The Legend and I took a break from guiding—but not from fishing.Yesterday, we hit the river for some B-10 action and landed a couple solid fall chinook. Today, we launched out of Ilwaco on the Four Season and ran 42 miles offshore to the tuna grounds. What a killer day on the water with family and friends—56 tuna in the boat before we pointed it back to the dock. Doesn’t get much better.

Made the run from the Tri-Cities to Astoria to chase B-10 chinook. We jumped on an evening trip with our buddy Ed from All About Adventures Excursions and stuck a couple nice ones. Even better—Holly landed her first-ever chinook, and we were stoked to be part of the moment. Solid evening on the water with good people and great fishing.

aptain Mike was on fire today at Drano Lake. The fall chinook bite was hot, and he put his client on some solid fish—including a few released just for the thrill. Now’s the time to lock in your trip with Fishers Catch Outfitters. Spots won’t last long—get on the books and let’s go fishing.

FCO Pro Guide Mike struck again, this time with a crew that made the trip out from the Tri-Cities to get in on the Drano Lake salmon action. And it was worth every mile of the drive. The fish are just starting to push into the river system, and today’s success proved the bite is only getting better. A few nice salmon hit the deck, and the excitement on board set the tone for what’s shaping up to be an incredible fall season. From Drano Lake to the Hanford Reach, we’re expecting some excellent opportunities in the weeks ahead. If salmon is on your list, now’s the time to get your trip lined up.

The Iowa crew wasn’t done yet! After a fantastic day of walleye fishing on the Columbia River, they made the drive from the Tri-Cities out to Drano Lake for round two—this time chasing the silver kings of the Columbia. They hit the water with Captain Mike, and the evening did not disappoint. A few beautiful Chinook salmon hit the deck, giving the guys a taste of something new—fish that many of them had never caught before. By the end of their trip, the group had more than fish to take home—they had memories that will last a lifetime. They’ll be heading back to Iowa with stories to tell, new experiences under their belts, and smiles to match.

It was back to the Tri-Cities walleye grounds today for Pro Guide Tony (T-Fish) and his crew. The guys traveled all the way out from Iowa for a Columbia River walleye adventure—and that’s exactly what we gave them. The morning started off a little slow, with the fish playing hide-and-seek, but persistence paid off. We landed a couple of quality fish, which were released back into the river to keep this incredible fishery thriving. (With FCO, all walleye 22" and over are returned to the Columbia.) But don’t worry—we didn’t throw them all back! With patience and persistence, we got into a solid batch of eater-sized walleye, perfect for the crew’s poolside fish fry. The day wrapped up just right: a great dinner, cold beers, and plenty of laughs. Tomorrow, the crew will switch gears and meet up with Captain Mike in Hood River for an afternoon-evening salmon trip. Whether it’s salmon, sturgeon, or walleye—you [...]

The Legend spent the day on the Columbia River with a couple of true fish slayers, chasing walleye out of Umatilla, Oregon. It was a mix of trolling worm harnesses and jigging that kept the rods busy and the walleye coming over the rail. The weather was hot—pushing close to 100° in the Tri-Cities—but thankfully a bit cooler in Irrigon, where it held in the low 90s. Despite the heat, the crew pushed through and was rewarded with some quality fish. The smiles said it all, as mother and daughter capped off their trip by taking home some beautiful fillets for a fresh-caught dinner.

It was a day to remember on the Columbia River, sturgeon fishing out of Umatilla, Oregon. The crew hooked into an absolute giant—stretching well over 100 inches! Every angler got the chance to battle not just one, but two sturgeon each, checking off bucket-list moments they’ll never forget. With the sturgeon mission accomplished, we shifted gears and spent some time jigging up a few walleye to round out the trip. Big fish, steady action, and lifelong memories—what a day on the river!

It was back to the walleye grounds today for Pro Guide Tony, rolling out of the Tri-Cities and onto the Columbia River in search of these delicious, hard-fighting fish. The crew spent the day trolling worm harnesses, and the results spoke for themselves. Rods bent, smiles spread, and plenty of walleye made it into the cooler. From start to finish, it was a fantastic day all the way around!