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That's great info, thank you. And less people is better with meODFW stocks numerous water bodies during the spring summer. Generally the longer the hike, the fewer the people.
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Check out a local club too. (eg. http://www.santiamflycasters.com/). Most fly fishers are a friendly bunch.
Also, don't get hung up on gear. Figure out the fish spots first like you are doing. Have fun!
Fishing in Oregon, read it!
A few hours from Salem would be nice. And, I am not versed in the fine art of fly fishing
Boy, that is good! I forgot about that. before I moved here in '83 we fished "Cricks" and streams in Utah within a couple/three hour drive of Salt Lake. On the lakes that bubble and fly was a great method from shore. From a boat trolling a Wooly Bugger with just enough split shot to put it 6" or so under.At any small(ish) lake that has trout, you can use an ultralight spinning rod with a clear casting bobber half filled with water and a 4' (or so) leader with various flies. In the high lakes, I always used a vague buggy pattern, nothing special, just a homemade fly with peacock/green chenille for the body and brown hackle. Best lake fly I ever had! No match the hatch, just wet fly fun!!! Cast it out and troll it back slowly, a bit of wind ripple on the lake seems to help the bite.
My fishin buddy and I trolled with a very small Flatfish or HotShot and 1 or 2 splitshot. In one lake they don't allow motors, so we rowed and trailed out fly lines. I don't think we ever used a split shot, thanx for the idea. Maybe someday I'll get my inflatable kayak out.Boy, that is good! I forgot about that. before I moved here in '83 we fished "Cricks" and streams in Utah within a couple/three hour drive of Salt Lake. On the lakes that bubble and fly was a great method from shore. From a boat trolling a Wooly Bugger with just enough split shot to put it 6" or so under.
We wind drifted with small flatfish. This lake is the only lake we really fished much because the quality of the fish was insane. https://www.google.com/maps/place/S...15533f8f83949!8m2!3d40.1718288!4d-111.1294996My fishin buddy and I trolled with a very small Flatfish or HotShot and 1 or 2 splitshot. In one lake they don't allow motors, so we rowed and trailed out fly lines. I don't think we ever used a split shot, thanx for the idea. Maybe someday I'll get my inflatable kayak out.
Pamelia for small brook trout. Used to catch lots of them and fun for kids. Marion is another good choice...both fish better with a small raft though. I do think you need a day permit now from Forest Service.
I was fishing a deep pool on East Eagle Creek with my ultralight spin rod and a small Panther Martin when I got a great tug. Landed what appeared to be about a 2lb trout. On closer examination it was a Bull Trout. And not an unusual size for the "Dolly" in these parts. It would have made a good meal and I was displeased with having to return it to the water. Only a few years ago, before this Char was reclassified as endangered, ODFW encouraged us to throw them on the bank and catch more, all to save the rivers for rainbow.If you can find a lake/crick in Oregon with a population of Brook Trout you could be in heaven for eating. I "think" Oregon still has no limit on size or number for Brookies. Years ago I was playing around on the little creek that comes out of Clear Lake, up over past Government Camp, and it was loaded with 6"-7" Brookies. Delicious! Even that small. Way better than the "pellet heads" they plant by the thousands in lakes.
You know I had to look up up East Eagle Creek? Or, east Fork Eagle Creek. Unfortunately those wonderful days are long gone. I ALWAYS had a thing for fishing. Travels with the family I would always look at the small streams and creeks along the road and want to fish them. Back when all you had to do was buy a Montana how-ever-many-day permit and there were trout in most any flowing water. With any bait/lure you cared to use. I've got those memories at least. Ihad the pleasure of fishing some of the finest trout waters in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. BEFORE they even used the term "Blue Ribbon" before the name!I was fishing a deep pool on East Eagle Creek with my ultralight spin rod and a small Panther Martin when I got a great tug. Landed what appeared to be about a 2lb trout. On closer examination it was a Bull Trout. And not an unusual size for the "Dolly" in these parts. It would have made a good meal and I was displeased with having to return it to the water. Only a few years ago, before this Char was reclassified as endangered, ODFW encouraged us to throw them on the bank and catch more, all to save the rivers for rainbow.
Yes, we just call it East Eagle but in truth it is the east fork of Eagle Creek.You know I had to look up up East Eagle Creek? Or, east Fork Eagle Creek
I ALWAYS loved fishing too. I still get the urge.Unfortunately those wonderful days are long gone. I ALWAYS had a thing for fishing. Travels with the family I would always look at the small streams and creeks along the road and want to fish them. Back when all you had to do was buy a Montana how-ever-many-day permit and there were trout in most any flowing water. With any bait/lure you cared to use. I've got those memories at least.