Beginner trying to find a spot

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Hi guys,
My name is Ian. I am a beginner and I am struggling to find a spot for fly fishing. Is there any creek or river spot good for trout that’s close to Portland? Thanks guys.
 
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Old Man said:
There is this little stream in the cascades that has trout in it. You don't need a rock to stand on as this time of the year it is pretty skinny.
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Me posting this made me think of a very small creek that I dropped a fly into. I was up on the N/F Snoqualmie one summer day. I was up high and it was just barely running. I saw this one semi deep spot and I thought why not. So I dropped a small dry on it. Caught about a 3" trout. It's color was what got me. It's back was pure Black. Of course it went back into the water.

At one time you could access that river in the tree farm without a pass. Since I don't live there anymore I have no idea if you can still go there.
 
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If you go far enough and the road is not closed you can get into National Forest land outside the tree farm.
Jim I am sute you and I and a couple of others fished as small trib just inside the National Forest.

There is some interesting small water up there for those that take the time and effort to explore.

Dave
 
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Old Man said:
Me posting this made me think of a very small creek that I dropped a fly into. I was up on the N/F Snoqualmie one summer day. I was up high and it was just barely running. I saw this one semi deep spot and I thought why not. So I dropped a small dry on it. Caught about a 3" trout. It's color was what got me. It's back was pure Black. Of course it went back into the water.

At one time you could access that river in the tree farm without a pass. Since I don't live there anymore I have no idea if you can still go there.
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I love those resident coastal cutthroat that are so densely spotted, they might as well be black. Way up the road from Portland, up some tributaries that have complete canopy cover.
 
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wetline dave said:
If you go far enough and the road is not closed you can get into National Forest land outside the tree farm.
Jim I am sute you and I and a couple of others fished as small trib just inside the National Forest.

There is some interesting small water up there for those that take the time and effort to explore.

Dave
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Hell. I don't shop unless there is an electric cart for me to use. I couldn't walk a store anymore if I tried. (n)
 
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Old Man said:
Me posting this made me think of a very small creek that I dropped a fly into. I was up on the N/F Snoqualmie one summer day. I was up high and it was just barely running. I saw this one semi deep spot and I thought why not. So I dropped a small dry on it. Caught about a 3" trout. It's color was what got me. It's back was pure Black. Of course it went back into the water.

At one time you could access that river in the tree farm without a pass. Since I don't live there anymore I have no idea if you can still go there.
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Jim, just fhe fact that you quoted your own post elevates you to a new level.
 
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Tim Lockhart said:
Jim, just fhe fact that you quoted your own post elevates you to a new level.
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Hell I didn't even get out to fish this year. Being an old man had something to do with it. I was unable or unwilling to get out this this year. So I should be willing and ready to go when the time arrives. Some time in June should be prime time for me.
 
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Old Man said:
Hell I didn't even get out to fish this year. Being an old man had something to do with it. I was unable or unwilling to get out this this year. So I should be willing and ready to go when the time arrives. Some time in June should be prime time for me.
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Just got around to reading your post and trying to decide if I should be depressed or not. I was born just after dirt was invented and before Norm van Brocklyn was our quarterback. I have been considering hitting a local stream for winter steel and even tied up some popsicles in case the river gets in shape. I have the gear but not sure if I have the resolve. I've had several memorable trips fishing your area and hope you get out there and submit a good report. I'm cheering for you. I have a shirt that says "Old guys rule" So go get em.
 
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I have many pieces of skinny water to fish. But they are out of my comfort zone. One is about 120 miles away. BSC. Lately long drives tire me out. And I can only throw flies around for about an hour and then I have to rest. The Clark Fork is just about 20 miles away. But I don't have it dialed in yet. This area is where it starts. Where Silver Bow creek and Warm Springs creek come together. But I have another to play around in. I haven't been there in a year. It's just a little south and west of the CF. Oh hell I have more. Just teasing you all.
 
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I've got several fine warm and cold-water spots along with3 wine trails within an hour or so drive from my house. But since I'm from central NY it would be a bit of a drive for most of you! Not much for saltwater fishers but since 10 percent of ALL the world's freshwater passes a couple hour's drive north of me - well, it does present many options! ;)

Kim
 
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WWKimba said:
I've got several fine warm and cold-water spots along with3 wine trails within an hour or so drive from my house. But since I'm from central NY it would be a bit of a drive for most of you! Not much for saltwater fishers but since 10 percent of ALL the world's freshwater passes a couple hour's drive north of me - well, it does present many options! ;)

Kim
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A 3 wine trail? Trying to think of how long that would be. Not a big wine drinker, help me out - what's the conversion from wine distances to beer distance?
 
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FontinalisFin said:
Just take the pouch out of the box wine and you don't need a bota bag anymore.
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We call it a goon sack.

The name given to wine, generally white, when removed from the cask. The sack is made of a strong foil, so it can be passed around without getting damaged.

It is a popular alcohol choice for Australian teenagers, as it costs no more than $15 for 4 litres, which is a very affordable way to get fucked up.

When one is intoxicated, they often drink the juice straight from the sack, although it is also commonly mixed with other liquids such as orange juice or soft drink, to make the taste more tolerable.

girl "Hey, pass the goon sack."
boy "Ok, do you want a cup, too?"
girl "Are you serious? I have it straight from the sack."

by bearcakes91 April 25, 2009
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As a self proclaimed connoisseur, I have converted multiple Americans to the way of the goon sack.

One of the proudest moments of my marriage was when I asked my (Chinese American) wife what she wanted to do for our first anniversary. I proposed that we go somewhere fancy. She said that we could do that, but what she really wants is Burger King and a goon sack from Costco. The virtues of a Whopper and foil-encased wine are two things that she has learned from me. These are arguably my greatest contributions to our relationship.
 
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dbaken said:
A 3 wine trail? Trying to think of how long that would be. Not a big wine drinker, help me out - what's the conversion from wine distances to beer distance?
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Sorry I ignored the beer question. It so happens that a couple of the wineries (there's one on the northern tip of Seneca Lake where you simply walk 5 feet from the wine tasting to the beer tasting room! there are also a couple cideries where the distilled liquor and cider tasting areas are similar. There is a saying about fishing - "There are 2 types of great days you can have when fishing, 1) Where you go out and catch fish and, 2) Where you go out and DON'T catch fish!". I think the saying must have come from a fisher from this area!

Kim
 
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The OP should have a lot of good spots by now.
SF
 
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I have lurked off and on over the years, just wanted to chime in that I found the information useful. I’m looking for some easier wading than trying to learn on the Deschutes. My ankles can’t take it right now unfortunately. Driving over there isn’t the easiest thing with some recent vestibular issues either.
Anyhow, Ian may not have checked back in, but the info isn’t going to waste!
 
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