Chinook Salmon Fishing Tips: 10 Details put more Trophy Fish in the Boat
Learn 10 practical tips for fighting and landing big Chinook salmon, including rod selection, sharp hooks, drag tension, boat handling and head-first netting.
Salmon Fishing
Explore salmon fishing in British Columbia, with practical advice on trolling techniques, downrigger setups, tackle, bait, and fishing conditions. Find articles on targeting chinook, coho, and other Pacific salmon, based on firsthand experience fishing BC’s coastal waters.
Complete Guide to Salmon Fishing: Saltwater Techniques, Rigging, Regulations, and Regional Hotspots
Learn how to catch salmon in British Columbia, including trolling and mooching techniques, rods and reels, rigging, bait, tides, salmon identification, regulations and catch care.
Herring Brine: How to Brine Herring for Salmon Fishing
Learn how to brine herring for salmon fishing using dry salt or saltwater brines, including bait selection, brine ratios, optional ingredients and tips for keeping… Read More »Herring Brine: How to Brine Herring for Salmon Fishing
How to Fillet Salmon and Halibut with Less Waste
Learn how to clean and fillet salmon, halibut and lingcod with less waste, including knife selection, bleeding, fish handling and species-specific filleting techniques.
Best Flashers and Flasher Tips for Salmon Fishing
Learn how I choose and rig salmon flashers for B.C. trolling, including colours, UV and glow, leader length, trolling speed, downrigger setback and dummy flasher… Read More »Best Flashers and Flasher Tips for Salmon Fishing
Cut Plug Herring Rig: How to Rig Herring for Chinook Salmon
Learn how I prepare and rig cut plug herring for Chinook salmon, from choosing and brining the bait to cutting the herring, positioning the hooks… Read More »Cut Plug Herring Rig: How to Rig Herring for Chinook Salmon
Salmon Trolling Tips: Small Details That Catch Big Fish
Improve your salmon trolling by doing the small things right—from pre-rigging spare rods and checking for weeds to managing your crew, tides and short bite… Read More »Salmon Trolling Tips: Small Details That Catch Big Fish