I watched your video and was shocked to see how blind this project is when trying to collect data. Maybe actually go talk to people that fish for smallmouth bass in Oregon for a first sample set. Getting direct feed back from Avid anglers will give you a basis on what is actually being seen vs. sending novice people out to the local waters which may provide extremely skewed data. The rivers you chose, selectively, have some of the highest density of smallmouth in the entire nation however you left out a huge fact that all bass will eat their own when food is scarce. Both the Umpqua or Johnday Can hold fish that are large but a fish over 17” is rare enough. Most bass I have caught cough up crawfish and juvenile Shad and that is due to availability of food. May I also suggest you look at the small mouth history of the Great Lakes and how the Goby has changed the species in the last 20 years.
Was wondering if any of the members might know of a mid to late 60's vintage gal who enjoys fishing, can back up a boat trailer, row a drift boat or pole a flats skiff, tie some of the more popular fresh and saltwater flies and rustle up a decent shore lunch from time to time? Oh, it wouldn't hurt if she didn't talk too much but it's not a deal breaker if she has her own boat. Great vid btw.
Is it possible that you might know a mid 60's vintage young lady that enjoys fishing, can back up a boat trailer, row a drift boat, pole a flats skiff, tie a few of the more popular fresh and saltwater flies, rebuild the occasional cranky Evinrude outboard motor and rustle up a decent pot roast or when appropriate a decent shore lunch ???? Oh, it wouldn't hurt if she didn't talk too much but it's not a deal breaker. Great video btw.
Pretty helpful. I've been reluctant to keep my trout, walking/fishing, with it. But, I believe I learned I can gut and clean it, and I'll probably use a dry-bag with cold water, snow or ice to carry. Looking forward to some trout tacos soon!
Bass seem to like the white poppers, too! :-) Thanks for this great content! I love that Megan Berns also mentioned proper handling and care for the blue gill!
I was losing the will to live using a Whipping Tool, and although I finally got it, this beautiful tool you are using and your explanation has performed miracles. Thank you, thank you, thank you xxx
Did you hire Matt Martin as a guide? I'm thinking of hiring him in December. It is really cool that Jaeda inspired you to take up spey. I'm so thrilled that Jaeda is fly fishing! :-) Thanks for the great interview. I sing when I get desperate...LOL! The members of the Ottawa Fly Fishing Society has been an amazing mentor to me.
Awesome, I fish for salmon in Ontario as well. I was wondering if you found dead drifting for them successful? And which region of Ontario do you fish? I fish the GTA and Durham region
Great presentation. Thanks, Nome. It was nice hearing someone with some actual experience talking about musky on the fly. Pike also spawn a few weeks (ice out) before musky. So it's not as easy for musky to establish a hierarchy. Good tip on forage. Most places, smaller flies early on (Spring), bigger as the season moves along (Fall). Seriously, great tips. I've talked with hundreds of musky anglers (fly or gear), watched hundreds of presentations (online or live), this was one of the best ones, so far. However, lifting the rod is bad. You should never bring your rod over your waist. Keeping pressure on them is paramount. All grips are bad for musky, though. Never use them. Also, great to see someone who has fly fished in the Yoop!
To the Dennis women - loved listening to and learning from you. Love your sense of adventure, your approach, your philosophy, and your smiles. You quickly earned my admiration. Thank you.
Thank you for this post. It is a treasure trove of reliable information on fishing for coho in estuaries and rivers. It has been my experience that cohos gather in slow water - we call it "frog water" here on Vancouver Island. They also seem to love wood- any tree or log in the slow water can be a coho magnet.
