what kind of fishing are you looking to do ,The spring chinook are in ,are you fly fishing ? You will need a ten weight for that you could fish on the sandy river ,30 min outside portland if you are looking for trout that isnt that good close in you need to head to the coast or to east oregon or down to Bend the descutes runs through there fall creek and alot more ,Ive only just begun ,what kind of fishing you looking to do ,and how long are you here for ?