Fresh, Oregon-Coast Lingcod with Creamy Pesto Sauce

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

Fresh, Oregon-Coast Lingcod with Creamy Pesto Sauce

I just finished a wonderful dinner with my wife and would like to share my recipe with you. I recently guided a lingcod fishing trip out of Depoe Bay, Oregon and have plenty of fresh fish to cook up. With easy access to bottom fish year-round, I have had a lot of experience cooking these fish in a number of different ways and this is by far one of my favorites! I hope you enjoy the recipe. Please let me know if you try this and how it turns out for you.
 
Ingredients:
2 Lingcod Fillets
1 c. Half & Half
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
2 T. of Flour
Small Onion
Salt & Pepper
Pre-made Pesto Sauce
 
Start by heating a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add fish and cook on one side 4-5 minutes. Salt and pepper to your liking. While this cooks, chop a small onion and sauté on medium heat in a small pan. When the onion is transparent add 2 T of flour and stir. Fish should be done on one side so flip it over and season to taste.
Now back to the onions. Add 1 c. half & half to the pan. Whisk till smooth and add one handful parmesan cheese (approximately 1/4 c. As this melts, whisk slowly not to make a mess. Once this is nice and creamy add a pre-made pesto to taste.
 
Your fish should be done now. Plate and add sauce over fish.
 
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we have!

Trolling for Lingcod off the Coast of Depoe Bay, Oregon

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

Trolling for Lingcod off the Coast of Depoe Bay, Oregon

Recently on a salmon fishing trip I guided off the bay near Depoe Bay, Oregon we kept catching lingcod while trolling with herring. This is highly unusual because bottom fish are often caught using jigs bounced off the bottom. This went on all morning and a idea came to mind, why not do this on a regular basis? On the last two trips, I have had clients try my normal jigs with very little success. We retied gear to a mooching rig and boom! Limits of lingcod and bass, so if the next time your out and the fish have lockjaw try trolling.

How to Fillet an Oregon King Salmon

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

How to Fillet an Oregon King Salmon

Filleting a King Salmon Like a Pro!

Captain Don has been filleting salmon for most of his life. Learning this skill is essential for any fishing guide. Carefully watch the video to learn tips and tricks that make filleting a salmon much easier. In the video, Don fillets a King (Chinook) salmon that was recently caught on the Columbia River about 45 minutes from the Portland, Oregon airport.
 
What you will need to get started
– Recently sharpened fillet knife
– Cutting board
– a filleting globe
– Salmon (This guide will work for most salmon)

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How to Replace Cork Fishing Rod Handles with Eva Foam

by | Dec 30, 2019 | Uncategorized

How to Replace Cork Fishing Rod Handles with Eva Foam

I have been guiding fishing charters in Oregon for the last 15 years. In my experience, a guide is only as good as the equipment he fishes with. Let’s face it. Fishing rods are very expensive. The best option by far is to purchase high-quality equipment, to begin with, and then properly maintain and care for them. As fishing rods get old, cork handles have a tendency of getting brittle and breaking. While there isn’t a lot you can do to prevent this from happening, there are great options for replacement.
 
You can bring new life to that old, worn-out handle easily, and at a very low cost. In this tutorial, I will walk you through step-by-step on how I replaced mine.


Step 1: Removing the Old Grip

Start by removing the old cork. I have found using a sharp kitchen knife or a utility knife to be good options. Please be careful while handling blades not to cut yourself or damage other parts of your fishing rod.

Step 2: Fitting the New Grips

Once all the cork is removed, make sure the blank is clean and smooth. Slide your new foregrip down into position and see how snug it fits. If it is still loose, you can wrap the tape around the rod until it has enough bulk to fit snug. Repeat the same process for the rear grip.


Step 3: Adhere the New Grips

Most epoxies come with two components, a resin, and a hardener. I highly suggest using a two-part epoxy because it gives you time while it’s workable, but then supplies a durable, long-lasting bond once it has hardened.
 
Once you have mixed the epoxy, spread the glue out evenly and slide the new grips into place. Immediately wipe off any excess epoxy from the rod blank or foam. Leave the rod in a warm, dry place until the epoxy has completely hardened.
 
I was able to get all the needed parts for this project from Mud Hole Rod Building and Tackle Crafting.

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