So much going on right now; Columbia River Springers, Cowlitz River Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, not to mention many anglers are gearing up for the lowland lake opener. So is it crazy to start thinking about the fall? Sure, we have a lot of fishing to do between now and 5 months from now, but consider this; it is a…
Balancing your fishing gear is important to being successful and enjoying your day on the water. As a full time sport fishing guide, I fish with a lot of people from all over the country. Occasionally, I receive comments about the setups and gear we are using when fishing for steelhead and salmon. Statements like “This barrel swivel seems…
Reading water seems like a daunting task. What are the fishing experts and writers talking about? At some point in our fishing endeavors, we have all started with the concept of reading water. Depending on how it is explained, we either understand the information quickly or we continue to struggle. I hope to explain the most important aspects of…
Dick Nite Spoons Factory Team Pro Staffers Doug St.Denis and Jim Stahl talk about drift fishing Dick Nite Spoons. Includes all the basics from setup to technique. Drift fishing can be done from the bank or the boat. Drift fishing is a classic Northwest fishing technique which produces lots of fish, from the various types of salmon, to steelhead…
