By Robert Strong. "PUFFBALL! Who you calling a PUFFBALL?!" That's not a word typically used to describe the hardened steelheader types you might come across loitering the local streams around these parts! In fact you might want to refrain from using that word too loudly within earshot of any sleep deprived, crazy eyed, Rockstar'ed out,…
By Ray Gombiski. Over the last ten years I was fortunate to have employers that allowed me to pick and choose my days off. Having the ability to fish only prime conditions with less pressure made for many excellent fishing trips. I was able to drive to Alaska, fish Cabo, and chase Steelhead throughout the…
By Nick Barr. 2010 looks to be one heck of a year. The new year for me is filled of promises, obligations, and new adventures. My name is Nick Barr, I am 18 years old and a tournament bass angler/bass fishing guide here in the Pacific Northwest. Bass fishing is my passion, my lifestyle, and…
By Jeff Lund. There are certain watermarks in a male’s life that, once reached, can make him feel more like a man; events that validate existence, prove actual worth. In my Alaskan elementary school, students had to pass the Kindergarten salmon test in order to be admitted to first grade. The little pupils had to…