Columbia River Springers

[fishnfur]

Anyone going out soon for some Springer action on the Columbia?  I hear whispers that a few are starting to trickle in.  This weather has me itching.  The river's a bit brown, but smooth as glass.

[Mfowl]

I'm looking forward to getting out there for sure. However I am gonna hold off until mid March, then I'll fish every weekend until April 10th. Good luck out there! This early spring might be the ticket for a great year.

[fishnfur]

That's probably what I will do too.  The season is too short! 

Somebody posted a 10 pounder from the Sellwood Bridge in Portland on 01 Feb on another board.  I don't quite have the patience to sit all day yet.

[Mfowl]

That's probably what I will do too.  The season is too short! 

Somebody posted a 10 pounder from the Sellwood Bridge in Portland on 01 Feb on another board.  I don't quite have the patience to sit all day yet.

My dad caught one a few years ago anchor fishing out of Rainier on the last Saturday of February. If the water conditions, weather and tides are all aligned I might give in and do a shakedown day trip before primetime gets here. Its hard to resist the urge once the fever sets in! 

[buckhorn2]

I usually head to cathlamet around the 20th but this year got my moorage for the 24th to the 10 of april I think it is closed on the 23rd for gillnetting.

[cohoho]

I am sure we will bump into you down there Del....  See you then...

[Gobble Doc]

Does anyone have the name of a good guide down there?  I've never done this fishery but my son has spring break starting on March 22.  I'm thinking about booking a trip for the 2 of us. 

[wildmanoutdoors]

Does anyone have the name of a good guide down there?  I've never done this fishery but my son has spring break starting on March 22.  I'm thinking about booking a trip for the 2 of us.

Can't beat Ron Holt!

[SeaRun1]

Mid March through the closing on the 10th is my plan as well.  I always burn out if I start in February.  That will change depending on the dam counts of course.

I fish the Cathlamet area if any other HuntWa guys want to meet up then.

SR1

[buddy01]

I am going down 3-27 to 3-31  I will be staying at elochoman marine Hope to meet some of you. Lance camper & dodge & northriver 21 sled, come say hi.

[SkookumHntr]

Cant wait! I will be anywhere between Kalama and Cathlamet, Any early fish lets post them up!!

[SkookumHntr]

Does anyone have the name of a good guide down there?  I've never done this fishery but my son has spring break starting on March 22.  I'm thinking about booking a trip for the 2 of us.

Can't beat Ron Holt!

If you cant get a seat with him try toby muck with sidewinder charters, he has a more comfortable boat but I doubt he will have any dates available either.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Water has been a bit murky but the willy was blown. We should have a warm low water year which usually means a great catching season. Warm water means good biters! See ya'll in cathlamet or portco.

[h2ofowlr]

I am heading down in March to give it ago!

[WoolyRunner]

What about the Cowlitz?