“Red Gold” in Gig Harbor Feb 3/4


I just can't help it! I just get fired up over the Washington Sportsman's Show in Puyallup and the Seattle Boat Show! First up, here's a coupon for the Sportsman's show so you can print, clip and save a couple bucks on admission and spend it on a scone! Here's my Seminar schedule at the Washington Sportsman's…
By Mark Yuasa The mere mention of “mooching” comes up in jokes numerous times with me especially on a boat surrounded by high-tech downriggers since it’s my preferred “old school” way to fish. Like a silly scene from Bill Murray’s 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” the topic has been mentioned numerous times as why I’d fish…
I blast outa he'aaah for Panama early tomorrow morning for two weeks of adventure in some of the best bluewater fishing grounds on the planet. Whether it's offshore or inshore gamefish species, Panama has it all! We stay on a mothership near Isla de Coiba 40 miles off Panama's Pacific coast that plants us within…
You just went ahead and put that third downrigger on your boat and now you’re scratching your head wondering how to effectively use it without turning your trolling spread into a seagull’s nest. Trust me…I’ve been there and I’d much rather be catching fish than untangling a mess of cables and fishing line. So, here’s…
One of the aspects of fishing that never ceases to fascinate me is the fact that there is always something new to learn. No two days are the same, let alone seasons! Each year a new wrinkle, a new point of emphasis, a new way to use old gear or perhaps a new area to…
Proper Fish Care by Jason Brooks After years of fishing all over the Northwest, from local ponds to remote fly-in camps, I have learned that you must take care of your fish the proper way to be able to enjoy it for months afterwards. Bleeding the fish by cutting the gills is just the first step…