Tough day on the Columbia, Stevenson WA, 27 Sept 2020

[pdxfisher]

My first trip on the big C in a kayak. Went in not knowing a lot and left with gaining some knowledge. I only ended up with 4 on the day. A 3lb 4oz (which is sweet), a dink and two in the 15-16" range.

 

 

My partner on the day drubbed me catching 8 nice smallmouth.  

 

We both wasted a lot of time learning the area and fishing (what we now understand) is unproductive water. Next trip should be better (I hope).

Here is a short video of landing my biggest fish and the bumpy pedal back!

 

 

[Sphynx]

I've found squarebills burned along rip rap with intermittent pauses along the bankon the Columbia has been a very, very productive technique for the last several weeks, top producing colors have been in the natural baitfish category, both bluegill and shad colors, probably been outperforming any other technique by a minimum of 2-1, probably higher, next best has been the Ned rig. 

[pdxfisher]

36 minutes ago, Sphynx said:

I've found squarebills burned along rip rap with intermittent pauses along the bankon the Columbia has been a very, very productive technique for the last several weeks, top producing colors have been in the natural baitfish category, both bluegill and shad colors, probably been outperforming any other technique by a minimum of 2-1, probably higher, next best has been the Ned rig. 

Thanks!