This fishing columnist rarely uses the phrases wide-open or red-hot in one sentence to describe any kind of fishing action. But a wide-open, red-hot tuna bite has been hammering the southern Oregon coast for over two weeks now, which has been focused primarily off of Coos Bay area. The stellar tuna action has drawn Brookings-area anglers to make the 110-mile...
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While driving back home after a full Saturday’s afternoon of errands, my wife looked out to the Pacific Ocean and remarked “looks like a nice day for fishing.”  Seizing upon that rare opportunity, I replied, “yes, I was thinking of heading down to the beach for a couple of hours.”  And within 30 minutes, I was on the beach with...
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What an exciting weekend! The water is way way up, so much so that our docks are now attached to the ramps coming off the wall right below the café – haven’t seen that since 2011. It’s a beautiful sight to behold. And my daughter was married in Dana Point, thus the late fishing report. And that was a beautiful...
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Summer has definitely arrived at Lake Sabrina – temps in the mid-70’s with a slight breeze and a few fluffy white clouds drifting by. The bare Aspen are now quaking, the CrabApple and Red Delicious Apple trees are blooming as soon will be the wildflowers. And the biggest, the Lake is on the rise (coming up about 2 feet every...
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Fishing this week at Eagle Lake is continuing to improve despite some low fish counts on opening day May 28 reported by anglers who have for years fished on the opening. Last weekend improved with anglers trolling Wildcat and Pelican Points who spent some time on the water. Crawler fishermen were catching fish but they had to put in their time...
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This weekend, June 4 and June 5 is Oregon Free Fishing Weekend. On these two days, anyone may fish, clam or crab in Oregon and not have to worry about buying a fishing license, a shellfish license or any tags. So clam, crab or fish to your hearts' content courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). And...
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