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Well the bite has slowed at KP so I'm looking at heading back up the gorge. If anyone has fished the gorge lately (like today) I would appreciate a report. I would rather fish the gorge vs KP anyway. KP is just too busy and too ugly to stare at all day. But, I'll go where the fish are. Thanks
Sea Nymph
02-16-2002, 08:26 AM
the fish are probably a little less "chemical contaminated" up at the gorge too.
SN
STGRule
02-16-2002, 09:24 AM
Actually Sea Nymph, the fish in the gorge are probably as contaminated or more so. They can't escape the "soup" from the aluminum plants, creosote plant, orchard chemical run-off, etc. With little flow in the pools these things tend to settle rather than washing out. Sturgeon spend a bunch of their lives in contact with the impregnated silt and mud. :depressed:
Sea Nymph
02-16-2002, 01:51 PM
Oh... ok. I just figured there was more crap/chemicals in the areas around Portland.
SN
Booja 1
02-16-2002, 08:51 PM
Hi Ed
Was up at the Fishery today..15 to 20 mph East wind but fishable..We only got a few shakers and really didn't see much going on but according to the checker at 1230 pm he counted 12 keepers for 7 boats so far..Seems like a couple of boats got into them while most guys were practicing.......Not crowded for a Sat either..Hope this helps a little............
Choose to go to the gorge on Sunday. Fished the flats below The Fishery; 45" keeper. Still a bit slow. Water temp: 39 degrees. Nice day though.
Wernergonefishin
02-18-2002, 02:39 PM
Fished kp last sat what zoo after about 7-10 shakers left and went down river by 32 and picked up a 43 & 47 in about 20 minutes kp is not the only spot just keep moven you will find them. Also we stopped and got fresh smelt that mornin two dips 20 smelt all i needed for the day.Good luck
george on Sun. was very slow had to move a lot to find any fish. Lost the only good one. man was it slow.