Bill Matthews Outdoors

Out on the rugged coasts of Oregon and Washington, rockfish are a prize catch for any angler. Their firm, flaky white meat is a blank canvas for bold flavors, and nothing beats turning a fresh haul into a plate of rockfish tacos

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

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Walleye and eggs is amazing too, but never overlook some good old perch and bluegill for an awesome morning meal!

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 was a great duck season for Mack. He totaled 52 retrives for the year. Although we strugggled on some days, we ended up way over our

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Michael and I with a nice Montana Rooster. Every year we try to get together as a family to do either a hunting trip or a fishing trip. ...

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

Opening day of the Washington State 2024 duck season was last Saturday. It has been unseasonably dry and hot, with temperatures in the...

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

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Razor Clam Season 2024 is on! The initial clam dig of the fall 2024 Razor Clam season took place on October 3rd. The weather conditions...

If proven real, this discovery would undoubtedly rank among my most extraordinary fishing experiences.

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

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We found a great new recipe to enjoy fresh caught Dungeness Crab. Dungeness Crab Pasta Primavera is a delicious, healthy and beautiful

September is a perfect time for fishing on the Oregon Coast.

Fall is one of my favorite seaons! It is a beautiful time for a fresh start.

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

I realized that I bought more than a watch, I purchased the most valuable asset in the world.....I bought time itself.

New Vitaloop Water Filtration Bottle

Bigfoot Mountain Outfitters just got in a new batch of hats in and I have already picked up a few of them. Check out all the headwear...

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

Looking for something fun, easy and delicious to cook on the BBQ tonight? Try cooking up Bison sliders !

BMO top 10 fishing experience of 2023

Calamari!! I went squid jigging in the Seattle area a few weeks ago and came home with quite a bit of squid. You can read more about...

The kayak fishing community in seattle is great - and helped make this an amazing experience.

I fount the perfect Bigfoot statue!

Wondering what to do when you only get one duck? Serve as an appetizer.

Cooking salmon this way adds a great smokey flavor, helps the Salmon to retain its moisture and smells AMAZING on the BBQ grill.

I love fishing for Coho in the fall, and November can be one of the best months to catch them in the rivers around the Pacific Northwest.