By now I’m sure you are familiar with the basics of trolling for sockeye, and are looking for stuff to…
Stupid Sockeye Tricks – Gold and Silver Blades
In the past we covered sockeye fishing basics, now it is time for one of my favorite little tweaks that…
Cleaning your tackle
Scent on our tackle can be a powerful factor to attracting fish. It can also scare off fish. So it…
Stupid Sockeye Tricks – Scent on Dodger
Here is another handy trick when targeting sockeye. We all know that sockeye like a bit of scent to help…
Huge Sockeye Run for 2015?
Last year the Columbia saw a record sockeye return that blew away estimates with over 614,179 fish crossing Bonneville Dam.…
Stupid Sockeye Tricks – Dodger Enhancement
Earlier I talked about the basics of fishing for sockeye. Well, I’m always looking for ways to improve my game…
Sockeye Fishing Basics
Here in Washington State we’ve had a resurgence the last few years for sockeye. The Columbia has been getting record…
How To Fish For Kokanee
Kokanee are a land locked sockeye salmon. Most places they grow to be trout sized – 10-14 inches, but some…
Using Braid Effectively
As I talked about before, sometimes you want to use braid for your mainline when fishing. There are a few…
Correctly Setting the Drag
One time I was fishing with a friend at a nearby lake. He hooked up with a large 4 pound…