Nov 26, 2011

Sandy River: Chocolate milk

Paid a visit to Oxbow Park for a day on the Sandy.  After a 40 minute drive, I arrived before sunup only a day or two beyond a pretty decent sized storm (SND03 - 5540cfs).  Leaves and branches everywhere.  It should of been a sign.

This was the first time fishing this section for me.  I did a lot of exploring since the water was extremely colored.  I could not see my boots if I stood in knee deep water, so catching fish was not likely.  On top of that, I was hooking leaves or other debris on every cast.  So even casting practice was a pain.

I stuck it out for a few hours before giving it up.  That was enough time to do some exploring so I know where or better yet, where not to go next time.

On the way home, I fished the Washougal.  This river is only a few minutes from home, so it is a nice little place that takes little effort.  More on this river, since I have fished it a few times since my visit to the Sandy.

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