Save a life..It could be Yours

https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/carry-aspirin-when-fishing/?fbclid=IwAR3FKlf1IJT7ZS9vcLe7_A2XXJpASVELIXJ0dXhq_95TG8qbnqdz6A3WEfk Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack and being prepared with aspirin can save your life or the life of a fishing companion. Key FOB Last year, while wading in the middle of the Somass River, I had an experience that made me think about my vulnerability. A desperate angler ran upstream, shouting for [...]

First Chum on the Spey

Amundosn Outdoors 14 foot Spey rod I have always been amazed watching the fluid motion of a Spey caster. Amundson Outdoors gave me the opportunity in 2018 to start a journey to the Spey with their 14-foot rod. After hours and days of practicing the D cast on dry land, I felt I knew enough [...]

Ghost Shrimp- Steelhead Candy

Another article from me coming for March/ April - Islander Fisherman Magazine. https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/ It says it all GHOST SHRIMP- STEELHEAD CANDY. Even though there are a lot of bait restrictions when you have the opportunity to fish water that allows it, you have to give it a try.

Somass River- Rigrap

https://youtu.be/M5UDVbT8yEU Rigrap – RIGRAP will get you on the bite faster and always keep you tangle-free. With RIGRAP, tackle management has been redefined. Bass fishermen use it for drop-shots, Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, jigs and even pre-tied crankbaits. Walleye anglers enjoy RIGRAP for their harness rigs. Big game saltwater anglers like RIGRAP for their prized [...]

Hunting A River For Steelhead

January is approaching. subscribe for the holiday special. Read my new article. Island Fisherman Magazine. https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/ Gil d'Oliveira Sportswriter and pro staff Amundson Outdoors, Rigrap, Wigglefin, AP tackle Works, Lucky Strike BaitWorks, Yakima Bait Co., Steelybeads, Olympic Tackle, Brooks Fly Fishing Equipment, Buzzbomb Tackle Inc and Island Fisherman Magazine

Wall Hanger Photos 2018

huge coho buck As I look back to past seasons and posts I thought I would let the photos share their story. Here are a few photos of 2018 salt and freshwater adventures, Alex West on the Cowichan River Gil d'Olivera first year casting a Spey fly fishing Pro-staff Gil d'Oliveira ,Chum Salmon off the [...]

Stamp River

2021 was a very challenging year for river fishing. British Columbia was under extreme drought conditions. A lack of rain, low river levels and high water temperatures delayed a lot of the salmon from entering the river flows. We had luck but more blank days of being skunked. Amundson Outdoors pro staff with a coho [...]

BuzzBomb For Pink Salmon

Amundson 13 foot rod with 2 inch pink BuzzBomb I scouted this local beach the other day. Anglers said the Pink salmon was there but often out of range to the best fly caster. Rubber net safe releasing Today I brought both rods: my 8wt fly rod and the Amundson 13 foot ultra-lite. A lot [...]

Why love Beach Fishing, Let Me count The Ways

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Wall Hanging Photos For 2016

Amundson Kudos center pin rod and the TCP450 center pin reel Here is what I believe are the Amundson Outdoors wall hanger photos 2016. Amundson: From the ocean to the rivers to the lakes, Amundson has been designing, engineering and manufacturing its own house brand of fishing gear for anglers around the world for almost [...]

Wall Hangers 2015

It was the amazing year 2015 for catching Coho and Spring salmon off our local beaches on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. We still had to hunt for them. Often visiting 10-12 beach locations some easily accessible some not. We leave the house around 5 am and a quick stop at our local coffee [...]

The BuzzBomb Lure

The Pink Pearl 2 inch 0.5-ounce Buzzbomb and Coho salmon Buzzbomb can guarantee two-bite reactions from all fish. They are hungry predatory or they are aggressive. Another Spring salmon falling for a 2inch 0.5 ounce pink holo For 50 years the BuzzBomb Tackle has created lures that will work in all conditions, from freshwater to [...]