OUTDOOR JOURNAL

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

You don't need a big variety in your tackle box for a successful smallmouth trip on the John Day in October.

BMO Bass Camp 2018! As tradition would have it, this past weekend we headed to the beautiful John Day river for our annual Bass Camp. We have been fishing this river for over 15 years. In the beginning of Bass Camp, when my two sons were little we went fishing every year with master guide and all around great guy Steve Flemming of Mah-Haw Outfitters guide service . If you want to enjoy this river, do yourself a favor and book a trip with Steve. He is an amazing guide and

John Day River, Spray to Service Creek If you are looking for a good one day stretch of the John Day River, the section from Spray to Service offers several options. The section from Spray to Service Creek is approximately 12 miles long, and depending on CFS is can take up to 12 hours to float. My Opinion is that a CFS of around 400 is perfect for fishing. 400 is not too fast, and not to slow..just right. If that float is too long, there are other options to take in and o