Shaun Solomon
So the Trask or Wilson tidewater is your best bet
@DrTheo, oops sorry ya it's private property, but he could try the lowest hole on the river that's available to the public.
@C_Run..Tillamook bay is only about a 25-30 minute longer drive from Corvallis than Alsea bay is
Thanks to everyone.
Yes, I am both new to the area and new to salmon fishing. I have salmon fished a little in Alaska, but that was all with a fly rod for up-river fish. I have caught silvers, pinks, sockeye, and chums, but I have never caught a chinook.
I have been busily twisting up spinners, because I will be damned if I am going to pay eight bucks for a spinner. I got a 9'6" Lamiglass casting rod rated 1-6oz and 15-30lb to pair with one of my 300 Curados, spooled up with 50lb Suffix braid, and am more or less ready to give them hell.
I think I might get out Monday. I wanted to go today but it seemed like the weekend might be a little too... festive.
I will post pix of my spinners, I think they are coming out well.
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