Preparing for Spring Stocked Trout Fishing
The sound of the morning news blares out of the television and I squint my eyes rolling out of bed to get my balance heading
Catching Trout as Winter Turns to Spring
The winter to spring transition can be one of the more difficult times of the year to catch trout, even stocked trout. Slightly warming temperatures,
Catch More Dungeness crab in 2024!
On January 1st, I started my day with the usual French press coffee, a small omelet, opening my computer and logging into my ODFW profile
5 Winter Steelhead Fishing Tips – Catch More Steelhead!
Winter steelhead are the fish of a thousand casts. As I started chasing winter steelhead years ago, I quickly realized the reality of making thousands
Late Fall Trout Fishing Tips – Time For Change!
I wake up, stretching my arms and legs, looking at the clock. It’s 5am in the morning. Daylight savings time has happened. I take the
Fall Coho Salmon Fishing Baits I Love the Most
Fall in the Northwest means millions of salmon heading home up big rivers, small tributary rivers, and creeks. As the weather gets colder, the coho
Why I Love Fishing & Crabbing Combo Adventures!!!
I love fishing, but I also love catching Dungeness crabs along the Oregon Coast. I have always loved being on the water fishing, but when
The Best 5 Stocked Trout Baits of All-Time (IMHO)
I caught my first stocked trout when I was 4 years old, and I have always looked ahead to that next chance to catch a
The Best Time to Go Dungeness Crabbing
When I was a young boy, I asked my grandfather ‘when was the best time to go crabbing?’ His response: “any time is a good
Fall Trout Fishing Mistakes – Don’t Do These!
Fall is my favorite time of the year! And for trout fishing anglers, we have many opportunities to chase some big trout, and the conditions
McKay Crab Attractant Review
I have always loved crabbing. The adrenaline of pulling up the crab pot, the anticipation of catching some giant dungeness crab never gets old. And
Fall Dungeness Crabbing Tips (and Gear Prep)
I love the crisp and cool fall weather. It’s prime time not only for fishing, but going after Dungeness crabs. Heading out to the waters
Fall Trout Fishing: Tips to Catch the BIG ONE!
I love fall trout fishing! Cooler weather, the transition and colors of the leaves, and chasing trout to catch that really big one! All summer
Reflecting on the 10 for 10 Tour (10 Lakes in 10 Days)
I knew fishing 10 lakes in 10 days was going to push me physically, mentally, and test my fishing abilities at lakes I had never
Super Bowl of Salmon Fishing: Bouy 10
Fall salmon fishing at Buoy 10 in Astoria has many names. The Buoy 10 fishery. Buoy 10. Fall fishing in Astoria. But we call it
Cheesy Dungeness Crab Dip Recipe: Bring the ocean to a party or date night!
In the last couple of years, I have made a journey to find new crab recipes with all the Dungeness crabbing I have been doing
Sockeye Salmon Fishing on the Kenai River
I can remember my first time fishing on Alaska’s best rivers, the Kenai River. Grabbing my Ugly Stik, putting a yarnie around a hook, and
Summer Crabbing Tips for Dungeness Crabs
My childhood summer memories revolved around baseball, sports camps, and crabbing with my grandpa on his old boat. Although the summer months of Dungeness crabbing
Learning to Kayak Fish (Do’s and Do Nots)
I finally did it! I bought my first ever fishing kayak. A few years ago, I bought an inflatable kayak and did some fishing out
My Favorite Trout Fishing Bobber
The very first time I put my eyes on the Addicted Fishing bobbers, I needed one asap. Addicted Fishing is a brand from the Northwest
You Must Get These Boat Cleaning Products!!
I found my new favorite fishing gear. And no, it’s not a new lure. Or a new rod. Or a new reel. It’s boat cleaning
Tips for Bass Fishing Big Rivers
The very first time I went bass fishing on a big river, I chose a deep and wide section of the Willamette River just outside
Trout Magnet Fishing Tips
In 1997, Leland’s Lures began and the Trout Magnet was created! And ever since, anglers have been catching trout from Alaska to Maine with the
The Biggest Salmon of My LIFE!
In 30+ years of fishing, my goal has never been to chase a personal best or go after a trophy fish. I enjoy the moment,
Dungeness Crab Flavored Chips!!
Dungenes crab potato chips??!!?? Yes, crab potato chips really exist!Walking into one of my favorite local grocery stores, I grabbed a basket and headed down
How to Properly Store Your Trout Powerbait
The garage, the closet, the freezer, the fridge, the man cave. Where is the best place to properly store your trout powerbait when not being
Trout Fishing with Euro Exclusive Trout Powerbait
I started my angling career chasing stocked trout with chartreuse trout powerbait. And ever since, I have been obsessed with trying to pick the right
Why I Love Winter Steelhead Fishing
The alarm on my watch goes off at 4am. Rubbing my eyes, I roll over out of bed, make a few quick stretches, and prepare
Spring Chinook Bank Fishing Tips
I love the fresh spring airy walk on the way to the bank fishing spot. The sound of water, the light from my headlamp guiding
Smoked Winter Steelhead Recipe
The reward of going steelhead fishing is the fishing. The bonus when is comes to winter steelhead fishing is a hatchery steelhead to harvest and
Winter Steelhead Fishing is FUN!
The day after Thanksgiving has been a tradition for anglers in the Northwest as the start of winter steelhead season. But in the last decade,
Single vs. Treble Hooks for Stocked Trout Fishing
Which hook lands more stocked trout – treble or single? Each hook type has its own pros and cons for stocked trout fishing, and I
How to Re-Use Old Fishing Line as Backing
We all have that fishing reel that needs new fishing line. The reel that hasn’t been fished in years, or that favorite reel you fish
Smelly Jelly Liquid Jell, the Newest Crab Attractant on the Market
It smells, it stinks, and the Dungeness crabs love it!I have been a huge proponent of using crab attractant on crab bait when targeting Dungeness
Dungeness Crab Pizza, Oh So Sweet!
Crab on pizza? Absolutely! Two years ago I found myself wanting an Ooni pizza oven to continue my culinary skills, and embark on a pizza
Spring Trout Fishing Preparation: 5 Tips for a Successful Season
Spring trout fishing is my favorite. Not too warm, not too cold, trout stocking starts to take place, fewer anglers on the river chasing late
Early Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Tips
Springer season: a rollercoaster of ups, downs, and plenty of humbling moments. I love chasing spring chinook salmon to shake of the winter blues, enjoy
The Same Trolling Setup Matters
As I fired up the boat engine, ready to push off from the boat launch, another angler walked by my boat, seeing my same Okuma
Crab Eggs Cake, a Simple and Delicious Recipe
I would never trade anything for fresh dungeness crabs and some melted butter. But I do have my limits for how much fresh crab I
Late Winter Dungeness Crab Tips
Here comes the rain, the wind, the waves, and some winter crabbing. Although fall tends to be peak dungeness crabbing season, you can find plenty
How to Cook Dungeness crab (Simple and Delicious)
From the north tip of Washington State to the southern tip of California, a 1000+ miles of shoreline are available for Dungeness crabbing. From a
Improve Your Trout Fishing in 2023
Sitting at my desk, looking outside at the snow falling, my mind starts to think about the warmer days of spring and more frequent trout
The Best Dungeness Crabbing Baits
When it comes to crabbing baits, I am a scientist! I love going out to the Oregon Coast and just trying different crab baits to
How to Start Bass Fishing for Beginners
From coast to coast, bass fishing can be found across the United States. And it wasn’t until a few years ago when I started my
Summer Dungeness Crabbing Tips
Stand out and catch more crabs in the dog days of summer Summer Dungeness crabbing is fun! During the summer growing up, my family would
Trolling for summer trout
How to Catch More Trout in the Heat of Summer During my summer vacations, my dad would try and take us to different lakes to
Things you can learn from a fishing guide
A friend once asked me why I spent the time going fishing with a guide. My answer is simple: “I want to learn.” One of