Author Archives: John L. Beath

About John L. Beath

John Beath is a writer, photographer, videographer, blogger, tackle manufacturer & Captain at Whaler's Cove Lodge in Southeast Alaska. He is also owner of www.halibut.net and host at Lets Talk Outdoors @ www.youtube.com/jbeath

Sekiu Salmon Fishing at Slip Point

Posted on February 26, 2021 by John L. Beath

Blackmouth Fishing Map for Slip Point Continue reading →

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How to Catch Blackmouth in Sekiu. Area 5 Caves Fishing Map

Posted on February 21, 2021 by John L. Beath

Sekiu blackmouth fishing map Area 5 Continue reading →

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U.S. Customs & Border Patrol CBP-Roam App Is What CBP Wants Anglers To Use When Returning From Canadian Waters

Posted on April 21, 2019 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Halibut Fishing Chronicles:
After several calls to U.S. Customs & Border Patrol regarding fishing in Canadian waters and returning to U.S. waters I have some answers for anglers. First off, the U.S. CBP officers…

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Fisheries Managers In Washington & Canada Continue Mismanaging Salmon Stocks!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John L. Beath

Fisheries managers on both sides of the border continue to mismanage our fisheries. This week WDFW announced massive Draconian cuts throughout Puget Sound. Meanwhile, British Columbia Fisheries managers announced massive no fishing zones that will have untold negative effects to … Continue reading →

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Washington Fisheries Managers Not Standing Up For Recreational Anglers!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by John L. Beath

Negotiations are under way between WDFW & Washington Treaty Tribes regarding salmon fishing seasons for 2019 & Winter/Spring 2020. According to Gage Little, Sport Fishing Advocate, “It’s an all out attack on recreational fisheries from the Tribes!” “And this year’s … Continue reading →

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2019-2020 Puget Sound Recreational Chinook Seasons Modeling Proposal

Posted on April 14, 2019 by John L. Beath
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WDFW Increases Area 6 Salmon Limits to 2 Starting March 15th through April 15

Posted on March 15, 2019 by John L. Beath

Yesterday the WDFW increased the daily salmon limit from one to two because just 34% of the quota had been caught. The increase will be in effect from March 15th 2019 through the end of the season as long as … Continue reading →

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WDFW Reduces Salmon Limit to 1 in Area 6 Effective Immediately

Posted on February 28, 2019 by John L. Beath

Today I went fishing and launched in Port Angeles. Before going fishing I checked limits and checked the WDFW app map which showed Area 6 still had a two fish daily limit. By the time I got home the app … Continue reading →

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Former WDFW Fisheries Manager Says I’m Highly Misinformed. Sorry, I won’t Drink The WDFW Kool Aid

Posted on February 13, 2019 by John L. Beath

Response by Pat Pattillo, retired WDFW Salmon Resource Manager Policy Lead. About wild salmon and hatchery reform. I think this view (My last post) is highly misinformed, but may be prevalent within the sport fishing community. While I support expanded … Continue reading →

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Our Chinook Salmon Fisheries Policy Is Salmon Racist & Wild Centric

Posted on February 12, 2019 by John L. Beath

Wild Chinook salmon versus hatchery origin fish continues to be a hot, hugely expensive and contested topic. In one corner you’ll find a bunch of “wild only” proponents. In the other corner you’ll find sports anglers like me that believe … Continue reading →

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