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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


Fishing the New VMC Redline Drop Shot Hooks
The NEW VMC Redline Drop Shot hooks are super strong, super sharp, super slick and super organized!
Apr 30, 2023


My DIY Kayak Storage Rack
How I built my Kayak Storage Rack that holds 3 kayaks.
Jan 21, 2023


2022 Fall Fishing Adventure #1. Smallmouth Bass On The Columbia River
Fall Fishing for Smallmouth on the Columbia River
Oct 4, 2022


Early Spring Smallmouth Fishing
Doubled up on early spring smallmouth. Spring has sprung in the Pacific NW. The grass is turning green and the trees are starting to bloom which means the Smallmouth Bass are starting to bite! I know every year that when this tree pops into its beautiful pink spring colors that it is time to start smallmouth fishing on the Columbia river. I went out this past weekend with my son Michael to see if we could find any early biters. We loaded up the Kayaks and took crankbaits an
Mar 28, 2022


BMO - KBF Trail Clear Lake III
Sunday was the final leg of the three day KBF Trail series on Clear Lake. Three separate tournaments on three days.
Aug 29, 2021


BMO Fishes Clear Lake KBF Trail II
BMO Fishing Clear Lake KBF Trail II
Aug 28, 2021


Clear Lake KBF Trail Day 1
I am at Clear Lake California for the KBF Trail Series Kayak Tournament. There are three separate days of tournament fishing, and each day
Aug 26, 2021


Fathers Day Kayak Tournament
Fathers Day Kayak Bass Tournament
Jun 28, 2021


Tokyo Drifting in my Hobie PA 360
Tokyo Drifting for Smallmouth in my Hobie PA 360
May 16, 2021


Lessons learned at Lake Guntersville
Valuable Lessons learned at Lake Guntersville
Oct 16, 2020


Western Challenge Series Kayak Bass Tournament
I came across a small pocket where I landed a nice 17.75" fish. This fish moved me up a couple of inches, but I was still a few inches out
Sep 10, 2020


BMO fishes the B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series Tournament at Clear Lake, California
A Great experience fishing the B.A.S.S Nation Kayak Series Tournament at Clear Lake California
Aug 31, 2020


Horse Thief Lake - Bass Fishing & Petroglyphs
Spend a day at Horse Thief Lake and enjoy some great smallmouth fishing and view unique petroglyphs
Aug 9, 2020


Cinco De Mayo Smallmouth Fishing
It is Cinco Da Mayo and there is reason to celebrate!! Fishing is open again!!!
May 6, 2020


Columbia River Bronze Bonanza
Michael with a nice Smallmouth Bass My son Michael came home from college for a few days and I asked him what he wanted to do while he was home. He said without hesitation that he wanted to fish the big “C” for Smallmouth Bass (SMB). He had been Fly Fishing in Montana for the last year and needed a SMB fix. We looked at the wind forecast and realized that if we wanted to go, it had to be the next morning because the wind would be howling the rest of the week. I loaded up ou
Aug 3, 2018


BMO Bass Camp 2018
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
Jun 30, 2018


John Day River Spray to Service Creek
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
Feb 19, 2018
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