Need advise on fishing the mouth of the Sandy

[roost4u]

Was going to fish the mouth of the Sandy today but I've never been there. Will be banking it. From what I understand it's a long walk. Should I take waders? Chuck spinners or bobber and jig?

[roost4u]

Maybe I should do the Clack instead? Have never fished it either.

[GoFish]

Actually walking all the way out to the mouth of the Sandy is something everyone should do. ONCE!!

It's a large hike, and the bank fishing sucks. It's hard to find a place where the sand is firm enough to allow you to get within casting distance of where the fish might be.

You're idea to fish low on the river is a good one, given that the river is so low. The access from Troutdale down is pretty good for about 1&1/2-2 miles. Between Troutdale and the Stark Street bridge, there are a few places where you can get to the river without trespassing. Just above the Stark Street Bridge, is Dabney Park with quite a bit of access. Above that, you pretty much have to go to Oxbow park to get bank access.

On the Clackamas, there is some access at Clackamette Park and just above the 99E bridge, Then again at High Rocks, Then at Riverside park and above that at Carver.

I'd toss spinners, try #2 or #3 in black with a brass back or all coppper. But just about any low-water technique is worth a try.

[wheatie]

When you could walk in from the Reynolds plant the walk was not too bad but I believe since they are still in the process of tearing down the plant that it is closed to public acess. Someone should check though. The sand bar and drop off are acutually pretty good this fall for wading and casting. You just need to take care and probe as you go. It must be quite a walk in from I-84. I think there is only one regular guy I've seen out there.