FNF, this is really cool and the timing couldn’t be better. My grandson wants me to take him bass fishing. I know nothing about bass fishing as my entire life has been trout, steelhead and mostly salmon fishing. This provides some very helpful tips that we will deploy.

Fished down in the warrior rock area the three days before the closure along with about 300 other boats. Went 1 for 4 for 3 rods each of those days.
Moved up river yesterday to the mouth of the sandy river area. Launched at 9:30, started first pass troll about 10:00, moved up river a small amount started second pass about 11:15 had a take down that didn’t stick, third troll moved up a little further started troll about 12:00, 12:25 landed the first fish and 12:29 landed the second fish and was done for two rods. Didn’t want to hurt anymore chinook trying to get our coho (wished coho came first).
First fish was on a green 360 flasher (see photo) 3.5 Mexican hat, 16oz at 32 on the line counter in 28 FOW. Second was on a chrome 360, 3.5 Mexican hat with a pink hoochie, 16 oz and 32 on the line counter in 30 FOW.
Good luck out there…

My son, grandson and myself have spent 3 days in the past week in the B10 area. We hooked 6, I landed 3 and released 1. For most, it’s been a slow start to the season. Very few coho being caught and the chinook are being quite finicky.
My luck has been when using a chrome shortbus 360 flasher on an 18” bumper, 28” leader (line only) and a spinner along with 20 ounces of led.
I’ve used all the spinners in my tackle box but every chinook I’ve caught in the last two years at the in the B10 area has been on the same spinner including the big one from last year (which is why it missing most of its paint).
Don’t know what’s working for coho this year because we haven’t gotten any.
The B10 fishery is dependent on being at the right place during tide changes.
If you want to see daily updates there is two youtube updates done by Cody Herman, “Day One Outdoors” and Bob Reese “The Guide’s Forecast”

The first verified springer of the year was caught in the channel about two weeks ago. But, it’s still early the be burning fuel and bait. Another three weeks or so and we should be seeing some more action.

Shaddick- Where are you from that makes you feel so entitled?

I moved here 56 years ago and still don’t qualify for special treatment.

I buy license, tags, shellfish, Columbia River endorsement and though I don’t like the cost I view it as a way to get out, eat well and teach my grandkids about the great ecosystem we are surrounded by. It’s worth the $150 for all the above and support our sport.

I’ve lived in Oregon for 55 years, fished many of the rivers referenced and honestly have not seen any fish snagged intentionally. With that said, I’ve not participated in twitching but do know some that do.
I’ve witnessed excess being taken, filets taken off of illegal fish and so on.
With all the time I spend on the river with my boat I have not been checked since 2017 so does that represent the norm for most folks now.
Visible enforcement is definitely needed.

Welcome Ric. I’m just down the road from you in Happy Rock. I retired this past spring and low and behold, I’ve had my best year of fishing in the last 10. Maybe see you on the river. Good luck out there.

Jeremy, thank you for the link to the articles. It seems there’s several opportunities near Gresham where my grandson lives.

I grew up trout fishing and have spent the last 40 years salmon fishing several rivers and the coast of Oregon.
My 10 year old grandson wants me to take him bass fishing. I’ve never fished for bass nor do I know what techniques to deploy or what locations to target near Milwaukie, Oregon.
Ideas on locations, tackle and techniques would be greatly appreciated so I can learn and help my grandson learn something other than salmon fishing.

J, thanks for the cost info that will help. Btw, I was in your back yard when the issue reared it’s head. The rain storm I was in was in Akron while attending my mother in laws funeral. Coming back to a rain soaked bed was a horrible ending to an already bad day.

Thanks for your reply. I agree with the lightweight roofing as I found that the back half of the roof seems to be fairly sturdy, more structure I’d assume. On the front where the problem is it flexes when walked on by about an inch once you get away from the edges.
I also found that the dealer and manufacturer assumes it’s always someone else’s fault that anything goes wrong even when the unit was only three months old.
I’m your opinion, is there any manufacturer that is better than the other or is it an industry wide issue that cost is number one and quality is second or third to everything?
Lastly, sounds like you and your brother made a great investment and I hope you have several years of enjoyment out of it.

J, thank you for the response. When you say pay him well what does that mean? What should an 18’ camper roof cost in your opinion?

Next week will be three years ago that I took delivery of a new 2019 Lance 855s truck camper. I used the camper a few times in the first couple of months and then Covid came along so the use was zero until May of 2021. There’s been a total of about 30 days where we’ve actually used the camper. Now that I’m retired we plan to use it a lot more. Here’s my issue, we just got back from a road trip that was about 5400 miles round trip. While at our destination we experienced a huge rain storm that lasted about 3 hours. During this time our roof leaked over our bed and it ruined a light which I replaced along with the mattress. Upon investigation I discovered a large bubble in my roof that covers about a third of the area above the cabover section. Because of the time difference I was unable to reach the dealer here in Portland so I contacted camping world near where I was. They helped me get what I needed to make a temporary repair. During our drive home the bubble reappeared and bigger, once again a leak in Wyoming which we were able to control and prevent further damage. I get home, attempted to make an appointment to get it looked at and repaired and was told it was a minimum of 2 months before it could be looked at. Since then I’ve spoke with several folks and have been told that it’s somewhat normal to have failed roofs on a Lance’s campers and rv’s due to using inferior materials in order to save money. Then rarely if ever is it covered by warranty (which is max 2 years) because they almost alway blame it on the owner due to lack of maintenance which is not the case here. I believe it’s due to poor workmanship along with cheap materials. I think this because I removed the skylight to repair the leak I did fine and discovered the roofing material was cut about .75” short around the skylight opening. I also seen no evidence of adhesive to hold the membrane down on the exposed edges by the skylight. I find it really crappy that I’m potentially facing a complete roof replacement considering both .125” thick sealing and roof decking have been wet. I could go on and on but I’d rather hear your thoughts and suggestions.
What’s your thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions?

If it weren’t for the efforts of the CCA we wouldn’t have a steelhead run left on the Willamette river. Sea lions travel 120 miles up river to feast on the steelhead at the Willamette Falls in Oregon City, Oregon. Since removing them permanently in 2019 we have increased the population of steelhead in the river a great deal.

So, the CCA is active all over the place. Are you a member as I am, what is your opinion of the organization and how have they helped the fishery in your area?