help a newbie

quake1234 · 07-26-2001, 10:58 AM

hi all
i'm new here in oregon and never had a chance to fish for salmon, what kind of gear do i need ? where is a good place to start ( bank fishing, i don't have a boat), tips and tricks ? any url for starter ?

thanks

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 07-26-2001, 12:05 PM

Yo dude, I'm gonna hook you up with 2 URLS guaranteed to help you out with everything, complete with pictures and video. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
www.steelheader.net
www.piscatorialpursuits.com

quake1234 · 07-26-2001, 02:23 PM

thanks all
i think i have found a home for all my fishing needs here at this great forum.

Smily · 07-26-2001, 02:50 PM

One of the best advice I can give is what some people here told me. Hire a Guide. Nothing beats the Hands on experience, hands down. If you can hook up with people that know how to catch fish that would also be a Plus. Also a hole lot cheaper too.(well maybe sometimes [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) But the guides always try to get you into fish. That's there jobs.
What the THE REEL HEY_YALL said with those 2 sites are also very valuable too .
Good luck
[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Smily [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Crusin · 07-26-2001, 04:04 PM

steelheader.net is really a great place to start, Marty has all kinds of good info to get you going, another good way is to spend the $$ and get a guide, you'll not only probably get a fish but alot of info ( bring a note pad), and of course here...ask and ye shall recieve...and when all else fails...Fish the Rogue River.......

NorthRiverS · 07-26-2001, 09:19 PM

Quake,
My suggestion would be to go to one of the Fisherman's Marine stores. There is one store in Oregon City and another near Delta Park. The guys there will be happy to give you any information and gear you need.
NS

Mr. Fisherman · 07-26-2001, 09:35 PM

All the info you want it right here. No need to go anywhere else. Just use th esearch feature at the top of every page.

Best of luck and feel free to ask if you have particular questions.

Later,

Mr. F.

Navigator · 07-26-2001, 09:37 PM

And don't give up and get discouraged. Get out and watch people. I went years without fish. The biggest challenge for me was learning to cast a drift rod and bait casting reel. I swear, when you first try you think it is busted. I was so frustrated that I went to Fisherman's with my outfit and told the salesman, come out to the parking lot and show me. He did. They are good people. It is hard to read the directions and get the reel brake adjusted right. This helps with backlashing (but won't compensate for bad mechanics). Have them show you. I finally went to a park and started practicing. Use a half-ounce casting weight. Try to cast a small distance without backlashing. Keep practicing. Try to increase your distance. The trick is to let the rod do the work (like any casting). Eventually, your body will get the feel and things start to work. I still am not terrific, but I can fish confidently. It is important when fishing crowds. Like skiing, developing a certain skill level makes getting skunked a lot more enjoyable.

Fisherman's could put you in a decent outfit (rod and reel) for less than $125. Think about what you want - salmon (Chinook) or steelhead. I would start with steelhead outfit - many more opportunities throughout the year and less crowds (most of the time).

And think about coming to a Northwest Steelheader's meeting. Meetings listed in Thursday Oregonian. And stay on Ifish. I started catching more fish after joining Ifish.

I would also go out a buy the latest issue of Salmon, Trout and Steelheader (August-September). Great article on Clackamas River Coho. This is a great run to chase - and spinning gear works great. One other thing - pick an area of water and stick with it (especially for winter steelhead). Like Barton Park on the Clackamas (really nice drift there). Fish it everytime out. It is hard to do. But you will see fish caught, what it is caught on, where it was caught. Then, you can replicate and then one day it happens. You get one.

I am no expert, but I have climbed the hill you are looking up at. I still do not catch many fish, but I am finally above zero. Have fun.

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O'City Fisherman · 07-26-2001, 11:17 PM

Welcome quake1234,
well to tell you the truth, I have been fishing the clackamas and other rivers and have yet to get into many Salmon. I know that I am using good stuff just a matter of when. Go down to fishermans and ask for help. Most of the people there are pretty freindly and very helpfull. Just watch what you buy sometimes they will try to sale you the most expensive when it is not needed. good luck. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Bait O' Eggs · 07-26-2001, 11:43 PM

The answer to all of your questions is "ifish". Just start reading and dont stop until you have all your questions answered. There is over a year of post here if you just keep reading back. What worked last year still works this year.

smoky · 07-27-2001, 08:16 AM

Quake:

Make sure to check out the video on Piscatorial on how to tie a bait loop.

There are many ways to fish for Winter Steelhead. Shrimp in a baitloop is a standard for me.

Pilar · 07-27-2001, 08:30 AM

Hey quake, welcome. You could do what I did. Just hook up with more experienced fishers, buddy, guide, whatever. Fish with them, watch what they do and figure it out. There are quite a few here on this forum who will post or talk you through it or even fish with you. Ask specific questions and someone will know the answer.

Try the 'Social Security Beach' at Ft. Stevens on the Oregon side. Jen could help you with advice on how to rig for it. Every year I troll along that stretch and sometimes the bankies are dragging in Salmon. Also there have been a few posts about the north jetty. Those guys could tell you more about methods and gear.

Anyway welcome. Before long you'll be teaching some of us a thing or two.

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Sliderite · 07-27-2001, 10:18 PM

I also agree with checking out Marty's site at steelheader.net and signing on. You should learn drift fishing and since one of Marty's expertises is that he could answer many a question.
Also go out and buy "Color Guide to Steelhead Drift Fishing" by Bill Herzog. I think you can at least buy that through the Salmon, Trout, Steelheader magazine with there other Frank Amato publications.
Watch others...ask questions..and read past posts.