Return to Nootka!

August 14, 2022

Return to Nootka Sound! By Jason Brooks Finally after a few years of border closures anglers can finally make the trek back up north to fish Canadian waters. The salmon that feed here are a mix of U.S. bound stocks and local Canadian run fish which means plentiful opportunities to catch fish and enjoy some […]

De-mystifying Cannon Downrigger’s Bottom Track Feature

May 21, 2013

Somehow, the three words “looking forward to” this summer’s salmon season just doesn’t cut it… Obviously this feeling is shared among a few members of our Forums as I’ve been getting a bit of verbal “heat” over the lack of a new downrigger tech blog. So, as a clear indication that I’m responsive to abuse […]

Dirty Downrigger Trick: Silver Horde’s Rudder Flasher!

April 11, 2013

Now that “seminar season” is begrudgingly giving way to fishing season, I’m looking back on the most frequently asked questions I’ve heard after my  “Dirty Downrigger Tricks” PowerPoint presentations. I’m always looking for some new and interesting blog ideas and I believe a series of blogs answering these questions regarding controlled-depth trolling techniques may just be what the “downrigger […]

“Possessing” the Bar…

November 16, 2012

By now, if you haven’t heard his name, seen him on Hawg Quest, listened to his interviews on “The Outdoor Line” or read about his derby-dominating exploits in the paper, you’re probably still in “media blackout” from the election…While no one can blame you for dodging the noise, I can assure you that it’s now safe to come […]

Outdoor Line schematic that shows how to fish deep water with three Cannon downriggers

Solving the Third Downrigger Dilemma

June 12, 2012

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 […]

Sitka 2011: Lots of flat water…and flat fish!

June 19, 2011

If there is a constant to our annual Sitka, Alaska adventure, it’s that every year has it’s own personality and pace. It seems that each year the fish are found in different locations & depths and it’s our job to decipher the puzzle. In stark contrast to last year, 2011 was marked by a flat […]