Ring in 2024 with a splash at Columbia River’s Bonneville pool! Join us in Hood River, Oregon for an epic sturgeon fishing opener, boat limits guaranteed. Cheers to success with Bouy Beer’s Double IPA!
Crabbing in October: The Tide is High, the Crabs are Ready
In mid-October, the narrator and crew embarked on a successful Dungeness crabbing trip from Port Ilwaco, Washington, into the Pacific Ocean. United by a common goal, they tirelessly baited crab pots and later hauled in a plentiful catch after an enjoyable day marked by camaraderie, beautiful scenery, and exchange of stories.
Winter Kokanee Fishing on Lake Merwin
Winter Kokanee fishing on Lake Merwin is not for the faint of heart. The cold, crisp air and icy waters can deter even the most dedicated angler. However, for those willing to brave the elements, the reward can be a thrilling day of fishing and the satisfaction of a successful catch. Here are a few […]
Kicking Off 2023 The Right Way with Boat Limits
Going fishing the 1st day after the New Year celebration can be challenging, but every now and then, it pays off big time. A couple buddies of mine talked me into fishing the sturgeon opener above Bonneville Dam this year. I managed to temper my New Years celebration a little and got to bed by […]
The makings of a spectacular tuna trip. Unbelievable!
I have not been fishing much this year due to other activities and priorities like starting a lavender farm and my oldest daughter getting married. Now that the dust has settled, I am getting some good opportunities to get out and kill some fish. This particular opportunity, I was invited out on a friends boat […]
Lewis River Lavender – Maker of Organic Essential Oils and more.
We are starting a new chapter towards retirement. We have decided to grow lavender on our property for both aesthetic appeal and hopefully generate a little income. Our family organic lavender farm will produce dried flower bundles, essential oils, soaps, lotions and much much more. We are located in Ridgefield, WA just off the Lewis […]
2021 Springer Fishing – An Epic Week
I am sure many are relieved to put 2020 behind them and look forward to 2021 and beyond. From the pandemic to all the inconsistent rules and guidelines about masking and social distancing. The most outrageous of all the restrictions was the fishing closure. How much more social distant can you be when fishing by […]
Potentially the most spectacular fishing day ever.
We took notice of the wind and wave forecast and started planning for this trip about a week out. If all the stars and planets aligned, we could potentially get into salmon, tuna, halibut and bottom fish all in the same trip. The day before, the forecast improved even more. We were expecting less than […]
Early Boat Limits
Who does not like an early boat limit of nice sized coho? People who fish like fishing, but they do not necessarily want to spend all day doing it unless they are just out to catch and release. This was not one of those days. We pulled away from the dock just after 7am. Executed […]
Ocean Opener 2020
When the ocean salmon season opened up a week ago, I was reading a number of reports about early limits of both chinook and coho. Due to weather and ocean conditions, we decided to wait. It was a hard week of anxiety for sure. It was finally time. Had an early wake up call and […]