Pig into the Pond [Archive]

KevinsDriftboat

06-06-2008, 06:39 AM

He went in yesterday :thisbig: now swimming around the Canby Pond.
Even if happens to get hooked soon, I don' think this pig will be landed on the first couple of trys. Volunteers watching over the pond activity are droolin', but agreed to release him back, so a kid can catch him!

Lots of piglets like Carter hooked, fought, and landed himself, went in too!

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Pond_Pig.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79248/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Carter_Mason_Age_5.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79228/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

Good luck. Powerbait, Power eggs, Gulp eggs, and worms all work well.
Don't forget your license, OSP will be checking you, guaranteed.
Beginning Saturday, through Sunday no License needed!

BarroomHero

06-06-2008, 08:02 AM

:bigshock:Oh my!

DustyRod

06-06-2008, 08:29 AM

You guys are awsome, thanks for all the work you are doing. I am going to try and get my 2 & 4 yr old sons out there soon.
Great to have a pond like this for the kids!!

:cheers:
Josh

Mitch Callas

06-06-2008, 08:37 AM

What a pig!! That's great that you guys are doing this for the kids! :applause:

Mitch

Fire Fighter

06-06-2008, 09:38 AM

That is an incredible fish....my wife just a called to say that she had spoken to you (white canby code enforcement truck) and said to look at the pictures. Keep up the good work, the kids will love it.

Dullhook

06-06-2008, 10:44 AM

Reminds me of those Cranebows we used to catch years ago. Good job, partner. There will be everlasting memories for some fortunate youngsters that they'll always carry with them and pass on to their own kids. The smile on Carter's face says it all. :)

P8ntballrman

06-06-2008, 03:23 PM

WOW........ now thats a pig.

great job Mitch on getting those kids some fish.....:applause::applause:

TroutBass

06-06-2008, 04:24 PM

Wow, that beast is going to be in that tiny pond. I may have to go try and find a fight tonight.

Brooder

06-06-2008, 04:51 PM

I know Candy Pond was stocked a couple weeks back for an event. Was it stocked again this week for upcoming free fishing weekend?

P-ride

06-06-2008, 05:51 PM

That 2nd pic is one of the best I've seen on this site!

KevinsDriftboat

06-06-2008, 07:05 PM

The pond was restocked yesterday. 300 legals 8-10" about 75 larger 15-17"
And one pig that still swims, 20lbs!
The action was mediocre today, should be great soon.
Med. Sz. Castermasters, #2 Blue Fox, and powerbait produced today.
It was good to meet some new ifishers today.
Carter was back, boy is he hooked, he talks like an experienced fisherman!

JXK

06-06-2008, 08:22 PM

Fished the pond today. Met Kevin's drift boat. Only caught a productive lure that Kevin's drift boat had lost. I used the rig, caught nothing and subsequently gave it up to Davie Jones Locker. I'll try again tomorrow. Others were catching fish near the entrance mainly with a bobber. It was great to meet an Ifisher.:)

KevinsDriftboat

06-06-2008, 08:57 PM

Hey, good to meet you! Fishing was kinda slow, but meeting new folks was Great!

Several new folks are joining our Steelheaders chapter, did I hit you up?

What was the title of that book by Ames again? I def want to read it.

See you out there, somebody needs to corral that loose pig!

KevinsDriftboat

06-06-2008, 08:59 PM

Hey Fire Fighter,
A giant Thank You to your wife, she has been a tremendous help down there. Good luck fishin' in Central Oregon.
I miss Maupin :throb:, saving up gas money :passout:

That is an incredible fish....my wife just a called to say that she had spoken to you (white canby code enforcement truck) and said to look at the pictures. Keep up the good work, the kids will love it.

JXK

06-06-2008, 09:16 PM

The book is titled Fishing the Oregon Country by Francis H. Ames. :meme::meme:

blazer037

06-06-2008, 11:31 PM

Great job stocking the ponds!

My two 5 yr olds each got into the action at Commonwealth Lake a few weeks ago. Here's one of them... all I did was hold the tip of the rod up so they didn't loose the rods :D

http://thedrapers.com/page2/files/page2-1002-full.jpg

KevinsDriftboat

06-07-2008, 05:53 AM

Nice Fish! Fantastic photo! Extra points for holding the fish himself!

:thisbig::meme::applause:

Great job stocking the ponds!

My two 5 yr olds each got into the action at Commonwealth Lake a few weeks ago. Here's one of them... all I did was hold the tip of the rod up so they didn't loose the rods :D

http://thedrapers.com/page2/files/page2-1002-full.jpg

Matthewc

06-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Good job guys! Some of the best communite work I have seen in a while now....Should be an inspiration to all oregon towns

KevinsDriftboat

06-07-2008, 11:37 AM

Underwhelming response here today at the Canby Pond. Just a few fishers.

Come on Down!

Matthewc

06-07-2008, 11:46 AM

I would love to take chrissy out but our van is down....Truck works : )

KevinsDriftboat

06-07-2008, 11:52 AM

Fresh fish! and new fisher and ifisher JXK just scored!
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/CanbyPond_6-7-08.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79292/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/CanbyPond_5-7-08_006.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79291/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

And as you can see, lotsa shoreline available.

KevinsDriftboat

06-07-2008, 11:52 AM

And handicap access too!

BarroomHero

06-08-2008, 02:08 PM

Hey nice article in the Herald Mitch!!:applause: We need to organize a Maupin trip soon, but I just bought a new firearm that drained my bank account:passout: so I'll be saving some pennies for gas also!

davidlee

06-09-2008, 09:11 AM

Checked out the Canby Pond yesterday. Not a bad little spot (and the weather was great).

Caught 11 fish between 3 of us (kept 4 for dinner and sent the others back for the kids to catch). Largest about 15", most around 10-12" or so. No sign of the "Canby Pond Monster".

Chartreuse power bait seemed to be the best option we found... accounting for 7 of the fish, another 2 on nymph (purple) powerbait and the other 2 on rainbow.

sharpshott

06-09-2008, 09:28 AM

Still waiting to see a post with, "Pic outta the Pond" and a kids huge smile

KevinsDriftboat

06-09-2008, 09:34 AM

Thanks buddy, I didn't know it was in the Sat. Canby Herald until Carters dad brought a copy to me down at the pond. I wrote 98% of it, and took the pics!

Maupin is sounding soooo goooood.

Hey nice article in the Herald Mitch!!:applause: We need to organize a Maupin trip soon, but I just bought a new firearm that drained my bank account:passout: so I'll be saving some pennies for gas also!

KevinsDriftboat

06-09-2008, 10:09 AM

I have been there everyday, and haven't seen him come out yet. But I have found evidence that poachers are there in the dark of night. :passout:

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Poachers_popcan_rig_Canby_Pond.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79460/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

Still waiting to see a post with, "Pic outta the Pond" and a kids huge smile

KevinsDriftboat

06-09-2008, 10:32 AM

Wow, thats a great report. Fishn was slow on Sunday, I only managed to hook one, and passed it to this girl who was all smiles while reeling it in. But, when it came tuime for a pic, she wasn't to sure about holding her prize. She did exclaim "I got a fish!" more than several times afterwords.
I do know that grubs under a bobber were working well for a group last evening. I am glad you did well and enjoyed the park and pond. :flowered:

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/Canby_Pond_first_fish_6-8-08.jpg

Checked out the Canby Pond yesterday. Not a bad little spot (and the weather was great).

Caught 11 fish between 3 of us (kept 4 for dinner and sent the others back for the kids to catch). Largest about 15", most around 10-12" or so. No sign of the "Canby Pond Monster".

Chartreuse power bait seemed to be the best option we found... accounting for 7 of the fish, another 2 on nymph (purple) powerbait and the other 2 on rainbow.

Brooder

06-09-2008, 06:23 PM

I'm thinking about going there Friday with some friends who never fished before. I want there to do some action though. Will there still be fish by Friday?

KevinsDriftboat

06-09-2008, 09:47 PM

Yes, there will be fish in the pond for some time. They are coming out slowly.

This family needed some encouragement this afternoon, and thanks to Dave Grigg and his wife, I was able to get more poles in the water for them. Kudos to the oldest boy, he didn't get his first fish yet, but he had a great attitude and was very helpful.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Canby_Pond_family_fishin_June_2008.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79571/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

I'm thinking about going there Friday with some friends who never fished before. I want there to do some action though. Will there still be fish by Friday?

cheeseburger

06-10-2008, 11:19 AM

Ya i used to fish that pond in years past alot when they stocked it. But have not in about 3-4 years. Used to get pretty crouded. I think ill stop on my way home this afternoon and pitch a few flies and see if at big one will take a whoolybugger. Ill report how the fishing was,,,and post a pic if i get one of the piggies...before releasing it...

KevinsDriftboat

06-10-2008, 08:14 PM

Nice to meet you Cheeseburger. Action was hot for some, slow for others. Rainbow powerbait did work well today.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/Canby_Pond_6-10-08_Z.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Canby_Pond_6-10-09_Garrett.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79598/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

bait dunker

06-10-2008, 09:58 PM

so is the 20# fish still there? my best friend and i are taking our kids out this weekend. his boy keeps talking about "his" 20# trout. he already named it "walter"

KevinsDriftboat

06-10-2008, 10:07 PM

I have been there everyday, I have not heard of him being hooked or banked. I did stop the rumor that he was banked, they were refering to my picture in the paper, putiing him into the pond.

Say Hi if you come down, I am the guy in the ODFW hat. I did yell at a kid wading out to the bird sanctuary island last night. :passout:

Walter, where are you? Here Walter, we just want another picture :flowered:

I think he is about 21lbs by now. Lots of natural food in the pond. :whistle:

so is the 20# fish still there? my best friend and i are taking our kids out this weekend. his boy keeps talking about "his" 20# trout. he already named it "walter"

KevinsDriftboat

06-11-2008, 08:29 AM

I had better correct this one before I get punched by the beautiful young lady. :flowered:
The older boy is her nephew, my mistake! yikes! She brought her dad, and then her 2 boys back yesterday, they got a few.

Yes, there will be fish in the pond for some time. They are coming out slowly.

This family needed some encouragement this afternoon, and thanks to Dave Grigg and his wife, I was able to get more poles in the water for them. Kudos to the oldest boy, he didn't get his first fish yet, but he had a great attitude and was very helpful.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Canby_Pond_family_fishin_June_2008.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79571/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

cheeseburger

06-11-2008, 08:31 AM

Ya nice meeting you too Mitch. I had a few takes on flies but none landed. Probably could of caught a few on bait, but i catch alot of trout anyway. That guy and kid in the pic did very well. They were in a good spot. That kid was great at catching them all by himself. Great to see that pond fishing again.
btw, i am going camping on fri after work, so cant make the meeting on thurs, but i def will soon.

cheeseburger

06-11-2008, 08:34 AM

Hey Mitch,,that video link on you postings, whats the name and perfomer of that song. I play guitar and i really want the tabs to that song. thanks!

KevinsDriftboat

06-11-2008, 09:21 AM

They were so excited they left their net and tackle box! But, he did mention that they lived up above the pond, and I recognized the "Make a Wish Foundation" sticker on his truck and got them their gear back.

The song is "The River Just Knows" by Sam Tate, Annie Tate, and Dave Berg. You can contact them through ProjectHealingWaters.org

Ya nice meeting you too Mitch. I had a few takes on flies but none landed. Probably could of caught a few on bait, but i catch alot of trout anyway. That guy and kid in the pic did very well. They were in a good spot. That kid was great at catching them all by himself. Great to see that pond fishing again.
btw, i am going camping on fri after work, so cant make the meeting on thurs, but i def will soon.

dlm

06-11-2008, 09:24 AM

Cheeseburger, was that you flyfishing last night about 6pm? I drove through to check out the place.

KevinsDriftboat

06-11-2008, 09:27 AM

I do know the guy flingin flies in the cowboy hat was a Marine. :applause:

Cheeseburger, was that you flyfishing last night about 6pm? I drove through to check out the place.

dlm

06-11-2008, 09:31 AM

How could you tell he was a marine, did he need help finding where he had parked :excited:. Just joking!

davidlee

06-11-2008, 09:43 AM

I might swing through there this evening for a bit. I'm still in the process of organizing and restocking my tackle boxes for the season. :)

cheeseburger

06-11-2008, 10:14 AM

Cheeseburger, was that you flyfishing last night about 6pm? I drove through to check out the place.
No dlm, i left about 5pm,,,probably was the guy with the cowboy hat on. I didnt see him hook any fish when i was there.. but he may have

JustSteve

06-11-2008, 10:22 AM

How could you tell he was a marine, did he need help finding where he had parked :excited:. Just joking!

naw...he was just confused....he found himself at the edge of a body of water and there was no Navy ship to pick him up :flowered::wink:

KevinsDriftboat

06-12-2008, 12:23 PM

The big ones are starting to bite again! come on down.

davidlee

06-12-2008, 12:31 PM

The big ones are starting to bite again! come on down.

I'll be bringing my gf's 6 year old cousin there after work tonight (I don't think he's ever caught anything over about 8 inches). :excited:

KevinsDriftboat

06-12-2008, 02:57 PM

I would suggest getting some mealworms, and use tiny hooks on a panfish style bobber. Good Luck! :thisbig:

I'll be bringing my gf's 6 year old cousin there after work tonight (I don't think he's ever caught anything over about 8 inches). :excited:

davidlee

06-12-2008, 03:17 PM

I would suggest getting some mealworms, and use tiny hooks on a panfish style bobber. Good Luck! :thisbig:

How late can you fish there? Does the park close at Sunset?

KevinsDriftboat

06-12-2008, 04:46 PM

You can fish at the Canby Pond until at least 9 PM. There is an automatic gate at the top of the hill. The park gets very quiet, last night I was there alone. Its a great time to fling flies as there arent to many folks, kids or vehicles getting caught. Just don't be in the rear or down at the river when a Park or Police vehicle comes to close it all up. They might miss you and its possible to get locked in. I dont know if the gates have a sensor on the inside. Good luck. Maybe we will stop by after our Steelheaders meeting tonight and see how you did. Its definitely a challenge to get the fish to get on your line, but if you get in the groove, its on. The big ones are getting huingry and the weather will have them active as many bugs are coming out today and tonight.

From this noontime, I got an offer for a free burger, So I was there in short order to help get it started. That fish is on a very short stick, it was a really nice one, she fought it well.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Canby_Pond_6-12-08_007.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79706/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

How late can you fish there? Does the park close at Sunset?

davidlee

06-13-2008, 09:02 AM

Caught 1 about 12" and lost another :thisbig:last night. There about an hour. Getting quite a few nibbles on the Chunky Chartreuse Gulp! Powerbait... but very light. I hooked em and handed the pole off to the 6 year old to bring in. He did great (just have to teach him to keep the rod tip up).

KevinsDriftboat

06-13-2008, 09:12 AM

Thats a great report! I am glad to hear you got some action.
I stopped by late, and just got bats hitting my line. :passout:
Yes, the bites are light, give em slack in your line while you wait for them to nibble. small hooks help also.

fCaught 1 about 12" and lost another :thisbig:last night. There about an hour. Getting quite a few nibbles on the Chunky Chartreuse Gulp! Powerbait... but very light. I hooked em and handed the pole off to the 6 year old to bring in. He did great (just have to teach him to keep the rod tip up).

TroutBass

06-13-2008, 11:57 PM

Pulled in 2 today, about 10-12 inchers. Just rainbow powerbait floating about 2 feet off the bottom. Was fun chating with you KevinsDriftboat. I will probably be back tommorow.

wilsonriverfisher

06-14-2008, 02:36 PM

Nice work with the kids and getting the odfw to stock the canby pond again. It looks like you are getting lots of kids into there first fish. Kudos to you

mike

RuralFF

06-14-2008, 09:49 PM

Was down today, was pretty slow midday. A couple of kids got into their first fish today tho, was neat to see the excitement on their faces. There seems to be a largemouth "Walter" cruising as well.

KevinsDriftboat

06-14-2008, 10:25 PM

Two of those boys have been fishing quite a bit. They heard a rumor someone got the big one, but it didnt seem believable. But one of them did get their pole stolen by a big fish when they werent lookin....

Yes, 3 Largemouth cruise around thrilling folks, I think they like the attention.
I met a couple families fishin early today, they love the place. Certain baits are still producing, but it has slowed. I need to get some weeds outa there soon, anyone interested in wading and raking with me?

Thanks for the report. It could get better next week.... hint.

Was down today, was pretty slow midday. A couple of kids got into their first fish today tho, was neat to see the excitement on their faces. There seems to be a largemouth "Walter" cruising as well.

wilsonriverfisher

06-15-2008, 08:53 AM

I would help if its after 430 weekdays or on the weekend let me know
I will help actually sounds like fun.

mike
I need to get some weeds outa there soon, anyone interested in wading and raking with me?

Thanks for the report. It could get better next week.... hint.

KevinsDriftboat

06-15-2008, 09:16 AM

Come on out anytime in the eves. Bring a rake to pull in some green along the shoreline. You might find some empty powerbait bottles that rolled in.
Anyone else have ideas for removing the fast growing stuff in the middle, without actually having to float out there?
I also need someone to pickup a little UHMW in NW Port and bring it out to to the pond, to finish up the screen. hint
The pond is increadibly successful into bringing local families fishin in a relaxing atmosphere. I do need someone knowlegable to hang out here on a regular basis for a while. That is all it has taken! Tell folks no two poles, or wasting little fish. We dont have dead fish floating around here.
I need a fishing line recycle tube.
I would like to replace the ancient cable system surrounding the pond, with something more kid friendly.
The shoreline needs restoration, not the old style bare shoreline curve.
It would be nice to someday have a fishing pier on the Southside.

Oregon4x4

06-15-2008, 01:05 PM

I will swing by with waders and a rake sometime. It's a great thing you're doing for alot of folks. I think it's outstanding that you're getting so many kids into fishing..

Have you thought about the tablets that kill algae that are meant for large koi ponds? I'm not sure if they are meant for food grade fish, but worth looking into.

KevinsDriftboat

06-15-2008, 02:39 PM

We cant put anything into the pond to kill the weeds and algae.

Stay close to shore as the muck is like quicksand. I usually check the drainage pipe exit for obstructions when I have waders on.

Thank You everyone. :flowered:

I will swing by with waders and a rake sometime. It's a great thing you're doing for alot of folks. I think it's outstanding that you're getting so many kids into fishing..

Have you thought about the tablets that kill algae that are meant for large koi ponds? I'm not sure if they are meant for food grade fish, but worth looking into.

KevinsDriftboat

06-17-2008, 06:56 AM

I heard from a reliable source or two about a great battle on Sunday.
Another suprise holdover Trout, somewhere around 8lbs! Broke the line near shore, fish passed out?, angler grabs it, then it comes alive a few seconds later, look out!

I raked near the outlet yesterday, it worked well along the shoreline, I didn't wade.
But when I came back a few hours later, it was lookin cruddy. Just a few small sticks on top kept it from skimming properly

Larry from Canby said "This beats watchin the idiot box at home" Thanks for your service and sacrifice Larry. He was an Army medic in Vietnam, and suffered from the perils of Agent Orange. He knows what hes doin with the fish, ask him for some tips. He has been fishing here since the original opening day of the Canby Pond. He saw the eight pounder that was caught.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN05681.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79889/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

domo-kun

06-17-2008, 06:47 PM

This is a neat thread, I like reading the updates. Keep up the good work!

Brooder

06-17-2008, 08:23 PM

Mitch, has anyone got the big monster yet? I hope you cna convince the ODFW to stock the trout was more this summer because kids are finally getting out of school and fishing is one of the ways they can stay out of trouble. I know they don't stock urban ponds in the summer time because the water gets too warm but that's when fishing is at its best and the trout will be caight soon anyways.

KevinsDriftboat

06-17-2008, 09:32 PM

We got 1500 more fish today!
ODFW is quite happy with the pond progress. Fish are hitting everything, well... properly presented offerings anyway...:meme:

I have not seen or heard from the pond pig.

Mitch, has anyone got the big monster yet? I hope you cna convince the ODFW to stock the trout was more this summer because kids are finally getting out of school and fishing is one of the ways they can stay out of trouble. I know they don't stock urban ponds in the summer time because the water gets too warm but that's when fishing is at its best and the trout will be caight soon anyways.

Oregon Boater

06-18-2008, 11:51 AM

A co_worker fished there last Sunday and one of his son's caught a 13.5lb.
(Maybe the one that broke off at the bank.that was reported earlier)

I have never fished there but plan on taking the wife and a couple grandkids there this Sunday.

Thanks for the posts and all the efforts put towards this kid friendly fishing hole

Jon

dom85

06-18-2008, 05:16 PM

took the kid today for a couple of hours. first time we had ever gone there. we brought in 8 fish. had a good time and will definetly go back.

KevinsDriftboat

06-18-2008, 07:53 PM

I've got a pic of the 13.5lber Trout! posting it soon.

And Stlhdrgrn got the largemouth Bass to take an offering, pic soon also!

The action is hot! :thisbig::thisbig::thisbig::thisbig:

A co_worker fished there last Sunday and one of his son's caught a 13.5lb.
(Maybe the one that broke off at the bank.that was reported earlier)

I have never fished there but plan on taking the wife and a couple grandkids there this Sunday.

Thanks for the posts and all the efforts put towards this kid friendly fishing hole

Jon

KevinsDriftboat

06-18-2008, 08:49 PM

This may be the Pond Pig, but I am not sure if its the same one I put in?

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2008-06-18-2042-14_edited.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80044/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

I've got a pic of the 13.5lber Trout! posting it soon.

And Stlhdrgrn got the largemouth Bass to take an offering, pic soon also!

The action is hot! :thisbig::thisbig::thisbig::thisbig:

BarroomHero

06-18-2008, 09:33 PM

:applause:ya baby!

davidlee

06-18-2008, 10:29 PM

I swung by there after work. Arrived at 7:30 and left with 5 fish (released 2 more) by 8:30.

I was using Buttercup Yellow Gulp! powerbait.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_00741.jpg

KevinsDriftboat

06-18-2008, 10:32 PM

Nice half-rack of Half-pounders!

It was lights out all day! I am beat. :passout:

Gulp outperforms all other baits. I had a fish within a minute on half my casts. Lots of kids took home fish, what fun, time flies.

I swung by there after work. Arrived at 7:30 and left with 5 fish (released 2 more) by 8:30.

I was using Buttercup Yellow Gulp! powerbait.

Photo attached :)

Bob57

06-18-2008, 10:38 PM

I took my 7 & 9 year old cousins (girls) and my 10 year old newphew out today and thanks to KDB help the kids all caught their limit, I was just busy getting lines untangled and keeping the bait on.
My wife took a great picture but I banged up my arm, the bank was very slippery, and I can't remember how to post the pic and it hurts to much to sit here at the keyboard anymore, so I will post it later.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to Mitch.
Bob

Sorry I am so late with the pic.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/P6180270.JPG

The Nothing

06-19-2008, 08:34 AM

Sounds like Canby is back at it again... I'm tempted to head out there sometime this weekend, but don't want to scare all the fish again... You know what it was like last time Jewel and I were there...

KevinsDriftboat

06-19-2008, 09:01 AM

It was my pleasure Bob. I hope your shoulder is doing better. The bank is very steep and folks are always falling down towards the water.
I can't wait to see the pics, my camera was hiding for a few days.

I took my 7 & 9 year old cousins (girls) and my 10 year old newphew out today and thanks to KDB help the kids all caught their limit, I was just busy getting lines untangled and keeping the bait on.
My wife took a great picture but I banged up my arm, the bank was very slippery, and I can't remember how to post the pic and it hurts to much to sit here at the keyboard anymore, so I will post it later.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to Mitch.
Bob

Artwo

06-19-2008, 11:20 AM

We (wife, daughter and myself) went down last night from 6:30 to 8:30 with just one rod and got 5 nice fish. We probably lost another 5 and I hooked a couple others that I let the some other little kids reel in. The go to bait for us was chartruse power bait.

It was nice visiting with you last night Mitch, and yes you did look tired.

The Nothing

06-19-2008, 11:19 PM

Was out tonight from 8ish to 930
It was nice to catch fish again after being skunked for awhile
albeit a bit ridiculous

Started off with the Gulp, but couldn't even sit down for a moment. Every cast had a hit within 30 seconds...

Switched up to a 1/4oz Kastmaster and had a bit more fun. Wasn't catching every throw, but was still hooking them every 3 or 4 throws on average. I never went more than 5 without a hook...

In an hour and a half I brought in well over 20 fish. Had to keep a few of the earlier ones since they were swallowing the hook. When I switched to the kastmaster I had to cut the leader off the last Gulp catch because it swallowed so deeply... Couldn't see a thing down its throat...

Only one was around 8", other than that there was nothing under 12" with several around the 16" mark. Good fights in those lil guys... Several managed to jump and spit the lure back at me...

JohnCimfl2

06-19-2008, 11:30 PM

i dont get it could someone explain please

JohnCimfl2

06-19-2008, 11:32 PM

The Nothing

06-19-2008, 11:47 PM

no fishing pole in hand to be seen going in/out of the park after hours (10pm). big weight to throw the line by hand, then the can to wrap the line on (kinda like kite string) ala fishing before rod/reels...

Oregon Boater

06-20-2008, 12:46 AM

I plan on taking little ones next Sunday
How is the bank access ?
Is the bank steep ?
Do the tike's need to wear Life jackets?
Thanks
Jon

KevinsDriftboat

06-20-2008, 06:49 AM

The pond bank varies from level to steep. Start at the fenced area first, its the safest. Then move around to slightly steeper bank, and when you are all ready, fish near the outlet. From the bank if your confident and have good shoes/boots. Or stand behind the cable and lift the fish up, you may lose a few. Lots of folks fall down, mostly from being excited and not using a lot of care on a steep bank. The ponds edge does not drop off to bad in most of the areas. ''

Life jackets are never a bad idea. The nearby river is cold, swift, and has steep banks, sharp dropoffs, and tricky currents.

Lock your car, bring something to sit on, pad or chair.

Enjoy a relaxing time. Dont forget the camera, lots of wildlife.

I plan on taking little ones next Sunday
How is the bank access ?
Is the bank steep ?
Do the tike's need to wear Life jackets?
Thanks
Jon

KevinsDriftboat

06-20-2008, 07:01 AM

Catch and release is great on spinners or spoons. But, Bait caught fish are usually bleeders and although they will swim away, most dont live.
No double limits, two poles, after legal hours, no rod reel line, or tossin fish hard into the water. The law is you must use a proper rig. Not a popcan, line, no reel.
A guy got busted on the Sandy using a stick with tape for line guides. He had warrants out too. Its one of those things that makes everyone fishing there uncomfortable.

Brooder

06-20-2008, 09:21 PM

Went there today with a couple of friends. Only caught 5 fish in 4 hours but had a fun time regardless.

JustSteve

06-20-2008, 09:49 PM

Catch and release is great on spinners or spoons. But, Bait caught fish are usually bleeders and although they will swim away, most dont live.

i've just been using cheap hooks and cutting the line right at the jaw line. Don't even have to take them out of the water. It's my understanding that the hook dissolves within a couple of days. It just eats up time having to re tie a new hook every fish. Sometimes when the bite is hot my son and i will use two poles, but rotate them out. He'll be fishing one pole while i re tie the other.

What I don't get is why do people put live fish on a stringer? They intend to take the fish home..why not just bonk it on the spot, then string it? I've never heard of hunters wounding an animal, keeping it alive until getting it home before killing it. Why do people do it to fish?

Steve

Jerry w

06-21-2008, 06:57 AM

Took Grandson to Canby Pond on Friday, he caught his limit
in two hours. Met Kevin, great job they are doing, wanted to
thank him for his efforts.

Jerry W.

chinook503

06-22-2008, 03:55 PM

stlhdrgrn

06-22-2008, 04:57 PM

I went there yesterday afternoon for some catch and release gave a few away, caught about thirty. bobber and worms 1/4- 1/3 of a worm worked good also seen large bass 4# caught (snagged) and kept. and three men taking as many as they could til i said something about and they left in a hurry thats too bad as this is a good place for kids and older people as well.

I hope you can provide some identification of the idiot that snaged the bass and kept it. I caught and released about a 4 lb bass there a week ago. There's no room for idiots like that at the pond. PM a discription or better yet post it on this thread & we will keep an eye out for the offender.
Mike Harris Canby

Report Game Violations!
Washington: 1 800 477-6224
Oregon: 1 800 452-7888

BarroomHero

06-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Please. Please. Please. Next time call OSP tip line. Those kind of folks need to be weeded out! :twocents:

Bobberman

06-23-2008, 09:28 AM

KevinsDriftboat

06-23-2008, 10:27 AM

When you find it, see if it mentions toilet paper roll fishing rigs.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN09011.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80272/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

I have never seen the law that states anything other than, hook and line. Can you anyone point me to the pop can exclusion?

wilsonriverfisher

06-23-2008, 10:39 AM

So you have to have the proper gear? What about a tom sawyer pole a Stick, some line and a hook? law is you must use a proper rig I have looked hard for this law and have not found it, I hope its not true because my daughter loves using a tom sawyer pole/ the guy on the sandy was arrested for METH and warrants not using a ghetto pole.

mike
Gear and Bait Restrictions:
Use of Fish for Bait
It is unlawful to transport live fish between bodies of water.
Live fish may not be used or held for use as bait, except live nongame fish may be used in the ocean, bays and tidewaters when
taken from the waterbody in which they will be used.
Dead fish, preserved fish, or parts of fish, shellfish and fish eggs may be used as bait. Goldfish may not be used as bait or in angler’s
possession while angling.
It is unlawful to use lamprey as bait in any recreational fishery.
General Restrictions:
The following activities are unlawful:
Use of more than one rod or one line when angling for any fish; except any number of rods or lines are allowed outside of three
miles from shore when angling for offshore pelagic species and only if no species other than offshore pelagic species have been
retained. Rods or lines must be closely attended.
Use of gurdies, winches or reels affixed to a boat to land fish (rod or line must be held in hand) except when used for retrieving crab
rings or pots.
Sale or purchase of fish or shellfish, or parts thereof, which have been taken for personal use. Except the skeletal remains of ocean
food fish may be sold; and eggs from ocean-caught salmon may be sold to a licensed wholesale fish or bait dealer.
Catching all or part of another person’s catch limit, except as provided for by a Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit.
See pages 4 and 5.
Trespassing on a fishway, weir or fish trap; and angling within 200 feet above and 200 feet below a weir or the entrance or exit of a
fishway or fish trap either public or private.
Taking or attempting to take fish from state or federal hatchery facilities.
Removal, alteration or possession of ODFW signs.
Angling through a human-made ice hole larger than 12 inches diameter or length.
Transporting live fish or live eggs from one waterbody to another or into the state without a permit from ODFW.
Wasting fish, shellfish or marine intertidal invertebrates.
Angling on private land without permission.
Denying ODFW employees, peace officers or landowners opportunity to inspect license, catch and gear. It is also unlawful for
any person licensed by ODFW to fail to comply with the directions of authorized Department personnel related to the collection of
sampling data or material from salmon or other fish. It is also unlawful for any such person to fail to relinquish to the Department any
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part of a salmon or other fish containing coded-wire tags, including but not limited to, the snouts of those salmon that are marked
by having clipped adipose fins.
Taking or attempting to take any fish by means of chumming, or knowingly angle with the aid of chum, except chumming is
allowed when fishing for offshore pelagic species outside of three miles from shore and only if no species other than offshore
pelagic species have been retained.
Continuing to angle for the same type of fish after taking and retaining a catch or possession limit. Exceptions are provided for in
bass fishing tournament regulations and while anglers are providing assistance to a disabled angler (see page 5). Anglers may
continue to angle for sturgeon provided all subsequent fish are released.
Dispose of dead animal (fish) carcasses, or parts thereof, in Oregon waters.
To attach a tag or physically mark any fish in Oregon waters without a scientific taking permit except that adipose or otherwise
fin-clipped fish may be tagged as part of angling tournament activities authorized under Department tournament permits. Contact
ODFW in Salem for an application.
Take a fish which has had a radio tag inserted (a fish with an antenna trailing from its mouth or body) except radio-tagged fish may
be retained, when otherwise legal, (consistent with all other existing regulations and applicable laws) in the mainstem Columbia
River and its tributaries.
Unless authorized by a specific permit issued by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, no person may angle for or possess
any of the following species of fish: Goose Lake lamprey; Pacific lamprey; River lamprey; Western brook lamprey; Miller Lake
lamprey; Klamath lamprey; Pit-Klamath lamprey; Klamath Basin lamprey; Goose Lake tui chub; Warner Basin tui chub; Alvord
chub; Catlow tui chub; Oregon lakes tui chub; Sheldon tui chub; Summer Lake Basin tui chub; Borax Lake chub; Oregon tui chub
of Hutton Spring; Oregon chub (Willamette Basin); California roach; Millicoma dace; Foskett Springs speckled dace; Lahonton
redside shiner; Goose Lake sucker; Modoc sucker; Tahoe sucker; Lost River sucker; short nose sucker (mullet) of Klamath
County; Jenny Creek sucker; Warner sucker; Malheur mottled sculpin; margined sculpin; pit sculpin; grass carp; caribe or piranha;
walking catfish; Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon; Snake River Fall Chinook Salmon; Columbia River Coho Salmon.
Note: fish listed under state or federal endangered species acts may be harvested under “incidental take permits,” which are
considered annually. Check regulations to see under what circumstances these fish may be taken.
Snag or attempt to snag gamefish.
Take, possess, or remove from streams salmon and steelhead carcasses or parts thereof not legally taken.
Hook and Weight Regulations
No more than two hooks may be used while angling for Pacific halibut and no
more than three hooks may be used while angling for other species. A double
or treble point hook is classed as one hook.
Measure hooks from point to shank (see sketches at right).
When angling for sturgeon, use of multiple-point hooks is prohibited in all waters. In the mainstem Columbia and Snake rivers,
barbed hooks are also prohibited.
When angling for salmon or steelhead, (except in the ocean or as listed under Special Regulations for specific bodies of water)
the following regulations apply:
Single-point hooks larger than 1-inch and multiple-point hooks larger than 9/16 inch are prohibited.
All weight, if not part of a conventional lure, must be attached above the hooks. When using single-point hooks larger than
5/8-inch or multiple-point hooks, the attachment of the weight must be 18 inches or more above uppermost hook.
When angling for salmon or steelhead in the ocean, anglers must refer to Marine Zone Regulations for Salmon and Steelhead,
page 98 and the Northwest Zone Special Regulations for Tillamook Bay, pa

Just to add some clarity on the law!
Nothing about pop can reels or toilet paper reels looks like there legal!!\

mike

RuralFF

06-23-2008, 10:51 AM

"When you find it, see if it mentions toilet paper roll fishing rigs."

And here I thought you were pulling my leg when you said it !!

KevinsDriftboat

06-23-2008, 12:24 PM

Nice to meet you out there. Thanks for letting me join in the fun.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN08901.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80279/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

"When you find it, see if it mentions toilet paper roll fishing rigs."

And here I thought you were pulling my leg when you said it !!

Oregon Boater

06-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Bonnie and I took three of the Grandkids on Sun.Courtney 9, Sarah 7 and Jacob 6.
Got there about 8:30, I used almost everything I had for about 3hrs and not a bite.
Feeling like I failed as a Fishin Grampa when a helping hand arrived.
Well in short order Courtney caught her first fish.
(I did not get the picture and maybe I can get one from Mitch)(nevemind got it from your post )

And Sarah
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Sarah_1a.JPG

And Jacob (pictured with our helping hand)
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Jake11.JPG

Gram-ma later caught her fish.
All in all we went home with five tasty Trout. May not be allot but plenty for the fish eaters in the family.

A big thanks to Mitch for the help and kudos for the great work on the Pond.
We might return next Sunday with a couple more Grandkids.

Jon

bennythebeaver

06-24-2008, 06:24 AM

I hope you can provide some identification of the idiot that snaged the bass and kept it. I caught and released about a 4 lb bass there a week ago. There's no room for idiots like that at the pond. PM a discription or better yet post it on this thread & we will keep an eye out for the offender.
Mike Harris Canby

Report Game Violations!
Washington: 1 800 477-6224
Oregon: 1 800 452-7888

Mike I think you were the one I took the pictures of at around noon about a week or so ago with the 4 lb bass. I lost your email so I will post it on here as soon as I figure out which memory card it is on.

Ben

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 07:08 AM

Hey Ben, I was the one that loaded the pic on my laptop, and now I cant find it! We are dying to see that hog! Thank You!

Mike I think you were the one I took the pictures of at around noon about a week or so ago with the 4 lb bass. I lost your email so I will post it on here as soon as I figure out which memory card it is on.

Ben

River Ranger

06-24-2008, 07:51 AM

Sorry guys, just because someone is fishing without a pole does not make it poaching. There really are folks who use the methods seen above to catch fish llike everyone else.
Don't be so quick to judge. Maybe they can't afford a rod and reel.:passout:

RR.

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 07:58 AM

The rigs shown were not legally used. They are second lines, snag rigs, overnight soaks, no license fishermen, it goes on. :passout:

Come on down, don't imagine whats happening, see it live.

We have poles for use/loan but you must be under 14, or have a valid fishing license.

Sorry guys, just because someone is fishing without a pole does not make it poaching. There really are folks who use the methods seen above to catch fish llike everyone else.
Don't be so quick to judge. Maybe they can't afford a rod and reel.:passout:

RR.

River Ranger

06-24-2008, 08:08 AM

The rigs shown were not legally used. They are second lines, snag rigs, overnight soaks, no license fishermen, it goes on. :passout:

Come on down, don't imagine whats happening, see it live.

We have poles for use/loan but you must be under 14, or have a valid fishing license.

So you have proof of all of this Mitch, you saw it happen right. At what point did you call OSP? If they were used leaglly then the issue would be littering.

Your right it does happen, but there are plenty who use it to catch fish like the rest of us.

If your seeing it live then it's your responsibility to do something about it, it's on you.

RR.

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 08:38 AM

Yes, I have OSP on speed dial, and the nice Troopers cel also. I also email him pics directly. He responds within 30 minutes when available. Canby PD will also detain folks for OSP, that don't respond to a nice request to stop. I am there daily. And I dont mean I stop by. I am there sometimes 10 hours in a day.

The pond is a big success, does that bother you?

River Ranger

06-24-2008, 08:51 AM

Why would I have a problem with the pond???

You did not answer my question, did you see the illeagl acts? Or are you making assumptions that there are illegal acts going on.

When you saw these acts did you call and give full details of the suspects.

I was not trying to pick a fight with you on my first post mitch, just stating that there are many many people that use that rig to fish. You ever used a hand line for tuna??

RR.

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 11:04 AM

Anahi just got her first fish! Way to go grandpa, bringing her to the kid friendly Canby Pond!

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0907.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80359/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 11:08 AM

JustSteve

06-24-2008, 01:24 PM

Well. almost all kid friendly. This group of three arrived and surrounded the boy in red. all smoking in his space, throwing across him and his line. Another fisher mentioned they were crowding him out. Just a rude response, so the boy moved.
Can't wait until adults cant push kids outa the way no more.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0908.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80360/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)
so this begs the question....So what is your suggestion to keep kids from being pushed out by adults? How did that idea work in this situation..I can only assume you intervened.

the kid took the safe route by moving. "You can't fix stupid". About the only way I can think of making a place completely kid only is to make the pond private. That way you can control access. If it's public domain...not much you can do except make comments and hope it doesn't turn violent. (just be prepared that if it does turn really ugly..have a plan)

steve

Oregon Boater

06-24-2008, 02:01 PM

When I was there Sun I did notice allot of the adult crowd were at that end of the pond. I did not notice if they were "meat" fisherman or not, the fish were not being caught in any great abundance on most of the pond.

That end has steeper banks and is not kid friendly to the little tykes, whereas the other end has flatter banks. This is the area we fished. There was an older gentleman with his grown son at the are with a handrail. The son seemed to be doing great, and the father came over and told us that as soon as his boy caught one more (his limit) they would leave so we could use that area. About 1hr and 10 or so lost fish later they left.
The pond is not exclusively for kids but everyone needs to use some manners when there are others around, kids or adults.
For the most part I was impressed with the park and most all of the people I met and talked to.

TroutBass

06-24-2008, 03:00 PM

Great place to drop a line. I need to get out there again soon.

Bob57

06-24-2008, 04:06 PM

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the nice picture.
How is that shoulder? Take care, looked awfully painful.

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 07:12 PM

This is my proposal for the future. Please support it.

159P
Youth Angling and Disabled Angler Fishery
Page 49 Canby Pond
• Restrict angling year round to youth age 17 and under.
• Existing Rule: General Willamette Zone trout and warmwater regulations.
• Proposed Rule: Angling restricted to youth age 17 and under or holders of one of the Disabled Anglers Permits.
Rationale: This is a small pond within a community park and does not support large numbers of anglers or pressure. (Marc Davis, Association of Northwest Steel-headers

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0908.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80360/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)
so this begs the question....So what is your suggestion to keep kids from being pushed out by adults? How did that idea work in this situation..I can only assume you intervened.

the kid took the safe route by moving. "You can't fix stupid". About the only way I can think of making a place completely kid only is to make the pond private. That way you can control access. If it's public domain...not much you can do except make comments and hope it doesn't turn violent. (just be prepared that if it does turn really ugly..have a plan)

steve

wilsonriverfisher

06-24-2008, 07:28 PM

I like it and support it kudos to you mitch.:applause: The guys in the picture should give the poor kid some space. There is loads of material growing in the pond now I see why you wanted help raking. canby pond should have the same regs as small fry lake Small Fry Lake, a one-acre lake within the park, was developed for the exclusive use of young anglers. Kids up to 14 years old can fish for their limit of three fish per day on Small Fry Lake.

mike
This is my proposal for the future. Please support it.

159P
Youth Angling and Disabled Angler Fishery
Page 49 Canby Pond
• Restrict angling year round to youth age 17 and under.
• Existing Rule: General Willamette Zone trout and warmwater regulations.
• Proposed Rule: Angling restricted to youth age 17 and under or holders of one of the Disabled Anglers Permits.
Rationale: This is a small pond within a community park and does not support large numbers of anglers or pressure. (Marc Davis, Association of Northwest Steel-headers

Brooder

06-24-2008, 08:45 PM

Mitch,

I don't like your idea at all because how about those adults that have manners and like to fish in a place that's near? I'm one of those people and the park is public so you have to let everybody fish. I like how you are concerned for kids and you have done a great deal for the park but I anyone should be allowed to fish there as long as they are obeying the law.

Brooder

wilsonriverfisher

06-24-2008, 08:58 PM

I like it it gives the kiddies a place to fish it is a small pond.You can.You can please all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot please all the people all the time. :twocents:

mike Mitch,

I don't like your idea at all because how about those adults that have manners and like to fish in a place that's near? I'm one of those people and the park is public so you have to let everybody fish. I like how you are concerned for kids and you have done a great deal for the park but I anyone should be allowed to fish there as long as they are obeying the law.

Brooder

dom85

06-24-2008, 08:59 PM

Brooder

06-24-2008, 09:28 PM

Well another thing I would like to add, how our kids going to get to the pond if adults can't fish there, like another poster just mentioned, he probably wont take his kid down there if he can't fish and teach his son how to catch the trout. From the pic above of the 3 guys surrounding the kid, I don't see them harrassing the kid, they probably didn't even realize the kid was bothered by their actions. Now I got a great idea, if we want the pond safer for kids, why don't we ban alcohol and smoking from the park?

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 10:48 PM

There is a new sign at the entrance stating the hours of use, and the alcohol ban.
Cigarette butts are becoming major problem here.

Today as I was approaching the park I saw two young girls towing a wagon... To my suprise they had just left the pond with fishing poles and tackle boxes onboard!

Many kids ride their bikes here. Canby also has free bus service to and from the transit station in Oregon City.
Overwhelming support for parents bringing their kids has been shown. They dont mind if they can't "fish" But they are casting and assisting their kids, grandkids, neices and nephews, neighborhood kids, foster kids, kids with special needs, brothers and sisters, Scout groups, and the list will grow.

A big thanks to Mike-Stlhdrgrn who has been always on call and quick to arrive when I needed a hand.
Sorry someone snagged and kept the Bass you and everyone liked to have visit them while fishin the pond.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/Bass1_1_.jpg

KevinsDriftboat

06-24-2008, 11:18 PM

The pond has also become a place for disabled veterans to fish and chat. My neighbor Larry has been there almost everyday. Funny thing is I have lived here 9 years and just met him, he stayed inside watchin a lot of TV, before his renewed interest in fishin the pond, and helping others. Another veteran was the one whom spoke up to the crowding adults today. They just wanted to argue, which made the boy even more uncomfortable. He was also the brave sole that said "Not cool to mistreat fish you are releasing" to someone tossing bleeding Trout a long ways out into the pond. Kudos to Karry who brings her boys almost everyday, tonight her 18 month old got another fish, all while sitting in his stroller next to larry in his wheelchair. That was really something to see, when he got the fish onshore his hands went straight up, and he squeeled with joy.

The only solution I can suggest for others is to: Learn to fish the river, learn the great reward of hooking a kids first fish, or get a group together and show me you can keep the bad folks from ruining everyone elses great kids fishin' or first fish moments. Kids drop and forget a few things, but the adults are very messy and leave disgusting messes where other folks would like to sit.
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Oregon Boater

06-25-2008, 12:43 AM

Me and a few others support the idea of a "Kids & Disabled only Pond" When I was there with the three grandkids I never got a chance fish myself. I spent all the time helping them. And you know, I didn't miss a thing.
I remember when my Dad took me fishing, we went to Small Fry. He taught me how to fish and he didn't needto fish either.

Artwo

06-25-2008, 07:03 AM

Mitch,
Being a Canby resident and having put in a lot of my own time making that park a better place for the kids through my involvement with our girls softball association I completely agree with your proposal. When we first started to renovate the old baseball field to use for our 8U softball girls that park was a mess. The only thing being done down there then was drug dealing and prostituting. Once the city saw that poeple in the community were willing to contibute to making it a better place they started to improve the park as a whole. What you have done down there with your involvements nothing short of remarkable. This park is now a real nice place to go spend the day picnicing, helping the kids fish or just going for a walk.

With both my involvement in the Canby girls softball association (VP) and the Association of Northwest Steelheaders Sandy River Chapter (VP) I would like to offer any assistance in making your proposal a reality. If you need support from either of these groups I can certianly propose this to our boards.

Keep up the good work down there. With Canby being a small town there isn't a lot of places for our youth to be able to go to just hang out and be kids. This park is a great place for them to be able to do that and forthem to respect as a place for them.

JK

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Thank You Jeff, my lucky timing with the citys plans, made it all come together. It is remarkable.

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 10:28 AM

BTW everyone, the ODFW Canby Pond stocking reports and schedule are quite innacurate.

"Canby Pond was stocked with 3500 legal trout and 200 one to two-pound rainbow trout (in addition to regularly schedule stocking)"

It was actually 1500 1/2 pounders that were recently stocked. Nothing else that I am aware of. The 3500 plus 200 report has brought out the cussing loons, that want to do nothing but argue, and push kids outa the way.

There is no regular Saturday kids fishing event that was published for more than 6 weeks. It was a one time Scout event that started the pond stocking again.

Even the 20 pounder didnt attract this kind of get outa my way blood thirsty crowd.

The truck chasers have come with all their unwanted advice, telling the locals that they know everything. Please ask questions, folks are friendly here. If they arent, it is most likely you arent being friendly yourself.

We can here your statements quite clearly across the water!

TroutBass

06-25-2008, 11:51 AM

Kids only sounds good to me.

Those trout under the tree were just left to rot? I just dont understand people 90% of the time.

Uncle ted

06-25-2008, 01:16 PM

i don't live in canby but i would support a kids only pond adults can drive and go any place they want. kids can only get local places unless parents take them someplace. kids need all the support they can get

Penobscot

06-25-2008, 01:39 PM

Good work Mitch. Thanks for doing what you do and I hope your proposal passes. That is a very small pond, perfect for kids, but adults do not need to fish it.
For all of those bashing his efforts, lets hear about what you are doing. We're all ears.

Brooder

06-25-2008, 02:47 PM

Any reports on the fishing there, are there trout still left? I might swing by there tonight and see if I can catch my dinner.

River Ranger

06-25-2008, 03:03 PM

For all of those bashing his efforts, lets hear about what you are doing. We're all ears.

Who bashed his efforts??

RR.

Penobscot

06-25-2008, 04:22 PM

River Ranger,

His efforts were bashed by those who want to keep the place open to everyone and not just kids. Read page 2!

River Ranger

06-25-2008, 05:27 PM

Well from what I read, there were a couple that would like to see it open so parents could fish with their kids or perhaps older folks. Does not seem like a selfish request.

I saw no bashing, just a few expressing thier ideas respectfully.

RR.

sschwab

06-25-2008, 06:16 PM

Any reports on the fishing there, are there trout still left? I might swing by there tonight and see if I can catch my dinner.

Steelhead are biting in the Clackamas if you're looking for real dinner. :wink:

dom85

06-25-2008, 06:29 PM

His efforts were bashed by those who want to keep the place open to everyone and not just kids. Read page 2!

i don't think anything i said was bashing, but i guess in your eye's parents wanting to spend time fishing with their kids is bashing. why don't you read my post towards the top of the 2nd page before you start pointing your bashing finger. i didn't even know about the pond until i read this post. since then i've taken my son there 3 times the past 2 weeks. we've had a great time fishing together. he out fished me 2 out of the 3 time and won't let me forget it. i think i'm going to be tying it up tomorrow though. anyways, the only thing i didn't like about the proposal was having to drive 45min there and back, and not be able to fish with my son. if it get passed then i would be going somewhere else where we could fish together. i think you need to understand other peoples point of view before you make any bashing accusations.

wilsonriverfisher

06-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Yeah i did not see any bashing either I reread the whole thread incase i missed something. do you care to point it out? Also looks like hes not trying for kids only but kids and disabled adults. I think its a grand Idea......
Good work Mitch. Thanks for doing what you do and I hope your proposal passes. That is a very small pond, perfect for kids, but adults do not need to fish it.
For all of those bashing his efforts, lets hear about what you are doing. We're all ears.

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 07:11 PM

Well when you put all your time and effort into something, and someone starts making accusations and assumptions, it does not go over well. Yes, it does really make things hard, esp. when people ask me why someone on ifish seems to be after me, for not making things perfect. I think we have all experienced that. Its not nice.

Cassy got this one today, her Uncle brought her down. He recognized me from VW.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0965.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80453/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

And The three girls and their wagon were there again today, that is such a cool sight!

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 07:22 PM

New signs were installed. Thank You. But, someone didnt read them well, and received a citation for drinking alcohol in the park today.
Thank You Canby Police for keeping the Canby Park and Pond kid friendly. Folks are hearing about this by word of mouth, and are coming from long distances to fish in peace and not worry about their vehicles or hoodlums. Its worth the drive.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0960.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80454/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0961.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80455/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

JustSteve

06-25-2008, 07:31 PM

Would making this public venue an age restricted fishing area set a precedent for future use of public lands? Taxpayers pay into the system, but then get excluded from the very system they pay into...do sportsmen want to walk down that slippery slope?

has similar proposals already been put in affect at different public fishing areas?

Increased vigilance, police presence, respectful people setting a positive influence, perhaps signs in more than one language explaining the rules of the park/pond....

There was a very popular stretch of river outside of Washington DC called the Potomac River/Mather's Gorge. For decades there were several drownings of waders and fishermen along this stretch of water. Good fishing within bicycle distance of a MAJOR metro area with a HUGE ethnic population...

The various rescue agencies got together with the National Park Service and ramped up a campaign of multi lingual signs and educational materials in six different languages...one year after...no drownings, less trash.

My point is you don't always have to restrict things from folks..education and taking the high road can do wonders.

Steve

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 07:41 PM

wilsonriverfisher

06-25-2008, 08:08 PM

Its a tiny pond thats great for kids if you want to take your kids fishing and fish with them too there are lots of places to do this close to you were you can catch all the 5 the pellet heads you want. North fork reservoir is close, ee wilson pond is close, blue lake park is close, commonwealth lake is close and the list literally goes on and on. Having a close place were a kid or disabled American can go to fish is needed and great for the community. You can either take your kid to a trout farm and pay loads of money for some fish or you can take them someplace like Canby pond and they can have there share of the pellet heads free for kids. Lets not make this difficult for mitch he is doing a great job trying to make a fun and safe area for the kiddies to get into fishing. We can go on and on about tax payers and slippery slopes but tell you what thats whats wrong with this country The lawyers and people who twist the law and whine about hurting feelings.:twocents: I sure would like to see some kids riding down the road on bikes smiling and excited to get to the canby pond with fishing poles instead of sitting inside and playing with the idiot box. Does anybody remember the pond before they stopped stocking it? I do it was a nasty place in my opinion. Keep in mind also the MO is withing feet of the pond so if you want a challenge and maybe catch and release a steelie then you can. You can even take your kid down to the river after hes done catching his 5 pellet heads and show the kid the ins and outs of river fishing and the importance of bank safety. I also do not think we need signs in other languages because most people in the USA speak English.

mike

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks Mike. These kids didnt speak English, but their father understood what I was requesting, and its universal that kids want pics with their fish.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0958.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80458/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

River Ranger

06-25-2008, 08:27 PM

wilsonriverfisher

06-25-2008, 08:37 PM

The canby pond is perfect compared to what it was:twocents: This thread now is like http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/7112/beatingadeadhorsezr2.jpg

Penobscot

06-25-2008, 09:20 PM

I felt like he was being bashed. It seems Mitch feels that way as well.

If I am wrong River Ranger, perhaps you should pray for me.
That will make you feel better about yourself.

wilsonriverfisher

06-25-2008, 09:27 PM

no need for cheap shots were all fishermen but ill pray for you i need to feel good it will help my already inflated ego....:D This thread is heading off course lets all do are part and keep it about the good ol canby pond and the great volunteer community service by mitch and pictures of smiling kids with fish.

Goodnight all
mike

If I am wrong River Ranger, perhaps you should pray for me.
That will make you feel better about yourself.

JustCallMeDave

06-25-2008, 09:47 PM

:yeahthat:

KevinsDriftboat

06-25-2008, 09:52 PM

Sounds good, sorry I am stressed, tired, grumpy, and in pain.
But the smiling kids with their fish are certainly good medicine.

River Ranger

06-25-2008, 10:35 PM

If I am wrong River Ranger, perhaps you should pray for me.
That will make you feel better about yourself.

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh:

Too funny, old topic. I will pray for you though:).

RR.

joemomma

06-25-2008, 10:54 PM

Everybody Mellow out! I helped a friend out there the other afternoon after work, with his 3 and 4 yr old and they had a blast! Got to meet Mitch for the first time! Great guy! Will post pictures tomorrow!

Oregon Boater

06-26-2008, 12:46 AM

Please remember that this is a City(small) owned park. It was once a party park that know one with kids would ever go near. Now it's a nice clean little park with a pond not much bigger than a large backyard and probably not more than five feet deep.
It will make a great little fishing park for the kids and disabled. If you want something more there are allot of other places you can go to.
Let's act a little more like the grown-ups here.
All this bickering is "Yucky"

KevinsDriftboat

06-26-2008, 07:54 AM

Good to meet you Joe. Cant wait for the pics, they gotta be great!

Everybody Mellow out! I helped a friend out there the other afternoon after work, with his 3 and 4 yr old and they had a blast! Got to meet Mitch for the first time! Great guy! Will post pictures tomorrow!

stlhdrgrn

06-26-2008, 08:57 AM

Mike I think you were the one I took the pictures of at around noon about a week or so ago with the 4 lb bass. I lost your email so I will post it on here as soon as I figure out which memory card it is on.

Ben

Thanks Ben For the picture. I hope she was able to spawn in there before she was illegally taken. There is evidence that they have succesfully spawned in the past. I posted a picture of a big one I caught and released last year but didn't tell where. I guess the secrets out now. There is only a few big ones left. I would incourage anyone catching one to think about releasing them but if caught within the rules so be it. If you want to keep a bass try the nearby river, the smallmouth in there are fun.
On a side note be very carefull on the grassy bank near the spillway, a friend of mine broke his ankle there last weekend.

joemomma

06-26-2008, 09:32 AM

OK, here are some pics of last tuesday afternoon after work! I helpled my friend Brandon and his wife suzzet (sp), with their little one's PJ and Tayla! 3 and 4yrs old, They were a handfull, but it was awesome, there is nothing better than watching a child catch their very first fish!

Brandon and PJ, with #1

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-15.jpg

Brandon and Tayla with her first!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-10.jpg

The family, looking Proud! Nice Tatoo's Brandon!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-26.jpg

Tayla Hangin with Dad!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-6.jpg

The Look says it all! This is what it is all about!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-9.jpg

Mamma himself trying to set the hook on Tayla's princess pole! (for Tayla of course) I think this rod has a better action than my Loomis and shimano setup!:D

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/joemomma47/nsmail-16.jpg

KevinsDriftboat

06-26-2008, 11:36 AM

Jayden is visiting from Cali and heard about the Canby Pond. He got his first Trout this mornin' and it was a nice one!

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0966.JPG (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/80534/size/big/cat//ppuser/12244)

Brooder

06-26-2008, 02:16 PM

Anybody have any recent reports on the trout fishing there? I'm planning to go there Saturday with 3 of my friends. They are mostly salmon/steelhead guys but it's been slow for them this year so they are going to try and see if they can use their skills to catch some nice trout in the lake.

Pink Salmon

06-26-2008, 07:23 PM

I don't know but while you are all on here trying to figure out who can fish at canby pond :wink: my daughter or son will be there sat morning catching all of the :thisbig: fish. Hope to see you there Mitch.:excited:

Not too long ago here on ifish there were fishing articals about how the number of kids getting into fishing were going down. And Mitch is taking his spare time too help those numbers grow, i don't hear of anybody else doing it. If this is what it takes to keep the number of fisherpeople growing, more power to ya Mitch. :flowered:(I wish i lived closer so i can help out) As a parent the best feeling i get is watching my kids reel in a fish.:excited:

And if you really feel like you need to fish there as an adult i heard there are some nice smallies in the river across the parking lot.

Lets get this thread back to where it was. Lets see those smiles and fishys from the kids:meme::meme::meme:.

Jeremy/Pink Salmon

Brooder

06-26-2008, 07:50 PM

wilsonriverfisher

06-26-2008, 07:55 PM

KevinsDriftboat

06-26-2008, 08:08 PM

I think ifish has great folks in most areas of this state, if you want to fish, ask.

I could use some help with picking up the increadible load of garbage left. I will see about getting a trash barrel nearby again. I will work on getting a line recycling tube.

Please ask folks to fish nicely. Give kids some room, and help them. Its fun.

Thanks!

joemomma

06-26-2008, 08:22 PM

Well those great pics got axed somehow!

KevinsDriftboat

06-26-2008, 08:23 PM

oh man, some links die. gotta load em in your gallery. Great shots!

Well those great pics got axed somehow!

Pink Salmon

06-26-2008, 09:11 PM

NO NO NO....The park is open to everybody right now.. Hes saying it would be great change the regulations there to make the park disabled and kiddies only... I agree there is a bunches of places to go that are closer with just as good of fishing for stockers

mike

:yeahthat: Sorry maybe i should have said it differantlly.:D Have fun.

So if I fish there with a couple of my friends and respect the rules of the park and fish peacefully, I will still get kicked out?

stlhdrgrn

06-26-2008, 10:36 PM

The catching has definitly slowed recently. You can still catch some, just not the great success of a week ago. Use floating bait with at least a two foot leader to keep your bait above the weeds or use a bobber and try different depths. The weeds will be a problem soon with the hot weather.
Good luck, Mike

JustSteve

06-27-2008, 07:08 AM

This is not a national park. This is not a State Park. Where are you at Steve, and what is the purpose, but to be critical. Where is your effort to improve something? I bet it sure would be easy to pick at it. But that wouldnt be nice.

I am in Hood River. My purpose is to ask the hard questions to help encourage thinking the whole idea all the way through. It is easy for passion for a project to overwhelm someone and they go charging forward with an idea without taking an OBJECTIVE look at the scenerio.

If I sat on a county/city/township council and someone came to meetings asking to change the land use laws, these are some of the things that I would want to discuss. If the person presenting the proposal didn't have answers for the hard questions, then I wouldn't be very quick to support their ideas.

So, again, my purpose is to ask questions that you, or other Canby Pond use revision supporters, that cause you to stop, think, observe, and plan for. This way you can give an educated, well thought out, well planned, and well presented proposal.

If you get riled up at people questioning what you're doing via a message board, then what are you going to do when those rude cigarette smoking fishermen show up at the planning meetings to oppose you?

I tried to offer some suggestions to help your plan/proposal by suggesting signs and literature in various languages that help explain the rules/expectations of the park. These are the sort of things that a town/county/city council member will want to see..a positive effort to educate the majority of the users, like an Outreach Program...it shows good will and positive intent. Walking around Salish Pond yesterday I heard Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and English. That was just in an hour's time on a Thursday. I'm sure a busy, clean, convienently located, productive fishing place would draw even a larger crowd.

Canby Pond doesn't hit my radar screen in the least. I have no hidden agenda about trying to keep it as a place where I can go and smoke/drink/be rude and keep stocker trout. I am just trying to make you think a little bit so you'll be more prepared and have a better chance at success. Changing public park land into specific user group land can be a long legal battle. Don't go into those meetings with this same chip on your shoulder thinking everyone is out to undermine you. Passion is like fire, it can be your best friend or your worse enemy. Keep it controlled and it'll fuel your fight. Let it get away from you and you'll self combust.

Steve

ps...as for my attempts to improve something...I pick up Hefty sacks of trash from the lakes I fish at while my bait is soaking. I know it's not as poweful as political action but I try to set a good example for other people to follow.

1bigfish

06-27-2008, 07:37 AM

Very well expained JustSteve.

One thing I would like "add" (actually it is more just reinforce) If you get started putting up signs now then it will do one of two things it will either improve things or it will not. If things don't improve with signs then at least you will be able to say "We already tried that" when you do make your case.

Personally I wish you luck, but I forsee a long fight.

KevinsDriftboat

06-27-2008, 07:43 AM

There is no other proposal to change the Park, only the pond fishing regulations. Which is being done through ODFW, of course. I dont need to show up at those meetings, I have representation. The ODFW Fishing Synopsis has the rules printed in more than several languages. Signs are posted at the park in Spanish asking not to pollute the river, and that there is no lifeguard.

I get just as annoyed when I am fishing, and someone rolls down their car window, and demands answers on the fishing. Then goes on with misguided advice, telling me I am doing it wrong, all the while they do nothing but gripe, and sit behind the wheel.
Actually expecting me to stop fishing, and cater to them like its an old fashioned drive in and I am on rollerskates.
The process is through ODFW only. The other meetings and planning you mentioned just aren't real. This was not my original idea, it was sparked by ODFW proposals to make other small ponds more kid friendly.

What case? What meetings? what Park proposals? What planning commitee?

KevinsDriftboat

06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

"as for my attempts to improve something...I pick up Hefty sacks of trash from the lakes I fish at while my bait is soaking. I know it's not as poweful as political action but I try to set a good example for other people to follow"

So when you are doing this... and someone tells their kid, "Just throw your trash on the ground, there is a guy whose job is to pick it up coming this way" and when you reply "I am just doing my part" and they reply with "NO, its your job" you smile?

And then when everyone else sees you picking it up, they do the same disrespectful thing? Is that fun?

I get kudos from public/park employees often, as they cannot speak up, or are even allowed to speak to, the offenders, in fear of being reported as rude. I think its funny when someone cusses me out, and makes rediculous accusations, thinking I also cant use verbal self defense. Boy, are they wrong.

JustSteve

06-27-2008, 09:10 AM

Mitch, I don't know what people sitting in their cars has to do with this topic, but perhaps it's an allusion to me "not being on the front lines" and linking arm and arm with you in your crusade. Who knows?

As for picking up trash, I have never had anyone telling their kid to just "toss it on the ground" but I have had several kids (a total count, not all at the same time) help me pick up trash once they see what I'm doing. But if someone told me "it's my job" it would be a very simple task to say "no, I'm just a regular guy trying to make a little difference where I can". If they want to get stupid, then that's their malfunction, not mine. There is no rule that I have to engage anyone.

and on that note, I tossed in my two cents. You seem pretty resistent to anything anyone has to say that doesn't agree with you 100%. I'm done. Good bye Mitch.

Steve

sschwab

06-27-2008, 09:58 AM

If you haven't been to Canby pond, the entrance road borders a popular fishing area near the intake. Some drivers stop in the road a few feet from fisherman to ask about fishing.

I took my 10 year old son fishing there one time. He was uncomfortable with the smoking, drinking, foul language and aggressive behavior by the "adults" crowding us. He's not interested in going back.

When Mitch is successful in converting Canby pond into a safe, enjoyable place for kids and veterans to fish, I'll be back with my son.

Thank you for what you're doing Mitch. You have my support.

wilsonriverfisher

06-27-2008, 10:04 AM

Stop the darn bickering about the pond now everybody has said there views lets get over it and once again I said it before lets get back to the kids and the smiling fish pictures. Enough is enough all views have been said and now lets get back to the pond. The next person that bickers is a instigator :twocents::passout:

Oregon Boater

06-27-2008, 12:46 PM

JustSteve, I understand that some times you need to play "Devils Advocate" when you are passionate about something and look at it from all sides.
I have only been to Canby Pond once and did not experience any "drinking,cussing or smoking" problems. I do think if more of the right element goes there it will push out the wrong element, as it has done already for some part. Waiting for someone else to fix something takes allot longer to get it done.
When I was there I noticed a Fire Pit on a post that had been filled with trash. I removed the trash and put it in the garbage can a short distance away. I did this to clean up the area and to show by example to my grandkids that you should always leave a place cleaner than you found it.
I have been to Salish pond and its allot closer to me, but with the limited bank area that is usually filled I don't feel like it is a good place for small kids.
I will continue to support restricted fishing at Canby Pond

Jon

Brooder

06-29-2008, 02:15 PM

Any new reports? Will the pond be stocked again anytime soon?

Oregon Boater

06-29-2008, 04:39 PM

this is from ODFW report 6/25/2008

CANBY POND: rainbow trout
The North Willamette District has been stocking Canby Pond once again after two years of being off the stocking schedule. Over 3,500 legal-sized and 200 larger trout were stocked this week.

I plan on being there Tuesday with a couple kids. Save me some fish.

summoner7

06-29-2008, 07:09 PM

Oregon Boater

06-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Don't matter.
We are going to be there any way.

KevinsDriftboat

12-18-2008, 06:48 PM

I am going to need some support, the City of Canby has expressed their displeasure with the new restriction. :passout:

This is why so many folks don't volunteer, and make a difference, politics! :flowered:

When you get all your work completed, then they decide they want to be consulted. I guess they don't read the Canby Herald. :whistle:

Maybe they can babysit the pond all by themselves, other locations are more greatful. Not even a Thank You for bringing hundreds of folks to town.

City of Canby, you are on my naughty list.

Mitch Webb, former resident.

KevinsDriftboat

12-18-2008, 07:02 PM

Where is the poll about making the Canby pond for kids and handicapped only, I cant locate it?

Jet Drifter

12-18-2008, 07:34 PM

here ya go Mitch
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=179568&highlight=canby+pond

KevinsDriftboat

12-18-2008, 09:45 PM

Thank You Jet Drifter. Looks like we need a new poll. I think a few more folks are interested now.

here ya go Mitch
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=179568&highlight=canby+pond