Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

I know Todd. Good guy. Yeh he works the Big K Ranch area. You need 2 days to do that float. Watch out for the drop channel. Can be considered a fall at times. It can get dicey. Most fish on the loop is catch and release practice so there's sizable catch for their customers. So there is some lunkers on that stretch. There's good bassing above Sayers Rapids to Bunches Bar, but you have to go up to Elkton and cross the river and take Henderer Rd. Back down the river to a crude boat ramp. It will be about 1/2 mile above Sawyers Rapids. You can see the ramp from Paradise Creek road. On Hwy. 38. Red Ranch house on the hill on east side of river. (Reference ) Good frog water, good depth and rock structure. There's a few sturgeon in that pocket and salmon will hang on the bottom during summer also near creeks. It's about a 2 mile stretch.
Hell I forgot about the schad question. Behind Elkton Elementary by the bus station. You gotta walk down there. It can get active. Also on Hwy 138. Turn off 38 from Elkton. About 10 to 12 miles. You'll see vehicles parking on right side with front of vehicles facing road. Some people haul ass on that road, so they park that way to get a safer take off. March might see some activity . April's better. I've noticed all fishing times, peak etc., are not as consistent as it used to be. Kind of a 2 week lag. Good luck.

Hartwa Loc: Reedsport Oregon

Thank you for the info. I don’t have a drift boat. I have a 22.5ft Titan Jet so I’m too big for the loop. Todd guided us for Salmon out of Reedsport. Great guy.
We’re looking for something new. On 10 mile Lake off of our dock we’ve caught lots of fish but we’d like to do some small mouth fishing.

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Welcome to the Stage Dell ! Know and Love your part of the woods !🤙My little Brother lives in Coos Bay , Mom & Step-Dad lived up on Kings Ave. In Lakeside for 8 years , Fishing ,Clamming , Crabbing Wow !! I mostly launched my boat out of Winchester Bay , Gorgeous ! Caught my 1st Coho on the Umpqua 🤙🤙Kings in the ocean , and Albacore 🤙 I cannot forget the Oysters !😋😋Good Luck to You and looking forward to your photos Sir !👍

Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

I've heard that the Coquille was pretty good. I'd have to poke around to find where to go. It might take me a week or so to gather info. Some information is better than nothing. Or at least get a starting point. I'll see what I can find out.

Hartwa Loc: Reedsport Oregon

Thank you for all of the info. I recognize the locations you pointed out. We Travel the 138 and 38 often so I’m very familiar with the Highway and landmarks. I can’t wait to fish the river. I’ve seen parked cars in the area by the school.
Take care and thank you.

Cheesecake Loc: Beaverton oregon

Hi Dell. That's a great introduction. My name is Bob I live on Long Island New York but my wife and daughters family are in Beaverton I go there a few times a year and will probably be retiring there I try to fish there every time I go. And have caught a few of the species you guys have to offer I am heading out there next week and if the weather is cooperative. I would like to wet a line. Maybe someone like you can offer up some advice on a good place to try. I'm up for anything. I get a lot of Steelies and salmon here but I am still a novice when it comes to that part of the country.
Feel free to write back with any questions or advice. Tight lines. Bob

Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

Heh Bob, the hot ticket right now is steelhead. Water levels are up and they're on the move. Black red head jig, and red tail with bobber. Size jig depends on river flow. This jig gets a lot of attention, Almost all coastal waterways are active.
The ocean has been experiencing big waves, so I'm not into becoming crab bait.
Bass a starting to bite. Crab is fair, salinity of water, due to freshwater runoff has slowed down the bays.
Clam digging, always good except during red tide.
That's about all I've got at the moment. Hope this helps Bob. Pick my brain

Cheesecake Loc: Beaverton oregon

Thank you very much Dell I'll be out in Beaverton by Sunday and I'll pick up my license at fisherman's marine I think the name is. In Tigard maybe pick up some jigs and try to figure out how and where to use them. Lol I'm getting excited now as it gets closer. Again thanks for the info. Seems like most folks here are very nice glad to be a member.

Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

I agree. I've had some good conversations. I just chatted with a fishing buddy and they're catching stripers up Smith River by North Fork. If it's cloudy use 4-6 inch bluish or gold accented broken back repaula. If it's clear use black.
For those steelhead I know near Lakeside ,Tenmile Creek by Dunes Mobile Ranch Hwy 101 has some bank access. Might be too high. Spin Reel Park, just down the road about a mile will have some bank access. There was a bunch a fish there yesterday. Check the local bait store. They might be able to help as well. Good luck out there. Just 1 hook up makes the whole effort worth it. You'll be here at the best possible time, it will be all about finding the right workable spot. Tight Lines my friend. Dell

JPW01 Loc: Coos Bay oregon

Hello Dell. I recently moved back to Oregon from Colorado. Spent 12 years in colorado and the reason I moved there decided differently. Oh well, I lived in the santiam canyon and Monmouth for 35 years prior and when I moved back to Oregon I decided southern coast for the more temperate weather. Anyway, Horsfall Beach has peaked my interest for surf fishing. Any tips, tricks or advice would be welcome. Just to let you know then when I'm not using mussels or crabback for bait, I use rubber sand worms. Let me know your thoughts

Thanks

JPW01 Loc: Coos Bay oregon

Also, I may get blacklisted for this.... But although I do like surf perch, I've found nothing better to put in my crab traps. I crab at Charleston and at the Crab dock in Winchester

JPW01 Loc: Coos Bay oregon

Hey Dell. My first Coho that I caught after moving back from Colorado, was a hatchery hen. Caught at low tide just south of the crab dock. Anyway, it was a hen and had some nice roe. Habit made me cure it (Pro Cure Redd Hott double stuff). As I do not have a boat and an unfamiliar with southern oregon river Bank fishing, I'd be happy to donate it to you. Maybe we can meet up and shoot the.. well, you know.

Sally123 Loc: Idaho, Oregon Coast

[quote=Dcarter]Heh folks, name is Dell. I grew up here enjoying the offerings of the area. I'm 60 now and back in the area. I've worked these rivers, Umpqua, Smith, Coos and Elk, pretty well. I also indulge in the clam and crab harvesting. Steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, striper and ocean bottom fishing is my targeted venture. I don't hunt anymore, only with my truck it seems. Ha ha. I'm kidding. Anyway I'm a positive type personality, regardless of situation. If you have questions about what's happening on these waters I've mentioned or some questions in general, I'll share what I've experienced or know to the best of my knowledge. I usually

Hi, Dell
I lived in Coos Bay for about six years. I remember the great Salmon fishing in the Bay and rivers.
I get to spend a week at Basendorf Beach and do some fishing while I'm there.

I know it's early but if you you have any thoughts about fishing that time of year it would be helpful.

Thanks in advance, Lanny

Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

I might have some info that could increase your bite.
1. Finding the right pocket is the best place to start. If you walk the beach for a spell you'll start to notice different cuts and slopes at the waters edge. The waves and current in that specific spot have started their own little erosion party. The water level is a little deeper. I tend to hang out in those pockets.
2. If you watch the water going back to the ocean, you'll see little objects raising the water up as it passes over. Most assume these are shells, rocks, or debris. Well some of them are what's locals call a sand flea. Great bait!! They look like a shrimp without a tail. Greenish in color. Damdest thing. To catch, take like a metal collector or something that is strong enough to dig at waters edge or deeper, must have holes in tool for water and sand to escape but not bait. The fleas are about the size of a quarter, or car lugnut. As you wade, scoop into sand, as water recedes from wave, you should find some little nuggets (fleas). If you drop him he's gone. They dig real fast. Y(WARNING) never turn your back to the ocean!! I can't stress that enough. I'm very familiar with the ocean and still have had my ass handed to me a couple of times and it was being nice.
3. Sand shrimp or kelp worms. When you turn off 101 to head to Horsefall, as soon as you cross that 1st bridge, before tracks, park in the pull off (low tide of course) take your shrimp gun out on the flats and get some bait. Shrimp gatherings will be little round holes, size of a straw. Kelp worms will have little gray piles on surfaces. Suck em up w/gun.
4. Last tip, learn the egg loop knot ( sorry I don't remember name) I'm slipping as I age, Anyway the knot has a loop that holds the bait on a little better or use that elastic string, and put a couple wraps on bait. They fall off so dam easy some times and chances of catching always goes up when theirs bait, still, on the hook. Hope this helps.
Give these a try. Let me know. Tight Lines my friend. Dell

Dcarter Loc: Lakeside, Oregon

Now you're talking my language. I'm out of roe and the steelhead are on. Where and when can you meet.