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Fishing LinksKids Here are some of the segments from the Best For Kids section of our weekly report highlighting ideal areas for taking the kids! If you have a spot you would like to share with other subscribers contact TGF. Fishing Locations for Families - Timber Linn in Albany is a good choice as it adjoins Timber Linn Park which offers picnic and rest facilities as well as playground equipment for kids who lose patience with the fish. It's stocked in spring and summer with state-raised rainbows and also offers a warm-water fishery with bass and panfish present. Don't be put off by the bleachers; this is also the site of the Albany Timber Carnival log-rolling competition. Tenmile Lake, with it's large County Park facility and huge boat ramp bodes well for both families and serious anglers. Those who would chase the largemouth bass will find a good top water bite in the morning and fish co-operating on soft plastics along the weed-lines during the day at this time of year. There's also a good population of bluegill for kids of all ages to catch. I still recall travelling with my folks and my younger sister to Tillamook Bay when I was a kid. Opportunities to entertain the kids abound in the area, from easy fishing and crabbing in the bay to the Marine Science Center and Oregon Coast Aquarium. Camping facilities are available in Tillamook at KOA and at Barview just North of Garibaldi. Find the old pictures of Bay Ocean at the Barview store and fire the kid's imagination about a town that the ocean washed away. Travel to the South side of the bay & explore Cape Meares State Park and take advantage of the surf fishing possibilities. Families could spend a week together here and still not run out of activities. Be sure to visit both the cheese factories, the Octopus Tree, the Museum .... This week will find the State of Oregon delivering farm-raised rainbows to Cape Meares Lake, Hebo Lake, South Lake and Town Lake, so Hebo Lake is the pick of the week for a family destination. With facilities for picnicking and easy access even for those with physical disabilities, this is a charming and enjoyable place to take the kids for early angling experiences with a quarry that's not too challenging. The kids will get a kick out of the bountiful waterdog population as well. Visit the lovely hamlet of Vernonia and get a pleasant surprise; a 40-acre lake right in the middle of town, complete with facilities for the family. Picnicking, overnight tent camping and restrooms are available in addition to the bountiful population of bass, crappie, yellow perch, catfish and stocked trout. Boats are allowed but no gas motors, please. The local Isaac Walton League, after many years of requests was finally granted money made possible through the State of Oregon R & E Board which the City of Vernonia matched 10% for the construction of docks which, while open to everyone, are also accessible to those with physical disabilities. Chuck Cradit, owner of Bridge Street Bait and Tackle in Vernonia (503-429-0924, blade_twister@vernonia.com) can fill you in on what's biting and how to catch 'em. Ask him to show your kids the 10-pound bass that he caught out of the lake. That should fire 'em up! Try Coffenbury Lake or Junction City Pond this weekend as a place for kids to learn PowerBait techniques. Both have been stocked with surplus winter steelhead so the rewards may be very great for a young angler. Rig with a size 14 or 16 treble hook on a four-pound leader 30 inches long (main line doesn't matter). run a one-quarter ounce egg sinker up the main line and tie on a swivel, then the leader. Use enough PowerBait to just cover the hook completely and roll it between the palms of you hands, then work it around the hook. Check to make sure it floats, then cast it out. Reel until the weight can be felt, then set the rod down either in a forked stick or against a cooler, allowing a foot or two of slack in the line. Since it's a slip sinker, the fish will feel no resistance, will take the bait with abandon and once the line is tight will hook himself. Kids go nuts; adults grin; life is good.
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Bank Fishing
How to set up a plunking rig:
Bass Fishing
Forum for bass fishermen from Gary Yamamoto
Dave Whitlock's Bass Flies:
Boating
Learn the 'rules of the road' for the water:
Safe boating tips:
Clams
Clamtastic links: How to dig 'em:
How to clean 'em:
How to cook 'em:
Crabs
From the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, a method for identifying
softshell crab when in doubt:
Can't get satisfaction from your tackle retailer regarding a product?
Contact the manufacturer:
Fish Counts
Bonneville Dam
Willamette Spring Chinook Catch and Falls Counts Fishing Spots
Differently-abled angling brethren. Fishing locations for the physically
challenged:
Fly Fishing
Here's are some resources for fly fishermen.
Beginner's and Intermediate Fly tying lessons online with 52 chapters:
Food & Cooking
For those of you who have been fortunate enough to have actually caught some
salmon, enjoying them at the table is the second thrill. Check out these
links for some great recipes:
Get Involved (gov / org)
Salmon Web
National Marine Fisheries Service is up to?
At least they've got a plan:
Kids We love suggestions! Send us a note using our contact form .Ling Cod
Interesting technique for ling cod:
Maps & GPS
GPS software (free) which allows users to create, edit and transfer wayponts
and routes between Garmin, Magellan and Lowrance units:
Yet another map site, this one aimed at the hiking crowd:
Geocaching - how very cool!
Topozone www.topozone.com
Information, charts and weather data for boaters:
A map of Henry Hagg Lake, showing facilities and launches:
Online river charts:
Newsletters, Mags and E-zines
Fishing magazines & general information:
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Oregon State Fishing Records
This is the ODFW trout stocking schedule for the entire state and the rest of
the year. Now you can plan ahead to catch some of these wily critters:
Outdoors
Oregon outdoor recreation guide:
Washington recreation guide:
The National Recreation Reservation Service is at http://www.reserveusa.com/ Perch
Surf Perch Academy from Dan Blanton :
Resources
The McKenzie Page features a photo album, fly tying info, river science, Oregon
weather trends, rivers levels and more!
ODOT update on the road conditions might be worth a check before heading out:
Road Cameras:
Sure, you can tell a steelhead from a salmon, but how about a Black Perch from
a Plie Perch or a Cabezon from a Spotted Irishlord, eh?
From Australia, this website has lots of good information aimed primarily at
the saltwater sportsman.
Oregon State Marine Board
Salmon
Salmon fishing is a pretty big deal to Oregonians as well as to the state
itself.
Fillet salmon
Top Tricks for Spring Chinook:
Steelhead Sturgeon
Don Larson's entertaining website focuses mainly on sturgeon.
Technique
Knots
How to properly spin a herring ... in full-motion:
Egg cure, here's on from Bob Ball he modestly claims is "The Worlds' Best" :
How to cure eggs like a pro:
How to fillet a fish:
Building your own custom rod:
Spinner-making resources:
How to rig divers, plugs and bait:
Television
The Hot Tamale Outdoor Show
Travel Cyber Rentals for 10,000+ other vacation rentals Tuna
Tuna fishermen, follow the links, feel the heat, find the fish:
Walleye
Information on Walleye:
Lower Columbia River Walleye Club has pictures, maps and information
Get "More Walleye Information that you can Handle" (tm)
Washington State
State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Emergency sport fishing rules (includes shellfish)
Lewis River web site
Boat launches on the Washington side of the Columbia
The Columbian - outdoor sports
Water
Water works wonders ... for fishing, boating and the environment:
River levels:
For South Coast River levels, including the Coquille:
Interactive tide table:
Predicting not just the tides but the tidal currents:
Get wave and weather information directly from the buoys by visiting the
National Buoy Center
Main Water Management site:
Weather
Portland, Oregon
Coastal weather forecast directly from the
Good resource for coastal weather conditions and predictions:
Check the conditions at the Tillamook Bar via this webcam:
Oregon Water Levels:
Whimsical
Fish FAQ page from the NMFS:
Info & tips to fight back against pesky mosquitoes:
Wildlife
Other critters that live in streams and rivers are detailed (with line
drawings) here.
Reciprocal Links Bob Rees' Oregon Fishing Guide Service - Fishing in NW Oregon for salmon, sturgeon and steelhead. Oregon Fishing Guides - Fishing in Oregon for salmon, sturgeon and steelhead. Oregon rafting: Rogue River whitewater rafting adventures NW Backpack Specialties Quality outdoor hiking, camping, hunting, and backpacking gear. Free shipping, 100% customer satisfaction. Brand names such as Zodi, Nalgene, Katadyn, Primus, Brunton, High Gear, Suunto, MPI. Northwest Lunker - Northwest Lunker is a web site dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of angling recreation in the Pacific Northwest. Nehalem River Inn - Country Inn with an intimate restaurant Anglers Northwest! - Sport fishing resources for Northwestern Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska & British Columbia Canada Kinembe Sport Fishing, Costa Rica - http://www.kinembesportfishing.com/ Chris Bernstel, Montana - http://www.fish-with-chris.com/
GPS Navigation Systems: Car GPS, Handheld GPS Saltwater Fishing Reports at Fintalk.com - Offering fishing reports and fishing resources for all saltwater sportsmen. Florida Keys Fishing - Professional offshore fishing in Islamorada, Florida Keys for over 25 years. Catch Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more. www.SharpHooks.com - BC Fishing Knowledgebase Fishing Gear & Tackle - Outdoor recreation gear for fishing & camping trips! Minnesota Fishing at My Fishing Pals - offering fishermen a forum, chat room and contributor's images of fish caught in Minnesota lakes. Louisiana Tuna Fishing Charters - www.superstrikecharters.com Fish Sponge - Combine Scent, Sight, Sound, and Feel to Catch More Fish! http://www.camping4less.com/ - The Outdoor Store, camping and outdoor products. http://www.troutnut.com - Fly fishing resource with lots of information. Fantasy Charters and Lodging - Fishing Lake Ontario for trout, salmon, and bass. Salmoneye - Amazing salmon and halibut fishing in British Columbia, Canada Quick Cure For Salmon & Steelhead Eggs The Guide Line - Fishing guides, charters, and lodges Around Vancouver, Vancouver Washington Info Guide Information about the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in Washington State
Big Fish Charters
Captain Monty - San Juan Islands 4 magazine outdoor magazine subscriptions
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