I use to live a few miles from Ortega and over the past several years a few miles from Black Creek. I fish all over the state and have fished a ton since retiring Sept of last year. I feel like I am lying to myself since I have never been, nor ever will be the best fisherman. However, I think--I know a few things having fished all over the world. In short, is it me or has the river faded over the past few years? For example-- 2016 I probably caught 100 fish on a buzz bait and now nothing will sniff it.
Overall, I think the river is fading from its once glorious days. Maybe I am wrong?