Anglers tend to target it as a trophy fish, though they usually catch-and-release the larger specimens. Like its smallmouth cousin, it can put up a fight-largemouth bass often become airborne in their effort to escape the hook. With a maximum recorded weight of 22 pounds, this fish is a real bruiser. The Umpqua River is the second best place to catch this fish, followed by the Willamette. One of the best smallmouth bass fishing spots lies along the Columbia River-head for the stretch between Hood River and Cascade Locks, and start reeling them in. Use a 4.3-inch Keitech swimbait on a ½-ounce jig, or a green pumpkin tube on a ¼-ounce jig (photos below), and Habenicht promises you’ll catch them any day of the year. The smallmouth bass is a wary fish, though not as skittish as trout. Seasoned anglers respect its fighting abilities when hooked, and old fishing journals describe it as “ounce for ounce and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims.” Looking for a heart-racing battle and thrilling catch? The smallmouth bass is known as one of the toughest grapplers in North America. He offered the following pro tips for catching bass this year. If you’re itching to get out on the water, April and May are ideal for bass fishing in Oregon, says professional angler and UO fishing team member Ryan Habenicht, who works at Oregon Community Credit Union’s Downtown branch. Our state alone is home to some of the world’s most stunning-and abundant-places to fish. More than 11 percent of the nation’s fishing occurs in the Pacific region, and for good reason. And if you’re lucky enough to belong to one of the 17 percent of households that own a boat, Oregon offers endless opportunities for relaxing with a line and hauling in a great catch. When the sun dangles irresistibly in the sky like a great shining lure, where will you go?įor the 46 million Americans who are hooked on fishing, sunny days mean hitting the water to enjoy the nation’s second most popular outdoor activity. As the weather gets warmer, the call of the outdoors grows louder.
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