This time of year he can go to River forks and target salmon both Coho and Chinook. Spinners, plugs from a boat and bobber and eggs all work well at times.
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Go fish the main Umpqua for Small mouth bass from the Elkton area up to Tyee lots of public access from the bank. All typical type bass lures work some of the best and fun fishing that can be done.
I believe this from the ones that are super careful and handle them with care, their are others that simply don't care. I try not to get them out of the water and not in a net a gaffe and slide the hoof out while they are in the water is the best option in my opinion.
I wish they would change the ocean Coho season, just let you catch two fish and be done. Releasing all the natives that are not going to make it is so tough. You can be has careful as you can and some will still die they are so fragile.
There is always going to be a native vs hatchery fish argument from here on out. I truly believe there is not a lot of what you would call pure natives left. I have personally caught native ocean Chinook salmon that had chips in their heads and had to have the nose cut off. I believe there...
Garmin makes some great entry level stuff that is very user friendly, but I would also say look into the new Ray marine stuff it is really nice as well. I would recommend if you are fishing the lower bays or ocean make sure you buy something that offers some base maps built in at least or add a...
The Coquille River has a great run of Stripers I know a lot of people put in down town coquille and Riverton and do well fishing for them. Most i know cast large Rapala's not sure of color or exact size.
I agree Diamond Lake is not as good as it once was, I heard they quit stocking the fingerlings in the fall like they used too. I am afraid the Browns and Tiger trout will also feast on natural smolt like they do the chub, but this is just my thought no proof at all.
Fished the last three days north about 2 miles in 280-300 FOW Friday we ended one short of our limit releasing about 10 Nates the wind started and said that was enough. Saturday woke up to a sloppy ocean but got 6 clippers in a row and then the ocean laid down and we got our final two. Yesterday...