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I live near Salem, OR. Have a 16 ft. Alumacraft bass boat (prop) and would like find someone to show me the ropes of bass fishing in this area. Contact at apburr@msn.com or 503 390-8051
1bigfish
06-30-2006, 08:43 AM
I live in West Salem and have fished the area somewhat. I personally don't do all that well in that area but there are a few people on ifish that have done quite well. My time on the water right now is somewhat limited but I will write down you phone number and when I do have some time I would be happy to take you out in your boat or mine and show you what I do know.
I look forward to it. I want to fish the Willamette (tried near Wheatland once) but I am spooked that I will wreck my props. My boat:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/artburr/Alumacraftwithtop.jpg
Thecrease
06-30-2006, 10:14 AM
You are welcome to join me sometime. The Willi in salem is very low now and there are a few spots by the ramp you can catch smallies but it is too low to go the best spots with a prop.
Clayton
Right Angle
06-30-2006, 10:26 AM
There are several good bass fishing spots close by Salem for non motorized boats to include St Louis Ponds, Willamette Mission Ponds, and Minto Brown Island Ponds, I would probably only eat and keep bass out of St. Louis.
happybrew
07-02-2006, 10:46 PM
You cannot use a boat at St. Louis Ponds. Minto Brown is boatable, but there is no ramp, and no vehicle access to the water. It is better suited for rafts and canoes, which can be carried to the launch point. That said, those two can be very good for bass.
happybrew
Right Angle
07-04-2006, 09:04 AM
Thanks, I didn't know about the no boat rule for St. Louis Ponds.