What a way to kick of December! Pro Guide Tony had a great day on the water with longtime clients Jimmy and Rebecca. These two know how to fish, and today they proved it once again. The morning started with a solid jigging bite, and they stayed after it, putting fish in the boat one after another. As the day went on, Tony switched things up and finished with a little trolling—and that sealed the deal. By the time they wrapped up, Jimmy and Rebecka had a nice pile of walleye headed home for their freezer and plenty of stories to go with them. Always a pleasure having these two in the boat. Great people, great fishing, great day.

Pro Guide Blake had a great day on the water with the guys from Montana. They made the trip out for a couple of days with one mission—fill the freezers with quality walleye—and they put in the work to make it happen. Day two didn’t disappoint. The bite stayed steady, the rods saw plenty of action, and the crew stacked up a solid pile of walleye to take back home. On top of that, they picked up a bonus catfish, which rounded out the cooler and added a little surprise excitement to the day. Blake kept them on fish, the guys kept the humor rolling, and the weather cooperated just enough to make for a smooth, enjoyable trip. By the time they wrapped up, the freezers-to-be were looking pretty healthy—and the stories were even better. Another successful run for a great group of anglers, and we’re already looking forward to having them back.

Walleye, Walleye, Walleye Walleye, walleye, walleye… it’s that time of year again. Then again, around here at FCO, it’s always walleye time. Today was another solid day of putting the hurt on the eyes, and the guys absolutely crushed it. The bite is hot, the fish are stacked, and the program is dialed. Jigging, trolling—whatever the conditions call for, it’s all producing right now. This is the stretch we look forward to every season, and it’s shaping up to be a good one. Let’s get you out on the water and into some of these awesome fish. Winter walleye is here, and we’re rolling.

Back to the Walleye Grind Well, we’re back on the walleye after spending some time in Hells Canyon chasing steelhead. Switching things up is always good—new scenery, new fish, new energy—but there’s something about sliding back into the walleye program that just feels right. The rods, the gear, the rhythm… it’s what we do, and it’s good to be back in the groove. The river’s cooling down, the winter patterns are setting in, and the fish are starting to stack. Exactly the kind of conditions we look forward to this time of year. Steelhead was a blast, but it’s walleye time again—and we’re ready to get after it.

Today felt a lot like yesterday here in Hells Canyon—in the best way. We hit the water early with hot coffee in hand and started backtrolling for that first bite. It didn’t take long. One of the rods bent early, and up came a beautiful steelhead. With that high fin on her back, this big hen went right back into the river to do what she’s meant to do. The action stayed steady, and by the end of the day we went 7 for 10, with plenty of excitement from start to finish. Good fishing, good company, and another great day in one of the most incredible places you can cast a line.

We spent a few days in Hells Canyon chasing the elusive steelhead and left the walleye to the other guys for once. It turned into one heck of a trip, with day one producing five beautiful steelhead and plenty of action in between. If you haven’t experienced Hells Canyon yet, put it on your bucket list. The scenery is absolutely stunning, the lodging is top-notch, and the hospitality is as good as it gets. Great food, great people, and great fishing—hard to beat a combo like that.

Pro Guide Blake Makes the Right Moves Pro Guide Blake made a few key adjustments today and put his crew on a solid walleye bite. With a couple first-time anglers on board, the pressure was on—but the fish didn’t stand a chance. Blake dialed in the program, shifted spots, and before long the rods were bending and the smiles were rolling in. The newcomers picked it up fast and boated their share of fish like seasoned pros. A great day, a great crew, and another reminder that a little knowledge and the right adjustments make all the difference.

Walleye Success for Tony and the Crew Tony and his crew hit the water with one goal in mind—put some Columbia River walleye in the boat—and they got it done in style. From the first drift on, the bite stayed steady and the rods stayed moving. The crew settled in quick, dialed into the program, and made every opportunity count. By mid-trip the deck started stacking up with quality walleye, and the energy on the boat never dipped. A mix of laughs, solid teamwork, and hungry fish made for the kind of day every angler hopes for. By the time we wrapped up, everyone had fillets headed for the freezer and a few stories to take home. Great guys, great attitudes, and a great day on the water.

Another Strong Day for Pro Guide Mike Pro Guide Mike hit the water today for another solid day of walleye fishing. Launching out of Plymouth, Washington, he had a bit of a run to make before reaching the walleye grounds—but the extra miles paid off. Once he got to the zone, the bite turned on and a nice bunch of walleye hit the deck. Another great day for Mike and his crew, and another reminder that sometimes the run is worth it.