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Tips For Winter Trout Fishing
January 2, 2021Many people give up on fishing for trout during the winter. I hear things like “it all fished out”, or “the fish don’t bite when its cold”. Nothing can be further from the truth – winter can be a great time to fish but does require doing things differently than...
The Best Trailer Lights
November 29, 2020I often launch my boat in the dark, and oddly like to see where I’m backing up to. So some time ago I converted my trailer from a 4 pin wiring harness to a 7 pin, and ran an extra line through the trailer to add backup lights. The details...
3D Printing A Downrigger Mount
November 4, 2020Overview I recently got a 3D printer. I had several reasons for getting it – like to play with a cool new technology – but I also had practical reasons like making things for fishing and for my boat Starting off on this journey I didn’t know how well it...
Dig Your Limit of Razor Clam
October 31, 2020Digging for razor clams is a fun winter tradition for many Washington families. It is relatively easy, clams are often plentiful and tasty. In this guide we’ll go over everything you need to know if you are going digging for the first time, or just looking for a few tips...
Trailer Swing Tongue Conversion
July 31, 2019I’m fortunate in that I’m able to store my boat in the garage. However, it is quite a tight fit, that requires positioning the boat just right, with the boat being positioned diagonally. The reason is that the boat and trailer – end to end – is 24 feet long,...
Best Guide To Sidedrift For Steelhead
March 21, 2017We all know drift fishing is a powerful technique for catching all kinds of river fish, including steelhead. What if told you there is a way to make drift fishing even better – cover more water, and keep your gear in the “zone” longer? Well that is side drifting. This...
Dig Your Limit of Razor Clam
October 31, 2020Digging for razor clams is a fun winter tradition for many Washington families. It is relatively easy, clams are often...
Puget Sound Crabbing July 2016
August 12, 2016
Hood Canal Spot Shrimp Report – May 2016
June 13, 2016
Hood Canal Spot Shrimp
May 27, 2016
How To Catch Your Limit Of Spot Shrimp
May 23, 2016
Washington Sockeye Update – Late July 2019
July 30, 2019This is my last update for the on the sockeye run for this year. Even though fish are still showing...
Washington Sockeye Update – Mid July 2019
July 18, 2019
Washington Sockeye Update – Early July 2019
July 7, 2019
2019 Washington Salmon Forecasts
July 7, 2019
Washington Sockeye Update – Early August 2018
August 4, 2018
2019 Washington Salmon Forecasts
July 7, 2019Overview Another year and another set of salmon forecasts from the WDFW. Generally speaking forecasts are down again. No one...
2018 Washington Salmon Return Forecast
July 15, 2018
Sekiu Fishing Report – August 2017
September 17, 2017
Best Guide To Sidedrift For Salmon
June 18, 2017
Creating a Custom Pink Splatter Glow Dodger
April 28, 2017
2019 Washington Salmon Forecasts
July 7, 2019Overview Another year and another set of salmon forecasts from the WDFW. Generally speaking forecasts are down again. No one...
Sekiu Fishing Report – August 2018
September 2, 2018
2018 Washington Salmon Return Forecast
July 15, 2018
Sekiu Fishing Report – August 2017
September 17, 2017
Best Guide To Sidedrift For Salmon
June 18, 2017
2019 Washington Salmon Forecasts
July 7, 2019Overview Another year and another set of salmon forecasts from the WDFW. Generally speaking forecasts are down again. No one...
2018 Washington Salmon Return Forecast
July 15, 2018
Sekiu Fishing Report – August 2017
September 17, 2017
Best Guide To Sidedrift For Salmon
June 18, 2017
Improve Your Fishing with The 5 Best Fishing Books
September 16, 2016
Best Guide To Sidedrift For Steelhead
March 21, 2017We all know drift fishing is a powerful technique for catching all kinds of river fish, including steelhead. What if...
Best How To Guide For Plug Fishing For Steelhead – Part 2
December 10, 2016
Best How To Guide For Plug Fishing For Steelhead – Part 1
December 4, 2016
Improve Your Fishing with The 5 Best Fishing Books
September 16, 2016
Steelheadaganza VII
April 18, 2016
Duwamish River Access
September 9, 2015The Duwamish river is the last bit of the Green river before it empties into the Sound. Running through an...
Snoqualmie River Bank Access for Salmon and Steelhead
September 7, 2015
Skykomish River Bank Access for Steelhead and Salmon
September 6, 2015
Snohomish River Bank Access for Steelhead and Salmon
September 5, 2015
Stillaguamish River Bank Access For Steelhead And Salmon
September 4, 2015
Lake Washington Perch Fishing Secrets
February 6, 2017During the winter months I tend to fish mostly for perch. I like how simple and relaxing it is. Plus...
Lake Washington Fishing Report – Winter 2017
January 29, 2017
How To Catch Perch By The Hundreds
February 6, 2016
Winter 2016 Lake Washington Fishing Report
January 20, 2016
The Best Kokanee Leader Rig Storage
February 27, 2018I have yet to meet a serious kokanee fisherman which didn’t like collecting kokanee tackle almost as much as using...
Kokefest 2017 Video
June 5, 2017
Lake Chelan Kokefest 2017
May 12, 2017
Creating a Custom Fish Skeleton Sticker Dodger
May 3, 2017
Creating a Custom Moonshine Dodger
May 1, 2017
Tips For Winter Trout Fishing
January 2, 2021Many people give up on fishing for trout during the winter. I hear things like “it all fished out”, or...
2017 Lowland Lakes Opening Day Fishing Report
May 11, 2017
The Best Kokanee Dodger Storage
February 4, 2017
Fall Into Fishing
October 30, 2016
Improve Your Fishing with The 5 Best Fishing Books
September 16, 2016
How Long Can I Run My Electric Trolling Motor
March 5, 2018A question I see get asked often online is “How long will my electric trolling motor last?” or some variation...
The Best Kokanee Leader Rig Storage
February 27, 2018
How To Get Started Building A Fishing Rod
November 26, 2017
Best Present Ideas For Fishermen
November 19, 2017
Why Your Fish Finder Is A Waste Of Money
May 31, 2017
Creating a Custom Fish Skeleton Sticker Dodger
May 3, 2017All the custom dodger making I’ve been doing has made me wonder what fun dodgers I could create that were...
Creating a Custom Moonshine Dodger
May 1, 2017
Creating a Custom Pink Splatter Glow Dodger
April 28, 2017
Beware The Moon Jelly!
April 17, 2017