Here in the Pacific Northwest we fish for Blackmouth, otherwise known as Chinook Salmon. These Blackmouth are literally skirting the floor of the waters we fish for them. That means our downrigger balls are dragging or skipping across the bottom. In order to fish this area you have to modify the downrigger clip, so you can clip into the…
I remember the first electronics (fish finder) I ever saw. learned or used as a kid was a Humminbird Super Sixty. My Dad showed me how to use it and I was amazed it worked. Over the years I have had several different boats and I have always had electronics on them. I am certainly no “guru” when it…
Many thanks to the attendees, my sponsors and new folks I met at the Western Washington Sportmen’s Show in Puyallup, WA. I also want to thank O’Loughlin Shows for putting together a great show for outdoor enthusiast in Western Washington and beyond. I want to take an opportunity to thank the many new clients who booked at the show…
For me, precisely cut lead is important for consistency in fishing. In this video I talk about how to cut lead using pliers and also using the Cowlitz River Sales lead cutter for more precision and volume.
Jim Stahl of NW Fishing Guides demonstrates how he sets up his Buoy 10 gear for successful King and Coho Salmon. Buoy 10 is a destination fishery in North America for King Salmon, Coho Salmon and White Sturgeon. Buoy 10 is at minimum a bucket list fishing trip. You have to experience this. For those of you who fish…
Jim Stahl of NW Fishing Guides and I both use Handle Rite Tools for our job on the water. Never lose your pliers overboard again! Handle Rite Tool Co. also make the best fish hook on the market. If you want to showcase your fish in pictures, you need a some of these fish hooks. They also work great…
