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Salmon Harvest Numbers; Sturgeon Harvest Reduced; Trout Unlimited Partners with Patagonia Sur
The world loves to purchase fresh salmon in restaurants and supermarkets,but at what point is enough, enough?

2011 Alaskan Commercial Salmon Harvest Numbers Released

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has compiled its preliminary estimate of the exvessel value of the 2011 Alaska commercial salmon harvest. At $603 million...

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Spring Chinook Forecast; Parking Fee Program Results; Retention of Tagged Steelhead;
The Tillamook County boat ramps are well maintained and $3 is a small price to pay for not having to push.

Columbia Spring Chinook Forecast is Fourth Largest Since 1938

ODFW fishery managers released a 2012 Willamette River spring chinook forecast of 83,400 fish.

That number is slightly higher than last...

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Some coho are too ripe for the dinner plate, but with help from the Tillamook Anglers, the Food Bank gets the best fish available.

Tillamook Anglers working with ODFW and Oregon Food Bank

Over the course of the last few weeks, volunteers from the Tillamook Anglers have teamed up with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and the crew at...

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Current Issue March 2012 Salmon Trout Steelheader

Pro Reports by Keith Jackson

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Size Counts...

Shimano's Microline System

In the overdone debate on whether size matters, the usual cry is something like, “Big is better!” However, when it comes to trout fishing, smaller definitely ranks first.

The reason, of course, is that most of the time trout are on the small side when compared to the average run of steelhead or salmon. Yet, too many times trout fishermen let themselves be bullied into buying gear that simply is too big.

Since Shimano is in the business of rods, reels, line, lures and accessories...

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Pro-Cure New Brine 'n Bite Complete Liquid Bait Brine

Pro-Cure Brine 'n Bite

Pro-Cure Bait Scents proudly introduces its new Brine ’n Bite Complete Liquid Bait Brine. Its the perfect product for the weekend angler who wants to brine or dye a few trays of herring or anchovies without all the hassles of measuring out water, brine powder, mixing dyes, adding UV and brighteners to make up a bait-brine solution.With the new Complete just pour it into a container and add your bait. It’s that simple, and in just a few hours you’ll have guide-quality baits to fish. Brine ’n Bite Complete is available in three hot fluorescent colors and a natural shine formula that includes Bait Brite (puts a shine on your baits) and UV. Colors include chartreuse glow, brilliant blue, and magenta red. All the colors are true fluorescents that are UV enhanced. And, just like the original...

New Deep-Diving 3.5 Mag Lip Perfect for Salmon, Steelhead & Walleye

3.5 Mag Lip

Yakima Bait has done it again with their newest lure introduction, the 3.5 Mag Lip. Developed by renowned pro fisherman Buzz Ramsey and legendary guide Bob Toman, the 3.5 Mag Lip is 3 1/2” long and dives to 14’. The new 3.5 Mag Lip produces a unique strike stimulating “skip beat action” and is available in 29 finishes ideally suited to salmon and steelhead that can be fished at speeds of up to 4 mph. For complete details visit yakimabait.com

Brad's New KillerFish KF14

Brad's KillerFish KF14

Brad’s does it again! After the incredible launch in 2011 of the KillerFish series in KF15 and KF16 and the overwhelming response and request for more, Brad’s introduces its new KillerFish KF14 size. Like the larger series the KF14 plugs not only have the action, colors and quality but this new size expands the offering to even more fishing applications and all types of water. Like their bigger brothers they can be fished naked or wrapped. They can be pulled behind a boat in a river or trolled in the bays and lakes, either way the verdict’s in, another home-run offering from Brad’s Killer Fishing Gear!

Shortbus Flashers

Shortbus Flashers

Shortbus Flashers, the Made in the USA flasher, introduces the “Blink Series”. Utilizing highly reflective UV tape along with the brightest fluorescent tape on both sides of the flasher. Tape is placed in opposite positions that add movement to colors along with extra flash. 20 colors to choose from and custom designs available. To see the full line, visit www.shortbusflashers.com

Kokanee Kommotion Double Flash

Kokanee Kommotion Kommotion Flash Trolls

Trolls are built on our exclusive internal tube system, this is a true modular design so fishermen can easily change their gang troll to suit their favorite body of water and/or fishing conditions. Simply slide the Kommotion Flash Troll on your main line before tying on a swivel. You can add as many Kommotion Flash Trolls as you want to build your own custom gang troll. Check it out at 
www.anglers-market.com

Creek Company

Voyager Frameless Pontoon by Creek Company

Creek Company, the world leader in personal fishing craft, is excited to introduce the new Voyager Frameless Pontoon, a high-performance fishing machine that is half the size and half the weight of anything in its class. Using frameless technology 25 years in the making, this pontoon goes from the trunk of a car or small plane to the river in just 3 minutes! Simply inflate and launch to experience the ultra high-performance, agility and power this boat has to offer!

The Voyager Frameless features an 8’ hull covered in 30-oz pvc whitewater raft material, a 30-gauge bladder system with inflatable seat, 5’ 2-piece oars with fold-down oarlocks, adjustable footbar to fit any size, from child to large adult, large insulated side gear bag with rod holders and drink holder, stripping apron...

BYO Flashers Sonic Flasher

The Sonic by BYO Flashers

Made in Albany, Oregon, The Sonic is a new twist on the original design by combining vibration and flash with a 1/4-oz buzz bait blade, hard-mounted in the center of an 8” flasher. With three options of plastic colors (fluorescent green, black and clear) and a wide variety of popular tape colors (including UV finishes), the possibilities are endless. Prototypes were fished in the spring of 2011 with immediate success, and by summer, The Sonic was being used in Alaska and Buoy 10 with great results. They’ve continually gained popularity throughout the fall chinook season on the Oregon Coast. Available at the Portland Sportsmen Show (Fisherman’s Marine booth), Mazama Sporting Goods (Eugene, OR) and Deys Bait and Tackle (Lebanon, OR), For more information visit www.byoflashers.com 541-619-4831...

Thee Fisherman’s Soap

Thee Fisherman's Soap

Thee Fisherman’s Soap is a liquid odor eliminator that doesn’t mask odors, but eliminates them....and it isn’t just for the fisherman. Use it in the kitchen, garage or on the boat. It works great to remove fish, sunscreen, onion, garlic, cigarette, bait attractants, gas, oil, bleach, and even skunk odors too, just to name a few. It is biodegradable and non-toxic.
www.fishermanssoap.com.
931-338-7384
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Okuma Komodo High-Speed Baitcaster

Okuma Komodo High-Speed Baitcaster

Weighing just 6.5 ounces, Okuma’s all-new Komodo low-profile bait-cast reel unleashes a powerful predator on steelhead rivers. With proprietary T480 aluminum frame, aluminum side plates and aluminum spool, Komodo begins with a rock-solid foundation. On the interior, heavy-duty aluminum gears and shafts are both much stronger, and lighter than brass. Ten ball-bearings, plus anti-reverse roller bearing, set free incredible casting and commanding retrieves. High-speed 7.3:1 gear ratio minimizes down time. Choose Komodo for drift-fishing, float-fishing and even ultra-light side-drifting. Contact: www.okumafishing.com

Seaguar® Blue Label 100% Fluorocarbon Leader

Seaguar® Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader

Incredible impact and abrasion resistance. Fast sinking. Superior tensile and knot strength. Seaguar® Blue Label is the original doublestructure fluorocarbon leader. Laboratory tests show it has 34% better knot strength, allowing anglers to use smaller pound tests for unmatched bait presentations. Ideal for fresh and saltwater leader fishing from 2 to 80 pound, its preferred by anglers the world over.

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