Amundson Outdoors Rod Test

In May 2021, Amundson Outdoors presented me with a unique challenge—testing the breaking point of seven rods. I devised a fixture to withstand extreme pressure to meet this challenge. My solution? Using my two-story home as a platform, I assembled a scaffold and suspended the units from the upper deck. The goal was to have [...]

Twitching Jigs

Twitching jigs for salmon and steelhead is nothing new in the fishing industry, yet it has not been fully embraced.However, times have changed. Due to the advancement of social media technology, anglers can now share positive experiences, tutorials on techniques, and tips on tying various twitching jigs and their use on social media. As a [...]

Soft Bead vs Roe

My preferred method for catching salmon involves allowing a float to drift along the river. Observing the float as it moves and is subsequently submerged when a salmon bites is truly exhilarating. This method is commonly employed by anglers fishing in rivers, whether on a boat or wading in the river. Each angler tends to [...]

Improve Your Catch Rate With Trailer Hooks

Another article from me in June's edition of Island Fisherman Magazine. https://islandfishermanmagazine.com/ get your issue Olympic Tackle Squid Spinner lightly hooked Coho. Every angler has experienced a short strike, whether fly fishing, casting and retrieving, jigging, or trolling. It may be a bump on your retrieve, a piece of your trolling bait missing, or even [...]