T-6 Report 12/8

[Tacklebuster]

Fished the area between T-6 and Kelley Point on Saturday with pretty good results. I saw a couple of boats hooking up but it looked pretty slow when we arrived. I fished the ebb with some pretty good numbers. We landed about 15 shakers in 3 and a half hours of fishing with a 43 inch at the last cast of the trip. We ended up pulling anchor around 4:35 and hit the dock just as it was getting dark. Not a slammer of a trip but we did pretty good considering.

Sorry I couldn't make the shin dig SailCat. Erica has not been sturgie slammin in awhile and she was having an itch to go. I would have fished today when it was nice weather wise but the tides were running late. I always seem to do well fishing the current and usually will not fight the wind trying to keep a boat straight during an incoming around Portland. Squid outfished smelt 3 to 1 with a little anise to spice things up.

[WaterDog]

Fished the Kelly Point area on Sunday. Fished a couple of miles below the Willamette to start and only had two shakers to show for it so I headed back up below the mouth and ended up with 5 more shakers, biggest being a 40incher. Stomped smelt seemed to hold its own against squid. There was little wind to speak of and with all the water, current on the incoming was not a problem. Once the tide turned to the out the bite was off.

Unlike some :rolleyes: (just teaseing T :wink: ) I made it to sailcat's place and I must say the guy can produce a feast that is second to none. Thanks MT!!!


SureSet,

Nice to finally put a face to the name and the boat! :grin:

[Pete]

It's weird, but that seemed to be the pattern on Friday 12/7, too. Great bite on the incoming ... nothing to speak of on the falling tide. I guess I'll ponder it for a while. Don't ya just hate it when the fish don't follow the rules? :wink:

[Tacklebuster]

That is strange about the tide. We had no problem catching fish on the ebb. I have never been a fan on the incoming in that area but might give it a shot. When the flood is coming, is it actually strong enough to put the stern of your sled pointing towards Bonny? I fished the flood last spring a few times and all the water would do is stop. The water was still and the wind pushed you all around. On my next four off I might give it a shot. Looks as if that sturgie derby might be interesting hugh?

[Tagster]

Fished 12-8 just below kelley point at marker 36.
anchored at 7:45 ish...caught 5 shakers off smelt, then a very nice 47 inch big'un. When I released him, the guy next to me about dove in after it!! Switched to sand shrimp around 11:00 and caught 5 more shakers, biggest one 41", by 2:00...Called it a day as fishing buddy had to babysit while wife christmas shopped.

Had a great time!

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[Tagster]

Tacklebuster,

what kind of boat do you have? I am sure that I had to have seen you as there were only about 10 boats fishing that area all day...

I have a silver and black NR...grey top.

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[WaterDog]

You guys notice how white and fat the fish were? Not your typical skinny upriver sturgies………

[Tagster]

I thought they looked very white...someone told me they were fairly fresh in from the ocean.

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[SureSet]

After seeing you during URB season and "CHAT" on Weds nights it was good meeting you to WaterDog. We managed a 44" but had to work for it. Only landed 5-7 shakers all day. Seemed like the bite was strange, maybe it's water temp, color or flow, but we had fish work the bait only to seem to leave it after a tug or two.

God knows it's been awhile since we've had a colored river to fish in, this may have been normal two years ago and I just forgot........


SureSet

[WaterDog]

SureSet, it has been a while since we've had water and color around here. Shows how soon we forget things. Heck, I’m still trying to get used to fishing in the rain again. :rolleyes:

We had the same kind of bites. Couple of good bumps then nothing. Guess that just means we need get on the water more. :cool:

[Stz ll]

I fished with the Slutgoddess just down from the mouth of the Willamette about a 1/2 mile or so.

We were only able to get about 5 shakers, and one nice fat 43 incher.

There were fish visable on the fishfinder all day they just didn't seem to interested in biteing.

Pete

[Tagster]

Sounds like there was ample IFish representation out there!

I was surprised more boats weren't out. Thought it would be packed.

Anybody have a good way to secure sand shrimp to hooks? I tried stretchy thread...it lasts, but takes me a long time (2 minutes) to tie it on. Is there an easy way to do this?

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[Beer Waggin]

Hey STZ II, we were right above you in the white NR with no top. Caught a couple of shakers there and two more down below a couple of miles in another of the **** 's favorite holes.
I forgot all of my scents in the bait fridge at home but we made it interesting with some PowerBait grubs and Banana Boat dark tanning oil.
Yes I said Banana Boat. :shocked:

[Tacklebuster]

Tagster,
I have a bluish Weldcraft Renegade with a grey top. We probably blasted right by you around 1:00 that day. I was fishing on the Washington side across from the first crane right below the green can. We usually get into some pretty nice fish in that area. I will look for you the next time I'm out. I am thinking about Sunday or possibly Monday giving her another shot.

[whitewaterbill]

NorRivDave,

I wondered if that was you...Was not sure. Thanks for the wave!

It should start getting good out there. StzII was the fish catcher of the day. We had a great time on the river. Just enough action to keep us interested and a nice 43" fatty.


Next time drive by and bump the boat to get my attention!

Regards!

Bill

[billfish]

Tagster---


Might try tieing up a couple of shrimp baits after you get your frist one out. 18" leaders with a clip hook to exchange with. I keep a couple of smelt ready to go for when it gets hot and heavy. :wink:

[Tagster]

You know, Billfish, that would make way too much sense. :smile:

I didn't even think of pretying. Your suggestion would, of course, seriously cut down my down time. Thank you. :smile:

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