McNary fishing

[Lure Dragger]

I'm wanting to know how many of you out there fish McNary on a regular basis. I am out there at least three times a week. Lately it seems like it has been pretty slow. This time last year we were catching a lot more fish. I will be intersted in hearing other people comments.

[Born to Fish]

Hey - new member, welcome to Ifisher.

If you really want to get a feel for who is fishing the McNary area and associated fishing reports I suggest you do a search on member #466, Fear No Fish. Undoubtedly he is the master of these waters, above the dam, for steelhead and salmon. graemlins/applause.gif

FNF, I am not worthy to say anymore....you are a legend who stands tall amongst us. :bowdown: :bowdown: :wink:

[dampainter]

fishnmagician, I am fishing out front of the deschutes in an area called the willows, I know what you mean....big difference from last year by this time. :cheers: here`s to hoping it will pick up.

[Steelie King]

Welcome new member. I have fished above McNary for years now. I am fishing 100% of my time above the dam from Sept. on to Feb. Then I go below for the springers and the walleye.
:whazzup:
This is one of the strangest years I have ever encountered above. The fish came early. At first I though that it was the water temp. Then I though it was the baro. changes. Now I am really confused???? Fishing is realy slow. Why??

Facts are facts; this year the best way to catch fish is at night with a lighted K-13. Other than that I would say to keep pulling them warts. Sooner or later Mr. B-run will take a bite and it will all be worth the hours you have put in. :smile:

If things dont change soon, I think I'll go back to school and re-think waht I have learned over the past 20 years. graemlins/stupid.gif

Good luck.

[FEAR NO FISH!]

Got three tonight. 59 steelies and 8 salmon in 30 night trips! Stay home there are no fish! :grin:
I fish McNary 4 TIMES A WEEK! :shocked: Look for the glowing red pimpmobile. We are the ones giving the Afghanie rebel yell everytime we hook up! Will be back Thurs, Fri, Sat! :dance:

[NAUTI-NOTIONS]

Buck up and dress warm. Buy your self a headlight. go out about normal bed time :sleep: and Get'er done. if your doing the dayliht thing your getting just about what every body else is getting... SQUAT
I've only hit Mcnary a few time this year compared to past years but we done "OK" as far as what i expect. any time you can put in 4-5 hours and have a 1/2 doz rips with maybe half to the boat in my opinon is great.
see ya in the dark... I'm in the boat with all the camera flashes :grin:
Sam :cheers:

[bulldog]

Stellie King, Could you explain what you mean by the "B run". thanks

Bulldog

[Steelie King]

Bulldog,
B-run fish are normaly a larger run of fish. They are usually the last of the fish to be headed up to the home waters of the Clearwater and the Snake. Other than that I dont know anything about their genetics. All I know is when you hook up to one of those baby's, your in for a little different fight. :dance: Maybe someone else can broaden our knowledge of the B-run.

Please reply. I would sure like to know. :shrug:

[LCFisherlady]

B-run steelhead are two ocean fish. They average between 8-12 pounds with many over that. NICE fish, and I think you guys fishing down there should let the big boys come home...I want a 20 pounder this year!
Judy

[bulldog]

LC Fisherlady and Steelie King, Thanks for your response.This is my first year fishing the Mcnary area.I havent fished for about 3 weeks but plan to get back at it soon.Im not sure Im ready for this night stuff though. So B means big.Thanks again. Bulldog

[TarponSlayer]

Sad but true.
I fished the 9-11th of November and Nary one strike. We fished until 1230 am and up at 5 am and fished until 7 pm. We saw 7 total fish caught and two of those were over by the little power plant on the shore. I tried probably every differrent combo I had in my box. Did the lighted vortex with shrimp at night, Wiggle warts all colors with and without shrimp. Flatlined, Downriggers, trolling weights, floats.You name it we tried it. Slow Fast, it didn't seem to matter. I heard should have been here last year 10 times along with why aren't you in Lewiston till I could puke. I like McNary and I'll Be Back! :wink:
So now I know who that Afghanie yell was.
FNF :cheers: You Da Man!!!
Let me know when it picks up, and I'm there!

[Old MAn River]

Welcome and maybe the reason why there is no fish
up there,the gillnetters got to **** the CR too
long :mad: :mad:

[FEAR NO FISH!]

The Snake is doing well! :wink: It is nice having three dams in such close proximity. Choices, choices, choices! :cheers:

[Southfork]

Everbody knows fishing at night on the lower Snake river dams is a waste of time.
ONLY CRACKERS fish at night. :grin:

[FEAR NO FISH!]

Mike,
Since I love you so much, I cannot think of anything bad to say about you. Wait, I did spank you 4 fish to none on our last outing :grin: . Oh yea, I didn't mention anything about your non existent netting abilities graemlins/berry.gif . It sure is nice getting to fight the same fish three times after you tried knocking it off three times :shocked: ! Your lights are the real deal! graemlins/hearton.gif

[Born to Fish]

Steve, how did you do this weekend? If I recall correctly you were going to hit it Thursday-Friday-Saturday nights.

Dean

[FEAR NO FISH!]

Shhhhhh. Be very very quiet we are hunting metal!
5 for 7 at the secret dam Friday, 5 for 5 up secret creek, above other secret dam. 69 Steelies, 8 Salmon, 5 catfish and 2 smallies for 32 trips. :cheers:

[Born to Fish]

Your secret is safe with me.... :wink:

Good show! You and the pimpmobile rule the night time waters. graemlins/applause.gif :cheers:

[Southfork]

Dear Mr. Fear,
I do believe the getto blaster volume or the headlamp has effected your fish count. Please insert more DC power modules.

3 for 5 ain't bad :grin:

[FEAR NO FISH!]

That was three hatchery fish, one wild fish. If I do the math, that adds up to 4! :grin: Silly Southfork, Metal is for men! Come on down when you want another lesson. You will need to bring more beer, so I can have at least one. Beer bogarter! Will be out Wed. Thur. Fri. and Sat. Wish you were here! :cheers: By the way, I remember every fish I catch! graemlins/berry.gif

[ 11-17-2003, 09:16 PM: Message edited by: FEAR NO FISH! ]