Doing this show, we have been lucky enough to speak with anglers from all across this great country. But one area that hardly gets mentioned is the Pacific Northwest. Tonight on the Bass Fishing for Noobs show, we happily welcome Luke Johnston! Luke lives just outside Portland, Oregon, and has been fishing in the Pacific Northwest for most of his life.

Luke starts by letting us know how he got into fishing then talks about what makes that particular area of the country such an amazing fishery. Luke talks about some epic days fishing the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, including some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the country, rivaling the Susquehanna that Sean raves about.

Luke also talks about some of the other species available including salmon (both native and hatchery-raised), trout, and steelhead, not to mention all the saltwater species available given the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, making the area on to the most diverse fisheries in the country. Luke shares some of his favorite techniques and some tricks he has picked up as well as some tips to be safe while out on the water.

So add the Pacific Northwest to your bucket list of fisheries and get out and enjoy this scenic and amazing place!

Find Luke online at:

https://www.instagram.com/luke_johnston_pnw/

If you live in the Portland area and are looking for a kayak, check out:

https://www.nextadventure.net/

And

https://aldercreek.com/

Check out these apps to stay safe out on the water:

https://windy.app/

https://www.windfinder.com/apps/

https://www.wunderground.com/

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt

https://rivergages.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/new/layout.cfm

Sign Up For Dale Hollow Event-

https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/paddlenfin-open-at-dale-hollow-2023

Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info

Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com

Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin

Email- [email protected]

Social Media- @paddlenfin

Yak Gadget- www.yakgadget.com

Pelican Professional- www.pelican.com

Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com

JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com

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