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Several years ago I moved to Hood River. Instead of fishing the Yakima, where I used a 45# chain anchor, I now spend most of my float time on the Deschutes. I'd love to find something lighter that will hold as well, if not better. I like the looks of the Tornado and suspect that my 14' raft...

We saw a sign posted not far from Roche Harbor that said: PRIVATE SIGN; DO NOT READ. Assuming that you're familiar with Roche Harbor, then 'nuff said.

I remember hearing several quips attributed to Kinky Friedman: A man, having spotted him smoking a Cuban cigar, accused him of supporting our enemies. He responded: "I'm not supporting our enemies... I'm burning their fields". He also said: "If God had meant for us to vote he would have given...

Two wrongs do NOT make a right. (But three do.)

I had lots of pre-retirement anxiety around what I would do with my time. My thinking was: how much can I ski, fish, wing foil? It turns out I can do it as much or as little as conditions, desire, and ability will allow. I was worried about not having anything of substance to do and might end...

If only the river smelled like a day-old ash tray, we could make a direct comparison!

I was in a similar situation several years ago when my wife and I agreed on an amicable separation. We sold our house in Redmond, and I wanted someplace that wasn't so crowded, had better weather, a lower cost of living, and nearer access to fishing. (Admittedly the first three weren't...

I agree that the urge to throw 'just one more' cast seems quite similar to whatever compels one to sit all night in a smoke-filled casino pulling a lever. I've never gotten off on that type of gambling, but I sure do love the expectation of a strike. I prefer top water fishing, but I'm OK with...

Tape the leg back on. I'll be fine!

What rig? Hoochies, jigged? I don't know ass from elbow when it comes to food fishing in the salt!

I'm planning to cruise the San Juans on a large power boat in early August. What do folks fish for in the waters around them, and how do they do it? As a fly (sport) fisher I don't know much about food fishing in the salt.

Do you know how to tune a banjo? Nobody does.

We walked across the flood zone, knowing that it had been both recent and somewhat cataclysmic, without knowing any details. It was only after seeing the video that we got it. It was huge!

Just to be clear... I didn't shoot the video. I became aware of it through the Deschutes Angler blog.

For everyone except that one person in the entire PNW that's never been there or fished it, a report like this might be construed hotspotting. In truth, the salmonfly hatch on the Deschutes in May isn't much of a secret. This year was one for the records! The hot weather that spiked the flows...

A drunk wanders into a bar in Texan and sits down next to a man dressed in chaps, spurs, bandana, etc. Asking the man if he's a cowboy, he hears a 'yup' in return. The drunk ponders this for a moment and says 'Cowboys are sick! You all like to screw sheep, horses, cows and chickens! ' The...

I've been using an Exped inflatable pad on my float trips. Its worked really well for three years now with no pressure loss (as long as the cotton filling stays clear of the exhaust valve!). It comes with a clever bag for inflating called a Snozzle Sack. Picture a light weight dry bag with a...

I went a slightly different route, but not too far off what you did. I bought a cot that sits about 4" above the bed. Then I placed a shelf up against the back of the cab sitting on the sides of the truck body against the inside of the topper. With my feet toward the cab (extending under the...

This is really timely for me, as I predict a new hip in my future. Since retirement I have to think about which month(s) I can most easily spend hobbling... probably late winter/early spring (after the ski season; before fishing, wing foiling or gardening seasons start heating up). I'm humbled...

Necessity is a mother! I was able to buy a few used parts (we have a great source for recycled building materials here in Hood River) and craft these rod holders. This is just a prototype, but I think it will prove the concept.