Why Salmon Research Matters Salmon studies help biologists understand fish stocks for management, and salmon anglers get a couple of benefits from these studies. First, research-based decision-making improves the quality of fish and game management decisions when...
Introduction Anglers often ask whether a tide has a reliable “sweet spot” for catching salmon and whether the adage about the best hour being the hour before or after tide change holds true. This post summarizes a 2025 field test that tracked catches...
Why Flash Matters in Salmon Fishing Flash is a proven tactic for attracting salmon, especially silvers. The summer fishing season reinforced its effectiveness, reminding anglers that reflective elements are essential in any salmon-catching strategy. The Vortaks Chrome...
Getting Salmon To Bite Getting salmon to bite can sometimes be tricky. Many of us go through a slew of lure shapes, colors, and sizes, trying to improve our chances of hooking a big one. Yes, on some days, we hope and pray even a small one will bite. The Vortaks...
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...
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...
