There is no doubt that some of the best smallmouth bass fishing to be had is during the pre & post spawn periods. Many regions in North America don't even allow anglers to target pre spawn bass, but here in British Columbia we have numerous fisheries that are open. One of the best ways to target the larger smallmouth bass during pre and post spawn is by using finesse … [Read more...]
Catch Bigger Trout by Mimicking Salmon Fry
The warmer spring temperatures ignite many of the Pacific Northwest’s freshwater lakes and streams with an abundance of fry. These fry are a combination of salmon fry such as Sockeye, Chinook and of course Kokanee. In some regions the fry hatch from their gravel redds, then are immediately thrown into currents that lead them directly into a freshwater lake exposed to looming … [Read more...]
Techniques on How to Land More Kokanee
If you’ve ever gone Kokanee fishing you’ll know that these feisty fish can put up quite the aerobatic scrap for their size. They say if you land 1 Kokanee for every 3 fish you hook, then you are doing well. So what is it that causes so many of these fish to get away? Here are a few techniques on how to land more Kokanee. Setting the Hook: As many anglers know Kokanee have … [Read more...]
Walleye Fishing Banks Lake – Washington
For the serious Walleye angler Banks Lake has to be on the bucket list! Located in the Grant and Douglas County in Washington State, a mere 5 minutes south of Grand Coulee Dam; Banks Lake offers one of the best Walleye fisheries in the entire Pacific Northwest! For the Canadian anglers the drive is only 2 ½ hours from the Osoyoos border crossing. Not only is the fishing … [Read more...]
Swinging Streamers for Late Winter Rainbow Trout
The later months of winter can be a great time to hit the rivers with the fly rod! Some of the most popular techniques to winter fly-fishing rivers are nymphing and indicator fishing with egg patterns. Although these methods can be productive, there is one technique that is often overseen by anglers and that is swinging a streamer fly. Whether you are a beginner fly angler … [Read more...]
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