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…
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,…
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). …
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…
Columbia River Springers are here. So what baits and lures should you use to get into these spring time Chinook salmon? Well I can tell you what I will use. As always, I make sure I have lots of gear and I am ready to switch gears at any time, however I have a few go to methods for…
Dick Nite Spoons for fall salmon is one of my go to lures. We are just a few weeks away from Pink Salmon stuffing our river systems. Coho salmon will start entering the river during the Pink Salmon run and continue through the fall and into the winter. Hopefully you are preparing your gear now. At the very least…
