It may seem odd to see a review of something other than fishing gear, but in a way I guess Keen sandals really are. I wore very pricey deck shoes for years. They were fine. read more...
Most anglers in Central Washington are familiar with Graybill’s Guide Formula. It was first created by my brother Rick Graybill and has been used for years to scent baits for salmon, steelhead and walleye. This tried and true formula was acquired by Shane Magnuson’s company, Northwest Bait and Scent, and the line has been expanded. read more...
When the Super Bait hit the Central Washington salmon fishing scene a few years ago, it created a sensation unlike any other lure introduction. In no time at all, no salmon angler fished the upper Columbia without a few of them in their tackle box. read more...
You have read plenty of reports from me about the joy of bobber and jig or float fishing for steelhead on the upper Columbia River. You have probably attended seminars where local guides, like Shane Magnuson of Upper Columbia Guide Services, have talked about how successful they have been catching steelhead with this technique. read more...
In all my features about how to fish for steelhead with a bobber and jig I always mention the need for using braided, high visibility line. The primary reasons are that they float, so they mend easily, and can be seen in the flat light of winter. read more...
Shown on the right in this photo is the new Soron STX 40 spinning reel from Abu Garcia. It is the first spinning reel, or any reel for that matter, that has been specifically designed for fishing super lines. It is an ideal piece of gear for float fishing for steelhead, as shown in the photo, which was taken recently on the upper Columbia River. read more...
The name Buzz Ramsey should be familiar to anglers in the Northwest. He has been involved in fishing product development and testing for years. He has fished extensively throughout the West and in fact, the world. read more...
The best guide to fishing Washington State—period. The sixth edition of the Washington Fishing Guide is the most thorough, detailed, well-written and useful guide that has ever been printed. The fact that it is in its sixth update is proof enough. read more...
If there ever was a “dream boat” made for fishing the inland waters of North Central Washington, it would have to be the Lund 1800 Sport Angler. I have had the pleasure of using this model of Lund, thanks to Valley Marine in Yakima, since April of this year.
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This is another generation of the popular Wally Pop lure developed by Mack’s Lure. The Wally Pop made a splash when it was brought to market, particularly among walleye anglers. read more...