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Getting My Steelhead Fix

by Rob Endsley 10. March 2010 07:17

Last week was a tough one in my driftboat. We had 9 steelhead hooked up in two days on one of the Southwest Washington rivrers (not counting the other "chances") and landed exactly "0" of them...nada, zilch, zippo! I lost two myself, one of which straightened out a hook on ligh... [More]

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How to Rig a Cut Plug Herring

by Rob Endsley 7. March 2010 15:39

Whether fishing the river or saltwater in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska you'll at some point in your salmon fishing career need to learn how to rig a cut plug herring. There are quite a few different ways to skin this cat and here are just a few of the most common... [More]

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1957 Ketchikan King Salmon Derby Winner

by Rob Endsley 7. March 2010 10:04

I just came across this ancient newspaper clipping contained within an old book given to me by a friend. There were sure a lot of giant king salmon caught back then without the aid of graphite, Dartanium drag systems, and positive-ion control downrigger technology. Sometimes I think I was born in ... [More]

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February Video of the Month Winner!

by Rob Endsley 5. March 2010 06:22

For any of you that have fantasized about slapping your partner around with a flounder (I have) help is on the way. We can all live vicariously thru our February Video of the Month contest winners Cami and Glen who made a little bet back on Valentines Day and well, you can guess from the screensho... [More]

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As Good As it Gets

by Rob Endsley 3. March 2010 14:55

The junkies are easy to find, just head to the Diner in Forks before the sun comes up and they'll be there. They're always there early in the morning this time of year. They say things like "3 for 7 on the Dimmel", and "you know...pitch it in the bucket below the tree".... [More]

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Sportfishing Industry Asks Administration for Major Fishery Changes

by Rob Endsley 1. March 2010 12:35

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 23, 2010 – Today, a coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system. In a letter t... [More]

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Springer Bite Yo-Yo's on the Columbia River

by Rob Endsley 28. February 2010 13:41

Andy "The Mad Russian" with a 15 pound spring Chinook he caught with Bill Swann Saturday on the Columbia River The spring Chinook bite has yo-yo'd quite a bit this past week on the Columbia River, with boats popping two to three fish one day and then finding the river nea... [More]

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"Dekes" Attract Walleye at Potholes

by Rob Endsley 24. February 2010 11:29

Spring walleye fishing heats up at Mar Don Resort on Potholes Reservoir in Eastern Washington. By Rob Endsley [More]

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Fresh Oysters, a Northwest Winter Treat

by Rob Endsley 22. February 2010 04:04

How to shuck Hood Canal oysters and a great recipe for half shell oysters on the barbecue. By Rob Endsley [More]

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Columbia River Spring Chinook Seasons Set

by Rob Endsley 18. February 2010 16:09

2010 Columbia River Spring Chinook Seasons Set [More]

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