In the MAY 2013 issue of The Reel News:
DEPARTMENTS
TROLLING THE FISH HIGHWAY Part 2
An Angling-Travel Adventure Through B.C., Yukon, Alaska and Back
By Terry W. Sheely
Back on the ALCAN we rolled northwest from Watson Lake, past browsing moose and curious black bears, to overnight in a campground at Teslin on the shores of Teslin Lake. The route continued west and north along the winding shore of pristine Lake Kluane under the overpowering peaks of the Saint Elias Mountains then back into Alaska headed for Tok and another side-trip.
At Tok the official ALCAN continues northwest to the end in Delta Junction.
Instead, we turned southwest on Tok Cutoff Hwy. 1 in order to include the fish-rich Valdez area and Kenai Peninsula. The cutoff eventually runs along the slurry gray of the upper Copper River and when the kings and silvers are in it’s a highly-recommended float trip fishery with guides at Glennallen.
“Go to our FISH FOR FUN page for the rest of this story.
In the MAY 2013 issue of The Reel News our readers are enjoying a full slate of fishing and issues. Here’s a sample of what you’re missing if you are not a subscriber:
PURSUE THE DREAM by Josh McNeal
TROLLING THE FISH HIGHWAY Part 2 by Terry W. Sheely
LINGCOD FISHING by Tom Pollack
FISHING THE YAKIMA by Rob Phillips
SALT PATROL by John Keizer
COLUMBIA RIVER REGION by Terry W. Sheely
GETTING THE LEAD OUT by Earl Sande
FISHING ON THE STATE’S DIME by Jim Brauch
OFFICERS NOTEBOOK by Mike Cenci
LITTLE BITES
FISH WITH US IN CANADA
Come fish the Queen Charlotte Islands with THE REEL NEWS on June 15-18 at Hippa Island’s CHARLOTTE QUEEN ADVENTURES. A trip of a lifetime featuring salmon, halibut, lings, rockfish, fantastic food and remote beauty. Call Jim at 425-334-8966 for details.
FISH & GOLF
The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association is having their 3rd. Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 13th. For information and to participate call 503-631-8859.
FISHING ACCESS
According to AnglerSurvey.com, one in five anglers across the nation lost access to their favorite fishing spots in the past year due to development or other causes. Just in the Pacific Northwest alone more and more access seems to be disappearing or becoming less user-friendly.
GOING BARBLESS
If yoiur plans include fishing in the Columbia River or many of it’s main tributaries be advised that effective immediately, most fishing must be done with barbless hooks. Check the Oregon and Washington regulations for updates.
2013 NW SALMON DERBY SERIES DATES
July 12-14
Bellingham Salmon Derby
July 28-29
Harbor Marine Salmon Derby, Everett
Aug. 3
South King County PSA Salmon Derby, Pt. Defiance
Aug. 10
Gig Harbor Salmon Derby
Aug. 17
South Sound Salmnon Derby, Olympia
Aug. 24
Vashon Island Pink Salmon Derby
Aug. 31
Willapa Bay Salmon Derby, Tokeland
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
Columbia River Fall Salmon Derby, Vancouver
Sept. 7
Edmonds Coho Derby
Sept. 21-22
Everett Coho Derby
Nov. 2-3
Bayside Marine Salmon Derby, Everett
Dec. 6-7
Resurrection Salmon Derby, Friday Harbor
ONE FOR THE RECORDS
Washington State’s record Chinook salmon was caught on the Olympic Peninsula’s Pillar Point in 1964 by Chet Gausta on 12 pound test line. The fish weighed in at a whopping 70 ½ pounds.
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BAD FISHING GEAR
Anyone who encounters derelict fishing gear (abandoned gillnets, lost crab pots, etc.) in Washington’s marine area waters can now report their findings for removal toll free by calling 855-542-3935.
PLANTING TRIPLOIDS
If you would like to help out and enhance fisheries in Snohomish County’s Lake Stevens you can make your tax deductible contribution to: CTEP c/o Jim Goerg, 621 SR 9 NE, #A-16, Lake Stevens, WA.
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