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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: bighunter on April 22, 2010, 06:39:10 PM

Title: Drano
Post by: bighunter on April 22, 2010, 06:39:10 PM: I need to know how you guys are doing at drano for springers? im getting ancy to go fish count is good :drool:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 23, 2010, 09:25:48 PM: I will be on the bank before daylight in the morning. Anyone there, I will be the big guy wearing the black/grey plaid flannel... hollering fish on! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Elkstuffer on April 23, 2010, 10:11:00 PM: Good Luck! Be sure and give us a report when you get home. Pic's too! ;)
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 24, 2010, 11:38:50 AM: Fishing is still slow at Drano. I saw maybe 20 fish caught in 4 hrs. A lot of fish were lost, including one by me :bash: :bash:

The boat guys were doing better than the bank anglers though. Sorry, no pics, I was fishing, not photographing. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 25, 2010, 10:26:32 PM: I went to Drano today. I got there at 8:30. We were all over the lake in the boat. It was a really nice calm day. We saw about 13 fish caught. Me and a freind and my son didnt have any luck. Not even a takedown. Everyone we saw catch fish were using some kind of big flasher and a green spinner with a pink prawn. We tried the same thing they were catching everything on but not a dang thing. It was a long drive from Ellensburg. We fished just out in front of the bank fishers and that is were most of the fish were caught. I got to feel what it should have felt like to bring in a big 15 to 18 pounder only because the guy in a boat next to us caught one and it ran into my line and got all tangled up. Nicest day on Drano with no wind!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 26, 2010, 05:18:58 PM: I talked to a local, and then the WDFW office in Vancouver. The main part of the river is open from the bank. The guys killing the fish right now are around the corner from the bridge towards the west. They are plunking with prawns and sand shrimp and flat knocking em dead right now. For some reason the fish are holding in the main Columbia and not coming into Drano right now. Was told it takes about 4 - 5 ounces of lead to get to the bottom and hold though. I think I may try it tomorrow after work, and see if I can catch me a fish or two.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 26, 2010, 08:09:07 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on April 26, 2010, 05:18:58 PM
I talked to a local, and then the WDFW office in Vancouver. The main part of the river is open from the bank. The guys killing the fish right now are around the corner from the bridge towards the west. They are plunking with prawns and sand shrimp and flat knocking em dead right now. For some reason the fish are holding in the main Columbia and not coming into Drano right now. Was told it takes about 4 - 5 ounces of lead to get to the bottom and hold though. I think I may try it tomorrow after work, and see if I can catch me a fish or two.

When we were there there was a few boats out there fishing just west of the bridge. Out on the main Columbia river. Looked like they were anchored up. :dunno: We were using 3 and 4 ounce canon balls to get our bait down.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 26, 2010, 08:43:10 PM: Well, heck, I did not think to ask about boats out there, since I am bank fishing. Gonna give it the ole college try again after work tomorrow.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: h2ofowlr on April 26, 2010, 09:19:31 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on April 26, 2010, 05:18:58 PM
I talked to a local, and then the WDFW office in Vancouver. The main part of the river is open from the bank. The guys killing the fish right now are around the corner from the bridge towards the west. They are plunking with prawns and sand shrimp and flat knocking em dead right now. For some reason the fish are holding in the main Columbia and not coming into Drano right now. Was told it takes about 4 - 5 ounces of lead to get to the bottom and hold though. I think I may try it tomorrow after work, and see if I can catch me a fish or two.
The water may still be a little to cold for the big rush into Drano. Get some warmer weather and they will be thick. Should be a 100k over the dam by tomorrow.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: fishcrazy on April 27, 2010, 08:00:28 PM: My sources tell me it's now a go at the Wind and Drano.

Got good Prawns? ;)

Kris
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 27, 2010, 08:57:57 PM: Picked one up this evening about 17 lbs. on an old reliable magnum wiggle wart. Was nice and bright. Indian nets went in tonight though.
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Post by: MuleySniper on April 27, 2010, 08:59:17 PM: Cool Huntbear! Were planning a trip to come down for a Thurs, Fri, and Saturday in a couple weeks. I can't wait. Hopefully its on fire then!
MS
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 27, 2010, 09:02:27 PM: Nice size fish!!! What color of wart were you using? We are heading down for the day on Sat.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 27, 2010, 09:03:53 PM: it was actually a Brad's Magnum Wiggler in Hot Tamale. Sat. should be good, but be prepared for the zoo. Be there earlier than needed, and be ready for people to be a bit nutso.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 27, 2010, 09:10:16 PM: When we were there on Sunday it was bumper to bumper boats in the merry go round. It wasn't to bad. It is kinda fun COMBAT FISHING!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 27, 2010, 09:11:54 PM: were you in a boat? I was there Sunday afternoon for about 5 hours.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: MuleySniper on April 27, 2010, 09:24:44 PM: We always called it the "circle jerk" :chuckle:
MS
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: cohoho on April 27, 2010, 10:03:39 PM: Good job Huntbear, keep it going...
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: NWTFhunter on April 27, 2010, 11:04:58 PM: Hey Huntbear, are you going to be on Drano during the week ? I might be able to meet up with you for a day of fishing.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 28, 2010, 06:12:16 AM: During the week, I can only fish after work. Work is not givng any days off till after the end of June, so unless I call in sick, lol.

I would love to meet up with ya, but will not be able to do it during the week, except in the evening.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 28, 2010, 06:29:16 AM: For you guys not knowing what a Springer looks like. :chuckle: :chuckle:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw143%2Fcsobear%2FP4270166.jpg&hash=7bb9ab5f97e24e2f97697659d89df87c7c0efb83)
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: alanger on April 28, 2010, 06:34:09 AM: Nice one Huntbear
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 28, 2010, 05:10:04 PM: Nice fish hunterbear :EAT:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 28, 2010, 05:57:25 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on April 27, 2010, 09:11:54 PM
were you in a boat? I was there Sunday afternoon for about 5 hours.

Yup we were in a black 12 footer. there was 3 of us in it.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 28, 2010, 06:11:36 PM: Yep, remember seeing you there. I will be back out tomorrow evening, and probably most of the weekend.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Tealer on April 28, 2010, 10:34:07 PM: I have been up at Drano and Wind all week we have been doing better at Drano then Wind. I have been running a large flaser 5ft in front of red or purple prawns.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: bighunter on April 29, 2010, 04:40:46 PM: Any body have any pics of the fish they are catching at drano?
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: cohoho on April 29, 2010, 06:11:48 PM: Uh- Huntbear just a few posts above.....
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Tealer on April 29, 2010, 11:01:18 PM: All my pics have my boat in them, not posting them.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: cohoho on April 29, 2010, 11:04:43 PM: What's wrong with the boat that you don't want pictures of???
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Tealer on April 29, 2010, 11:10:11 PM: Last time I post pics of my boat I had some issues with guys wanting to cause trouble. From that point on I don't post any thing can be associated to me.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on April 30, 2010, 06:46:02 PM: So anyone coming up river to Drano tomorrow? I will be there for the day, unless I catch my limit.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: huntergreg on April 30, 2010, 08:15:39 PM: I will be out there at around 5:30 in the morning with my uncle. We will be there for Sat. and Sunday. Hopefully it is not to windy!! How is the wind down there Huntbear? Did you have any luck today?
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Tealer on April 30, 2010, 11:22:48 PM: Was windy today, did well on warts.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: cr250rider on May 01, 2010, 07:57:00 AM: hell i posted a pic of a 25lb king i caught (not at Drano) one numb nut said it was 12lbs i dont bother anymore either.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 01, 2010, 10:34:52 AM: It was hot this morning at Drano. I limited out in less than 3 hrs. Lot of fish hooked.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw143%2Fcsobear%2FP5010167.jpg&hash=c235d46e533c11e79b118b4abe42c8ab632f2c88)

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Now, what to do with the rest of the day? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: ribka on May 01, 2010, 11:15:33 AM: Quote from: Huntbear on May 01, 2010, 10:34:52 AM
It was hot this morning at Drano. I limited out in less than 3 hrs. Lot of fish hooked.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw143%2Fcsobear%2FP5010167.jpg&hash=c235d46e533c11e79b118b4abe42c8ab632f2c88)

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Now, what to do with the rest of the day? :chuckle: :chuckle:

Nice fish
What did you pick them up on?
Was at the neighbors last night eating some Springers he just caught. Boy were those good eating
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 01, 2010, 11:19:33 AM: Casting and retrieving a reliable ole orange Mag Wart.

If you want to come down one weekend, let me know. We can beat the water to a froth together.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Fishnclifff on May 01, 2010, 06:38:14 PM: Ya got room for 1 more?
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 01, 2010, 06:53:21 PM: Always room on the bank, if you get there early enough. If you are not there by 4 am, you will be fishing way down on the far, far end of nowhere, lmao.

Will be there in the morning.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: MuleySniper on May 01, 2010, 11:00:03 PM: Anything close for overnighting? Doing the long drive down next Thursday and going to fish Friday too. Normally we just sleep in the truck but this time I'm bringing my boy along and it would be nice to find somewhere descent near by to crash. Anyone know?
MS
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: NWTFhunter on May 01, 2010, 11:42:01 PM: Muley, you can stay in Stevenson, or Hood River as both have a couple motels. If Stevenson I would book ahead of time as a lot of fishermen stay there over the weekend.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 02, 2010, 03:31:09 AM: There are some good hotels in Hood River. A lot of bed and breakfast places if you like those as well.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: MuleySniper on May 02, 2010, 09:26:41 AM: Cool, I'll check em out. Thanks!
MS
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 03, 2010, 07:47:06 PM: Are you fishing from the bank or you one of those terrible boaters? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: alanger on May 03, 2010, 08:39:45 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on May 03, 2010, 07:47:06 PM
Are you fishing from the bank or you one of those terrible boaters? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

dont pick on us boaters
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: MuleySniper on May 03, 2010, 11:17:01 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on May 03, 2010, 07:47:06 PM
Are you fishing from the bank or you one of those terrible boaters? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Boater my friend... Boater with a blow torch! :chuckle: Just look for the Tiderunner with the bent rods ;)
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: NWTFhunter on May 03, 2010, 11:50:59 PM: Sounds like we need to hook up with Muley so we can go round and round with the rest of the boaters. Got room ?
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 04, 2010, 06:38:39 AM: Well, I will be down there after work. I will bounce a plug off the boat and holler hello. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: alanger on May 04, 2010, 06:47:31 AM: Quote from: Huntbear on May 04, 2010, 06:38:39 AM
Well, I will be down there after work. I will bounce a plug off the boat and holler hello. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

you'll hit 5 boats probably from the sound of how busy it is down there.
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: C-Money on May 04, 2010, 04:54:37 PM: Sounds like a great time from a boat or from the bank!
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Dustin07 on May 04, 2010, 04:58:41 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on April 28, 2010, 06:29:16 AM
For you guys not knowing what a Springer looks like. :chuckle: :chuckle:

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LOL smartass. good work though and great pic!
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: MuleySniper on May 04, 2010, 05:39:25 PM: Quote from: NWTFhunter on May 03, 2010, 11:50:59 PM
Sounds like we need to hook up with Muley so we can go round and round with the rest of the boaters. Got room ?

Sorry... Full load. Bringing along my cousin who has never caught a salmon and my almost 4 year old son. Along with my dad and another buddy, space filled up quick. I'll definitely be busy! I managed to book a room in Stevenson so now all I have to do is cross my fingers for good weather and even better fishing.
MS
Title: Re: Drano
Post by: Huntbear on May 04, 2010, 08:52:43 PM: What kind and color boat you running? Will be sure to say hi across the water.