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Chum Salmon Showdown: November Fishing in the PNW
It's one of those underrated November fisheries that lights up a handful of Washington and Oregon rivers
Nov 7


October Coho on the Columbia
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
Nov 2


Late Summer Salmon - Pinks, Silvers and Kings!
What followed was pure river rodeo in that small silty river.
Sep 30


Twitchin’ the Salt for Pink Salmon: Humpy Stop #2 in Puget Sound!
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!
Aug 31


Humpys Return to Puget Sound in 2025!
The river was alive with fish and fishermen, but the vibe was electric. Humpies were rolling, and nearly everyone was hooking up
Aug 23


Kayak Walleye Fishing
as it emerged from the depths I could clearly see it was a walleye - and a nice one!
Jun 30


Spring Kokanee Fishing in Washington State: A Day on the Water
The action was non-stop, with Kokanee hitting hard and keeping us on our toes.
Jun 5


Columbia River SHAD-FEST 2025 is on NOW!
It's June 1st, which means Shadfest 2025 is underway! Every spring, several million American Shad make their way to the Columbia River.
Jun 4


The Deacon Led Off My Rockfish Revival
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
May 4


The Washington State Trout Opener: My official start to the fishing season!
it’s a tradition that runs deep, connecting families, friends, and communities to the outdoors.
Apr 30


Spring Razor Clam Digging on the Washington Coast: A Must-Try Outdoor Adventure
Razor clam digging is a fantastic way for families, friends, or solo adventurers to enjoy a day at the beach
Apr 28


Crushing April Smallmouth on the Columbia River
First cast? Bam! A 20-inch, 5-pound-plus smallmouth slammed it, bending my rod with a fierce fight.
Apr 23


Great start to 2025 Fishing!
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
Feb 19


The Mighty Chum Salmon
It only happens once a year, the mighty chum run in the Pacific Northwest. Chum are the most underated of all the salmon.
Nov 22, 2024


October Smallmouth Topwater Bite On The Columbia River
Although I mentioned that October 1st would be my final Smallmouth Bass (SMB) excursion of the year, the weather was ideal today and I...
Oct 5, 2024


Another BMO extraordinary fishing experience
If proven real, this discovery would undoubtedly rank among my most extraordinary fishing experiences.
Oct 1, 2024


Late September Bass Fishing on the Columbia River
September Smallmouth Fishing on the Columbia River. While most anglers are out chasing king and coho salmon in September, I am still...
Sep 26, 2024


September Fishing On The Oregon Coast
September is a perfect time for fishing on the Oregon Coast.
Sep 15, 2024


The BMO Ultimate spring "TO DO" list in the PNW! - Update
The ultimate Spring "TODO" list in the Pacific Northwest.
Jun 8, 2024


Living in the "Now"
I felt so alive and I had no worries about anything other than my battle with this fish.
Mar 30, 2024
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