, tide in your wading knee deep. plunking for strug, and a lot of small mouth fishing. Decent spot, relatively few people to compete with. also a back sleu that I have not fished. looks full of bass. If you look back toward hillside, you can see a big dead tree with a bald eagle family living at the top.
I'm surprised to see the Airport Pond on there and glad to see that my favorite bass spots aren't on there.
don't know if you've seen this, but here's one i use...
Urban Hog Questin - Google Maps
it's put together by one of our very own OFFer - i believe it's fishfinger. very helpful if you like fishing the portland metro.
One of the reasons they are my favorite places to go is that I can go there and fish for a few hours and not see another soul. And I'd like to keep it that way.
I have never appreciated this non-sportsman type attitude. However, I understand the emotions behind it. There are some great spots around Fern Ridge for bass fishing, I will look into adding to this map if I can. OFF should consider designing it's own map with more information. I am adding to a map everytime I catch a fish in a particular area. Much like the Siltcoos lake maps you can find on google. Very fun.
Fish are fish brother. Ponds, lakes and rivers are stocked for all fisherman alike. When they see no one fishes them, they may just stop stocking them. Don't quote me on that however.
FRC
I personally consider it to be selfishness. I feel kind of bad but I don't want to destroy the main aspect of my fishing experience. Solitude.
Fish are fish brother. Ponds, lakes and rivers are stocked for all fisherman alike.
FRC
Trout are stocked.
BASS are not stocked.
There maybe no big deal on giving up your favorite trout spot because the state will just stock more.
However, I will never blame a bass fisherman for not giving up their favorite spot because once someone shows up and starts keeping all the bass from his favore spot the state will not be coming around and restocking it.
1bigfish;
However,that would pretty much eliminate proving state records and having a trophy bass on the wall over the fireplace.
Be safe.
Barb
1bigfish;
I kinda sorta agree with your stand on not giving up a good bass hole. I do understand the need for secrecy when viewed from the non-stocking aspect. But then there is the issue of introducing bass fishing to others who will love and respect the sport as much as you obviously do. Personally I never keep a bass. I always release bass and often think it would be great if it were mandatory that all bass be released. However,that would pretty much eliminate proving state records and having a trophy bass on the wall over the fireplace. Maybe someday ODFW will pull their collective heads out of their collective tiny orfices and at least consider stocking bass for those of us who love the lil monsters. Until then,I have to respect your reluctance and simply hope I spot you somewhere out at MY favorite bass hole!See you there...
The above stated opinion is just that,my opinion as a member of this forum and not the opinion of a moderator.
Be safe.
Barb