With the weather we’ve been having and the rivers flooding, fishing hasn’t exactly been easy. Tonight, Pro Guide Mike jumped in the boat with me to do a little scouting. It wasn’t the banner night we were hoping for, with only a couple of fish hitting the deck—but the ones we did catch were worth the effort.

Each fish was caught, pictured, and released back into the mighty Columbia River. The good news? They were chunks—coming in at 28″ / 10.4 pounds and 29″ / 11.13 pounds. Solid night-fish quality, even if the numbers weren’t there.

Once this water settles back down, we’re expecting the bite to pick right back up. For now, it’s time to stay on the hunt and track down some fishable water.