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The Most ETHICAL Way to Kill A Fish (Salmon, Steelhead, Trout) w/ Jordan Knigge

Posted March 02, 2023

Some fish are meant to be released, while others are destined for harvest. Whichever situation you find yourself in, make sure that you are within regulation guidelines and take into account the sustainability of the species. Addicted Fishing has always been all about conservation, as well as harvest opportunities for anglers when it is appropriate and condoned by regulations. Because of this, anglers should understand the best ways to ethically end the life of the fish they intend to harvest. Often, the subject of our harvest are salmon, trout and steelhead. These fish species all have a similar method of...

Pink Worm & Diver Setup

Posted November 07, 2014

We all know how deadly the pink worm is on Steelhead when fished under a float or drifted, but have you ever tried them on a diver? In this video, Shaun will describe how he rigs pink worms on a diver to fish for winter & summer steelhead.We fish Mad River Steelhead Worms all over the Pacific Northwest for big aggressive steelhead! Subscribe to us on Youtube for more tutorials!

Choosing Flashers for Low-Visibility Conditions

Posted May 19, 2014

Salmon flashers come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and finishes. Shortbus flashers offers many types designed for the varying conditions we experience in the Pacific Northwest.Salmon fishing with bait and flashers can be really productive. Take full advantage of the color spectrum with flashers that incorporate UV to capture the attention of the fish. Low-visibility water requires flashers that can make a good impression.In this tutorial, JT from Shortbus Flashers speaks about colors and how low-visibility conditions require the right kind of flash. Simpler, low flash colors may disappear too quickly. JT gives a few options.We fish flashers often...