This is Fly Magazine Volume 2 Issue 2

Another awesome issue of This Is Fly is hot of the virtual press. This issue is absolutely packed with some awesome material. Enjoy!

Orca Vs. Fisherman

There should be no surprise who wins this battle!

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Flymage Magazine Issue 1

Yet another great online fly fishing zine has just come out, but I’m certainly not complaining. This magazine has some incredible articles and photos to see, including some absolutely gargantuan barracudas!

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BloodKnot Magazine Volume 1 Issue 1

The long awaited first issue of Blood Knot Magazine is here for your viewing pleasure!

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Rockstar Lures Featured In Top 5 Pacific Salmon Lures On AnglerWise

William from AnglerWise emailed me to say that they’ve featured Clive’s very own Rockstar Lures in a post about catching Pacific Salmon on their spawning run. It’s a great read, and I’ve included some teasers below.

When targeting pacific salmon [King (Chinook), Silver (Coho), Red (Sockeye), Chum, and Pink] on their annual spawning run, you need to use the brightest and most irritating lures possible. This is because when salmon begin their run up-stream, they stop eating and will not attack any lure because they are hungry. Instead, they only strike out of irritation.

I have done pretty well catching salmon with spinners also. I have used many different brands and have notice that the bigger and brighter the spinner is, the better the salmon strike. While I have never used a spinner from Rockstar Lures (picture above), they look to be exactly what the salmon like, or are irritated by. They are large in size, have bright/contrasting color combinations, and have a spinning blade for that extra flash and vibration. This spinner is definitely great for aggravating the salmon into striking. Check out their website: Rockstar Lures

Continue reading “5 Great Lures To Catch Pacific Salmon On Their Spawning Run” on AnglerWise

Stubby Steve’s Artificial Fish Food Lure: First Impressions

Stubby Steve’s Artificial Fish Food Lure is the first ever, that I know of, lure designed to be an exact replica of a fish food pellet. You might think that sounds a little silly given all the different kinds of lures out there with photo realistic patterns, holographic eyes, and laser etched fins on modern lures. But Steve’s quick to point out that each year billions of fish are grown and distributed across the United States alone, and the vast majority of these fish are raised on fish food pellets. Think of Stubby Steve’s Artificial Fish Food like you would mom’s famous meat loaf, or whatever your favorite meal might be, and you haven’t had any for years. The next fish that passes your bait could be a short chum line away from your photo album!

These Stubby Steve’s look promising, they’re 100% biodegradable which I know we all love and appreciate in a lure. I’ve got about 10 packages which should make for quite a few rounds of testing, and hopefully some leftovers to giveaway to you. I think they’ll be a great bait here in Ontario for salmon, trout, panfish, carp, catfish, even bass. I especially like the idea that it can be combined with traditional lures to make them more effective. I’ll be putting them to the test in the next week or two and will report back with a full review!