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Big-Water Smallies on the Columbia River

Every jetty, backwater and block of willows can hold smallmouth bass on the mighty river. And

Gary Lewis

Take It to the Bank for Hefty Cold-Weather Rainbows

Rely on these tactics to increase encounters with big trout when stalking the river's edge.

Gary Lewis

3 Jigs to Catch Western Bass in Late Winter

Hammer big bass right now by knowing how and where to fish three different types of jigs.

Ken Duke

Winter Steel: Tips for Sea-Run Rainbows

Reading rivers, plus other how-to tactics for catching winter steelhead.

Scott Turo

The Slowdown Approach to Winter Bass

Big bass out West are still willing to hit lures, but it's going to take a little finesse.

Gary Lewis

October Trout in the Land of Caddis

Caddis are the central pillar of the food chain in many Western rivers.

Gary Lewis

Western Whiskerfish: Trophy Flatheads, Channels, Even Blues

In the trout-rich West, you can find plenty of big catfish in the big rivers and reservoirs of

Andrew McKean

Slow-Pitch Jigging to Target Blue-Water Pacific Fish

Techniques and gear to make it easier and more productive to catch deep-water salt species.

Frank Sargeant

Catch More Bass in Gin-Clear Water

The clear waters of late spring amplify the level of difficulty for Western bass anglers. Try

Pete M. Anderson

Western Fly Anglers Brace for Steelhead Restrictions this Fall

Faced with historically bad steelhead returns in 2021, state agencies initiate restrictions,

Lynn Burkhead

Tidewater Trolling Tips for Fall Chinook Success

Looking to expand your fall Chinook fishing repertoire? These tips on trolling in bays and

Scott Haugen

Trolling Tactics for Fall Chinook

West Fishing Playbook: When, what and how to fish this popular salmon run.

Scott Haugen

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