Manufactured in Canada for 50 years Buzzbomb Tackle is a leader in patent design and manufacturing of fishing lures. The beach angler is faced with conditions that are never constant . The angler casting into high winds, heavy rain ,strong waves, or the salmon themselves can make it daunting . The successful angler will carry [...]
Pink Salmon On The Campbell River The Amundson Wind Warrior performance on the saltwater beaches continues just as good on the rivers of British Columbia, Vancouver Island rivers. When casting to these little powerhouses, it's amazing how their strength is increased by using the river flow against you. Often, they are hanging just off the [...]
For the last 6 years I have exposed this rod to extreme fishing conditions catching our salmon in various size river flows on Vancouver Island. Its performance has never failed. Sensitive enough to feel that wily steelhead delicately picking up the anglers hook to the power house of the Chum salmon well know to be [...]
Amundson Outdoors Wind Warrior nine-foot, eight weight fast-action fly rod with the Trend X3 sealed drag fly reel..........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 [...]
When drifting afloat on a river there are many ways to place the weight in your set up. I believe the two main methods in drifting is called short floating or bottom bouncing. The type of river flow also determines what kind of weight is used. Out here in the west, we are talking about [...]
As I journey into my secound year with the Amundson Outdoors WIND WARRIOR SPEY ROD 4-PC 14 foot 3", this year's adventure starts with the Pink Salmon in the Campbell River. It is an excellent time to pick up and improve the casting abilities that I acquired last year—Readying myself for the coming of the [...]
I try to recall all the elements that I experience in my first year using the Spey rod. I recognized anglers that had developed their individual preference of brands. For a new Spey angler, the information was overwhelming. I had to streamline all the information I gathered and had to make a final decision. I [...]
One of my pet peeves with a fly line is you can't test one out without spending a lot of money. During my exploration with fly lines fishing the saltwater on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, I discovered performances were very disappointing, and others often forced me to wear a finger guard as it [...]
The river surrounds us. We have waded to gravel that is still underwater. The constant force of the river is very draining on the legs at the end of the adventure. Having the correct gear organization is essential. There is no beach to land the salmon caught, making it necessary to have a net. We [...]
When the Chum salmon acquire their spawning physical change they are the ugliest and meanest of all salmon. Known to be a rod breaker they are like a semi truck once hooked. If you have the opportunity to catch them as they enter the river system and they are silver they are beautiful and taste [...]
One of the most successful lures catching many species of fish all around the world has been the AP Tackleworks stainless steel spoon. As their success grew the development of their trolling lures the herring; the Sand lance and the Needlefish lures brought many triumphant smiles to anglers all around the world. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA [...]
I spend 4-6 hours on average handling and casting a fishing rod each adventure. In past adventures, not balancing the rod has caused fatigue in my wrist, arm, biceps, shoulder, and even my neck and can eventually become impossible to handle. All this will affect your quality of fishing and effectiveness in catching your prey. [...]
Pro staff Gil d'Oliveira Summer Run SteelheadSafely handled for the release Best way to handle catch and release is with a Lucky Strike Salmon rubber net. Thank goodness the net collapse as hiking through the trail can be a challenge. A lot of the stress can be applied to the steelhead when the angler is [...]
