While driving past the Puyallup River on my way to Sportco to pick up Christmas presents, I noticed the water level was higher than I'd ever seen it. The murky water overflowed the banks and at times almost reached the roadway. Entire trees were almost underwater and previously exposed sand bars were submerged. I knew my fishing spots would be changing for next season, and I couldn't help but wond...

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Cooking seafood can be intimidating. After all, it usually seems fancier than ground beef or chicken breasts. And when it comes to adding flavor, things can get pretty confusing. How do you get the most flavor? Fortunately, you do not need to be a chef in order to make it happen. It can be extremely easy, if you know what to look out for. That is where this list of tips and tricks comes in. Sim...

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Of all the great fish there are to pursue here in the Pacific N.W. and one of my favorite is the Tiger Muskie. I don’t think there is a prettier fish that swims and they are as mean and furious of a fish as you can find with teeth for days and an attitude to match. Nothing can equal the heart pounding strike of a big Ski hitting a topwater lure. I know it’s not exactly prime Muskie fishing se...

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The new year marks the kick-off to sportsmen’s show season in the Pacific Northwest and there is no shortage of them in the Evergreen State. The shows have evolved over the years. It used to be crowds went there to book trips with the outfitters, guides, resorts and lodges who are exhibitors. Another reason; to get great deals from retailers along with boat and RV dealers who all have significa...

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Editor’s Note – NWFR welcomes our newest writer, Andrew Moravec. This blackmouth article is from Andrew’s RipTideFish.com fishing blog, January 2019. Seattle – Jeff Head Winter Blackmouth We headed across the Sound at the break of dawn. The morning was calm, and the weather forecast looked good. Winter Blackmouth fishing has been very good. I was pretty excited to get out on Evan’s boat and ...

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January, 2020 For more information contact: For Immediate Release Merle or Bev Shuyler @ 509-952-1014 27th Annual Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show The 2020 Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show will once again return to the HAPO Center in Pasco on January 17, 18 and 19. This is the first show if its kind in the Pacific Northwest and is the perfect place to bring the entire family to take in all the ...

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It’s Christmas, a time of giving and sharing with our loved ones. For the anglers in your life there are lots of options for gift giving. Our yearly Christmas List has some great ideas for you to consider for the angler in your life – or yourself! The older I get the more I appreciate comfort. I love to get out in the fresh air and go fishing but come winter it’s more important than ever to kee...

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Catching squid is one of my favorite forms of light-tackle saltwater fishing. It presents a unique challenge involving cool and different gear, plus the results are delicious and fun. Though a boat will often dominate the photographs you see of squid anglers, you can have just as much fun catching them from the shore. The following article will cover some basic techniques for catching squid, the r...

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New to carp fishing? Don’t worry! This fish is not one of the most difficult in the world to catch, and with a little bit of practice and time, you’ll be handling these fish like a seasoned professional. This guide to carp fishing for beginners can help you get started. Know Your Fish The carp is one of the most exciting - yet also one of the most frustrating! - fish species to go after...

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Call them the Rodney Dangerfield’s of the Pacific Northwest. The whitefish, whether it be the mountain whitefish found in streams or the lake whitefish found in Eastern Washington reservoirs and the Columbia River, are fish that like Rodney, “Don’t get no respect”. It’s a shame, because in the steelhead-salmon-trout centric state of Washington, we are overlooking a fine gamefish that tastes good...

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It is hard to beat a slow float down a northwest river and the drift boat is one of the best ways to get down the waterways where we like to fish. From low water summertime steelhead, Fall Chinook and Coho to winter run steelies, the drift boat is as about as versatile as the fish we seek. Keep in mind there are several factors when it comes to rowing a drift boat. When you decide to buy one you n...

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No matter what you fish for, every fisherman seeks a way to get the edge and catch more fish. Pattern recognition is in human nature. Some fishermen have a lucky hat we were wearing when we caught our personal best salmon, for instance. Others look to the tides or moon for guidance. I first heard of the solunar theory several years ago while trolling for mackinaw and rainbow trout in Deer Lake. Re...

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