Klamath Skunk

I fished the Klamath River Saturday evening and Sunday for nothing.  I got there around 4pm and went straight to the launch.  Meet some fish and game creel survey guys and they said no one had been catching all week cause the sand bar closed and no new fish were moving in.  I talked to some guides and they said some fish were being caught up near blue creek, but there were some reports of steelhead in the Glen area.  Tried all the tricks in the book, but nothing. Didn't even see a fish.  It is getting really cold up there now, so if you are going soon, be prepared.  As I was packing up a group of native american punks came by looking for trouble.  Big dude hangin out the passenger door was throwing me a dirty look.  I just nodded and lifted my beer and I heard they guy in the back say "should we F' him up"  The big guy up front looked at me and said Nah.  Needless to say I packed up and got the hell out of there.  I don't recommend going out there by yourself. 

I just nodded and lifted my beer and I heard they guy in the back say "should we F' him up"  The big guy up front looked at me and said Nah. 

sounds like a bust on many fronts.  Glad you DID get the hell outta there in one piece.  And thanks for the report and pics.  Better luck next time man

Valuable report right here.  Thanks for posting it, Jim.

Just an FYI:  if that white spot downstream in the second photo is your rig it's a good idea to park a little downstream of there.  We were told last year by the "owner" of that farthest-upstream end of the riverbar (before the bedrock starts on the north bank) that he would appreciate us not parking there at his spot.

Dude, that really sucks about them Fukrs. Ive had A similar thing happen to me once! ( Johny Dangerously voice ) Once!

good on you for trying it though Jim........such a beautiful place to be over ran by dumb punks!  .....a shame!
 that would have been a bitch-ass-move if they did stop, cuz i know you'd of given them back a thumpin to remember. 

Thanks for the report Jim. I heard that the mouth closed due to the high swells. Fresh fish equals biting fish, so I'm not surprised by the slow report.
A guy has to be careful around the natives! Some are really cool. Some are itching to cause problems for you. Was their rig a red 4x4 Ford pickup? I give that rig a wide berth. I left a hot bite there when it was late in the day and I was the only guy on the river, and that 4x4 was tearing up and down the river bar. The smell of trouble was just too strong and I got the heck out of there while I still could.
Sorry about the skunk but glad you had no problems other than that.

Same guy in a red ford ranger 4x4 throwing rocks at me Allen, Patrick, redyak. Mookie seems cool though

where are the Real_Cowboys now?!   
those punks need to be scalped ASAP

Even where we parked on our trip (which was well downstream from where you are parked), I was told just before I left that I was on private land and they would prefer that I parked farther down the riffle.  The guy was very friendly and polite and no problem.  Seems they want the public to park more toward the middle of the riffle... which is kind of a pain the the behind but whatever....

They need a sign. 

EK

Same guy in a red ford ranger 4x4 throwing rocks at me Allen, Patrick, redyak. Mookie seems cool though

he must have been high, throwin rocks at that crew????????
such a gorgeous spot, it's a  bummer it has punks on the bank.

Good on ya for tryin Jim. At least your rig looks really cool parked on the gravel bar!

Glad you got out OK Jim. Thanks for the report - John

Good on ya for tryin Jim. At least your rig looks really cool parked on the gravel bar!

Ditto that, you should submit that photo to Nissan

I agree- very beautiful pictures! Glad you avoided a scrap, sorry to hear the fish weren't cooperating.

Nice report Jim.  Bummer on not getting any fish.  Story of my life - shoulda been here yesterday.
Makes my blood boil to hear about the young punks threatening your life.     What is this world coming to? 

Michael

Just so you all know. Not all the Yurok's are bad news. There are plenty of friendly people up there. In all places there are some shady characters. I wouldnt go into Hunters Point at midnight on Saturday night either. Or into a dangerous barrio alone. But this guy that you ran into Jim is into intimidation tactics. There is a big gap between harrassment and a felony crime. The guy that runs the first net is cool.