Winter-run steelhead are trickling into many rivers, but it's early yet and nobody's crowing about the action. River fishing for chum and late coho is fading, and never was spectacular anyway. Chinook catches on the marine waters have taken a bit of a dive over the past week, and some key northern areas close at the end of the day Friday. Probably the best bet lately has been chinook fishing on the saltchuck, and the best of that has been in central and south Puget Sound.

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"I'd really like to learn how to read the river better, water
conditions, temperature, moon etc and to know where and why the fish
hold/move through the rivers."

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River fishing for salmon in strong flowing currents like the Columbia, Fraser, Thompson and the King Salmon River, just to name a few, can yeild some of the biggest baddest bodies of water with pools, back eddies and tail-outs that contain fights against monsters you may never forget! Because of their

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Have you ever caught a Coho or Steelhead on a fly rod? Well if you are one of the lucky or skilled anglers out there who has, then you can stock up your fly box with these killer flies, or you can keep reading and find out what flies you should look for when you are going to hit the Ocean with your Spey rod, or if it's Freshwater, with your Centerpin! Visit these sites to buy some great flies: http://www.gosalmonfishing.com/flyfishing-for-salmon.php http://www.rifles-n-rods.com

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Well it's a bitter sweet ending to the Salmon season of 2007! The spawning salmon are almost done their life cycle with a few resident Steelhead hanging around for winter and the odd Coho here and there still kickin around the rivers.

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There is definitely a misconception that saltwater flyfishing for Coho, or any salmon for that matter, is non existent! Well much like the moment you buy a computer it becomes obsolete, the idea that flyfishing in the open ocean is not as exciting or productive as freshwater fishing for salmon or trout, is also a thing of the past.

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Which type of salmon fishing line you use on your fishing trip will often mean the difference between a successful day and one filled with a lot of snags, rats-nests and frustration. The right salmon fishing line will often be determined by the type of salmon you are going to be targetting during the day; there are specialty lines designed specifically for certain types of fishing conditions, and even standard lines will have varying results depending on the water you are fishing in.

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Catching any species of salmon on a fly means that you are in for a hell of a fight, so it is important that you use the right fly fishing reels for freshwater salmon fishing. Fly fishing reels for the most part have the same basic design, and the difference that will mean a great story with a picture or a steelhead to back you up and a great story about one that got away will often lie in the makeup of the reel itself. Here are some of the components you will want to look at in order to land those spawners when they are on their way upstream; always keep in mind that although the techniques and casting may be the same for salmon and trout, the salmon are the fish that are going to give a bigger fight in the landing.

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This is a great way to prepare salmon if you don't have an outdoor grill and don't want the house to smell like a fish factory. It's quick, easy and can be prepared in 10 minutes or less and it tastes fantastic.

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JUNE 29, 2007—There’s not only a change in sea conditions going on off Washington’s shore, but also a transformation in what saltwater anglers are pursuing out on the Pacific.

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Bottom bouncing for Chinooke and Sockeye salmon has become far and away the most prominent method of fishing in recent summer runs for sports fishermen. Gear used for bottom bouncing in rivers such as the Columbia or Fraser, is unlike any other and very productive. The only necessity to have a good day fishing Sockeye using this method, is making sure they will be there in moderate numbers allowing even beginners, to experience results!

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Well the first reason you're considering salmon casting rods is because you're targetting Steelhead or Salmon. These fish are in rivers and streams during their life cycle and are extremely challenging and exciting to persue in systems that are moving, such as rivers. Baitcasting rods are going to be the most effective ways to fish these species.

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Why do I need a baitcasting rod?

Well the first reason you want a baitcasting rod is because you are targetting Steelhead or Salmon. These fish are in rivers and streams during their life cycle and are extremely challenging and fun to persue in these systems. The second reason you are looking for casting rods is because you've chosen a baitcasting reel as they have proven to be the most effective reels when fishing for those targeted species of fish in those bodies of water. These two factors will lead you to choose a rod that is equipped and most compatible with those particular methods of fishing and that type of gear.

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There is nothing quite like saltwater salmon fishing. This is the chance to catch the fish in the environment where they reach their maturity, and there are several different techniques that are proven to be successful when out on the ocean. Most saltwater salmon fishing reels are suited to casting, mooching, drift fishing, and trolling, but there are some considerations when selecting a reel according to the type of fishing you are going to do that should be kept in mind.

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Two basic types of rods dominate fishing - baitcasting and spinning. The selection of either is driven by the choice of reel, and that is driven by specific techniques as well as targeted species. The species of fish that you are going to target will have a major impact on the selection process. For larger species, many anglers prefer the baitcasting option.



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Are you ready for a great season of Salmon fishing? Well for those of you who aren't, this is a must read, as it has some great comprehensive looks at Salmon spinning tackle. For those of you who are, then you know that a fishermans learning is never done, so I guess read it anyway!

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Setting up for a great ocean fishing trip doesn’t mean focusing only on salmon fishing tackle. Tackle is important, of course, but you also want to make sure that you take other gear into consideration, such as fishing rods, fishing reels, the type of fishing line that you are going to use, terminal tackle such as hooks and weights, and of course baits and lures.

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My friend was trying hard to direct me to a bonefish that was tailing on the flat only 80 feet from the boat, yet I couldn’t pick up anything.

"There, he did it again." I heard from the back of the boat as my friend poled us closer. "Can you see him? He’s right in front of you now. Fifty feet."

I panicked and fumbled with the mess of line as I watched the fish turn and slowly come my way. I felt as though I was hyperventilating, or maybe, I wasn’t breathing at all. I shook the tangle; I tried to cast. My friend, as excited as I was, said "Just do anything, roll cast, throw it at him, he will eat anything."

What’s the lesson I forgot? (more...)

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Setting up for a great ocean fishing trip doesn’t mean focusing only on salmon fishing tackle. Tackle is important, of course, but you also want to make sure that you take other gear into consideration, such as fishing rods, fishing reels, the type of fishing line that you are going to use, terminal tackle such as hooks and weights, and of course baits and lures.

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These days manufacturers are making spinning reels that are virtually backlash free and have made fishing much better for beginners. Try to choose a spinning reel according to what kind of fishing you plan to do first and go from there.


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Here are some tips and common toos you'll need to get out there fly fishing. The new season is coming any day now, so this is a must read to get the gears turning again.

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There were many days when Matt Sphar worked as a tree surgeon that he wished he could make a living fishing bass tournaments full time.

For the past three years, the Rochester Bassmasters club member has competed professionally on the B.A.S.S. Tournament Trail's Northern tour, consistently cashing checks. Still, after the weekend tournaments were over Sphar would find himself back up a tree or working construction.


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Spring is about to be sprung! These tips will help you be a productive spring bass fly fisher.

Most anglers believe that Spring is the best time of the year for Fly fishing Bass, when the fish move to shallow water to spawn. Spawning may occur as early as January or as late as May. March and April are considered as the peak months for fly fishing for bass.

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In a matter of days, South Mississippi went from near freezing conditions to spring-like temperatures, meaning fishing is creeping closer and closer.

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First of all, remember that in most ice fishing situations, the fish can look at your lure a lot longer than they can when you’re open-water fishing.

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