Welcome aboard the ‘Hitchhiker’!
She is a 2003 Parker 2830 re-powered in 2017 with a pair of Yamaha 250hp outboards. At 9’6” at midships and 35’ overall, she is going to provide a quick smooth ride out to where the big fish live. She…
A Halibut Fisherman’s Dream
Both new and seasoned Halibut fisherman dream of the oversized flatfish and the bounty they provide, and experienced fishermen know how much work it takes to bring home their “white gold” flesh. Before embarking on a Halibut fishing trip, it…
Using herring for Salmon Fishing
Whole or cut plug herring is an effective and popular technique for catching salmon in many fisheries along the west coast. Here are a few tips that might help you produce more bites. Choosing the right bait. There are multiple…
The Value of Good Electronics for Salmon Fishing in Oregon
When I first began fishing for fall Chinook salmon many years ago we had just the basics. A tackle box, rod, spinner, and a net, was all the equipment we had to catch fish in the little 12ft. aluminum boat.…
Flashers and the Myriad of Possibilities
Salmon fishing in the rivers has seen a lot of new possibilities in the realm of fish attractors. In-line flashers or no-drag flashers have become very popular in the last few years and for good reason, they work to bring…