scampi
2009-01-18 16:12:29
howdy i guess you can see im new to trolling, id like to ask if you could help with the finding of these fish.so far all i know is follow the other guys and look for birds. thanks oregon coast
yak2you2
2009-01-18 16:59:21
Look for the feed that's local to your area. If you don't have a good fathometer get one. It will help you identify feed balls, which should have salmon nearby. A lot of the time king salmon will seek out structure as a possible ambush point, or to rest out of the current. Reefs, rockpiles, drop offs, etc. Generally speaking, salmon like to lay or swim into the current, it tends to be a lot easier for them to see your gear as it's coming at them. So, troll with the current, along the edge of a reef where possible, 2.5 to 3 knots, and watch for feed, especially when it's on the surface and the birds are on it( usually means that something pushed it to the surface).
If it's at all possible though, find out who's putting them in and follow them.
They will often be at different depths and in different places at different times of the year. Oregon is sure to be a whole different game then here in Alaska where I am. You might ask 2 meter troll he's from your neck of the woods I believe.
scampi
2009-01-18 23:09:49
thank you for the help scampi
yak2you2
2009-01-19 16:15:16
No problem, hope it helps. Do you fish rods or gurdies? You might try hitting some of the local fishing supply stores and ask them what's been some popular lures for your area. ~goodfishin~
scampi
2009-01-20 04:03:12
i fish hand crank gurdies,i been fishing with bait. season was just a bubble. hope its better this year.
yak2you2
2009-01-20 05:50:27
Bait absolutely can't be beat at times, but it is a little harder to fish with when your first starting out. If it's not towing right, nothing will touch it. Try nose clips, and use your search engine. there's a lot of good info and illustrations out there on the internet.
Also, artificials work, try some. I've read a lot about a hootchie called the Army truck producing down your way. I've tried them up here and they didn't do to well, but like I said, every place is different. You really need to go find some old times down at your local coffee shop and wring them out.
Lastly, sometimes there just isn't much to be had, can't blame yourself for that.
squarehead
2009-03-17 00:26:38
every time I read the title of this post I chuckle, I wish I knew how to find fish, gear in the water trolling along sometimes you do find em and thats the magic, good luck!!! happy fishing!!
ambition
2009-03-17 15:13:31
One thing that works great in Oregon are what we called tide rips, I know its not the right term. It is where two different speeds, direction, of water meet out in the water. They will look like big streaks out on the open water. Fish tended to be concentrated on these, I guess for feeding. One time crossing the Columbia bar we saw five or six sealions tearing salmon apart right in the middle of one of these "tide rips." Ive tried this same theory here in SE but it doesn't seem to work like it did down there.