By Capt. Pete Rosko
The negative to this phenomenon was a colder, and wetter, winter season, especially for Western Washington state. The positive is the cold water, nutrient-rich up-dwelling that produced an explosion in the krill population that extended throughout the Strait of Juan de Fuca and into the Puget Sound. La Nina is expected to last from 3- to 4-years, which should produce an exceptional fishery for all salmon species during that time period.
This past Chinook salmon fishery in the Port Angeles area was one of the best in recent memory. Another fishery affected by La Nina is the sockeye fishery in the mid-Strait area off Port Angeles.
Good luck locating a blue hook, but my contact states that it makes a big difference.
NOTE: I would be interested in seeing the trolling results of substituting the squid skirt with a 1/10- or 1/16-oz., nose-attached Sonic BaitFish Glow Orange or Glow Pink. This curiosity is based on its dominance as a jigging lure for kokanee.
By Jason Brooks The famed Buoy 10 fishery starts in August and will only improve as it nears September. From Astoria, all the way to the red marker near the Columbia River Bar, which is designated with the number 10,...
It's fascinating how lead-core line, a classic fishing tool in the Great Midwest, has made a strong comeback for big-lake trout and salmon fishing. Despite its long history—predating even the invention of downriggers—many anglers are rediscovering the simplicity and effectiveness...
With regulations increasingly banning the use of chum in many fisheries, gear that gets scent into the water has become essential for success. Mack’s Lure has long been known for its popular trolling attractors like the Sling Blade and the Double...
