Lane County Angler’s Log: Take time to scout before heading out

FRANK ARMENDARIZ/CHRONICLE PHOTOThe bay fishing season is on, and ocean-fresh salmon float in on every tide. The pressure has been moderate on weekdays and the salmon bite has been fair to good.

Our historic and statewide drought has put a real damper on the angling expectations of a lot of us this summer and there is no amount of lipstick that you can slather over that fact. Making matters worse, forest fire smoke seems to…