2024 Salmon Show OFF

[rogerdodger]

shiny! that's a familiar launch. lol

 

[Headshotsporvida]

Got a couple today. 1 native, 1 keeper!

 

[Chromatose]

@Headshotsporvida
Great to see a bank fisherman doing the Hero shot!

 

[Headshotsporvida]

Got a couple more today!

 

[Markk]

My son, daughter in law, and granddaughter earlier this year

 

[C_Run]

Not super impressive but probably the first salmon I have tagged in recent memory, 10 #. I got it off the bank of the main Santiam on September 29 with that pink Steelee. I'd never seen that color but I snagged several at a tackle shop in Ketchikan when I was on a cruise. There was a little sign on them that said " humpy killers ". I thought, coho killer.

 

[Fishonshawn84]

Not super impressive but probably the first salmon I have tagged in recent memory, 10 #. I got it off the bank of the main Santiam on September 29 with that pink Steelee. I'd never seen that color but I snagged several at a tackle shop in Ketchikan when I was on a cruise. There was a little sign on them that said " humpy killers ". I thought, coho killer.

If this is where I think it is, I've been down there a few times trying without any luck. Good job. Ive only ever fished there the few times recently so still trying to figure out where they are. Haven't even seen any jumping or rolling though..

 

[C_Run]

I just look at the Willamette Falls counts and the Bennett Dam counts and try to guess when to go. I did go back and got skunked a week later but I think the word got out. There were ,all of a sudden , boats and bank fishermen all over.

 

[troutdude]

Been a while since I've seen anyone use Steelies! But one can cover a lot of water with spoons, and drop into the pockets, and what not.

 

[C_Run]

Been a while since I've seen anyone use Steelies! But one can cover a lot of water with spoons, and drop into the pockets, and what not.

They don't sell that color here. Looked like it would be good for coho.

 

[troutdude]

They don't sell that color here. Looked like it would be good for coho.

Could paint it I would surmise (might need to use lead free)

 

[Lmt ur kill]

Hello everyone,
Been lurking for the last year healing from my 3rd rotator cuff surgery and just got released from the therapist to get back to the drift boat. The South Coast was kind to me.

 

[troutdude]

Hello everyone,
Been lurking for the last year healing from my 3rd rotator cuff surgery and just got released from the therapist to get back to the drift boat. The South Coast was kind to me.

Fantastic way to celebrate recovery!

And bless you for NOT calling it a rotator cup. ;-)

 

[Lmt ur kill]

Fantastic way to celebrate recovery!

And bless you for NOT calling it a rotator cup. ;-)

Thx, yes a great way to get back in the game. I’m new to the area but not Oregon. Most of my fishing has been on the south coast, but looking into exploring around the Alsea and Siletz for steelhead this year. So if anyone is looking for a rower and feels like making a new friend, hit me up. I already have a trip set up for mid January. Weather permitting.

 

[troutdude]

Thx, yes a great way to get back in the game. I’m new to the area but not Oregon. Most of my fishing has been on the south coast, but looking into exploring around the Alsea and Siletz for steelhead this year. So if anyone is looking for a rower and feels like making a new friend, hit me up. I already have a trip set up for mid January. Weather permitting.

@Lmt ur kill there should be some steelhead in both of those streams now. My dad used to hit the Alsea, the day after Thanksgiving.

 

[C_Run]

I bank fish both of those plus the Nestucca but usually a bit later. Can't wait!

 

[Lmt ur kill]

Another great day South. I’m done but there’s lots more good fish to come down there. It’s going to be crazy this weekend

 

[C_Run]

We also had some success in the Southwest zone last month. I tagged a Chinook quickly on day one which was also my first on a homemade spoon. My wife was feeling bad about not having anything on her tag and insisted on going the next day. I did not object.

 

[Lmt ur kill]

We also had some success in the Southwest zone last month. I tagged a Chinook quickly on day one which was also my first on a homemade spoon. My wife was feeling bad about not having anything on her tag and insisted on going the next day. I did not object.

Nice! I wouldn’t have objected either

 

[troutdude]

We also had some success in the Southwest zone last month. I tagged a Chinook quickly on day one which was also my first on a homemade spoon. My wife was feeling bad about not having anything on her tag and insisted on going the next day. I did not object.

Right on @C_Run!