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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

Honesty & “Encounters” Will Likely Close Area 6 Early

Posted on February 7, 2016 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Salmon Chronicles:
Last Friday Area six salmon fishing rules changed from two fin clipped 22-inch or bigger Chinook to just one fish. When the WDFW sent out their press release, they noted that anglers…

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2016 Puget Sound Halibut Season

Posted on February 6, 2016 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Halibut Fishing Chronicles:
It looks like we will only get 8 days of halibut fishing in Puget Sound this 2016 halibut season. Friend and sports fishing advocate, Dave Croonquist reports the following. “There was…

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2016 Puget Sound Halibut Season

Posted on February 6, 2016 by John L. Beath

It looks like we will only get 8 days of halibut fishing in Puget Sound this 2016 halibut season. Friend and sports fishing advocate, Dave Croonquist reports the following. “There was a meeting yesterday in Olympia, chaired by Region 6 … Continue reading →

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Salmon Tackle Special

Posted on January 28, 2016 by John L. Beath

Source: Salmon Tackle Special

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WDFW Rockfish Tagging Program

Posted on January 27, 2016 by John L. Beath
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Introducing FAT Squid Sensei Flex Rods

Posted on January 25, 2016 by John L. Beath

This spring my new line of rods will be here and should serve most angler’s needs. My most popular rod, the 6-foot, one piece blue series rod will be available again, but with a new name, Sensei Flex. There’s also … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump & His Boys Support Public Lands

Posted on January 22, 2016 by John L. Beath

Video post by @GoFishMagazine. Source: Donald Trump & His Boys Support Public Lands

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Puget Sound Halibut Fishing Opener — Where The Fishing Is Hot!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by John L. Beath

Today halibut fishing opened on the inside waters with excellent results. By day’s end, the fish checker at John Wayne Marina in Sequim counted 69 boats with 40 halibut. That’s an epic fish count in my book. We started the … Continue reading →

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Will NOAA End All Fishing In Puget Sound To Save Endangered Rockfish?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by John L. Beath

Originally posted on SquidPro Tackle's Salmon Chronicles:
Here’s an e-mail I received tonight, regarding the potential TOTAL CLOSURE of Puget Sound to any sport fishing. This is very serious, so please read this and comment to NOAA before we…

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Halibut Fishing Rods

Posted on March 27, 2015 by John L. Beath

Halibut Fishing Rods Designed by John Beath Available at http://www.halibutfishingrods.com Halibut Fishing Tackle Available at http://www.Halibut.net

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