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July 30, 2025

An Oregon Beginner’s Guide to Fishing with Crappie Killa

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An Oregon Beginner’s Guide to Fishing with Crappie Killa

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We're in an ideal location to pick up fishing as a hobby: Oregon offers year-round opportunities to catch a ton of different kinds of fish, in nearby rivers, mountain lakes, or even the Pacific Ocean. But where do you start? And what fish are safe or even legal to eat? Today, executive producer John Notarianni talks with local fishing legend Keevin “Crappie Killa" Collier. He's going to set us up with all we need to know to get our first catch: the gear, the locations, and even some cooking tips.

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