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Hammerfast

  • Plankton
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  • Location: Vancouver
  • Date Registered: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 1

Hi all.  I've been yak fishing for 8 years now. So far only on fresh water but the plan is to get on the salt water.  I live down in central ca (unfortunately for me) but have a son in Portland,  a daughter in Bend, & Dad is in Vancouver.  I'll be in Vancouver at the end of July and I want to take my son out and see what we can do & reconnect.  My dad has spent plenty of time in his yaks so he's good to go.

My current rig  is a Tarpon 140 with a downrigger, etc.  I'm experienced with trout & Kokes. I was thinking Lake Merwin would be a good choice  to take the boys.  I'm up there frequently & used to live in Bend - before catching the fishing bug.

Am I on the right track with Merwin?
We'll be in Central Oregon (Bend) as well.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks!


C_Run

  • Sturgeon
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  • Location: Independence, OR
  • Date Registered: Apr 2011
  • Posts: 1256
From Bend you could drive to places like Odell Lake, East Lake, Crescent Lake and others to fish for kokanee.


SteveHawk

  • ORC
  • Salmon
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  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Date Registered: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 820
In the Bend area I would fish Lake Billy Chinook for Kokanee. North Twin for trout and Crane Prairie for several species. Heard recently that Wickiup is hot right now also.

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