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June 2012 Price Increase
When I started Groundswell almost two years ago I struggled to determine the appropriate price point for my guided trips. Too much and the phone doesn't ring and too little, well no one likes to work for free. With any new business expected costs can only be best guess estimates
Read moreHealthier Lingcod (not fried)
INGREDIENTS: Fresh Lingcod - skinned/boneless and portioned into 3-5 oz pieces Cherry tomatoes One large lemon Garlic powder Red pepper flakes Dried dill Balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Ground black pepper Kosher salt Position oven rack approximately 3-5 inches from the broiler and turn broiler on. Line a sheet
Read moreKicking Off Oregon’s Offshore Kayak Fishing Season
After a seemingly endless winter of huge swells, high winds and cold temps the ever temperamental coastal waters off the Oregon Coast have begun to mellow...at least a little. Welcome windows of kayak friendly fishing conditions are becoming more frequent. Allowing local anglers easy access to Oregon's offshore bottom fishing buffet.
Read moreFishing Plug Cut Herring from a Kayak
I think a lot of Northwest kayakers dream of an encounter with an elusive Willamette River Spring Chinook. Making that dream a reality can be a challenge. For many, the big questions are when, where and how. Well the when and where is here and NOW. April and May are
Read moreOregon Coast Mussels
This time of year can be prime time to harvest one of the Oregon Coasts often overlooked, but very tasty treats, mussels! With a few simple steps you can be well on the way to putting a meal of delicious Northwest mussels on your dinner table. Step one: Check the
Read more2012 Willamette Sturgeon Retention Season
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently set the 2012 retention season for the Willamette river http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/reg_changes/willamette.asp . Groundswell Guided Kayak Fishing LLC will be actively targeting these tasty fish during this short 4 day season. Take advantage of this window and book a trip with Groundswell to get out on
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