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, [...]
Centerpin reels enable a drag-free drift and a genuine presentation of bait or lures in moving water. The reel's free-spinning spool, which allows the line to unwind smoothly, ensures the bait behaves naturally in its environment. Prototype Trend Iron Header X3 Centerpin Reel The center pin reel return rate is 1:1, challenging the angler to [...]
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 [...]
Bait bans are now on many rivers, including those that ban scent. It can be a challenge that fishermen must overcome. Among the artificial presentations are spoons, jigs, spinners, worms, minnows, and synthetic copies of roe. In British Columbia, however, anglers are not allowed to add any scented residue, including synthetic scents, like anise oil [...]
Making Red Caviar ( IKURA ) Red Caviar is a delicacy in Japanese cuisine made from the roe of various species of salmon and trout. The intense reddish hue of this type of Caviar has given it its name. In Japan, salmon caviar is known as Ikura. Salmon caviar has a silky texture, is savoury, [...]
https://youtu.be/aG_0O4RL-mc?feature=shared Today's challenge was fishing a dropping tide. We were on the water by 6:30 a.m., but the swells were getting bigger. We trolled at two depths, 90 and 100 feet. Both downrigger balls had the Wigglefin Swarm Flashers; Jim used an in-line flasher, and I used the Wigglefin in-line Dodger. I used three lures, [...]
We favour keeping the silver Chum Salmon for Candy Salmon. Chum salmon has a subtle taste and lower oil composition than other salmon types. Nevertheless, it remains a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and serves as a nutritious option for obtaining lean protein. These salmon are perfect for cold smoking, a traditional skill deeply [...]
Exciting news for 2024 is Two reels , the special edition TMX5 Mooching Reel. It has amplified specs for braking power and response, not one but seven improved discs with carbon ceramic surfaces for braking power and controlling line creep. The Trend Flow 5 mooching reel also has a 7-layer, multi-layer drag system made of [...]
Situated on the western coast of Vancouver Island, The Somas ( Stamp ) River system offers anglers the chance to employ either artificial lures or bait. However, bait is restricted in the upper Stamp River, so the angler needs to be educated. The Robertson Creek Hatchery has been crucial in promoting the success of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Lures that can withstand the rigorous use of catching salmon off the beaches of Vancouver Island are difficult to find. Repainting, buffing, and rust removal are all methods anglers use to restore their gear's top performance. Traditional painted body bell spinner showing wear In most cases, spinning lures must be removed and most parts completely [...]
With the dry summer and little rain, the rivers have been very low. The rule of thumb is if the river flow is low and clear then the leaders have to be light poundage and long. So I prepared roe bags with a combination of five eggs and three eggs Orange and hot pink roe [...]
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 [...]
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