"Can anyone suggest a good,clean,and most of all,secure motel in or near St Helens? It doesn't need to be fancy."

I don't know about security, but motels in the Woodland area include the Best Inn (360-225-6548), Best Western (225-1000), Hansen's Motel (225-7018), Lakeside Motel (225-8240), The Lewis River Inn (225-6257) and the Scandia Motel (225-7860).

"Also, I will bring bait with but if there is a spot for fresh, that would be Super!"

Try Fisherman's Depot, just east of Woodland on the North side of the Lewis (225-9900).