Charlie White’s Fishing Machine - Clackamas River Chinook Salmon

Episode 2 "Clackamas River Chinook Salmon"
Charlie travels to Oregon where he seeks out Chinook salmon that migrate up through the Columbia River to the Clackamas river.
Charlie White's Fishing Machine chronicles Charlie's pioneering research filming underwater strike behaviour of fish across the BC coast and around the world. Although released over three decades ago the knowledge and fascinating footage about how salmon and various other species strike lures is unparalleled. A true legend and leader of the sport fishing industry.

[@timbarnett3898]

I was raised within walking distance too Clackamas River. Its known more for steelhead rather than salmon. Highrocks was our playfield.

[@kwally33]

Man this was the best! We need more videos these days like this! Please keep sharing! It said see you next season for part 2 at the end? Is there one??

[@SaltaireFishing]

I agree! We have another 30 episodes to release so stay tuned. I believe this is the only episode on the Clackamas though

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

I wish I could have been around back then when the clackamas would load up with fish like that. It still gets fish for sure but it’s a lot different. Would like to see a remake of this with new cameras. Underwater salmon from Bob toman is great also

[@SaltaireFishing]

Its amazing how much these fisheries have changed in a relatively short amount of time... would be very interesting to revisit this episode. See how the river has changed, if the fish hold in the same areas and how fishing techniques differ from 30 years ago. Something i'm considering doing if the channel does well! Do you fish on the Clackamas regularly?

[@dontevenfr0nt]

30 years later, clackamas salmon still don't bite... They still sit in that same hole below the mouth of eagle creek though.

[@RisBradshaw]

Not near Eagle Creek. Below Carver. They do bite. Already 2 in Ris' boat.

[@Jimpen294x0]

Looks like an '80s video.

[@deskysurfer]

Was that the cop they caught running a poaching ring with his buddies?

[@TheD510addict]

Probably. Those river sheriff's on the Clack were all asshats.

[@ChandlerNoll]

It's Clackamas not mus

[@SaltaireFishing]

Good catch, thank you! Fixed it

[@giggity8249]

Not the same Oregon.

[@giggity8249]

Regulations will STARVE YOU.

[@giggity8249]

Farm raised fish do not act or feed the same. They'll slowly starve until they just start trying to eat everything....and will if they can fit it. Normally not healthy fish. Sores, discoloration, malnourished and they are very suseptible to disease.

[@giggity8249]

But ,Oregon still does it.