I have never fished the Oregon coast but am so looking forward to it.
Cresent city's as far north as I have fish them and assuming all things are equal, if not a lot rougher.Either way I usually will tie a Texas type slider with beads.Depending on conditions 3-4 ft.leader.

Big rods are for those who sit and never move.
And pier fishing is a nice way to relax.
Surf fishing kills fishermen.
A steel head rod can do the trick. Spinning.
Usually the fish will be feeding where the back wash water and the waves will meet,
A wave rolls over the back wash, and like a washing machine, stirs it up,and is ever changing as is the tide.
Perch fish are feeding there, usually.
Best time I could say,is any time you can. but the truth is, when you feel the native bait is there and is being eaten by perch,or any fish,(I have caught stripper,Halibut,and a variety of Perch).
Being there, finding the best spot,and being ready well before the incoming tide,is key.
Finding bait can be an issue, moving to pick up bait, and finding bait. there's where you find the fish.
A small container with lid to hold your bait on a belt clip helps you bait up when getting into a school.
Some surf fishers like to use a small crappie type rubber worm jig. And they are always in my pack, too.
Be safe and good luck.
Shad

ling cod,yeah. the best!
we get it fresh from a few places in Corvallis.one on second and one place going out of town toward Philomath.
And I'll have to say,it's a whole lot cheaper than fishing for them.
Just caught Yellow barred perch are my favorite, deep fried.
Shad

fixorfish,
Again, it it not about the $14 savings as much as the fact that it is a matter of principle and is not precipitated by the number who might agree or disagree.
And yes, dams do change our natural rivers. of course, so do beavers. (that's a joke)
I was wondering,what kind of fishing you do?
Shad
P.S ocean perch,are not stocked, don't need a boat, just a medium action rod.
In the surf I'll get in about knee deep or better,bare foot, in shorts,it's a little trouble but worth it.

try it sometime.

Fix,
nice to meet you.
also everyone,my protest is about the fact that the funding for ramps,dams,changing rivers,and paving over the earth as it was, is coming from a general fund.not our licence fees.
fish on.
Shaddick

thank's,it's really good to hear that.
happy ground hog day every one.
Shad

that applies only after you are a 5 year resident.thank's
Shad

exactly.

please don't do drugs.

Hello again,
Thank's.
I needed that.
I think I might even have been wrong.
Let's get back to fishing again,huh?
Shaddick

Fix or fish,
Thanks for the reply. Of coarse you are right.
My point is, I may be dead of old age by the time I'm eligible to get a senior or a life time licence in Oregon at 76. I have owned property here for two years.
For me it is a matter of principle...
I'll NOT get one.It's a very small protest, but very important to me.
Still, talking about fishing, is why we are here.

Hello everyone,
I love to surf fish.
I am wondering whether to get my basic license,this year.
At 73 yrs. and as an Oregon resident for only two years,i don't Qualify for a senior or life time license,for another three years.
However, I can still get my regular license,and tags at the regular rate.
Do I correctly understand that system?
Maybe I'm wrong but, if I do pay the full rate for a license... I'll more likely spend more money on, gear,campers,boats,beach rental, dinning, and a few other things,right?
But I have been wrong before!
Just sayin'

thank's good to know.
of course every one has there own system of fishing the sandy coastal beaches.
a real danger is falling in the knee deep surf and being dragged out and into a sometimes deep trough created by the waves and backwash action... that is where I find most of my fish.
You can feel it when your casting past it and letting your bait fall back into it...it's usually right there in the white water not very far out.thank's for bringing up this topic.

Having fished surf perch most of my life. (California)My favorite bait would have be, soft shell sand crab.
and I have not fished this Oregon coast yet.(it seems rough) Mussels are good if you can get them (at low tide).
Yellow barred surf perch is one of the sweetest of them all, with a shrimp like flavor.