The freezing temperatures have moved in and the lakes are finally starting to freeze over. It’s the time of year that many of us anglers patiently wait for as the late fall fishing lull is coming to an end; its time to go ice fishing! The first few weeks of fishable ice is by far the most prolific period to target Rainbow Trout. The oxygen levels are still … [Read more...]
Fall Cranking for B.C. Bass
Water temperatures are dropping, but don’t put away those reaction baits just yet. With temps in the 50s around the province (10 to 15 degrees Celsius), bass are feeding hard on baitfish before winter hits. If you’ve read much about bass fishing in the U.S. you’ve heard that crankbaits are the penultimate fall bait. Shad are dying off in the southern lakes and that means … [Read more...]
Kokanee & Sockeye – Catch & Release or Keep?
Kokanee & Freshwater Sockeye Salmon fishing are quickly becoming one of the most popular sought out fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Kokanee are second only to rainbow trout as the most popular game fish in British Columbia. Our fisheries continue to gain popularity for its abundant, trophy-sized Kokanee and fish in the 2 to 4 pound range are becoming more common. Now … [Read more...]
How to Fish for Osoyoos Sockeye
One of the finest freshwater Sockeye fisheries in British Columbia is not found only in the lower mainland, but in the Okanagan in Osoyoos Lake. Thanks to combined efforts by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), Nation Leaders on both sides of the border and Department of Fisheries, Osoyoos Lake is now experiencing incredible sized Sockeye runs. How to Fish for Osoyoos Sockeye … [Read more...]
How to Tie a Double Snell Hook Kokanee Rig
One of the best ways to increase your hook up ratio when Kokanee fishing is to add double snelled hooks to your Kokanee rigs. More and more tackle companies are providing this option on their lures due to its effectiveness. The rig is essentially a double herring rig that has been used for years by Salmon anglers throughout the world. By adding the second hook to the lure, … [Read more...]
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