Phil Wildman Outdoor Adventures

🎣 These Fish Are So Much Fun to Catch! 🔥

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Shad season is in full swing on the Columbia River, and the action has been nonstop! These fish may not be giants, but they fight hard and are a blast on light tackle.

Who else loves chasing shad every summer?

Thanks for watching!

— Phil

PREHISTORIC POWER.

Watching a giant Columbia River white sturgeon swim away never gets old. These fish are true dinosaurs, and every successful release is a reminder of how special this fishery really is.

If battling a fish that can stretch over 10 feet long is on your bucket list, now is the time. Oversize sturgeon fishing has been outstanding, and I’m booking trips throughout the season.

📍 Columbia River
🎣 Catch • Revive • Release
📞 DM or call to reserve your trip.

— Phil Wildman Outdoor Adventures

Such a blast!!! The power take offs never get old!!!

Thank you Trent Vanzant and the whole crew at Steven's Marine for the much needed re-power!

Oversized Columbia River sturgeon absolutely love this setup. 🎣 This is my go-to shad rig when I’m targeting true river monsters. Simple, clean, and proven to get crushed by giant fish.

There’s nothing like watching the rod bury and hearing the drag start peeling off the reel. That’s why we do it!

Fresh razor clams straight from the coast to the frying pan. After getting my limit, I flash fry the clams in peanut oil over medium-high heat for about 30–45 seconds per side. I keep it simple with flour, egg wash, and my own custom breading for the perfect crunch.

Hard to beat fresh seafood you caught yourself. PacificNorthwest OutdoorCooking SeafoodLover Foodie FishingLife WildmanOutdoorAdventures PhilWildmanOutdoorAdventures

Quick solo clam dig and the beach was loaded. 🌊🦪
The shows were everywhere and the limit came together fast today. Hard to beat fresh razor clams straight from the coast.

Fresh seafood tonight. 🔥

You never know what you're gonna catch when jigging for Walleye on the Columbia River.

Back she goes…

Releasing a true Columbia River giant.
Moments like this are what it’s all about—catching quality fish and watching them swim off strong.

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out parts 1 and 2 🎣

🎣 Phil Wildman Outdoor Adventures
📍 Columbia River
👉 Message me to book your trip

Part 2… and here’s the payoff.

Absolute Columbia River giant 😳
Check out the size of this tank!