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  1. Ifish Flyfishers
    I did some light-duty fly fishing back in Illinois years ago, even got a newspaper pic when I was practicing in the morning fog. Then I accidentally broke the rod and just kinda left it all be until very recently. It's very different there, with shallow warmwater rivers that provide a...
  2. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Looking for some local knowledge on the best/safest drifts for steelhead from an 18 foot clackamax. I’ve heard about Hayes to 66 Mid Drift on the SF Coquille. Is there anything to be cautioned of for this drift? I’ve also heard Pickett Park to Lawson Bar on the South. Wondering the same thing...
  3. Open Seats!
    Have a 17x54 drift boat and looking for fishing partners in the Florence and Reedsport Oregon area. Must be able to fish weekdays. Umqua experience and Smith(Oregon) experience would be helpful. Open to other areas as well. So far ive only drifted the Siuslaw. Im still new at the Oars.
  4. Guides and Charters Fishing Reports
    Hello anglers! I am excited to share with you Kodiak Anglers has partnered with the Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge for the Fall season of 2024. Kodiak is our home, and we're excited to share it with you. This partnership will allow you to have exclusive access to the lodge and exclusive...
  5. New Members Introductions
    Hello all I'm a new member to ifish but I've been creeping the forums for a long time. I'm an avid Salmon/Steelhead fisherman for many years. Fishing NW coastal, as well as snow melt rivers. I'm currently on my second season of duck hunting and my first deer/elk season. I didn't have anyone to...
  6. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Feels like this years steelhead return is very late I’m not hearing or seeing anything about fish on the NFL or the kalama. Washougals the only place I’ve seen or caught fish recently. Anyone seeing the same?
  7. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    I am debating on what length of steelhead rod to purchase. I have a 9'6'' 6-12lb spinning rod, Which I use for drift/float rod and even sometimes spinners. So I am wondering if my next rod should be a 8'6'' or 10'6''. I use eggs, worms, spinners, and jigs. I am also looking into twitching Any...
  8. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Just got back from a nice trip to Troy Oregon at the Grande Ronde river. I am hesitant to share, because it's such a nice fishery. Remote. Takes about 7 hours from Portland. Steelheaders helped to put on a basic steelheading fishing class with odfw. Super fun event and great fishing. Caught bull...
  9. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Hi, I am new to salmon fishing and got hooked on trying to catch big fish after catching my first Steelhead a month or two ago. Plunking looks like a fun relaxing time any recommendations on where to try catch my first Salmon? Thanks
  10. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Hello ifishers, Sam Turner “EDDY1994 ifish account” here at Gresham Fire Station 75. We will be using this thread to notify users of our training exercises on the Sandy River with date, time and launch location of training. As a fellow fisherman I understand the inconvenience/ headache we...
  11. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    What type of ball bearing snap swivel do you use for casting spoons? I currently use SPRO Ball Bearing Swivels With Coastlock Snaps. Does using a coastlock vs interlock make a difference ?
  12. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Hey has anybody been down to the mouth of the Umatilla yet with all the rain? im wondering if all the bloom has blown put yet
  13. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Looking for a good Salmon float rod and came across a Lamiglas 10’6” G1312-T for 150$ In new condition. I can’t find any info on it so was hoping you guys could help. I was using a Okuma guide select pro but I broke it in a raft accident lol. Any recommendations on a different rod would be...
  14. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    Anyone used the RiverTec blinking smart beads yet?
  15. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    I tried out drift fishing, my setup was 12 pound mono main line to a three way swivel, a clip that I attached pencil weight to and a 3 foot fluorocarbon leader. Does anyone else the problem where your leader line gets wrapped around your mainline? When I would reel in my leader was shorter...
  16. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    I am interested in trying out yarnies drift fishing, does anyone know a good place to buy some? I found this place on esty that sells yarnies. what size and type of hooks do you use with yarnies? 1. do the yarnies come on the hook or do you put them on then hook each time? 2. do you fish...
  17. 🎣 Ifish Fishing
    I seen some people drift fishing today and they caught two steelhead. I think im going to try it out but I have a couple of questions: 1. What size hooks do you use for spawn bags when drift fishing? What size hook for beads ? 2. What else can you use other than bait? Can you use flies or...
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