Another adventure from pro staff Gil d'OliveiraI enjoyed another outing on my favourite river using the Amundson Kudos Strategy X carbon fibre casting rod. This rod is 11.5 feet long and features a fast action. High tide occurred at 3 am, prompting salmon to enter the river throughout the night and into the early morning. [...]
There has been anticipation of the arrival of Pink salmon in the Campbell River system, but only a few have entered so far. Early this morning, a high tide at 1 am reached nearly four meters, causing a twelve-foot rise in the estuary and prompting the salmon to enter the river. I arrived at the [...]
An 'angler pro staff' serves as a promotional team member who represents fishing brands by endorsing gear, boats, or apparel, sharing content, participating in events, and cultivating a positive online presence. I am frequently asked about my path to becoming a pro staff member. My journey began in 2014, when a friend recommended me due [...]
Ap Tackleworks Herring 7", 5', 3" AP TackleWorks Reflective Lures Ahead of the opening season, our test outings have produced strong results, with numerous Coho and Spring Salmon caught. Made from 304 stainless steel, the lure absorbs UV light and has a highly reflective surface that changes colour with the viewing angle to attract salmon. [...]
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, [...]
