Hooking a big Chinook salmon is only half the battle. Once a mature Chinook starts running, changing direction, or rushing toward the boat, small details… Read More »Chinook Salmon Fishing Tips: 10 Details put more Trophy Fish in the Boat
Originally published in 2014, this smoked salmon guide was fully updated and expanded in 2026 with new tips. For generations, smoked salmon has been an… Read More »West Coast Smoked Salmon Recipe: Step-by-Step Curing & Smoking Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Lingcod Fishing offers updated techniques and tips for successfully targeting these powerful fish in British Columbia’s diverse underwater environments.
There is a ton of halibut gear out there, and in this article I explain the key halibut gear you should have on your boat.… Read More »Best Halibut Fishing Gear and Tackle Guide – Explained
Landing a halibut is a challenge. Halibut is a powerful flatfish that ranges in size from 10 to 300 pounds. When a sport caught halibut… Read More »How to Land a Halibut – Best Tips and Equipment To Bring Halibut On the Boat Safely
Master the salt water with our definitive guide to Pacific salmon fishing. Learn elite rigging tactics, species ID rules, regulatory limits, and regional BC hotspots.
Master the art of halibut fishing with our updated comprehensive guide! Learn everything including circle hooks, terminal tackle, spreader bars, the best halibut bait, anchoring… Read More »Halibut Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Catch West Coast Halibut
Herring brine is an important process prior to cut plug fishing. The herring brine will stiffen the bait, improving its roll and the length of… Read More »How to: Herring Brine
Cleaning or filleting fish is an easy task once you know the basic steps and some important focus areas. In general, the procedure can be… Read More »How to Fillet your Salmon or Halibut with Less Waste
The flasher is a key element in a salmon fishing trolling setup. Flashers can be used on the actual fishing line, and, in a system… Read More »Best Flashers and Flasher Tips for Salmon Fishing
Originally published in June 2015, this article has been completely updated in 2026 with new photos, videos, and professional guide tips to help you rig… Read More »Cut Plug Herring Rig for Trophy Chinook Salmon Fishing
Originally published in June 2015, this article has been completely updated with new photos, tactical training videos, and professional guide tips to master hook sharpening.… Read More »How to Sharpen a Fish Hook
Originally published in 2018, this guide was fully updated and expanded in 2026 to include new salmon trolling tips. Trolling with downriggers is an efficient… Read More »Elite Salmon Trolling Tips: Master Your Downrigger Strategy
The best prawn bait and shrimp bait is important for successful prawn and shrimp fishing. Even more important than choosing the correct prawn bait, is… Read More »Best Prawn Bait and Shrimp Bait
Knife sharpening is an important skill in the kitchen, on the fishing boat and in the outdoors. A sharp knife is a safe knife because… Read More »Knife Sharpening 101 – How to Sharpen a Knife