West Coast


Photo by Curtis Mix

California’s 2012 deer seasons are about to descend on us again. In fact, depending on when you read this, the…»

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Last year, high flows frustrated anglers pursuing the coldwater steelhead that came through the Pac-NW. What does this year hold in store?

The author was pleased with this fine-eating keeper he took on the Columbia River while back-bouncing anchovies.  Photo by Scott Haugen.

Back-bouncing for most anadromous fish is highly effective, and Columbia River sturgeon are no exception.

There are few places where O’Dell Lake can be fished effectively. Here, the author works a small dropoff for goldens. Photo by Don Vachini.

Approaching a remote trio of headwater lakes nestled near massive Conness Glacier, my son, Jason, and I paused to catch…»

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There could have been mountain lion mayhem downtown Santa Monica had a three-year-old female feline — discovered by an office…»

Deschutes River trout are called “redsides” for good reason. Photo by Dennis Dauble.

Get in on the famous Deschutes “redsides” trout action by rafting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

On September 30, 2011, while trolling 85 feet down on the main body of Trinity Lake, Mike Elster caught this 8-pound, 2-ounce king (chinook) salmon. It now holds the inland record for the species in California. Photo by Mike Elster.

There are three lakes at the northern end of California’s Central Valley Water Project: Shasta, Whiskeytown and Trinity. All of…»

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The angler’s name wasn’t Santiago nor did he have a giant marlin on the end of his line, but Anthony…»

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Did back-to-back cold, wet springs dampen your prospects for a gobbler this year? Here’s the 2012 Washington/Oregon Turkey Forecast!

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Ish Monroe has been on a good run lately. The Bassmaster Elite Angler is No. 20 in the Bassmaster standings…»