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Still steelheadin’
Mild weather and really good river conditions have most anglers chasing spring Chinook, but the steelhead are still out there, and conditions are shaping up. The Wilson River fished very well this past week, and most of it was pretty good fishing. Float fishing accounted for most of the action, with both native and hatchery […]
Willamette River Early Spring Chinook
It’s springer time, and who isn’t excited about that? It’s still early, and making a living as a fishing guide this time of year on the Willy might be a bit tough, but good numbers of Willamette River Salmon are just around the corner. In this segment we talk about fishing the Willamette River for […]
Early Willamette River Spring Chinook fishing with guest Owin Hays
Owin Hays of the Outdoor GPS show talks springers with Lance Owin Hays of the Outdoor GPS Show is my guest on this segment, and we discuss springer fishing during the early season on the Willamette River. Owin has had some early success for springers, and he talks about what it takes to catch those […]
Weekend rains bring hope for steelheaders
Weekend rains a game-changer for steelheaders In this segment we’ll talk about this weekend’s rain, and how it will be a game-changer for steelheaders. After weeks of fishing rivers at summer-time flows, we’ll finally get the shot of water we so desperately need, and the rivers should rise. The forecasts predict heavy rain this weekend, […]
Willamette River early spring Chinook
Willamette River early spring Chinook It’s never too early to talk about spring Chinook, and that’s what this segment covers. We are looking at early prospects for springers in the Willamette River. The Willamette River run of spring Chinook is starting to show, although only a few fish are being landed each day. That number […]
Early prospects for spring Chinook
Early spring Chinook prospects for the Columbia, Willamette Rivers It’s never too early to talk about spring Chinook, and that’s what this segment covers. We are looking at early prospects for springers in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Every year when the springer run starts, folks go crazy. This year they may actually have a […]
Use Stealth for low-water Steelhead
In this week’s Final Cast, I continue our discussion about low water steelhead. Check out the segments and articles from last week at lancefisherfishing.com. You’ll find tips on where to find low water steelhead, as well as a proven rig for bead fishing with light-line floats. Any fishermen that wants to continue to learn new […]
Wild Steelheaders United- Know them by their friends
I was passed on this letter earlier this week by a friend the helps keep me up to date on various fisheries issues. Many of you remember the conversation about Wild Steelheaders United, the Trout Unlimited group that’s looking to become apart of the wild steelhead conversation. They’ve clearly spent a ton of money coming […]
2015 Fishing Dates
I’m in the process of locking in dates for the upcoming calendar year. Tillamook County Steelhead- March This years Steelhead run has started with a bang. I’ll be fishing the Nestucca, Trask, Wilson and South Fork of the Nehalem. I’ve only got a few dates left if you’d like to get out. Columbia River Spring […]
Winchester Bay Ocean Salmon Seasons to be set
With all the hubub about the Columbia River, many are wondering when Ocean Salmon numbers around Winchester Bay will be released. Anyone that fished with me for Salmon at Winchester Bay last year, got on some of the nicest Salmon of the year and lots of them! Winchester Bay and the ocean were a new stop on […]