Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

Here is Tony Floor’s Tackle Box report for September: As an old dog – getting older – who has been around a salmon rod for decades, I have an issue I want to share with you. In mid-July, I ...

So, we've looked at what I like for saltwater bottom fishing (which includes halibut, pacific cod, rockfish, and the elusive lingcod). Now I have some suggestions for the best gear for catching salmon ...

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As my boat glided through the mist, one rod gave three telltale downward bobs on the downrigger. Before I even had hands on it, a silver rocket exploded out of the water, pirouetting across the ...

It’s not time yet for king salmon fishermen to dust off the downriggers and sharpen the hooks. According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations announced Thursday, anglers will have to wait ...

Fishing for kokanee salmon requires some specific equipment and a willingness to learn, but anglers who figure it out are rewarded with fun catches and excellent table fare. Jordan Rodriguez As my ...