You can take the boy out of the south but you can't take the south out of the boy. Nowhere is that more true than when it comes to food. The south has the most the most distinctive and flavorful food in the country. I have missed some of the foods that I grew up…
There are salmon derbies and then there are FISHING EVENTS! The Northwest Salmon Derby Series definitely falls into the latter category. Each and every one of the events is timed to coincide with solid fish numbers, allowing participants a great opportunity to be successful at each and every event location. In fact, when planning your fishing…
We're off to celebrate Christmas in warm and sunny Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Everyone keeps asking "Are you chartering a boat while you're there?" and at this very moment we likely won't be heading out on a marlin charter. With trips to Panama and Costa Rica on the calendar the next few months I'll get…
After a few phone calls to some fellow steelhead sicko's like Bob Ball from Piscatorial Pursuits, Steve "The Legend" Maris at Enumclaw Auto Rebuild, and Justin Crump of AEG Media fame I settled on the Salmon River as our destination for this weeks steelhead expedition. Our original destination was the Bogey, but Bob wasn't sure…
The books are closed on the 2009 season for the Oregon Tuna Classic. The upside down economy had the organizers wondering if they’d see a decrease in participants and sponsors as they worked diligently through the spring making final preparations for the first event in Newport on July 18th. That question was answered by a…
Fishing sand shrimp or eggs under a float is an excellent way to target both hatchery and wild steelhead in Washington's rivers. Floatfishing is easy on the gear and using bait for steelhead is a no-brainer, but if it's rigged straight up without any weight it tends to flail away in the current and isn't…
Only the deeply disturbed anglers among us would start dwelling on next spring, especially with such solid winter blackmouth and steelhead opportunities available right now! Hello, my name is Tom, and I am a deeply disturbed angler… It's not entirely my fault that I got all excited since late on Friday in the very dead…
PRESS RELEASE: Fetha Styx Hosts eBay Auctions of True Hero Rods to Support Families of Slain Lakewood Police Officers. Funds raised through four auctions to go to Lakewood Police Independent Guild. Late last month, Western Washington was forever shaken by the deaths of four Lakewood police officers. Fetha Styx, a community business that works to honor…
Marine Insurance The most effective way to minimize risk and avoid a loss on the water is to adequately maintain your boat and operate it in a safe manner. Murphy’s Law knows no bounds, however, so be prepared and have the proper insurance. Insurance companies provide coverage for insured property (boat) based on the Actual…
The WDFW just put out this press release regarding the rules proposals. It appears that there might be additional opportunities to comment on some rules proposals between now and the final commission votes on February 4-6. Stay tuned to The Outdoor Line for additional info on when and where to make additional comments. 360) 902-2267…