So many beautiful places in the gorge, can't beat a road trip up the mighty Columbia! Cannot wait to connect again and get some fishing action together!
Happy Father's day! I know what you mean about single day trip is not enough time to feel refreshed. I'll be heading down next weekend and will do the same!
@@WAFishQuest I really enjoy your channel. Have been a subscriber for years. I am somewhat handicapped now so your channel is a source of renewed memories. Also your philosophy of no advertising is REALLY refreshing. Thank you
Sweet trip out there. Luxurious camp site. That beacon rock seems like a hike (climb?) I will have to do it. The sturgeon viewing is a must do also. I decided to avoid the crowds and when I priced my time and the price of gas it just wasn't worth it to go. Plus the shad fishing videos seem to have been done to death. Yours was a nice take though with all the other things to do as well. 👍
Thank you for the kind words Brett! Ha ha, on the shad fishing videos being done to death. I agree. That said, mine have gotten a lot a views. I think the previous two I did are both over 10k. So people crave em I guess! I have maybe one more original shading idea in me after this.
Dang! So many comment choices.... I like "I'm already pretty high". But must also add my confirmation to overnight trips versus day trips creating an entirely different vibe
Hi Kirk! Starts mid or late May. They run until at least third week of July. Peaks mid June usually. I assume a little later the further east you go... People catch them at John Day dam too.
Looks like a blast, I need to do a 2 day trip and stay there overnight next year. Are you suppose to normally reel fast like that? I thought you were supposed to go slower?
Great eye Justin! I was reeling slower to start the day. And usually reel slower. They just wanted a faster retrieve that day. I got one (off camera) reeling in about as fast as I could after a bad cast. Go figure!
Nice video really appereicate! I am ahead there for first shad fishing from CA. Could you tell me which side is more productive and earier, WA or Oregon side? Thanks.
Thank you David! Unfortunately I do not know the answer. I've only ever fished the Washington side. They're both about equally packed with people. My complete guess would be they're pretty similar catch-wise.
Hi Blake, @WAFishQuest, thank you for sharing this awesome experience. One of your best videos and editing. It's channels like yours that have inspired me to get my licenses for this year after a few years of non-fishing. I mentioned a while back that if I'm ever in Washington State, I would love to meet you down in beautiful Westport to do some crabbing, surf and jetty fishing with you (maybe in September when I come down for the Washington State Fair?). I actually want to share my RU-vid experience with you. I invited a You-tuber, @RosinFlyFishing, out crabbing and we had a great time (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DTU1UP959N4.html). Thanks Blake for this great video! Good fishing (surprised it wasn't too busy), good tours, fantastic views/sights/eats and good hiking. I've always wanted to catch a sturgeon. Maybe this year. Watch out for Sasquatches! Peace.
Thanks a ton Joe! I super appreciate the kind words and I watched that video! (Very nice crab). I ain't going to promise nothing, just because of life. Between work and being a parent, it's hard for me to hold engagements. I cancel on people frequently. However shoot me a line when you're a little closer to coming around.
@@WAFishQuest Hi Blake, wondering when you are planning to head down to Bonneville. Would love to experience this in mid-June (if not too late). Let me know if and how we can make this happen. Cheers.
