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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

Whaler’s Cove Lodge Opens Saturday June 14th

Posted on June 9, 2014 by John L. Beath

Whaler’s Cove Lodge opens next Saturday, until then the crew busily works on getting the lodge ready for guests. The hard-working mechanics must get all of the boats de-winterized and ready to launch, a daunting task. My boat, “JIL” sat … Continue reading →

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Vacuum Sealing Halibut to Last One Year

Posted on May 24, 2014 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Halibut Fishing Chronicles:
http://youtu.be/HUIZHS2Pta0 John Beath shows how to use plastic wrap when vacuum sealing fish. This method prevents freezer burn and keeps fish fresh for at least one year. This method also keeps…

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What Fish See, Why Salmon Prefer Different Colors

Posted on May 16, 2014 by John L. Beath

Guiding for Whaler’s Cove Lodge last summer gave me a unique perspective on salmon fishing. As an outdoor writer, traveling from one spot to another for story assignments I learned many tips, tricks and techniques. And fishing my home waters … Continue reading →

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Herring Brine Recipe

Posted on April 25, 2014 by John L. Beath

Last summer I experimented with preserving herring. At Whaler’s Cove Lodge everyone goes out in the morning and jigs their own live herring, then put them in a bucket and use dead herring all day. Some of the captains salt … Continue reading →

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Bananas on Boats, Are They Cursed?

Posted on April 13, 2014 by John L. Beath

Today I joined my neighbor, Lance, and friend, Chuck, on his boat for a casual day of fishing at Mid Channel Bank. Our Raymarine fish finder showed plenty of bait and salmon marks. After two hours of trolling back and … Continue reading →

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Strait of Juan de Fuca Spring Blackmouth Salmon Fishing

Posted on April 6, 2014 by John L. Beath

Today we fished Protection Island, trolling with 15 pound downrigger balls hugging the bottom where the bait hovered. Yesterday I released a nice wild feeder Chinook that still had an adipose fin. Today, at the top of the high tide, … Continue reading →

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Trolling For Salmon Without A Trolling Motor

Posted on April 5, 2014 by John L. Beath

For the past two days I have been salmon fishing in the Strait of Juan de Fuca searching for salmon. On Friday, while fishing The Winter Hole out of Port Angeles, I counted 20 boats trolling with their main 4-stroke … Continue reading →

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