I decided to take a quick mental breather from midterms to get out on the water and chase spring salmon yesterday. I knew I was a few weeks early for any real action, but I thought I would give it a go and test out a few new things. Maybe, I would catch an eager king making it's way through Portland, ahead of the bulk of the run.
I back drifted plugs and trolled spinners in the Multnomah Channel, but did not see fish, sea lions, other fisherman....You get the idea. There was nothing happening. Maybe a few fish are moving through this massive river right now, but it will be another couple of weeks before the mass migration begins.
All said and done it was a good day. My concern of being swept downstream into pilings while fighting fish were pretty much put to rest, and back trolling plugs without anchoring worked great.
I did however, pay a high price for taking 4 hours away from midterms. I ended up staying up all night finishing my paper. I submitted it at 7:56am.
It was due at 8.
Midterms are behind me now, and I will have a little more time to get out. I plan on hitting the Columbia down by Warrior Rock on Sauvie Island at least one day this weekend.
With any luck, I'll have some nice pics and a trip report for you next week.
-Jason
1 comment:
Hi, great blog!. Lots to read, should keep me busy for the next few days over lunch breaks, etc.
Some stunning scenery over your way, really nice.
Keep it up & tight lines
Rob
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