With the start of spring on March 1st it was time to go in search of proof. It seemed like the Oregon coast was a likely destination, and we were right. Flowers were blooming once we hit the Willamette Valley, trees were in full bloom, and even the beautiful gorse plants were lit up with flowers when we reached the coast. Sure signs of spring.
Despite all the news to the contrary in different parts of the country, it seems like 2021 has started out pretty mild in the weather department in Oregon. Camping in February comes with challenges, but a couple weeks back the forecast was good and with the camper on the new truck we decided a test run was in order, so over to the coast we went. Just a note that locations will not be disclosed in this post, to protect the innocent fish yet to be hooked in my future (I hope).
After a late night arrival on a Friday we were up and headed to the river Saturday morning in search of some sun and steelhead. Both would prove elusive, but any day on the water is a good day in my book.
August has come around again, and with it the necessary trip to the coast to restock the freezer with tuna. This year hasn’t been quite as hot or smoky as the past couple years but nevertheless this trip always serves as a quick getaway to a change of weather and scenery mid summer.
