Posts for: StlhdSlayer
Nov 11, 2020 11:56:35 #
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Don1947 wrote:
Thanks for the infor. What's your favorite spinner?
I’m not much of a spinner guy. I like to toss flies. Typically an egg pattern with a bead head trailer. The other week we were flipping jig flies and twitching them back. My spinner friends swear by blue blue foxes and 3/4 oz little Cleo in silver/blue
Nov 11, 2020 01:08:22 #
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CameronH wrote:
New to the Lane county Eugene, and I've fished both the Willamette and Mckenzie but seem to always be in the wrong spot. Keep your spots secret unless you want to share. But any tips on identifying places on the river that are good holding spots for fish. Tips on what water levels and what fish do in these certain water levels. Any tips are very helpful. I usually bank fish as I don't have a boat so keep that in mind as well. Thank you in advance.
The willamette is a tough fishery. I’d focus on the Mac below Leaburg Dam. Or head west to the coastal rivers. The Siletz is a good fishery, but zero access from the north side( Stinson owns the land and don’t allow anybody on their land). I’ve always wanted to learn the Umpqua. Been told that it’s one of the premiere steelhead rivers in the lower 48. I’ve also heard that the middle Willamette and coastal willamette summer runs have vastly improved over the last couple years. Still a little early for winters (coast rivers and Umpqua’s), but willamettes and the Mac will have summer steelhead in them now. Good luck/tight lines. PM me for additional info if desired 🤙🏼
Nov 11, 2020 00:55:32 #
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Don1947 wrote:
Hey all, It's been years since I've salmon/steelhead fished. From 1986 to 2007, lived out of State. Been back since 2007 and finally wanting to get back to fall/winter salmon/steelhead fishing.
been watchng videos and now have a pretty good idea of the current gear suggestions.
Question is, where/location in Northwestern Oregon?
Don Dolan
been watchng videos and now have a pretty good idea of the current gear suggestions.
Question is, where/location in Northwestern Oregon?
Don Dolan
Welcome, Don! So far this year, the fall run returns have been way above the last 7 or 8 years. All north coast rivers have been producing well. It’s peaking now on most rivers. Some of my favorites are the Wilson, Trask, Nehalem, Nestucca. Good to great access along these rivers. I’m not much of a salmon fisher, but last time out, I got my cousin his first chum. We ended up getting 3 chum, 2 coho, a couple cutthroat, and lost a really nice king. Since the word is out, you won’t be alone riverside.
Oct 16, 2020 16:00:10 #
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FS Digest wrote:
Hoping for feedback on Coho fishing in Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers here in
Washington. Been mostly a duck hunter this time of year so not sure how the runs are
doing or best methods this year.
Not sure about Washington, but here in Oregon there’s lots of coho this year. No wild retention though 😢
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Washington. Been mostly a duck hunter this time of year so not sure how the runs are
doing or best methods this year.
Not sure about Washington, but here in Oregon there’s lots of coho this year. No wild retention though 😢
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by Ross
Oct 7, 2020 16:26:20 #
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FS Digest wrote:
Im wanting to bank fish Coho in the Stilly or Skagit Rivers. Anyone know if fish are in yet?
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Silvers are just starting down here in Oregon. Gotta imagine those rivers are on the same timeframe. I do pretty good twitching marabou jigs in pink and/or white. Heading out next weekend. Hope to post pictures 🤙🏼
Oct 7, 2020 16:23:14 #
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FS Digest wrote:
I've been fly-fishing for about a year using an ol... (show quote)
I’d look into the moonshine rod co. Buddy has 1 in a 4wt that cast great. IMO, others are correct in spending the money on the line. I’ve been using Okuma reels, and at under $50, they’re not bad. Paired with good line , and they’re better than good. Been pretty pleased with the SA shark wave. Running on5 years now. I’m probably in the market for new line and will probably head towards the Rio. Good luck shopping 🤙🏼
Sep 27, 2020 23:13:15 #
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FS Digest wrote:
Here in Michigan, the salmon run is still at the very beginning, and I’m used to fishing much later in the year. Does anyone have any tips for early season flys? Do egg patterns still work the best or should I be using something else? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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I’ve never fished the lakes, might be different than the west coast. Though not much of a salmon guy, I due catch my fair share while nymphing for steelhead. My typical set up is an egg pattern followed with your typical trout nymph (prince nymph, pheasant tail flashback, hare’s ear). Went last weekend for chrome, ended up catching more chinook than steelhead 4 to 2. One was on the egg, other 3 were on a size 12 nymph. Most look at me like I’m insane. But than again I out fished the five gear guys down stream 6 to 2. Not bad for a washed up fly guy.
Sep 25, 2020 14:55:49 #
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FS Digest wrote:
I'm new to the pewalup area in Seattle what are they fission with for coho and kings
Puyallup river?
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by Frank
Puyallup river?
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by Frank
If fishing rivers, I’d throw lures. 3/4 oz little Cleo or #5 blue fox. Eggs under bobber work as well. Boat fishing the sound or lake is different. I did well casting flies last weekend. Caught more chinook than steelhead. Oh well, hopefully do better tomorrow 🎣
Sep 20, 2020 23:59:45 #
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FS Digest wrote:
I “inherited” a knockoff rod. It’s 10’, 5 wt. I’m a novice fly fisherman living in central Oregon.
I’m wondering what is the best use of a rod of this length and weight? If I understand right, it’s probably better for bigger bodies of water, more open casting situations?
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by doughpat
I’m wondering what is the best use of a rod of this length and weight? If I understand right, it’s probably better for bigger bodies of water, more open casting situations?
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by doughpat
I use my 10’ 5 wt. at Crane, east, Paulina, etc. as well on the upper D, fall and lower D. I have noticed in locations like the lower Deschutes, my 6 wt. is slightly better due to water flow and wind. That being said, your 5 wt will suffice in most situations for trout and smaller bass. Tight lines 🤙🏼
Sep 20, 2020 23:48:14 #
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Samnjaz wrote:
Winter steelhead, Spring Steelhead, Fall Steelhead all on a fly.
I’m with Sam. Steelhead on a fly is phenomenal excitement. Probably a 100+lb tarpon can sneak in there
Sep 6, 2020 22:48:41 #
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FS Digest wrote:
How is the fishing in pine valley reservoir in Utah in mid Sept?
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by Donald
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by Donald
Used to enjoy that area. I spent most my time chasing some large browns in the headwaters. Can’t say I fished the res. Always productive from what I recall. Tight lines
Aug 16, 2020 02:43:56 #
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FS Digest wrote:
So I do t want to dedicate a reel to nymphing so indicator line isnt for me. My question is whether I should use an indicator leader or indicator tippet? I'm not going to make my own because I would make a mess of it. For reusability I was thinking 3x indicator tipped with a tippet ring on one end and a loop knot on the other. I could remove and reuse. Is this the preferred setup or is there a reason to use an indicator leader or other setup?
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I believe that the “indicator” tippet you are referring to is for Euronymphing. For a strike indicator, I use a .05$ corky and peg it with a round toothpick. I bought 100 rainbow corkies about 10 years ago, and am still standing strong in the bobber category.
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Aug 3, 2020 09:28:33 #
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Buck Snort wrote:
I'm not thinking so mouth not big enough for Pike minnow aka squawfish. I'm thinking a bowfin.
Here’s a bowfin. Look at the dorsal fin
Aug 2, 2020 23:05:40 #
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You need 2 rods. A 4 or 5 for trout and a 7 or 8 for steelhead. That being said, I just caught a chrome bright, extra hot steely on a 6 weight with 4 lb. test. Always an exception.