NW Outdoor Explorer

Fishing and Outdoor

January 2, 2024
A Memorable Start to 2024: Sturgeon Fishing Opener on the Columbia River

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!

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October 22, 2023
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.

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sturgeon
January 3, 2023
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 […]

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monster springer
April 5, 2021
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 […]

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Line in the water
February 18, 2020
Planning the first Springer trip of 2020

After the Fall salmon season has ended, if you are like me, you start thinking about the next years springer season. Yes, there is plenty of Winter steelhead fishing to be done, but I am a big salmon junkie. It is that time of year now and I am itching to get out there. Typically, […]

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