I have tried multiple ways to smoke salmon and the dry brine method is my favorite. It is much simpler, cleaner, and quicker than keeping your fillets in a gooey tub overnight. Not to mention, the taste is far superior. What you will need: A smoker, alder chips, and salmon fillets (obviously). Dark brown sugar. …
Category Archives: Fishing
2011 Fraser Sockeye and Chinook Journal
2011 was a great year for fishing. I would have to say it was my favorite fishing year ever. On the majority of days you could expect to get 2 Sockeye salmon and 1 Chinook. This year I really got the feel for landing Chinook salmon on the river. This little reel had a few draw …
Fraser River Sockeye Fishing Tips
Alright, we all know Sockeye salmon fishing on the Fraser is not so much enticing the fish to bite, as it is “flossing” them in the mouth. But, that does not mean there is not any skill involved. I am not claiming to be the best fisherman on the river by any stretch, but here …
2014 Fraser River Sockeye Season Journal
Alright, this year is supposed to be a big one so here is how I fared: Day 1. I got 2 Sockeye salmon in the first 30 minutes of fishing. No the one is not foul hooked. I put the hook into it so I could tie it up while it sat in the river. Day 2.I got …
10 Characters you will Meet Fraser River Sockeye Fishing.
Every year I run into a cast of characters while fishing on the Fraser River. It is more amplified during the cramped quarters of Sockeye season. Correct me if I am wrong or add to the list if I missed one! 1. The Bully. This dude is the one fighting on shore with another fisherman. …
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