Stripers – Southern Style

While traveling to Alabama for business, I had the opportunity to break away and fish Lake Martin with good friend Brian Smith and Jim Perimore (local bass guide). Since Brian had spent time with us out West, he wanted to treat me to southern Striper Bass fishing....
Oregon Halibut ’09

Oregon Halibut ’09

The weekend weather report called for high pressure with clear skies and temperatures in the mid 70’s. From there we looked up the forecasted ocean data come to find that NOAA was calling for 3-4ft.  swells coupled with light and variable wind. Realizing these...

Springer Fever

The time of year has arrived when salmon fisherman anticipate fresh Spring Chinook. Heavy snow melt begins to drain into the Columbia River basin while the weather constantly threatens rain, snow, sleet, hail and sunshine. Fisherman clean their favorite gear and...

Steelhead Wrap Up 2009

Spring weather systems are pushing through raising river levels allowing late winter steelhead to push upstream. If you get the chance, get out and experience some late winter chrome! My buddy Todd and I got a final chance to take Andrew his son on a coastal steelhead...

Winter Steelhead – Part 2

A few weeks had passed since our last trip with little or no rain while the river levels began to fall. Water clarity began to decrease the bite as fish became spooked and weary serching out favorite hiding spots. Good thing as the bank account started to dip from all...