Springers on the CR

[h2ofowlr]

I have been receiving reports from the buddies that they have started catching the Springers in the Vancouver to Longview stretch.  It looks like a few have also gone over the damn.  Should be a big run and they are starting early.

[fishcrazy]

 

I have been hearing the same thing. The news has me all gidy like a little school girl.


Kris

[h2ofowlr]

I heard they adopted a barbless hook reg for Jan. 2011 on the Columbia River.  I guess they figure the sport fisherman are hurting to many fish vs. the non-selective gill nets of the commercial and Indian tribes.  Don't forget the seals and sea lions.   

[Sporting_Man]

I fished Cowlitz on Sunday and saw a 20-pounder king rolling in Blue Creek area. My friends did not believe... oh well... Now I know.

[Tealer]

It is still REALLY early for springers down here. I am not sure about one on the Cowlitz I would have to see it to believe it, last year they were late. They are expecting huge runs. I would wait at least another three weeks before hitting it to hard. I do have 40 some odd packs of green and blue label ready to go. I have only had reports of like 8 caught below I5, credible reports though.

I have been using barbless hooks already, if you know what your doing it won't make any difference. Plus you can still use trebbles.

[Turkeyman]

A budy of mine caught a springer last week on lower cowlitz.

[Huntbear]

Come on Springers!!!!  Get over that dam,     

[fishcrazy]

Come on Springers!!!!  Get over that dam,     

If you look at January counts they have already started.


Kris

[alanger]

what site are you using for your counts? thanks.

[fishcrazy]

what site are you using for your counts? thanks.

It's a secret.


SHHH don't tell anybody.


Kris

[huntnphool]

http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/fishdata/home.asp

[alanger]

Thanks phool.