Forum: The Tackle Box

Fish, especially Coho and steelhead, tend to spawn in side channels and slow shallow tailouts. They will also spawn in shallow water near to the bank...

This is how I often rig my prawns while trolling in the Willamette. It's very easy and can be done pretty quick. Always start out with the highest...

how about we share a few tips regarding our favorite member of the Herring family. Bank or Boat, I think we can come up with some good stuff for the...

I managed to break my brand new Okuma guide select 9'6" 8-12. I broke off the last 3 eyelets, roughly 10". Can I carefully trim it off at the 4th...

Weighted steelhead nymphs are ideal for the beggining jig tier or fisherman looking for versatile patterns due to their simple construction/materials...

I thought I would share a few new tricks I've learned since last season and the early part of this one. Keep it Tight... I've recently...

Me tying a marabou steelhead jig.. Not such a good video but ehhh, :)

Here is how I do a yarnie that leaves the egg loop available for bait (eggs,shrimp, ez eggs). These are a little more work than some, but they do...

In response to Matt's call out for tutorials I thought i would share the basics of my favorite fishery. Trolling for Spring Chinook is probably my...

Well, here's part II: SMOKING THE CURED FISH If you want to see part one of the tutorial, click here: ...

This is a post about how I use the Big Chief smoker. I am no expert, nor do I claim to be. What this post is intended to show is that basic...

Many of you may already know this; however, not everyone has a good teacher around when they land that first native: Catch and...

This is for basic drift fishing. I run half a shrimp if they are big and whole if small. I usually use single octopus hooks, but doubles for the...

Here's a method I use for curing leftover shrimp after a steelhead trip. I don't know how I came up with the name 'people prawns', but it was a way I...

Does anyone have any tricks for repairing waders? I have 2 pairs that have small leaks in the calf area.. They are frogg toggs and did not come...

Spotting fish can up your odds and it's fun to watch the bite. First thing you need is a pair of polarized glasses. In our area it's usually...

this is how i tye the yarnie i know there are alot of ways to skin this cat but this is my favorite way to do it, its durable quick and you dont need...

Howdy! This is what a 'tooth tangler' drift rig looks like: There are alot of different ways to tie up drift rigs. This is one that I came up...

Here are some basics for making your own leader spools. Lots of people have different ways, but this is simple and the way I do it. First,...