May 23, 2024 · Hi, new to fishing here. I have dumb question. I have been told that there is spots near Troutdale for herring fishing, person said its fun and easy for new like me and it’s about …

Jan 14, 2014 · Hello all, I was wondering if using a brine on herring makes a difference or not? I use frozen herring for bull trout and have never brined my herring and have caught many fish. …

Aug 10, 2012 · most use herring because its the more abundant baitfish in our area. they'll eat anchovies of course but herring and candlefish comprise the bulk of their fish diet in areas 4 …

Nov 29, 2018 · Hi all great forum! I'm inspired to try out plug cut herring for trolling which is something I have never done before. I do a lot of deepish trolling with lures using a paravane …

Mar 26, 2010 · Salmon university mentioned that the brined herring will "keep for weeks," which is why I asked. I am all for using fresh bait each day given the other more significant …

Apr 11, 2008 · So I was gonna tie up some plug-cut herring rigs and prawn rigs. I haven't fished them before so I was just curious how much of an effect hook spacing has on the rig. I was …

Sep 5, 2012 · I'm new to fishing herring but picked up two coho the first time trying it. I went with Green Label since that is the most common sized used. For the brine, I used the off-the-shelf …

Mar 9, 2023 · Went up to Newport on Monday and FROZE my As$ off. Managed to get about 60 before I was so cold I couldn't unhook the fish and called it. Got a suggestion to soak them in …

Feb 9, 2019 · I fish the area from May until October. I suppose if the ocean is down you could wonder out for bottom fishing, and drop some pots. I know in the spring there is some good …

A5: Absolutely. The river, especially its upper reaches, is excellent for fly fishing, with abundant trout and steelhead. Q6: What types of bait are most effective on the Coquille River? A6: …