River Kings - Angling Techniques to Find & Catch Chinook Salmon

Nick Amato is editor of Salmon Trout Steelheader magazine and has fished for river kings most of his life. He has worked closely with some of the best salmon guides in the Northwest.

Rob Russell is a licensed salmon guide and expert angler. He is an excellent teacher and has helped hundreds of anglers get into their first chrome river chinook.

Kris Olsen is a retired salmon guide. His intimate knowledge of river salmon and techniques helped us collect some spectacular footage!

Angling Techniques For River Kings will teach you exactly how to find and catch king salmon—the icon of the West Coast. Techniques discussed include: Flat lining plugs; Back bouncing; Drift fishing; and Float fishing.

King salmon are the most highly prized of all salmon species and the most difficult to catch. This video will help your learning curve soar. There is no finer moment than catching a chrome-bright chinook salmon!

60 Minutes