Our start was delayed by stubborn winds, but hope lingered in the forecast, promising calmer weather by noon. We finally launched at 11 AM. Though the wind still tugged at us, the waves had settled. The tide barely shifted, with just a modest 0.8-meter difference between high and low. The latest fishing report promised hatchery [...]
Amundson Outdoors TMX5-SE match to TMX mooching rod We launched onto the water at 6:30, eager for another day of fishing. On our previous trips, we hauled up plenty of fish from depths beyond 150 feet, though hatchery coho salmon remained elusive. The latest local report promised better odds between 50 and 100 feet, so [...]
Here are my observations and thoughts. Salmon have quick reflexes when it comes to their senses; if they encounter an imitation egg that doesn’t feel natural, they tend to spit it out before the angler has a chance to respond. This is where soft beads offer an advantage, as the salmon may hesitate longer, providing [...]
When an angler is covering a river with varying water depths, it is advantageous to use a sliding float. A sliding float allows the angler a shorter float to lure length and also has the ability to reach various depths of the river flow. Wading through shallow fast water approaching a deep pool Often in [...]
By Gil d'Oliveira It is a quest in every angler's mind to find the holy grail lure that will catch everything. Could this exist? Some say yes. As in any sporting activity, you can win and lose. The anglers in British Columbia are no exception. British Columbia, Canada, provides anglers with opportunities to fish from [...]
Gil d’Oliveira Chinook attracted to our own bait ball caught with an AP Tackle Anchovy Spoon On the ocean waters of British Columbia, the salmon anglers cast lures, jigging lures or trolling their lures for their targeted salmon species. The issue is locating the salmon. They search for easy prey to increase their weight and [...]
This is the second year my fellow anglers have taken up the challenge. It's a fun challenge, and win or lose, the boat gets two Wigglefin Hellrazor Dodgers and two Amundson outdoors trolling salmon spoons as rewards for participating. The sponsors are Amundson Outdoors, which produces the TMX5 reels, the TMX Mooching rod, the Savvy [...]
Instead of a single disc, this system features a set of seven Carbon-Ceramic Discs, designed for superior braking performance. Compared to a traditional single-layer cork drag system, it boasts four times the strength, achieving a maximum drag resistance of 38 pounds. It's very easy to palm the reel when the salmon is making a [...]
What is a spoon lure? It's a versatile lure in the angler's arsenal, named for its concave side that resembles a tablespoon. Manufacturers have been creative by adjusting the lure's lengths, widths, and weights, as well as experimenting with various colours and reflective surfaces. It can be used for a wide range of fishing conditions [...]
When you talk to anglers who cure their own Roe, they will swear they have the magical recipe. But First: The myth about blood Blood is not harmful to salmon roe used as bait. In fact, blood is a natural and beneficial component of salmon eggs that helps attract fish. The presence of blood-related pigments, [...]
Fishing with jigs is a well-established technique. Anglers have long used this type of lure to catch a variety of species, including bass, crappies, salmon, and steelheads. Fish are often drawn to an enticing lure that resembles either a potential meal or an instinctive reaction to attack. Anglers successfully used floats to drift jigs in [...]
I am amazed at how well the WiggleFin Action disc produces results. When using a lure that creates no action on its own, the action disc creates an enticing action the fish cannot refuse. From salmon, steelhead, trout, bass, hootchies, bucktails, and any lure that requires action. Another option is to improve the angler's catch [...]
The forecast by the Department of Fisheries is staggering, 27 million forecast for British Columbia rivers. Anglers will target the Pink salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters. Traditionally, I target pink salmon in the tidal estuaries of the East Coast beaches on Vancouver Island, using fly fishing techniques. The popular estuaries include Nanaimo Departure Bay, [...]
Pro Staff Gil d'Oliveira This year, my highlights included using the Amundson Outdoors TCPX-3 centerpin reel, matched to their Cast Mob float rod, and their 9wt Wind Warrior Spey rod. In addition, the BnR had their Balsa sliding float and their soft beads, 8mm. We started the season early, mid-June. There has often been a [...]
