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Oct 5

October Smallmouth Topwater Bite On The Columbia River

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

Oct 1

Another BMO extraordinary fishing experience

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

Sep 26

Late September Bass Fishing on the Columbia River

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

Jun 8

The BMO Ultimate spring "TO DO" list in the PNW! - Update

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

Apr 30, 2023

Fishing the New VMC Redline Drop Shot Hooks

The NEW VMC Redline Drop Shot hooks are super strong, super sharp, super slick and super organized!

Oct 4, 2022

2022 Fall Fishing Adventure #1. Smallmouth Bass On The Columbia River

Fall Fishing for Smallmouth on the Columbia River

Mar 29, 2022

VMC NRJ - Ned Rig Jig

Four pound Smallmouth on the VMC NRJ! Ott Defoe Talks about the new VMC NRJ I fished the new from VMC Ned Rig Jig (NRJ) this past weekend...

Mar 28, 2022

Early Spring Smallmouth Fishing

Doubled up on early spring smallmouth. Spring has sprung in the Pacific NW. The grass is turning green and the trees are starting to...

Jun 28, 2021

Fathers Day Kayak Tournament

Fathers Day Kayak Bass Tournament

May 31, 2021

BMO Bass Fishing Update, May 30

I switched to a white 3/8oz Terminator Pro Series Spinnerbait along a rip-rap wall and was rewarded with several two to three pound smallmo

Sep 14, 2020

Smoked Salmon

Salmon fishing through the smoke in the Pacific NW

Aug 9, 2020

Horse Thief Lake - Bass Fishing & Petroglyphs

Spend a day at Horse Thief Lake and enjoy some great smallmouth fishing and view unique petroglyphs

May 6, 2020

Cinco De Mayo Smallmouth Fishing

It is Cinco Da Mayo and there is reason to celebrate!! Fishing is open again!!!

Jul 29, 2019

3 Techniques for Summer Bass Fishing on the Columbia River

It is not uncommon to catch 50 fish in a day, and this often includes at least couple over four pounds. Here are three techniques that I hav

Jan 27, 2019

How to make a Columbia River Crawdad

How I rig a "Columbia River Crawdad"

Aug 3, 2018

Columbia River Bronze Bonanza

My son Michael came home from college for a few days and I asked him what he wanted to do while he was home. He said without hesitation...

Dec 16, 2017

Bass, Bigfoot & A New Kayak

I got a break in my schedule on Friday, and was able to try out my new Jackson Big Tuna Kayak on some pre- spawn Smallmouth. My biggest...

Dec 15, 2017

Beer, Bass & Bigfoot all in the same day - Only in the Pacific NW!

It was another beautiful Spring Day here in the Pacific NW, and I was reviewing my options for this glorious Sunday. As my wife and I...

Dec 14, 2017

Two Trophies in One Day!

that's I knew that this was a special fish - one that I have been looking to catch for a very long time.

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