Daniel Ambrose answers:

I have simply typed in “fishing” on youtube and found some nice videos. Especially those featuring Alton Jones.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Depends for spring time i like the weight go a can drag it across the spawning nest but ive always loved free falling i seem to catch alot more bass that way so like i said i woulkd when they spawn oh get a pair of polerized sun glasses so you can see the spawn bed

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Cabelas has their own TV section on a channel and the shows are available to watch on line, I’ve seen some fly fishing and hunting videos on their site and all were good quality, you can watch for free here
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/aboutus/media/pages/coj_home.jsp?auPage=tv

Daniel Ambrose answers:

You can start fly fishing at level 20.

You can catch:

Raw Trout at level 20
Raw Salmon at level 30
Raw rainbow fish at level 38

Use feathers as bait and a fly fishing rod to catch fish. I like to do this east of Barbarian Village.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Where I live, we have three basic kinds of trout — hatchery-raised fish stocked in waterways by the state, wild but nonnative fish, and wild native fish.

The stocked trout, which you call “planter fish,” are usually sterile rainbow trout and albino rainbow trout raised at hatcheries and placed in waterways when they reach 8 or so inches long. They are easy to catch and some folks say they have a “weaker” flavor. There have been studies on the fat content, body mass, coloration, and muscle fiber of sterile hatchery fish and fertile wild fish, and it was found that there is a demonstrable difference. The wild fish had various attributes that made them more desirable to eat. I’m told that the stocked fish get better to eat as they grow. Some stocked rainbow survive a few years and apparently after a few years they don’t taste as weak or spongy.

The wild but nonnative trout here are brown trout that have been here for many years, perhaps a hundred or more. The brown trout seem smarter and more difficult to catch, and for this reason and others they grow larger. A nice 18-inch wild brown from the waters here has a flaky, butter-colored flesh that is very flavorful and distinctive. My personal theory is that wild fish taste better because of their varied diets and lifestyles — hatchery fish basically hold still and eat fishfood for the first year of life, whereas wild fish eat a wide variety of food items and they have to work for it. It makes sense that the stocked fish would have fatty, pale flesh.

The wild and native trout here are Bonneville cutthroat trout. They run somewhat smaller than the wild browns, and we don’t often eat them because they’re natives and we’re trying to keep them from being displaced by the brown trout. However, I have eaten a few and if I remember their meat was similar to that of the wild browns.

In any case, yes, there are differences — the difference between the wild and stocked fish is particularly noticeable. My palate is not particularly discerning, and I don’t eat THAT many fish, and even I can tell a difference most of the time.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

You could go with a fish stringer or as Brandon pointed out a creel is a good go also. I’ve got an OLD wicker creel, think she be around 50 years plus (if thats anything at all) and I’ll do the same ie., use of leaves, moss, etc.. That along with fresh creek water they’ll keep nice and cool. As far as how stringer stays on shore, there’s usually a ring at the end of it ~ just put a strong twig through it and push it inta’ the ground. Common sense is goin’ ta’ be a factor, especially if ya’ have some nice size fish. Cabela’s link below has a real nice stringer if ya’ go that way…

Http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=00QBFA3QMDZIWCWQNWQSCNIK0BW0EIWE?id=0042998010313a&type=product&cmCat=perf&rid=0180101070502&xpid=k17401&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=Affiliate%2Dclick&cm_pla=Nextag&cm_ite=DDI%20Link&afsrc=1&_requestid=66722

Daniel Ambrose answers:

1, Indians traded among numerous groups for goods that came from hundreds of miles away.
2. Indian government was strong and centered authority in an elected chief.
3.a man or woman who had special religious or spiritual powers (and to note: a shaman was not a chief unless voted or appointed. A shaman as the white man called him was a healer and nothing else.)
4. Salmon fishing

Daniel Ambrose answers:

The Columbia is little more than an interconnected series off wide, deep lakes, thanks to dams. If you haven’t seen the Columbia before and you’re shore fishing, you will probably be overwhelmed. It’s. Just. Huge.

Depending on your time and budget, you could hire a guide to take you out on his boat and use the proper, provided tackle. Though even a half-day won’t be cheap, it’ll definitely increase the odds you’ll hookup with something sizable.

Don’t overlook the chance for some great fishing…including fly fishing…on any one of the Columbia’s many tributaries. Personally, I’d do some research on some nearby streams beforehand and plan to spend the bulk of my time on those waters. But that’s just me. I enjoy fly fishing on rivers too much to spend my time trolling in the Columbia.

Good luck…enjoy your trip.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Use salmon eggs durring the spawn. Salmon get very protective of thier eggs and tend to eat other eggs just to kill them so thier eggs have a better chance to survive. Also using a bid sppon works well too. Fly rod with egg tpye flys seems to do well…

Hope this helps

JosephA
AnglersResource.org

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Hello there. I have lived in the “Great Lakes” area of the US. I am an avid fisherman of trout and salmon. I think the first thing to consider is to match the prey of the salmon you’re targeting. Generally, spoons, spinners, and crank baits are what we use here.

As far as equipment, I’d start with a medium action rod and an equivalent reel that has a good drag. These fish are pure muscle, and if your drag is not set properly, they will snap you off frequently.

Best of luck in your fishing.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Opinions will vary but a rod using an IM-7 blank will work fine. As for a reel that’s up to you you could go fairly cheap and get a mitchell or more expensive and get a shimano or any other yuppie brand. As long as you have decent strength line you should do fine. Please do not try to use any line less than 10 LB test.

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Go to the local shop that specializes in fly fishing equipment in your area. The salmon/ steelhead gear is heavier duty than a trout rod. All are fun and fairly easy to learn for the basics, but may take years to become a master at the sport. For a child’s size rod, I suggest a fly rod for trout about 7 foot in a 6-7 weight. For you a length of 7-8 feet and a 7-9 weight. The shop personnel can explain all of these terms. Buy a couple of fly fishing magazines and do some reading. The sport is great. If you really want to get a head of the curve on fly fishing I strongly recommend this Fly Fishing Guide

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Owlcroft, some people believe that vegetarians can eat seafood, some however, prefer to call them pescetarians, some say that a person who eats fish is not a vegetarian at all.
Therefore, this could be the right category, depending on how you look at it.
Regarding your question, you can find tons of recipes online But I am very fond of this Fish Recipe Guide

Daniel Ambrose answers:

Hi there… As a HUGE fish connesseur and avid cook, you want to start with a very mild, flaky white fish. Something like a Tilipia, Halibut or Orange Roughy. Happy eating!! And try this Great Fish Recipe Guide Bon Appétit