Category Archives: Whaler’s Cove Lodge Salmon Fishing

Big Chinook Salmon Caught On The JIL Today!

Today my first guests arrived, Ed and Glenn Mendell from the Bay Area of California. After catching limits of halibut we moved to Hood Bay, where a few big kings have been caught recently. Within a few minutes of arriving … Continue reading

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Chaik Bay Chinook Salmon

Yesterday I joined new Whaler’s Cove Lodge Captains Bob Sauerwein and Malcolm Quentin on a test fishing trip to Chaik Bay. This scenic bay has dozens of underwater spires, rocks and reefs. Venturing inside Chaik Bay requires local knowledge and … Continue reading

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Whaler’s Cove Lodge Opens Saturday June 14th

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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What Fish See, Why Salmon Prefer Different Colors

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

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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