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Steve Kolnik is an avid fisherman turned Fishing Guide in Pennsylvania.   Steve grew up fishing the Lehigh River as a kid and his passion grew from there.  Spending countless days fishing the LeHigh River,  Steve most likely knows the river better than almost anyone.   He regularly catches Trophy Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass. A few years back Steve invested in a Willies Drift Boat for his guide business which has opened up so much opportunity for the fishermen he takes out on the water.   Drift Boats are rather unique in that they float very high in the water,  are very stable,  they maneuver very easily and can stop on a dime even in swift current.   This gives Steves customers the ability to make multiple casts in areas and holes where most fishermen only have time for a single cast.   The boat is set up for both fly fishing and conventional fishing depending on the skills and desires of the clients. In this podcast you

To say the least, Terry Evers has had a very interesting life.   At the age of 13 Terrys father Bruce Evers purchased a Commercial Fishing Dory and father and son took on a new chapter in both their lives.   For the next 15 years Terry logged in his journal daily about the adventures, trials and tribulations that he and his father learned and endured as Commercial Dory Fishermen. The lessons that they learned together have been with them ever since. Terry left the business in the early 90's to follow his other passion which is teaching.  Since then the Commercial Dory Fishing Fleet has diminished to just a handful of boats and most of those are used as Charter Boats for Sport Fishing.    Today Terry has been teaching in Oregon for over 30 years and is still teaching today.   He has been married to his wife D'Ann for 35 years and they have to grown daughters by the name of Kelsey and McKenzie.  Recently Terry and D'Ann became a grandparents and they have anothe

Catch More Steelhead than you ever thought possible with Beads.   Professional Guide and Bead fishing expert,  Randy Bales will share his insights and tips and tricks for fishing for Steelhead with Beads. Randy is one of the pioneer Bead fishermen in Oregon and has developed his own line of Beads called Lured that give fishermen a true edge in consistently catching more fish. Lured By The Bead (www.LuredByTheBead.com) was started by Randy in the Willamette Valley in Oregon.  Randy lives only a short drive from the most famous Steelhead Rivers in the Northwest,  the Siletz River.   Fishing the Siletz and other Oregon coastal rivers for decades Randy has mastered not only Bead fishing techniques but designed Beads specifically for Steelhead and Salmon fishing. For our listeners Randy is offering a 10% off coupon code when ordering online,  that code is FISHONTED ... make sure it is all caps .... and you will get 10% off you Bead orders. Randy is also available for guided

Charles Loos, "The Ocean Coach", releases his new online course called "Navigate Like A Boss".  Over the years,  Charles has found one of his most popular topics while coaching new captains is Navigation.   This is what prompted him to release "Navigate Like A Boss" as an online course where students can study and review the material based on their timeline. Navigation is a key part of the captains responsibility and understanding where you are at and where you are going is a key component.   Your passengers expect you to know how to get where you are going and how to return safely no mater the weather or ocean conditions.   This course will give you the knowledge and tips and tricks of not only understanding proper navigation techniques but how to be confident with your new skills. This course consists of a few dozen short videos,  study pdfs and other relevant material that can be completed within about 6 weeks while studying only a few hours per week.  Ch

Professional Fishing Guide DM - Don-Michael - shares with us his story of growing up in Hawaii to becoming a Professional Fishing Guide in Oregon. From an early age DM has had a passion for the water and fishing.  His love and respect for things that swim are very apparent and a is very much a part of who he is.  DM loves to share his skills and knowledge of fishing with his clients and fishermen who are from all over the US.  DM has 3 boats he uses depending on the type of fishing he will be doing.   He has a guide model Clackacraft Drift Boat when fishing for Salmon, Steelhead and Trout on local rivers,   a 24' high side sled for fishing the coastal waters and a smaller Driftboat for fishing shallower streams and rivers. DM is a full time Fishing Guide as he is fortunate enough to live in a part of the country that has multiple runs of a number of different species of fish. You can reach DM by phone at: (541) 556-1499 or reach out to him through his website at www.FishyWat

Can you imagine fishing in small pristine rivers where you have a chance to catch a Citation Smallmouth Bass,  Trophy Rainbow and Brown Trout, and a huge Muskie all during the same trip?   It is possible when fishing in Western Virginia with Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures. Rob England is the owner and head guide of this well established fishing outfitter with over 14 years of guiding experience in Western Virgina. The stars would have to be perfectly aligned to catch all 3 species in one day but it can be done.    Contact Robat 704 467-5993 to book your next fishing adventure.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Dylan Gorman is one of Oregons premier Salmon Fishing Guides.   Dylan calls Philomath Oregon home.  Philomath is surrounded by a large number of prime Chinook and Coho Salmon rivers.   The McKenzie River, Alsea River, Siletz River, Willamette River are just a few of the rivers within easy driving distance. Dylan has both a Sled Boat and a Drift Boat which gives him access to where the fish are at.  It also gives him the ability to fish with a large variety of techniques.  During this interview Dylan talks about techniques such as bobber dogging,  bobber fishing, and trolling along with what types of bait are used for each. Dylan can be reached by calling him at (650) 804-5411 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Adam Morgan,  inventor and founder of Bait Bombs talks with Ted today about his unique bait system that attracts more crab with less bait.    After extensive testing Adam Morgan has reinvented the bait system that works in virtually every type or trap, cage or pot being used today.   Time and time again Bait Bomb has proven that it truly attracts more crustaceans,  which means more crabs, crawfish and shrimp in your pots. You can contact Adam by going to www.BaitBomb.com.au.  There you can find out more about Bait Bombs,  order Bait Bombs or connect with Adam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Captain Chris Hoag is a regular on the Fishonted Podcast and he has returned to talk about the 2021 Seattle Fishing Season and will also be sharing with us some new recipes and cooking techniques. Captain Chris is not only a Professional Charter Boat Captain but also a Professional Chef who has spent decades in the Seattle Seafood community.   When you go fishing with Captain Chris you get the best of both worlds ..... How to Catch Them .... and How to Cook Them. You will enjoy this episode ..... Captain Chris Hoag Big King Salmon Charters (425)776-7688 BigKingSalmonCharters.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

It is one thing to start your day on the water at a boat ramp on a lake or river to begin a fun day of fishing.  It is another to start your day launching  your boat at the mouth of river or marina knowing that you have yet another precarious bar to cross to get out to a fun day of fishing.  Not to mention crossing the bar one more time at the end of your day. Charles Loos,  The Ocean Coach,  has built his business on coaching individual Sports Fishermen,  Charter Captains and Fishing Guides on how to navigate the precarious waters and weather conditions of the ocean.   Charles has close to 50 years experience navigating the waters of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to his home today in NW Oregon.   Charles is recognized as a expert in all facets of ocean and weather conditions that can affect the weekend boater and professional alike. His program is customized, one on one, training that helps boaters become more comfortable in navigating marine waters.

Tony DeGasperis owner of Hotfish.ca is our guest today.  Tony wear many hats:  successful businessman,  expert tackle designer. professional charter captain and industry advocate. Today we talk with Tony about his successful line of Salmon Fishing tackle.   Tonys flashers, bait heads and lures are popular not only in Canada but worldwide.   Tony is frequently shipping his products to the United States, Europe and parts in between. Tony shares with us his fishing background and how he balances a career between being a Charter Captain and Tackle Designer. You can reach Tony a couple different ways: Hotfish.ca.  -  tackle website FishingAction.com - Charter Fishing Business (519) 270-9308 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

There is no doubt that Scott Pence has a passion for the outdoors.  He and his family love to both Hunt and Fish and spend a lot of time in the forests and rivers of Oregon. Scott is very analytical in everything that he does and when he started fishing for Steelhead in NW Oregon years ago he began keeping meticulous records of water and weather conditions compared to the number of fish that he caught.   A number of years later Scott decided to publish his book which quickly became a popular read for the Steelhead fishing community. Scotts book is no longer on store shelves but you can still get a copy of it by calling his office in Sunriver Oregon at (800) 541-1756.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Captain Ian Britton of Kings On The Run Charter talks with Ted about the Silver Salmon Derby on Lake Ontario.  This is a Derby on the Canadian side of the lake that will run from June until late August.  There is weekly prise money and a Derby Cash Prize of $100,000,  split between the fisherman and Charter. The best thing about this tournament is that if you simply book a trip with Kings on the Run Charters during the tournament dates then you are automatically fishing in the tournament while on the boat.   Don't discount this opportunity  as Kings on the Run Charters had a $10,000 winner just 2 years back. Captain Ian is pulling out all the stops and is running Hot Fish Lures this year.  These are the "hottest" lures on Lake Ontario and are responsible for catching more than their share of Big King Salmon.  You can see the new Hot Fish Tackle at Hotfish.ca. If you are interested in fishing with Ian during the Silver Salmon Derby you need to act fast as his calendar is

Tyler Dunn of Tyler Dunn Guiding wears many hats: Professional Fishing Guide Industry Advocate Sport Fishing Celebrity Accomplished Businessman  As for Guiding, Tyler fishes on the Canadian Side of Lake Superior in an area known as SAULT STE. MARIE AREA.  In his backyard he has an array of Trophy class fish including; Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Silver Salmon, Walleye, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Pike. Tyler fishes all year long and runs a very tight calendar. His business has grown by not only being an amazing fisherman but also an outstanding businessman that focuses a lot of his time on marketing his business and branding.   Tyler has been on many different Fishing Shows,  Radio Broadcasts and Podcasts and has become a household name in the Canadian fishing community. In this interview Tyler shares with us his fishing history and how being a guide is fulfilling a lifelong dream. If you would like to contact Tyler about a fishing adventure

Silver Skalez is only a few months old but the business has exploded due to their passion for the sport and their endless attention to what catches fish.   It has been a challenge for Silver Skalez to keep up with all the demand,  even in this short amount of time. Founded by Brandon Pakareck and Mike Lunley (along with the help of their wifes Amanda and Trinka) Silver Skalez offers a maurid of lures and other products that, plainly stateed,  catch fish.   If you are a Kokanee fisherman you will appreciate their Koko leaf lures that have tremendous action and their new Wild Safari Glow series. Long time fishermen,  Brandon and Mike have spent thousands of hours fishing central California's lakes, rivers and estuaries.  In this interview they share with us their experiences and passion for the sport.   They also give us some tips on how to fish their most popular lures. Silver Skalez has an online store at  https://silverskaleztackle.com/ You can also reac

Columbia Spring Chinook Salmon are the prized  Columbia River Salmon.  They may be a bit smaller than the Fall Chinook Salmon but what they give up in size is made up in flavor.   You will find no better eating salmon anywhere. Professional Guide Daniel St Laurent shares with us his passion for catching these amazing fish on both the Columbia and Willamette River in Oregon.  The season only runs a few weeks but serious fishermen make sure to book their trips early to get a chance to bring a few of these home each spring. To book your trip with Daniel go to his website at: https://stlaurentguideservice.com/ or call / text him at. (503) 440-5188 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Imagine hooking into a 12' fish weighing over 500 pounds in a freshwater river!  The Sturgeon in the Columbia river system grow to enormous size and Bill Gaither, owner of NW Hawg Hunters,  makes it his job to put his clients on these amazing fish every day he is on the water. Bill has been fishing Sturgeon in Oregon for over 30 years and has hooked more Sturgeon than you can imagine.   He knows both the Columbia river and the Willamette river like the back of his hand and is very well respected amongst his fellow professional fishing guides. During this interview we talk with Bill about his long career and some of the the tips and techniques he uses to catch these prehistoric fish.   Bill also fishes for Chinook Salmon during the Spring and Fall runs.   During this time many of his clients enjoy a day fishing for both Salmon and Sturgeon. For more information about Bill Gaither and Sturgeon Fishing Go To: https://www.ColumbiaFishingnet     .... or you ca

Oregon has a vast array of rivers that are considered a good Steelhead River, and chances are Curt Currey has fished it .... many times.   Curt grew up in a fishing family and says his influence and passion for the sport has come from his father.   Curt caught his first limit of Steelhead when he was just 6 years of age,  since then Curt has been hooked. In this interview Curt shares with us his experiences of being an Oregon Fishing Guide.  He also shares his different fishing techniques, tackle and equipment.    Beads Bobber Dogging Side Drifting are just a few of the techniques that are discussed. Following is Curts contact information: Website:       CurreyGuideService.com Email:           TeamCurrey@gmail.com Phone:          541 914-3899 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

When it comes to Sports Fishing Experience Professional Fishing Guide Bob Rees has done it all.  Guided in Alaska,  Guided in Oregon, worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife,  President of NW Steelheaders and the list goes on. Besides all these endeavors Bob and his brother Doug have been producing "The Guides Forecast" weekly for NW Anglers for the past 20 years.   This report is an amazing compilation of fishing reports for Oregon's NW waters along with rivers in SW Washington.   If you are either a recreational fisherman or work in the industry you will appreciate the hard work that goes into their report week after week. Following are ways to reach Bob for more information: The Guides Forecast Website:     TheGuidesForecast.com Bobs Guiding Website:   NorthwestGuides.com Phone: 503) 812-9036 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

Jason Lesmeister grew up in Minnesota and moved to Alaska at the age of 21 and never looked back.  Now on his 28th year of being a professional fishing and hunting guide Jason shares with us his knowledge and experiences fishing on the ice. Like many other types of fishing,  Ice Fishing has adapted to new technologies that have enhanced the Ice Fishing experience.  Jason talks about the newest high tech equipment that helps ice fishermen catch more fish.   Waterproof Cameras,  fish finders, sonar etc are all being used to help both the professional and  weekend fisherman. Jason ice fishes for Trout, Char, Pike and many other species of fish. Here are the ways to reach Jason: Website:  www.jasonsguideservice.com Email: LesmeisterJason@gmail.com Phone:  (907) 351-3036 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message