K
Kodiak
is 10am a good time to meet at the arco? not sure how everyone feels about that - kodiak, is that too late? i'll prolly need to hitch a ride with you coz my van is not too good for hilly drives.
this is getting toooooo exciting...
I personally would like to be at the Arco about 7:00ish, however it's not about just me. As far as I can tell the weather will be the key to this trip. The day time high will be around 51 friday, friday night the clouds roll in keeping the heat in and allowing a low of 41, almost ten degrees warmer than the previous 2 days that will have slowed the fish down. By 10:00 the water should be around 42-43. The fish will be on the move with the threatening rain and falling barometer.
As you get OFF I-5 going to corvallis there is a park-ride and a bunch of gas stations right there. If we can all figure a time to meet there, I'm thinkin The Arco we can all caravan up there for those who don't know how to get there. I will let all of you decide what time you want to cruise up the canyon..pretty drive and from the looks of it water conditions should be stellar.
So were talkin hwy 20 @ I-5, oh I can make that in less than an hour on Saturday
In theory I live geographicaly closer, but will take me just as long to get there as you guys!! Lol... I think it's exit 228..it's corvallis exit, take a right immeadiate left, can't miss it.
Hmm, 7:00 AM is definitely early for me but by no means impossible. I just have to get my gear packed up the night before and double up on the coffee.
Kodiak: Do you know if there is cell reception from the canyon? If we set an early time, then it's probably safe to assume there will be stragglers. It would be nice if we could direct such folks to the action (supposing the fish haven't moved on and taken the action with them).
BTW, what does it mean for our odds if the water warms up and the fish begin moving? Are they moving upstream because they sense upcoming rain and more rain means easier access to the spawning grounds? I'm sure it is hard to quantify, but what would a 10 degree increase in water temperature and a falling barometer do to the probability of hooking up with a steelhead for someone who arrives 12:00 PM? -25%? -50%?
Hmm, 7:00 AM is definitely early for me but by no means impossible. I just have to get my gear packed up the night before and double up on the coffee.
Kodiak: Do you know if there is cell reception from the canyon? If we set an early time, then it's probably safe to assume there will be stragglers. It would be nice if we could direct such folks to the action (supposing the fish haven't moved on and taken the action with them).
I've had an enjoyable time just reading your plans, guys! Sounds like a great trip. My boys are off for spring break so we will be sticking to the Clack and Willie. My hook found a nate yesterday, but it's been slow for me.
I'm all pumped to just wet a line. Take some pics of your prey and Fishydog, save me a beer!
Safe a fruitful trip to you all!
Tony
PacRat
Not so sure about the beer since I now realize this will be going down at like 7 in the morning. I mean it works for me, but I don't want to display behavior unbecoming of an OFFer... *cough* :lol::lol: