OUTDOOR JOURNAL

Back at the truck, we soaked up the bright sunshine, enjoyed some snacks, and raised a celebratory drink in honor of Leona’s husband—and my dear friend—David, who passed recently. David was one of those all-around great guys who made every adventure better. He was one of my best friends, always quick with a story, joke or a laugh, and razor clamming was one of his absolute favorite things to do

my rod gave the tick...tick of a sturgeon bite. I set the hook, and the fight began. The sturgeon pulled hard, and I struggled to stop it.

If you've ever dreamed of fishing in one of the modern wonders of the world, let me tell you—chasing peacock bass right in the Panama Canal on Gatun Lake is next-level stuff.

If you're chasing that perfect mix of big-city vibes and world-class saltwater fishing, let me tell you—Panama City, Panama delivers in a way that's hard to beat

It's one of those underrated November fisheries that lights up a handful of Washington and Oregon rivers

For a split second, my brain short-circuited on the sheer noise of it. Then reality hit: five feet of airborne rainbow came exploding from the water in a silver pink blur of spots and fury

October Coho on the Columbia River What a ride 2025 has been for fishing enthusiasts like us here in the Pacific Northwest. From Spring Chinook runs to summer's smallmouth bonanza, throw in some rockfish, pink salmon and walleye to the mix the an it has been a spectacular year. And now, as the leaves turn and the air crisps up, Mother Nature's serving one last banger: a bumper crop of big, beautiful Coho tearing through the Columbia. Late October, and these fish are still p

What followed was pure river rodeo in that small silty river.

I hooked a Humpy, and as it charged toward the boat with my jig in its mouth, I could see a squad of 20 other Pinks chasing it!

The river was alive with fish and fishermen, but the vibe was electric. Humpies were rolling, and nearly everyone was hooking up

as it emerged from the depths I could clearly see it was a walleye - and a nice one!

The action was non-stop, with Kokanee hitting hard and keeping us on our toes.

It's June 1st, which means Shadfest 2025 is underway! Every spring, several million American Shad make their way to the Columbia River.

Once my fly was in the zone, I started slowly stripping my in line, and a fish hit it right away. I set the hook, but nothing was there. I let a bit more line out thinking the fish may still be following, and started slowly stripping in line again. This time the fish smacked it harder and I hooked into my first rockfish on a fly

it’s a tradition that runs deep, connecting families, friends, and communities to the outdoors.

Razor clam digging is a fantastic way for families, friends, or solo adventurers to enjoy a day at the beach

First cast? Bam! A 20-inch, 5-pound-plus smallmouth slammed it, bending my rod with a fierce fight.

I could not help noticing that a guy sitting in a chair about 50 yards down the bank was absolutely crushing the fish. I mean every cast he

It only happens once a year, the mighty chum run in the Pacific Northwest. Chum are the most underated of all the salmon.

Although I mentioned that October 1st would be my final Smallmouth Bass (SMB) excursion of the year, the weather was ideal today and I...