How to Troll For Spring Salmon on the Columbia River

Here is how Marvin’s Guide Service trolls for Spring Salmon on the Columbia River. I use 30# test tuf line on my reel. On my line I put on a barrel swivel then 2 or 3 beads, this swivel will be for your sinker it will be a sliding sinker. Then tie a bead chain...

How to Catch Giant Sturgeon on the Columbia River

  How to Catch Giant Sturgeon on the Columbia River. Here is how Marvin’s Guide Service fishes for giant sturgeons on the Columbia River. My guided giant sturgeon Fishing trips start in May for the Great White Sturgeon. I fish on the Columbia River below...

My top 3 places for Spring Salmon

Here are my top 3 places for Spring Salmon on the Columbia river in the Portland Oregon area. One of the first places I like to fish for Spring salmon is on the Columbia River, trolling between the 205 bridge and the I 5 Bridge. This area has become very popular the...

Fishing report Portland Oregon 1-24-10

Sturgeon fishing on the Willamette river and Multnomah Channel over the weekend was fair to good. There were plenty of small sturgeon caught this weekend, with a few keeper size sturgeon. Squid was the bait they were biting. I did here of some fish caught on fresh...

Portland Oregon Spring Salmon Fishing

Columbia River Spring Chinook Charters – 2026 Portland Salmon Fishing Season Spring Chinook are the most prized salmon that return to the Columbia River each year, and the 2026 season is shaping up to be another exciting opportunity for anglers looking to experience...

How Marvin Pulls the Anchor Safely

We did a post on how to anchor safely, on the Columbia river and Willamette River a few days ago. I had a few emails about how to pull your anchor up safely. I hope this will answer all of your Questions. Fist of all you should put on a life jacket. I always have a...

How Marvin’s Guide Service Anchors Safely

How Marvin’s Guide Service Anchors Safely. The time has come to talk about a little safety when you anchor your boat on the Columbia River and Willamette River. With all the rain we have had, the Columbia River and Willamette River are high and there is a lot of...

Sturgeon fishing rigging on the Columbia River

Here is how Marvin’s Guide Service rigs up for Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia river. My rods are the ugly stick tiger rods, I use peen 320 gti for the reel with 80# test tuf line. First thing I do is slide a slider up the main line, then I put 2 or 3 beads on,...

How to Fish Walleye on the Columbia River

Here are a few ways to fish for Walleye in Oregon on the Columbia River, and in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. I personally like to use a 9-foot rod with 20-pound braid line. My leaders for my spinners and my jig are usually 15-pound floral carbon. One way is...
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