Nehalem Bay Jaws Closure Justified?
The towns of Wheeler and Nehalem are small communities, but the chinook salmon that swim through Nehalem Bay can be monstrous.
It’s those mirror-sided goliaths...
Bounty on the Bay Success
On June 4th the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) held their 9th annual “Bounty of the Bay” tournament to raise funds for their organization.
The TEP has always...
There were plenty more beautiful fish caught by the 60 anglers. It made the day more than worth it for anglers involved, besides giving back to a group that helps keep the salmon and steelhead they love so much swimming in the rivers.
“We like to take into...
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Silver Horde has one of those things that work really well for guys who fish out of drift boats or small boats, or for that matter, any boats that don’t have a fish box or won’t handle a fish-sized cooler.
It’s the KatchKooler II, a portable fish bag and cooler that does all the things it should.
Like most soft coolers, it is insulated with foam. In this case, the foam is closed cell, meaning that things like salmon blood, steelhead...
Mad River Mfg. has a new color steelhead worm. Pink Ghost! The new Pink Ghost is a washed-out Bubble Gum color. This new color was field tested on the OP last March. It’s a true steelhead catcher and a must-have for any avid steelhead fisherman. Available in 3" 4" and 6" sizes. Ask for these new worms at your local tackle shop, online at: www.MadRiverMfg.com or call (707)840-9485
Fish See It ~ Fish Smell It ~ Fish Strike It!
Lures/Baits can now fluoresce with “UV” Super Scent! Special “UV”feature helps attract fish from greater distances, giving anglers an advantage. Fish see your bait-like a flashing mirror—drawing them closer so the powerful scents and bite stimulants trigger the strike! Fish love it! Makes all lures and baits more effective. Apply directly to lures, plastics, and baits to increase effectiveness.Fish in normal manner and reapply as needed. Be Prepared To Catch More Fish!
Back by popular demand! Haxton’s tiller glove is made of durable Top Gun material to keep things nice and dry, and includes a removable fleece liner for added warmth. Liners snap into the large glove, can be removed for washing, and a spare kept onboard to replace one that has too much fish goo on it! Tiller Glove makes a great Christmas gift for the die-hard fisherman. Glove with Liner: $50; Replacement Liner: $20 Available at Haxton’s Canvas & Upholstery; 9333 SE Alansa Dr, Clackamas; 503.722.4200
The Aerojig Nipper Series is one of the most versatile and effective patterns ever for catching steelhead, panfish, bass, and ice-fishing! Each Nipper jig is hand crafted on custom Gamakatsu hooks we built specifically to withstand the tortures of hard fighting steelies but super sharp to ensure hook-ups on the softest takes. Available in 1/64, 1/32 and 1/16.
www.aerojig.com or www.hawkenfishing.com
The Flying Fisherman SunBandit is 100% polyester, breathable and wind resistant, and keeps anglers warm in the cold and cool in hot weather. It wicks and evaporates moisture, dries quickly, is seamless, soft and stretchy, and wears comfortably as a mask, headband, wristband, scarf, bandana and more, and offers added protection from the sun. For more information on the full line of Flying Fisherman products, along with testimonials, and a dealer locater, visit ?www.flyingfisherman.com
Ardent introduces a NEW High-Performance lineup of low-profile bait-casting reels. The Edge series. Ardent has the only freshwater baitcasting reels: “Made In The USA” that are truly unlike anything else on the market today. The Ardent Edge line is exceptionally strong, lightweight, and unbelievably durable. All Ardent Edge reels feature Ardent’s NEW Patent Pending Drag Tracking Technology which is Ardent’s latest breakthrough innovation. Drag Tracking Technology allows the level-wind eyelet to track in parallel with the line location on the spool as line is being pulled from the reel in drag mode. Furthermore, DTT completely removes “drag surge. Available now at a Dealer near you. Proudly Made In The USA.
Using the “Nightmare” pattern as inspiration, Hawken Fishing has designed a line of jigs so effective even we were amazed! Tied on heavy-wire Gamakatsu hooks, the Aerojig Nightmare Series includes pearl, glow, fluorescent, and UV-painted jig heads combined with the original Nightmare body. Available in 1/8 and 1/4 ounce. www.hawkenfishing.com and www.aerojig.com
Brad’s Killer Fishing Gear has once again hit a home run without having to re-create the wheel, only improve on it. The new Brad’s Killer Fish baits have been rolled out with Big Kings in mind. They have a tremendous salmon-agitating action combined with rattles for an irresistible offering. Brad’s new Killer Fish are available in 17 incredible hand-picked color combinations, with finishes that are second to none. These can be fished wrapped or naked, either way they have been catching fish from Alaska to the Sacramento River. The verdicts in: they are HOT!
Without a doubt, the most exciting lure innovation for river salmon in some time! Early tests prove the new Hawg Nose Flatfish is deeper diving with an exclusive “skip beat” action that drives salmon to bite. This lure fishes best in water running 1–5 mph. Buzz Ramsey was essential in the development of this lure which features all the right salmon-catching colors. Guides from Alaska to Northern California confirm this lure’s a winner! www.yakimabait.com
Why would you spend hundreds to thousands of dollars for your fishing trip and put your fish into a box that contains little or no temperature protection?
The Cold Fold (CF-60) is a single piece container made from a double-wall box with a foil/bubble glued in liner, does not leak and is airline approved as a 50-pound check in box.
Contact: Terry Youngs 503-799-8157 Dealers, Retailers, Guides and end-users are welcomed for inquiry.
