Originally Posted By: RM1 Doc
Oooookay, going to be in Lincoln City for Thanksgiving. Should I bring my rod and reel? I've never fished down there. Help! My daughter lives right down the street from the bay. Also I'll be without a boat.

For me it would depend on when the "fall rains" hit. There are Fall Chinook staging in the bays waiting for those rains. If the rain holds off eggs/shrimp in tidewater under a float would be the ticket if you're bank-bound.
As soon as you can float a DB (without dragging) on the major rivers the Chinook will be available in those rivers and the bays will be emptying of Chinook. Normal fast water tactics up in the rivers would be the way to go. Bring your waders.

Rivers in your area are Siletz, Salmon (bank fishery) and Nestucca further north.
Your visit timing is excellent for those coastal fall fish. We've had some big days in that time frame.
Good luck.
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