SCB Pro-Staffer Buddy Dupell of Columbia River Fishing Adventures put on an absolute clinic, showing exactly how it’s done while fishing Dirty Troll Spinners for Columbia River fall Chinook. When the conditions line up, and you’ve got the right gear in the water, there’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of nonstop salmon action.
From the moment the sun peeked over the horizon, it was clear this was going to be a special day. We launched early, and before the river had fully woken up, we had our rods down, spinners trailing behind a Pro-Troll flasher, ready for the bite to turn on.
And let me tell you—the kill was on!
From the word go, we were on fish. It was one of those rare mornings where everything came together perfectly. The fish were there, they were hungry, and the Dirty Troll Spinners were doing exactly what they were designed to do—enticing aggressive strikes from hard-fighting fall Chinook.
By 8:00 AM, the action had been so fast and furious that we had already limited out and were on our way back to the boat ramp. That’s right—six salmon in just a few hours! It was an absolute lights-out session, the kind of day that reminds you why you wake up before dawn, rig your gear, and hit the water.
On this particular trip, the Dirty Troll Spinner was hands-down the MVP. Whether it was the flash, the vibration, or the unique natural gemstone accents giving it that extra edge, one thing was clear—the fish simply couldn’t resist it.
SCB Pro-Staffer Buddy Dupell of Columbia River Fishing Adventures shows how it’s done fishing SCB’s Dirty Troll spinners for Columbia River fall Chinook. The kill was on, sun up we were on the river rods, down and spinners trailing a Pro-troll flasher. Literally from the word go we were on fish. The Dirty Troll spinners didn’t let us down.
There’s something truly special about fall Chinook season on the Columbia River. These fish are big, powerful, and aggressive, making them one of the most exciting species to target. When you have the right setup—a well-tuned Pro-Troll flasher and a Dirty Troll spinner behind it—you set yourself up for one of the most exhilarating fishing experiences imaginable.
It’s days like this that make all the early mornings, long hours on the water, and relentless pursuit of the perfect setup 100% worth it. There’s simply no better feeling than loading up the boat with fresh, hard-earned salmon and heading back to the ramp with a full limit before most anglers have even had their morning coffee.
A huge shoutout to Buddy Dupell for sharing his expertise and proving once again that when it comes to fall Chinook on the Columbia River, the Dirty Troll Spinner is the go-to lure for serious anglers. If you haven’t added one to your arsenal yet, now is the time—you don’t want to miss out on fishing days like this!
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