Every year between August 1st and Labor Day — just 31 days — 100,000 anglers from around the world make the pilgrimage to Buoy 10 on the Columbia River to fish for the millions of salmon that funnel through this 14-mile-long stretch of river. However, between the crowds, the challenging water and so many fish, Buoy 10 can be intimidating so where do you begin?

Finally, there’s a comprehensive book on this world-famous salmon highway that runs between Oregon and Washington. Written by one of the most respected and accomplished anglers for the area, Buoy 10 features: detailed maps, boat launches, techniques, rigs (including tying steps & photos), equipment, safety, timing, species, weather, tides, boats, accommodations, campgrounds, tackle shops, marinas — everything an angler needs to know to find success at Buoy 10, home to the world’s largest salmon run. See flyer.

Larry Ellis, author, writer, columnist and photographer has had a 50-year passion for fishing in California and Oregon's saltwater and freshwater venues. He is a well-known writer for Oregon, Washington and California Fishing and Hunting News, Northwest Sportsman, California Sportsman and Pacific Coast Sportfishing. He currently writes monthly for Salmon Trout Steelheader Magazine, and is the author of two books, "Plug Fishing for Salmon" and "Buoy 10, the World's Largest Salmon Run."  Both books can be bought from Amato Publications (amatobooks.com), Amazon and eBay. Ellis particularly loves living in his hometown of Brookings, Oregon - The heart of salmon country and gateway to fishing paradise.