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January 2, 2024

For good reason Sekiu Silvers in September has a nice ring to it.

Just Passing Through

Anymore, to take full advantage of some of the Pacific Northwest’s better fishing opportunities it requires a driving mindset. As in, watching the odometer tick off the miles in your vehicle. Most people I know have come to terms with being a mobile salmon angler, myself included.

August 21, 2023

If it weren't for an errant hoochie order at Silver Horde Tackle, the Ace Hi Fly might not be in production today. Luckily it is, however, and it's become one of the top-producing salmon lures on the West Coast.

An Accidental Success

The ace hi fly has passed the test with flying colors and has earned a permanent spot in the stable of many hard-core salmon anglers. by Rob Endsley

July 31, 2023

It’s imperative to treat hatchery fish as much like wild fish as possible so that they can provide consistent robust fisheries.

Why Wild Broodstock

We need to stop blaming hatcheries for our failure to produce robust fisheries and instead blame hatchery practices. by Jack Smith

December 23, 2022

CCA’s 15-Year History in the PNW

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) has significantly impacted fishing conservation in Washington and Oregon since its establishment in 2007. With over 100,000 members, it advocates for sustainable fisheries, tackling issues like gillnetting and sea lion predation. CCA’s initiatives have led to the removal of non-tribal gillnets and substantial funding for hatcheries.

September 27, 2022

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Chasing Crazy-Ass Coho

Length, Power, Action!