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That's exciting! I hadn't heard of Cooper Creek Reservoir, so I'll have to look into that one. Was your buddy throwing streamers? (Lake flyfishing is still pretty new for me.)My buddy i took up to cooper three weekends ago did get a 3.6 pound rainbow.
We were trolling crankbaits because we had started the day off bass fishing and that was no good. So we just ended up using our bass tackle for trout fishing.That's exciting! I hadn't heard of Cooper Creek Reservoir, so I'll have to look into that one. Was your buddy throwing streamers? (Lake flyfishing is still pretty new for me.)
Got some nice redsides out of there over ChristmasLakes and the Deschutes.
Gorgeous fish! Put up a pretty good fight in heavy current, or did it walk on in to shore?Got some nice redsides out of there over Christmas
Hi all! Happy (almost) New Year.
Nice thing about the winter regulations is that I'm forced to go explore further out from Portland. Lately, I've visited the upper McKenzie, Metolius, Fall Creek, and, of course, the Deschutes. I'm not accustomed to winter fly fishing (I've never been quite this motivated/troutbitten either), so I'm still shocked at how much these rivers swell this time of year. I'm also still surprised how much "work" it takes to get a trout to bite this time of year. No doubt it'll make me a better fisherman in the fairer seasons.
But to my question for ya'll... where are you finding some calm-ish streams to freeze your hands and toes off to catch a few redbands or browns, cutthroats or rainbows? Tailwaters? I've been out to the Crooked and had a blast. How's Fall River right now? How about further south along the I-5 corridor?
Or is this your time to stash away the rods and focus on fly tying?
Cheers,
jam
They were pretty lethargic but fought good once they were hooked. Not as active or aggressive as in the spring.Gorgeous fish! Put up a pretty good fight in heavy current, or did it walk on in to shore?
Coast fort of the Willy, a hidden gem in the Willamette Valley. The great thing about living in this area is we have so many places to fish all year long. Such a shame it is so far from the Portland area, your area is mostly closed during the winter months. If you do make it down here please contact me, I can at the least point you to the right rock to fish fromDeschutes, Coast Fork Willamette
Thx a lot, Chuck. I take it you live in the Eugene area? A few follow-up questions for ya...Coast fort of the Willy, a hidden gem in the Willamette Valley. The great thing about living in this area is we have so many places to fish all year long.
My home waters are influenced by the weather, with all the reservoirs in my area one needs to know the out flow of each river or creek that is down stream from the dams. I have a website that gives you just that, out flow in CFS once you are comfortable with it you can time your fishing to coincide with the flows. (nwd-wc.usace.army.mil) It helps to know your gov jargon, If you need help just send me a PM.Thx a lot, Chuck. I take it you live in the Eugene area? A few follow-up questions for ya...
Does the coastal fork beneath the Cottage Grove reservoir fish like a normal tailwater? In other words, is the flow pretty steady throughout the year? Recently, I went up Fall "Creek" (out of Springfield) and found it running like a class 3 rapids river. Could barely wade in past my knees, and the fish were not interested in my offers of good tidings.
I might head down there this weekend if weather doesn't look too soggy. I can usually find the right rock to stand on, but it would be fun to fish with a local if you're looking for a good reason to get out on the water! (I'm using mostly euro-style nymphing methods at the moment, in case that's interesting/pertinent.)