During this time of year on the Willamette River, I try and scout out some new areas to fish for sturgeon. This way, when the season opens up some time after the first of year, I’ll be ready and know were the Sturgeon are hiding!

So today the spot I fished sturgeon produced very well. We fished 4 hours and had 3 keeper size Sturgeon to the boat and we let go over 20 smaller fish also.

Not much current on the River so you will need to use your trolling motor to help keep your boat tight on the anchor.

I know one thing for sure when the Willamette River opens for sturgeon it is going to be awesome fishing. I guarantee you one more thing when Oregon Fish and Game do open the Willamette River for Sturgeon fishing it won’t likely stay open long.

Marvin’s Guide Service has a list going with people that would like to fish the Willamette when it opens, to get on the list and try to reserve a day call now. 503-314-5087

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Willamette River in the Oregon city area has been great for Chinook Salmon fishing, just prepare for big crowds here.

Willamette River Sturgeon fishing has been hot hot in the harbor. Remember the Willamette River is catch and release for Sturgeon. Squid has been the hot bait for Sturgeon fishing on the Willamette.

Yesterday 5-24-11 we did a catch and release Sturgeon fishing trip on the Willamette river and we ended up with 10 Sturgeon between 40 and 55 inches, and 2 Sturgeon over 6 foot long, Great day of fishing.

Columbia River is very high, but you still can find some good Salmon fishing out there around the Troutdale area was producing some Chinook Salmon yesterday.

Shad are starting to show up,I have been hearing some reports of shad caught in the gorge at the shad rack.
Use extreme caution if you anchor up at the Shad rack, as the Columbia River is flowing very hard and fast.

Fresh Shad is a good bet for Sturgeon bait.

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First, I pull to the side, out of the way, of everybody. Immediately I put the drain plug in the boat; this probably is the most important thing you will do, and too many boats are lost every year because of this little task. Then, take the back tie straps off if you use them. Load anything from the truck to the boat. Please, please don’t back half-way down the boat ramp then decide it is time to get the boat ready. All this does is make everybody mad. Have the boat ready before you back down.

If it is dark out, and if you can, please turn your headlights off, parking lights will work just fine. When you’re at the bottom of the ramp, headlights aim right up and the next guy to come down, blinding him. It really sets people off when they can’t see. It is also a good idea to make sure your door is shut when you get out to grab the boat; an open door can block the other launch lanes. Tie the boat to the dock and get your trucked parked as soon as you can, please don’t stop and say hi to your buddies until your truck is off the ramp. Remember the next guy is just as excited to go Salmon, or Sturgeon fishing as you.

Hope everybody has a safe boating season, and hope you all catch lots of fish.

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Columbia River Sturgeon

On Mother’s Day, one random person will win a trip for two with Marvin’s Guide Service to seek out these giant sturgeon this summer. All we need is 1000 folks to like the page.

This Sturgeon fishing trip will be on the Columbia River in June 2011.

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With the Columbia River running fast, I would suggest anchoring instead of trolling.

Here is a look at the rules again.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAIN-STEM, from Buoy 10 up River to Rooster Rock State Park
is Open for retention of adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead 7 days per week from April 8 through April 15.

Daily bag limit is 2 adult Chinook salmon/steelhead in combination, of which only 1 may be an adult Chinook salmon.
Up to 5 adipose fin-clipped jacks may be retained in addition to adult fish.
The upstream boundary of this area is defined as “A true north/south line from Rooster Rock on the Oregon shore across the river to the Washington shore”.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAIN-STEM, Rooster Rock State Park to Bonneville Dam
Open for BANK ANGLING ONLY. Retention of adipose fin-clipped Chinook Salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead allowed 7 days per week from April 8 through April 15.
Daily bag limit is 2 adult salmon/steelhead in combination, of which only 1 may be an adult Chinook.

Good luck out there, and be extra careful with the fast water.

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If you are using a kwikfish make sure its in tune, try to make it runs straight. If the kwikfish is going to the left or right bend or twist the eye of the kwikfish in the opposite direction in witch you want it to go. Make small changes until the kwikfish is going nice and straight.

Kwikfish colors, I have had some good susses with chartreuse, but don’t be afraid to try different colors.
I also like to use a bait wrap on my kwikfish, for extra scent.

Hope everybody has a great salmon season this year.

Marvin

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Fishing from a boat will be allowed seven days a week from March 1 through April 4 from Buoy 10 upstream to Rooster Rock. Fishing from the bank will be allowed during the same time from Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dam. This fishery will be well managed to the available guideline of 7,750 upriver spring Chinook Salmon and could be shortened or extended depending on catch results.

The daily bag limit is two adipose fin-clipped adult salmon or steelhead in combination, of which no more than one may be a Chinook salmon. The rules also allow retention of up to five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day.

Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to the Oregon/Washington border

This area is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead through March 15 under permanent rules, as outlined in the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

Effective March 16, this area will be open to retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon through April 24. This fishery will be well managed to the available guideline of 1,050 upriver spring Chinook salmon and could be shortened or extended depending on results.

The daily bag limit is two adipose fin-clipped adult salmon or steelhead in combination, and up to five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day.

Angling for salmon and steelhead from a boat between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines, approximately six miles down stream from The Dalles Dam, is prohibited. Bank angling is allowed in this area.

I would still recommend checking with fish and game before you go out, just to be sure the season is open.

Marvin’s Guide Service has some open days so call now and lets go catch some Salmon..

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Before you pull the knot tight wet the line, this will help to lubricate the line, and also help with abrasion and it will make the line easier to pull the line together

Make sure the knot is good and tight by pulling hard on the line, a lose knot could come unraveled when fighting that big Salmon or Sturgeon!

Be careful when you trim the knot, make sure you don’t nick the line. After you trim it pull hard on the line again just to make sure it still is nice and tight.

Check your knots often look for abrasion, or lose knots. If have any doubt at all in the line or knot cut it off and start over.

Now get out on the Columbia River and catch some Salmon.

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I store my line either still in the package spool or on the reel. Always in a cool dark dry place. I try to avoid storing my line were it can be exposed to the sun.

When you put monofilament line onto a reel, get the line as tight as possible. This will help to keep the line from digging in to the rest of the spool when have you that big fish on and it is fighting hard.

I like to keep my reels full of line. When a reel gets low on line they do not cast or retrieve as well compared to a full reel. Be careful not to overfill the reel.

I also think it is a good idea to wet your line before fishing. If you are in a boat you might want to let 50 or so yards of line out while you are going slow. Then reel it in as tight as you can.

If you are fishing from the bank then just cast a lead weight easy in to the water a few times and reel the line back on as tight as possible.

Now let’s go catch some Salmon, or Sturgeon.

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Here are a few general rules I would do to recover somebody in the water.

First stay calm.

Second, throw a lifesaving device alongside them, Not at them.

Keep the victim in sight, never take your eyes off them. If it is dark shine a light on them.

When you get close enough hand them a short line a paddle anything they can grab, and stop the motor. Then lead them around to the stern of the boat.

Help the Person aboard. If you must get in the water to help them into the boat you should put on a life jacket, and tie a line to yourself and the boat.

Make sure the person stays warm and dry as possible.
Do not give the victim hot drinks or alcohol if you think the may be suffering from hypothermia.
seek medical help at once.

Everybody Please be safe out there!

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