Exploring New Water—Perch Save the Day Hit the water again today with Blake, one of the FCO Pro Guides, chasing walleye on some new ground. The bite was slow, and while we managed to find a few, it was the perch that really showed up. We stumbled into a solid school and made the most of it—quick action, quality fish, and plenty for the freezer. Nothing beats a surprise perch bite when you’re scouting new water. Looks like there’s going to be a good fish fry coming up soon. Always a blast getting out with great people and making the most of the day, no matter what the target is.

Back on the Walleye Grounds We’re officially back to the walleye grind for the winter, and it feels good to be chasing gold again and again. We fish walleye here at FCO year around! Today I had the pleasure of fishing with Jeff and his dad, who joined me for a quick morning trip after wrapping up their weekend of hunting. The weather was crisp, the bite was steady, and we put some solid fish in the boat before noon. Great guys, great conversation, and a smooth start to the season. The transition from fall to winter is always exciting—fewer boats, colder water, and hungry eyes on the move.

With November here, we always look forward to one of the most important events of our year—Fishin’ the Brave. This year marked our 10th annual, and we took the week off from regular fishing to make sure everything was set for a truly special experience. And what an event it was. From the camaraderie on the water to the stories shared at the dock, this year’s Fishin’ the Brave was a powerful reminder of why we do it. We are proud to give back in a small way to those who’ve given so much. To all our Veterans—thank you. Your service, your sacrifice, and your strength mean more than words can say.

Coho Season Ends with a Bang — Trophy Walleye Up Next Today marked our final day chasing coho downriver for the season, and we closed it out in style. Fast action, full coolers, and a great crew of clients made for the perfect sendoff. The coho bite held strong right to the end, and we couldn’t have asked for a better finish. Now, it’s time to shift gears. We’ll be spending the next couple weeks targeting eater-sized walleye and perch before heading straight into trophy walleye season—one of the most anticipated times of the year. Big fish, light traffic, and cold water… this is when things get serious. If you’ve been waiting to hook into a true giant, now’s the window.

November Kicks Off Strong After an Epic October October wrapped up with some of the best walleye fishing we’ve had in years—steady action, quality fish, and limits that came easy more days than not. It was a solid run that kept rods bent and coolers full right to the end. Now, with November underway, we’ve shifted our focus downriver to finish out the coho season—and it's firing on all cylinders. Today was a banner day on the coho grounds. We put quick limits in the boat, with aggressive fish hammering baits from the first drop. The bite is red hot, and the coho are in perfect fall form—chrome bright, hard fighting, and stacking up in all the right places. If you're looking to get in on some late-season action, don’t wait too long. Coho trips are wrapping up soon, and conditions are as good as they get.

Wind, Waves, and Walleye with Premier Roofing We kicked off the morning on the water with the crew from Premier Roofing. It started off calm and beautiful—perfect conditions for a solid day of fishing. But as any river rat knows, that can change fast—and today it did. The weather turned on us quick, and things got pretty western out there. Despite the rough water, we made the most of it and squeezed in a strong three hours of fishing before the wind finally blew us off the river. Even with the shortened day, the crew put fish in the boat and made it count. Tough conditions, good attitudes, and a few solid hookups made it one to remember.

Another Banner Day—and a Dirty 30 for Brad! Well, wouldn’t you know it—another awesome day of walleye fishing for the crew that joined us today out of the Tri-Cities. The bite was steady, the laughs were plenty, and the fish just kept coming. Not only did we put a full boat of eater-size walleye in the cooler, but we also had a milestone moment—Brad joined the Dirty 30 Club with a stud of a walleye pushing past the 30-inch mark. Big fish, big smiles, and a day none of us will forget. It’s days like this that remind us why we love being on the water. Congrats again to Brad—and thanks to the whole crew for making it one to remember!

Chasing the Transition: Walleye Still Hitting in the Tri-Cities What an amazing day on the water out of the Tri-Cities! With the weather shifting and fall setting in, the walleye are on the move—and we’re moving right along with them. Today, we landed on a solid group of fish, and the crew put in work. It didn’t take long before rods were bending and the cooler was filling up. By the end of the trip, we had a full boat limit of walleye and a boatload of smiles. Fishing this time of year means adapting to the changes, and today proved that staying mobile and reading the fish pays off. Great fishing, great company, and another day to remember on the Columbia.

Walleye Beatdown with Dave and Family It was lights out on the walleye grounds today as Dave and his family hopped aboard for a day packed with action. The crew started off working jigs early, and once the bite shifted, we moved to bottom bouncers in the afternoon—and the fish kept coming. Everyone was getting in on the action, with rods bending and smiles all around. By the end of the trip, the boat was just shy of a full limit, and the crew had a cooler loaded with quality fish. It’s always a blast when the fish want to play, and today, they were more than ready. Just another solid day on the water, great people, steady bite, and walleye that wouldn’t quit.