It’s Official! New world Record Bass Caught in Japan!!

January 8, 2010

One of the longest standing, most sought after world records has officially been tied.  This ruling came down today from the IGFA six months after the fish was caught by Manabu Kurita in Japan's Lake Biwa.  Manabu Kurita's fish weighed 22 lbs 4 oz and was almost 1 ounce heavier than the 1932 fish caught […]

Fun, Family, and Florida

January 1, 2010

One of the things that I love about having a little place down in Florida (besides seeing the family) is the opportunity to get in to some great, blue water, warm weather fishing this time of year.  Unfortunatly for us this year the weather did not co-operate.  It was eighty degrees two days before I […]

Southern Cooking, Fried Turkey

December 21, 2009

You can take the boy out of the south but you can't take the south out of the boy.  Nowhere is that more true than when it comes to food.  The south has the most the most distinctive and flavorful food in the country.  I have missed some of the foods that I grew up […]

Are You Sure That You Are Covered On The Water?

December 10, 2009

Marine Insurance The most effective way to minimize risk and avoid a loss on the water is to adequately maintain your boat and operate it in a safe manner. Murphy’s Law knows no bounds, however, so be prepared and have the proper insurance. Insurance companies provide coverage for insured property (boat) based on the Actual […]

The Latest on the Rules Proposals

December 8, 2009

The WDFW just put out this press release regarding the rules proposals.  It appears that there might be additional opportunities to comment on some rules proposals between now and the final commission votes on February 4-6.  Stay tuned to The Outdoor Line for additional info on when and where to make additional comments. 360) 902-2267 […]

My Comments on the Rules Proposals for 2010-2012

November 30, 2009

Please feel free to copy and paste any portion and send to [email protected] or take a copy to the public meetings on the 4th and 5th of Dec.  I also encourage you to write your own and  comment on some of the other 100 plus rules proposals. As an avid angler, and someone that makes […]

My favorite Grilled Salmon Recipe

November 23, 2009

Everyone has their own favorite way to cook salmon on the grill and believe me I've tried them all.  The one that I keep going back to however, is the first one that I ever tried.  It's a very simple recipe and goes with just about anything that you want to serve with it.  The ingredients include […]

Fun, Family, and Fishing in Mexico

November 11, 2009

Hola!!  I just returned from the Van Wormers resort Hotel Palmas De Cortez on Baja Mexico's East Cape.  I took the family down last week for a little relaxation and a little competition in the 3rd annual Salt Patrol Marlin Tournament.  We had a great time and I have to say it was great meeting […]

The Time to Act is NOW!!

October 23, 2009

Everyone that has listened to the show regularly already knows that I have been working on a committee to advocate for the groundfish in Puget Sound by providing improved habitat and perhaps even hatchery supplementation.  Since moving to the northwest in 2000 I have been amazed at the stories I've heard about all of the […]

The road less traveled

October 13, 2009

After my ordinary hunting area became overrun with people a couple of years ago I was forced to look elsewhere. In the process of fumbling around scoping out an off-the-beaten-path area that didn't get heavily pressured my hunting partner and I stumbled upon an extensive area of roads with locked gates. "Why didn't I think […]