Eggs for Mid-Season Coho

Eggs for mid-season Coho should be considered. In this article, I will explain why. We are in the mid-season of Coho on our Pacific Northwest rivers.  Like most, you have been fishing a variety of methods to put Silver Salmon in the boat; pulling plugs, backtrolling kwikfish, drift fishing Dick Nite Spoons, not to mention drift fishing cheaters Beau…

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Pink Salmon Now, Coho Coming

Pink Salmon are in the river now. The rain we just got over the past 2 days helped out the river levels and temperature. Today the Skagit River was not fishable, but it will be back in shape by tomorrow. We are taking nice chrome bright pink salmon on the lower Skagit River. We had a Coho on the…

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Pink Salmon Opener

The Pink Salmon opener is August 1st.  Pink Salmon is a highly anticipated fishery.  This is the smaller of our salmon species returning to Pacific Northwest rivers, but they taste great and fight hard.  This is the perfect for all ages and levels of fishing experience.  Pink Salmon fishing is especially good for kids!  It lets them fight and land…

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Salmon with Beer Braised Onions

I think the best salmon for this recipe is Coho.  However, I have used this recipe using; King, Pink and Chum salmon.  Yes, that is right, Chum salmon.  Chum is actually good for more than just smoking. 3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced 1/4 cup beer or water 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves (dried thyme will work,…

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Future of Fishing

Future of fishing is at stake. We need to take action today. We love fishing.  We care about what is going on with our fisheries, conservation, recovery, promotion of the sport and more.  Some of us are members of national organizations such as Bass Anglers Sportman Society (BASS), National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). …

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Gearing up for fall salmon – Already?

So much going on right now; Columbia River Springers, Cowlitz River Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, not to mention many anglers are gearing up for the lowland lake opener. So is it crazy to start thinking about the fall? Sure, we have a lot of fishing to do between now and 5 months from now, but consider this; it is a…

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