Author: John Kruse

Posted: 2/14/2020

EARLY SEASON HIKES, FISHING AND MORE The mild weather we are seeing in Washington this month may signal the end of winter and an opportunity to get outside to hike or fish. Here are a few suggestions about where to do both in Central and Eastern Washington: HIKING: The recent spring like weather and melting snow have got some (myself included) thinking about early spring hikes. One gre...

Author: Sponsored Content

Posted: 2/10/2020

31st ANNUAL CENTRAL WASHINGTON SPORTSMEN SHOW AT THE SUNDOME IN YAKIMA The 31st annual Central Washington Sportsmen Show is set to open the doors Friday, February 14th at the Yakima Valley SunDome and runs through Sunday, February 16th. The Dome will once again be full of quality exhibits, displays, and presentations with lots of things to see and do for the entire family. Everything from hunt...

Author: Thomas Butler

Posted: 2/8/2020

I grew up in North Seattle in the 60’s and 70’s. I bet we spent almost 300 days a year fishing sometimes. We would grab our rods after school and head to “the creek”. Otherwise we would take our bikes and go to the log boom or the slough, Green Lake or the arboretum. We knew all the creeks that fed the Northwest end of Lake Washington by heart. There weren’t many days we didn’t catch rainbows, sil...

Author: Rick Lawrence

Posted: 2/8/2020

Whether you call them Eelpout, Lota lota, Fresh water Ling, Kust, or the Kootenai River Leopard. The Burbot is a popular winter time pursuit of many anglers, although somewhat of a Frankenfish. It looks a little like a cross between a Eel and a Snakehead. Even though it won’t win any prize for the prettiest fish in the water, they are prized for their table fare. Burbot are a predator fish a...

Author: Andrew Moravec

Posted: 2/8/2020

What is bobber fishing for Winter Steelhead? Great question, thanks for asking! This technique uses an enticing presentation, such as a jig, bead, yarn or some form of bait and is rigged below a float/bobber. This is one of the best Winter Steelhead fishing techniques. It is beloved by experienced and beginner Steelhead fishermen alike. It is easy to learn and has amazing versatility. If you want ...

Author: Hannah Pennebaker

Posted: 2/8/2020

During the winter months when our poles are hung up until next season, it can be a challenge for us Puget Sound anglers to find fishing opportunities. Fish such as bluegill and flounder move into deeper waters, and salmon runs are done for the year. So what's a bored angler to do? Luckily, crabbing is open along the Washington coast year round. It is a versatile activity that you can enjoy with th...

Author: Jason Brooks

Posted: 2/8/2020

When it comes to winter steelhead fishing it seems that just when the run of fish show up so do the winter rains. Storms pushing in from the Pacific ocean and flooding our favorite rivers and streams. The fish don’t mind the wet weather as it allows them to navigate easier so the angler shouldn’t mind the rain either. But high water tends to make for difficult fishing unless you know where the ste...

Author: Sponsored Content

Posted: 2/8/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2019 OKUMA RELEASES X-SERIES SALMON AND STEELHEAD RODS FOR 2020 NEW Okuma X-Series Salmon and Steelhead Rods are feature packed, feather light and ultra strong. ONTARIO, Calif.: The Okuma X-Series Salmon and Steelhead rods are specially designed for Salmon and Steelhead fishing. The X-Series rods were designed to target the serious, technically minded a...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 1/31/2020

This week we’ll share the latest fishing reports from around the state, check in with the legislature about a bill of interest to outdoors enthusiasts who use our state parks and with Ed Sullivan in mind, tell you about “a really big show!” FISHING REPORTS: STEELHEAD: Steelhead fishing has picked up in several Olympic Peninsula streams. The problem at this time of year is rain, especiall...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 1/16/2020

FISHING: Steelhead fishing has been slow this winter throughout the state to include rivers in Southwest Washington and the Olympic Peninsula that usually see good runs this month. The Skagit River is also not opening this year for a catch and release season due to low numbers of returning fish. There are some bright spots though. One is the Bogachiel River on the Olympic Peninsula wher...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 1/10/2020

Believe it or not, now is the time to plan for your summer getaway and an outdoors vacation east of the Cascade Crest can be relaxing and fun. Here are a few destinations you may not have considered: TWIN LAKES – FERRY COUNTY/COLVILLE TRIBAL RESERVATION Want to experience a Canadian resort fishing experience without crossing the border? Head to the Twin Lakes in the Colville Tribal Reser...

Author: John Kruse

Posted: 1/5/2020

Are you resolving to catch more fish for the new year? Here are five opportunities available right now: PUGET SOUND BLACKMOUTH – Marine Area 10 opens up on January 1st for blackmouth (Chinook salmon) and with no fishing having taken place there for over two months, it’s anyone’s guess how it’s going to be. Gary Krein, the longtime owner of All Star Fishing Charters operating out of Seattle a...