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We believe that understanding and taking care of the small details gives anglers a cumulative advantage that will put more fish in the boat. Drawing on decades of experience on the water and in-depth research, our articles dig into those details and explain how to put them to work. Where appropriate, we also link directly to official fishing regulations, manufacturers, and other trusted resources, giving you the information and resources to get the details right.
You may like to start with one of our complete FishinBC.COM guides to Salmon Fishing, Halibut Fishing and Lingcod Fishing, or browse through our library of posts for focused articles on specific techniques, rigging, tackle and gear.
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. Smoked salmon has always been one of… 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
Originally published in July 2018, this article has been updated in September 2026 with expanded halibut landing techniques, release practices, and equipment recommendations. Landing a… Read More »How to Land a Halibut 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.
Learn how to catch halibut in British Columbia, including where to find fish, gear and baits, anchoring and drifting, fishing techniques, landing halibut, regulations, and… Read More »Halibut Fishing: The Complete 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
This article was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with additional BC salmon-trolling history, manufacturer guidance and current flasher information. Have you ever… Read More »Best Flashers and Flasher Tips for Salmon Fishing
Originally published in June 2015, this article has been updated for 2026 with new photos and videos. Cut plug herring is one of the classic… 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 and fully updated and expanded in 2026. Have you ever wondered why some boats consistently catch more salmon than everyone else,… 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