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

I figured that if it's good enough for the Pacific Coast Trail, then it would definitely be durable enough for me.

The ultimate Spring "TODO" list in the Pacific Northwest.

I felt so alive and I had no worries about anything other than my battle with this fish.

Four pound Smallmouth on the VMC NRJ! Ott Defoe Talks about the new VMC NRJ I fished the new from VMC Ned Rig Jig (NRJ) this past weekend and have found my new favorite Ned jig! The VMC NRJ looks similar to other Ned Jigs, but a closer inspection reveals some small but important differences. The needle sharp VMC Hook with a hybrid bend really hooks and holds fish! First and foremost the VMC NRJ is equipped with a needle sharp, vanadium steel, light wire VMC 90 Degree jig

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

The simple things are usually the best. That is the case for a walleye breakfast

It's Walleye season, and we are cooking it as fast as we catch it! Here is one of my all time favorite ways to serve Walleye: the BMO...

The new Quik Strike Techset Single Trail hooks made a Walleye believer out of me. I recently went out on a trip to target Walleye on the Columbia River. It was the perfect opportunity to try out the new VMC Quik Strike Trailer Single Hooks to see how they would perform. We would be jigging with 1oz jigs in deep water, using the VMC Quik Strike Trailers hooks. The Rig: The VMC Quik Strike Trailer starts with a # 4 VMC Techset Live Bait (Octopus) Hook . I love the design