Getting that first fish of the year and getting the skunk off my back is a great feeling and relief. In 2011, I got skunked a lot and went much deeper into the year than I'd like to admit before picking up that first fish. Although the water conditions in 2012 are turning out to be comparable to 2011, I was blessed with putting blood in the boat a little bit earlier this year.
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| 17lb Willamette River Spring Chinook |
"Friday the 13th"; what better day to sneak out of work, take some conference calls from the boat and get some spring salmon fishing in under sunny, blue sky's?
Last Friday was my first trip out on the Willamette this year and having some success made it extra special. Historically, I haven't spent much time on the Willamette targeting salmon, only bass fishing later in the spring and summer. In fact, my two trips out last year is my only previous experience targeting salmon on these waters. Adding to the new found excitement of this fishery is it's location relative to my home - this 17lb hen was caught just 2.5 miles away as the crow flies.
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