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FISHING ARTICLES
Below are a few pertinent magazine articles that
I have written over the years. You may find them
interesting and informative. Check them out; we are
interested to hear your questions and comments!
HOW TO CATCH THE
BIGGEST FISH OF YOUR LIFE!
The necessity to fish where big fish live
sounds rather obvious at first, but it is likely
the most commonly overlooked point amongst trophy
salmon fisherman. You would be surprised how many
anglers spend years and years dreaming of the
salmon of a lifetime while fishing average
water...
MODERN
"SUPER-LINES"
For decades, monofilament has been the standard
in fishing line, offering proven and dependable
performance under nearly all conditions. On the
other hand, braided lines have been popular with
halibut fisherman...
ONE GOOD TURN
DESERVES ANOTHER!
Alaska's Kenai River has a well deserved
reputation for consistently producing the biggest
Chinook salmon in the world. During peak season,
fish average in the low forties, fifty and sixty
pounders are caught fairly routinely, and the rare
eighty-plus pound beast is landed by some...
CATCH
AND RELEASE DONE RIGHT!
Alaska is commonly recognized as one of the
premier sport fishing destinations in the world.
With huge halibut, gorgeous char, trophy rainbow
trout, and all five species of Pacific salmon
readily available, sport fishing choices abound . .
.
THINK ABOUT
IT
It seems 2003 is shaping up to be a landmark
year for Kenai River king salmon conservation. New
regulations mandating the release of the river's
largest kings, those measuring 44 to 55 inches,
have certainly . . .
2003: THE
YEAR OF THE KENAI KING!
No doubt, 2003 shaped up to be a landmark year
for Kenai River king salmon conservation. New early
run regulations mandating the release of the rivers
largest kings, those measuring 44 to 55 inches, had
certainly been received with mixed opinions . .
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TIMING IS
EVERYTHING!
Some thoughts on when to set the hook. Seasoned
salmon fishermen, as a whole, are an opinionated
bunch. It seems that "their way" is the "only way"
and that's that! Worse yet, gather around a group
of professional salmon fishing guides, and you are
likely to . . .
BACK BOUNCING
101
There it was! This time I was sure. A moment
earlier, I had thought that I had seen a big King
roll to the left of my boat, but dismissed it as
'wishful thinking' since the river seemed void of
any salmon on this particular morning . . .
GET READY, GET
SET...GO FISHING!
The imagination is a wonderful gift, if really
considered. It allows us to pass the time and
actually enjoy periods of inactivity. Likewise, it
can even be used as a motivational tool to inspire
us. If you were to close your eyes for a brief
moment . . .
GET BACK TO
BASICS FOR TROPHY CHINOOK
Ten tips to help you catch more big Kings! As I
prepared to push my boat off the riverbank, a
small, weathered drift boat slid in next to me, and
I couldn't help but notice the grinning men inside
. . .
THROUGH
THE SEASONS
A Look at Run Timing on Alaska's Kenai River.
Many people think my job as an Alaskan fishing
guide is nothing but good times filled with blue
skies, countless salmon and endless smiles . .
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THE
EQUIPMENT ADVANTAGE
Ask a hundred different salmon and steelhead
anglers why they fish and you will most likely get
a hundred different answers: the peacefulness, the
beauty of the surroundings . . .
SO YOU WANT
TO BE A GUIDE, HUH?
A successful Alaskan fishing trip is made up of
many critical components, some seemingly
unimportant and very obvious. But there is arguably
nothing as paramount to creating a great Alaskan
memory as a good guide.
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