One of the noteworthy aspects of the autumn salmon season is focusing on silver chum salmon as they migrate into the river during high tide. We took full advantage of the limited time available due to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' early closure of the 2023 Chum fishery. We do catch a lot, so [...]
According to Science Notes, “Osmosis is the movement of solvent particles (usually water) across a semipermeable membrane from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution.The solvent dilutes the concentrated solution until the concentration is equalized on both sides of the membrane.” Diffusion is the movement of solvent and solute particles from an area of higher [...]
The key to success in fishing is adaptability.
Fishing for salmon and steelheads using beads is the fastest revolution in tackle. There are two categories: soft and hard beads. Manufacturers have been very creative in producing solid, mixed, sheen, and translucent colours. Sometimes, a manufacturer steps outside normality, producing a unique shape and presentation, not necessarily conforming to conformance.Like BnR Tackle soft Burr [...]
The salmon’s skin is protected by mucous and scales, which prevent fungi, bacteria, and ectoparasites from attacking it. Unlike knotted or mesh netting that will create friction, rubber allows a safe catch and release to ensure the species’ survival. A rubber net does not tangle with gear, and if it is sized correctly for an [...]
Tyler holding on for dear life as the Chinook powers runs An amazing anglers Nathan and Tyler sharing their adventures and having alot of fun. Memory two year ago on the Puntledge River. https://youtu.be/yTsQ3260Td4?si=YvQLU3xCa_vZIjAV
PEETZ Fishing & Outdoors Famous for the hand crafted wood single action salmon reels they are also known for their lures. Created in 1930 The Hookum trolling lures has successfully proven itself catching various sport fishes. “PEETZ is pleased to reintroduce this legendary lure with some exciting updates. Each Hookum #4 trolling spoon is individually pressed and [...]
The tapered tail of artificial worms generates a highly enticing motion to steelheads. However, a common challenge all plastic worm lures face is the need to effectively secure the hook position and prevent any tear-out. Keeping the trailer hook past the worm's tail in the correct position and avoiding hook tear-out is also important to [...]
They have arrived from Yakima Bait Co., Hildebrandt Indiana Blades, Colorado Blades, and Willowleaf Blades. When you fish in a river, the angler covers various water flow speeds and depths. Weightless, they can be controlled to any depth using the float drift fishing technique. Perfect for those unwilling to bite spring and Coho salmon. Stay [...]
Double Bonus for me. I made the front cover and wrote An article for our Chum Salmon. If you love fishing in British Columbia tidal or non-tidal Fisherman Magazine Island can be your mentor. https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/magazine-subscription/?fbclid=IwAR2eccCMSVRWcvzPgrzfk-VD48hRV0LPDJixc6voIg_vKaE_tzZo6CrjldE
Great article on fishing for pink salmon in the Campbell River on Vancouver Island. https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/
Gil d'Oliveira Traditional flashers are 8-11 inches, with slightly tapered boards with opposite bends at each end, causing them to sway back and forth and rotate. A lure that trails behind this motion has erratic action due to the sway. Each side of the flasher has a colour and a reflective surface design. The type [...]
Flossing, a Fishing Technique, Legal or Not? This subject is so hot that even magazines won't touch the debate as it always brings out the worst of our human nature, highly controversial to many anglers. So as not to incite any hostilities, let's look at this calmly. Here are some views. Chum salmon caught with [...]
Beach Fishing Nature is full of surprises; it provides great stories and hours of reminiscing about the day's adventures with your friends. One year, a friend of mine, Ian Forbes, and I were fishing outside a gravel spit near Qualicum Beach. A spit is a parcel of gravel exposed as dry land on a low [...]
The pink salmon for their size have mighty powerful short runs. They are known as the Humpies salmon due to the large hump the males acquire during their spawning cycle. Their spawning cycle to their native stream is a two years cycle. Some spawn on even calendar years, and other streams are odd calendar years. [...]
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