I live on the Umatilla River in Eastern Oregon. Each year thousands of coho stack up at the mouth of the river (where Umatilla meets the Columbia) in late September and October. The fish remain there until flows begin to pick up at which point they move upstream to spawn. My question to you guys is how do I catch them? The water is nearly slack, virtually no current and less than 10' deep in most places. The fish are literally rolling everywhere, no exageration, and yet I cannot seem to get a one of them to bite! Several times I have tried spinners and incidentally snagged several of them...that's how many there are, but none were caught in the mouth. I'm wondering if it's because they are so far upstream they just won't bite anymore. They do look great tho, bright as can be. Any suggestions?

Thank you!


RM