The Willamette, Above the falls....

[WaterDog]

I've been watching the counts over the falls and have been patiently waiting for the river to come in shape. This is the first time in a few years that it's been open prior to April 1. :grin:

So, since its close to home and it's the river I know best, I headed out to see what was shakin'. :cool: Turns out a beautiful 12# steelie couldn't pass up my spinner. :grin: It had too many fins, which was expected, but he put up a good fight and was carefully released. :grin: Not bad for just a few hours of fishing. :smile:

[rainrshine]

Congrats waterdog but where were you above the falls?

[swampy]

Good boy , Waterdog , good boy !!! Sounds like you have the same routine as me !!! Watching the counts ,the flows , the clarity etc etc .Alright , that does it, I'm on the river sunday . Too tempting , too good of conditions too close to home and too much fun !! You da' dog !!

[Nanook]

Don't need to catch carp when you can catch chrome fish eh Dog? :grin: Now if you only had good boat...LOL. Nice job.

Rick :grin:

[SureSet]

Way to go WD! You knew you would score. I'm sure it feels good to get in a groove.

SureSet

[WaterDog]

:grin:

rainrshine, I was several miles above St. Paul.

Swampy, I was not the only one who has been waiting. Got to the ramp and there were 6 other rigs there! :shocked: The color is that real deep green and it's still dropping. I'd guess it dropped 2 or 3 inches while I was there. Go get em'. :smile:

******, :rolleyes: ............ :wink: