Mid- october Rains mark Start of Fall Chinook Fishing

While we have been fishing for and catching fall Chinooks since the beginning of September on Tillamook and Nehalem bays. This weeks rain has marked the begining of the annual migration for the North Coast Streams.

Nehalem, both North and South Forks, Necanicum and other local steams came up just enough to move early arriving Silvers and Chinooks into the lower reaches of all streams and draw additional numbers into tide water.

Fishing in all atreams will be in full swing from this point forward both bank and boat fishing. Herring, Spinners, Flat Fish, FatSo's, bobbers & eggs/shrimp will all be go to baits.

Remember to not Snag or keep foul hooked salmon. No Wild Coho can be retained and Dark near spawning fish should be released. With that said there will be a large number of Big Bright Fall Chinooks in all locations.

As the season progresses we will keep posting reports and tech tips. Email us or call us for curretn River or fishing reports. fishingwithval@msn.com 866-738-6991 visit the website www.fishingwithval.com member of Team GI Joe.s, Team Pautzke's, Quantum Pro Staff, Huntings and Fishing News report team, Team North River, Gamakatsu Pro Staff