Halibut fishing is a game of patience, and every angler knows the anticipation that comes with waiting for that telltale tug. Your rig is dropped to the bottom. You wait. You check your bait, wondering if it’s still tempting enough, or if a sneaky crab or cod has...
Short Tide Windows: Staying on the Bite You wait for it. You watch the tide chart. You watch your gear. You get into position. Then the window opens. And just as quickly, it feels like it closes. Welcome to salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska, where patience and timing...
Why salmon follow but don’t commit You’ve probably seen it. You’re fishing water that should hold salmon. Your gear is solid. You’ve cycled through colors. You’re working different depths. Then a fish shows up — you feel it on the rod tip or spot it on the sonar. It...
Smaller Lures for Finicky Salmon When your usual herring-sized lures aren’t attracting silver salmon, it’s time to consider switching to smaller salmon lures. Smaller lures can often be the key to unlocking a successful fishing trip. Here’s a guide...
The Early Bird Catches the Salmon! Early morning and low-light hours are the golden time for salmon fishing, and for good reason. Research and anecdotal evidence from seasoned anglers highlight several advantages of fishing during this period, making it a prime time...
New Salmon Lures The good news is that Scent Striker is preparing to release new salmon lures for the 2025 season! Their debut will be at the Winter Market on December 13-14, 2024, in Juneau, Alaska. We are particularly excited about one of the new Vortaks options....
King salmon caught using the Skirted Vortaks, enhanced with Scent Striker fish attractant. The lure setup and careful technique led to an impressive catch, highlighting the effectiveness of the right gear and strategy. (Pictured: (L to R) Randy Watt, Jordan Watt, and...
Unique lures inspired by fishermen’s tales offer intriguing possibilities for catching salmon, but are they true? Here, we’ll try some different wild-side salmon lure ideas, such as the black Fob setup and custom soft-bait skirts, to find out. The idea of...
Spin casting from shore is a favored method for fishing in Alaska. Whether you’re targeting salmon, trout, or Dollies, spin casting provides a dynamic and accessible approach. With its ease of use and versatility, spin casting allows both beginners and seasoned...
Halibut Rig How To: You’ll be ready for halibut fishing on the salt water soon with this science-backed halibut rig setup. HALIBUT RIG: THE HALIBUT BITE WITH SCENT PLUMES Halibut biting our bait with a great scent plume is a rig that begins with looking at some...
