Float fishing with a bobber and jig is a killer technique for Steelhead! Although there are many variations of the Steelhead Jig, a basic marabou jig can be a great way to break into jig tying. It’s simple and easy to tie. Here is your step by step tutorial. What you’ll need: How to start …
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Your Guide to Fishing in Seattle – The City and Beyond.
Fishing in and around Seattle, Washington In this article, we are going to talk about fishing in and around the City of Seattle. And believe me, there is a lot to talk about when it comes to this subject. We have phenomenal fishing opportunities within the city limits. As well as a countless fishing spots …
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New Steelhead Egg Clusters from Western Fishing Operations
Yesterday evening I got caught up in a heavy snow flurry on Highway 18 at the Tiger Mountain Summit. I thought to myself, winter is here early… and it won’t be long before frigid early mornings, launching my drift boat, and Winter Steelhead fishing! Instead of calling it a day, I ended up in my …
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Sockeye Salmon – The Red Salmon
There is much excitement when it comes to Sockeye Salmon. Their unforgiving fight, acrobatics, and high-quality omega-3 packed fillets make them beloved by the angling community. Sockeye Salmon Basics Sockeye Salmon are also known in parts of their range as Red Salmon and Blueback Salmon. Their primary range is from the Columbia River northwards to …
Chum Salmon – Underdog of the River
Chum Salmon are an abundant salmon species in their northern range, and are a valuable commercial catch in marine areas. As they migrate back to their natal spawning rivers, they tend to concentrate in the tidal areas and lower in the river systems and offer anglers a chance to get in some great fishing. They …
Quick Guide to Rigging and Wrapping Kwikfish and Maglip Plugs
Salmon anglers on rivers large and small love fishing with plugs! I use the back trolling and anchor fishing plug techniques out of my drift boat all season long. My personal favorites are the Luhr Jensen Kwikfish and Yakima Baits Maglip plugs. Although fishing with plugs can be fairly straightforward, I have a few key …
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5 Proven Methods for Chum Salmon Fishing in Rivers
I’ve spent plenty of days on the river chasing Chum Salmon, and the purpose of this post is to share the best techniques on how to catch them. Chum are abundant on many rivers in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. These fish gain plenty of spawning aggression as soon as they enter the river, …
Talapus Lake – Fishing and Hiking in the Cascades
One late summer day, we made a last minute decision to pack the trout fishing gear in the truck and head into the Cascade Mountains. A moderate hike to an Alpine Lake that hosts trout was on the menu. And after a little research on the Washington Trails Association website, we landed on Talapus Lake. …
The Ultimate Guide to Snoqualmie River Trout Fishing
Nestled in the Central Cascade Mountain Range and its foothills is the Snoqualmie River. It is located about 30 miles east of Seattle, Washington and offers up a huge hinterland of great stream fishing for trout. It’s three forks and many large tributaries give us fishermen and women a great opportunity to explore and fish, …
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The Recreational Crab Fishery in Puget Sound, Washington
Are you looking for a refresher crabbing tutorial? The task of understanding all the regulations, gear and strategy can seem daunting. So, when I stumbled across this great YouTube video I figured I would share! It’s from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife that may be a big help. It covers all the equipment, regulations, …
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Puget Sound Winter Crabbing Report – Everett!
Puget Sound’s marine areas have been open for a couple weeks already, and we hit Marine Area 8-2 really close to Everett today. The weather and crabbing was great! The morning tidal exchange was pretty light this morning. We dropped 6 crab traps within a couple miles of the Everett Marina. While the traps soaked, …
Brook Trout – Washington’s High Country Trout
Brook Trout thrive in some of the more remote waters of Washington State. Yet, if you make your way to their home lakes and streams, you can can find some pretty good fishing. Brook Trout Basics Their more formal name is Eastern Brook Trout. Which hints at their natural range, the Eastern United States. Brook …
8 Amazing Techniques to Catch Winter Steelhead
The most popular quarry found in our Pacific Northwest rivers is the Winter Steelhead, we will teach you how to catch them. Although most of our rivers host Steelhead throughout much of the year, it is the winter months that bring in strong numbers of fish and plenty of excitement. I want to share with …
Fishing at Silver Lake – Everett, Washington
Silver Lake is in a pretty busy part of town. And for many residents who live in the South Everett and Mill Creek areas, this is their neighborhood fishing spot. It is larger than any nearby lakes, at just under 100 acres. Combine its size with the fact that over half of its shoreline is …
Guide to Fishing in Washington – Visitors, Newcomers and Beginners
Washington State is a wonderland of fishing opportunities. For a beginner to Washington fishing, our state’s vast diversity of fishing options can seem overwhelming. But, we will help you get through this, and find some great fishing! If you are a visitor, just moved to Washington, or are new to fishing in general, this post …
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Learn How to Mooch for Salmon with Capt. Keith Robbins
Keith Robbins of Spot Tail Salmon Guides with a great YouTube video. Even though I have focused on mooching for salmon for the past four summer seasons, I still watch it in awe, Keith captures all of the integral aspects of mooching in a video that spans several minutes. Learn the basics of mooching. You …
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The Best 15 Lures for Winter Steelhead Fishing
Chilly winter weather brings a lot of excitement for fishermen around the Pacific Northwest. Winter Steelhead fishing is one of the favorite targets for anglers from December through April. Here are a few of my favorite Winter Steelhead lures for tackling your next trophy. A variety of Winter Steelhead fishing techniques utilize these lures, so …
Queets River Salmon Fishing Adventure
Every once in a great while, we are blessed to spend a day fishing with our friends in a beautiful place. I had that very experience last week on the Queets River in Washington’s Olympic National Park. My friends were Ian, David and Chance. They work every day all summer long running charters out of …
Fishing at Lake Alice – Fall City, Washington
Tucked away in the hills outside Fall City is little Lake Alice. This rural lake has areas of undeveloped shoreline as well as numerous lakefront homes. Most of the fishing excitement is geared to the lake’s Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass. The lake has a year round fishing season. Lake Alice Fishing Access Lake Alice …
Basic Techniques for Trout Fishing in Washington
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife produced a great tutorial video on the basic rigs for trout fishing. Chris Donnelly of WDFW goes over the slip sinker bait setup, as well as the slip bobber setup. So, If you are a beginner looking to fish Washington’s lowland lakes, this video is a must watch.
