Sturgeon fishing video on the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon.
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This sturgeon fishing video was shot on the lower Columbia River out of Astoria. We are sturgeon fishing in shallow water and had a typical day for that area during mid summer.
How to become a fishing guide?
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Check out our Astoria Fishing Charters and Washington Halibut Charters Interested in becoming a fishing guide? This article talks about some of the requirements and things you should consider before making your leap. The process for becoming a fishing guide is complex in many states, with a variety of requirements, but in other states it can be very easy with only a few steps that need to be followed. First you're going to need get you captains license and for that you will need to study. I highly recommend you read this book in order to succesfully start your guide/charter business!…
8 reasons to use fluorocarbon line and leader!
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Check out our Astoria Fishing Charters and Washington Halibut Charters It used to be that anglers just had one decision to make when buying fishing line and that was determining how strong their line needed to be. “Hmmm do I need 6 pound or 8 pound?” Nowadays it’s a little tougher, there are lines that promise to do everything but clean and cook the fish! Tougher, smoother, more visible, invisible, stiffer, thinner, abrasion resistant, and the list goes on and on. Let’s forget about all of the features that are available across the myriad of brands and focus on one…
Fishing for Lake Washington Cutthroat Trout
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Check out our Astoria Oregon Fishing Charters and La Push Washington Halibut Charters [caption id="attachment_442" align="alignleft" width="300"] Big Lake Washington Cuttroat Trout![/caption] Guest Article by Pro-Guide Chris Snyder Steelhead is the only item on the menu for most winter fisherman but not for me! Let me introduce you to winter Cutthroat Trout fishing on Lake Washington! I was fortunate enough to learn this fishery a few years ago and I have not looked back since. This is a great fishery that not many people choose to fish. Lake Washington is close to Seattle and only has a dozen people that fish…
Tiller versus Steering Wheel? Which is right for you? Part 2
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Check out our Astoria Oregon Fishing Guides and La Push WashingtonHalibut Charters Last week we went into detail about the advantages and disadvantages of forward helm steering wheel equipped boats, this week we're going to take a look at the pros and cons of tiller handle boats. Tiller handle open boats are considered to be the most versatile platform available for fishing the Northwest's inland waters, from Black Mouth Chinook fishing on Puget Sound to side drifting the Cowlitz to plying the Columbia for Spring Chinook, these aluminum sled style boats in the larger sizes can do it all! Advantages…
Willamette Closes to Sturgeon Retention starting Nov 9
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Contact: John North (971) 673-6029 Chris Kern (971) 673-6031 Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us Fax: (503) 947-6009 For Immediate Release November 8, 2010 Recreational white sturgeon fishery closes on Willamette River SALEM, Ore. – Oregon fishery managers announced today the closure of recreational sturgeon fishing on the Willamette River downstream from the Willamette Falls, including Multnomah Channel and the Gilbert River. This closure is effective Nov. 9. According to fishery managers, the closure is needed to remain near the guideline of 3,600 fish set earlier this year. “For 2010, white sturgeon harvest…
Tiller versus Steering Wheel? Which is right for you? Part 1
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Check out our Astoria Fishing Guides and Halibut Fishing Charters Washington So you're in the market for a new boat? There are a lot of decisions to be made when buying that new boat and some of this can be a little intimidating. You need to figure out how much you're going to spend, whether you're going to buy new or used, what length, hull material etc. Just the process of researching all of these things can make buying a boat either a lot of fun, or a lot of work, depending on your perspective. In an effort to make…
Top 5 things I focus on when the fishing is tough.
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Check out our Astoria Fishing Guides and Halibut Fishing Charters Washington Fishing isn't always easy and tough days happen to the best of us! The five things listed here will help you salvage those tough days and help to ensure they are less likely to occur in the future! 1. Have fun! When the fishing is tough, it's even more important to have fun. For many this is hard to pull off. Individuals that are very accomplished at their chosen profession or hobby also tend to be very driven, and goal oriented. "Success is everything!", is their motto! Most really good…
