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.  Unlike a seminar or lecture, Charles works with all his clients individually on what they personally need most to become a better and more knowledgeable mariner.  If you are interested in talking with Charles further about his coaching programs you can contact him through his website at: Charles Loos www.TheOceanCoach.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

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 starting to fill already.  You can reach Ian by going to his website at www.KingsOnTheRun.com or calling him at 416-220-6410. Tight Lines --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

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 or fishing related event you can either go to his website at www.tylerdunnguiding.ca or call him at 705-206-0984. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

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 reach them at (209) 542-8255 or by email:  [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

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 can call Bill at 503 519-7972 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message

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:           [email protected] Phone:          541 914-3899 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message