First Springer of 2009

For those who keep track of fishing milestones regarding migratory salmonids, Bill Monroe of the Oregonian recently reported that the first springer of the year on the Willamette was caught on Saturday (Jan 31st) by a steelhead fisherman in Oregon City.  It won't be long now.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/bill_monroe/index.ssf/2009/02/first_spring_chinook.html

Brian

At least the first one he knows about . Nothing to really get excited about for about 3 weeks to a month. The salmon show up in a bell shaped curve, that starts about 2 weeks ago and runs till the end of june (at least for the OC area).  Prime time is generally "april ish"

I don't care I'm jonesin for salmon so bad after missing most of the fall run. i start trolling off sauvie island this coming weekend. I've scouted everything and every launch from chinook landing to warrior rock and it's time to get it on!

Don't waste yer time.  You can't catch springers out of a kayak.

Yep, I agree with Spot. You really can't catch springers from a kayak. That's MY job. 

We'll just have to see about that.

We'll just have to see about that.

Yea, what he said....

In reality, I'll be the only one catching anything from a "real" kayak. You kids have fun with your pool toys. Don't forget your rudders, pedals, and sails!

In reality, I'll be the only one catching anything from a "real" kayak. You kids have fun with your pool toys. Don't forget your rudders, pedals, and sails!

Ok Nanook....

Anyone up for Monday springers???  They're here..................

Anyone up for Monday springers???  They're here..................

Wish they were here too... soon!!

Go get 'em!!

Anyone up for Monday springers???  They're here..................

Jay, do you generally have Monday's off?  I'll have to factor that in next time I have an urge to take a spare day off mid-week to go fishing.

I'm tempted to do this next week, but I have a lot on my plate right now  (i.e. I need to stop procrastinating on NWKA today).

Brian

Anyone up for Monday springers???  They're here..................

Jay, do you generally have Monday's off?  I'll have to factor that in next time I have an urge to take a spare day off mid-week to go fishing.

I'm tempted to do this next week, but I have a lot on my plate right now  (i.e. I need to stop procrastinating on NWKA today).

Brian

Yep, I work Tues-Sat with Sun/Mon off. This really sucks with the new sturgeon retention rules (not to mention AOTY requiring legal retention for points  )

It looks like Mondays will be my regular fishing days for quite a while.

Jay

Nanook...what is that from Mork and Mindy?....man you guys are old you guys are to me what power boaters are to you.

I'm off Sundays & Mondays...if anyone ever wants to see what fishing from a "kayak" looks like.

If I can get the mid terms done by sunday, I'll be fishing down by warrior rock @ sauvie island for springers on Monday.

Anyone up for Monday springers???  They're here..................

Where are you thinking? I can possibly do Portland metro area Monday. It's all contingent on me getting school work done on Sunday (50/50 chance)