Coho Salmon Coho salmon are a popular sport fish in Seattle and for good reason. They are beautiful fish with their bright silver scales and black spots and they can be challenging to catch which makes them even more rewarding.  The 2023 Salmon season has just started and the Cohos are hungry.  Fishermen are enjoying […] The post Coho Salmon Fishi...

Coho salmon are a very popular target for anglers in Puget Sound and for good reason. These fish are beautiful delicious and challenging to catch. They can be found in Puget Sound from early summer to late fall and you can catch them throughout the summer and into the fall. Where to Fish There are […] The post Coho Salmon Fishing in Puget Sound an...

If you are new to fishing smallmouth bass in western Washington during the spawn I will walk you through some information that might help. This is an “On The Lake Tutorial”. The post Fishing Smallmouth Beds In Western Washington appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

UPS delivered a nice long package from Park Falls WI. Let’s see what we have. The post New Bass Rods Arrived appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

In this video I will explain what ports you have on the back of the Humminbird Solix SI Mega+. I also talk about NMEA 2000 and the backbone necessary to get it to work for you. The post Backside of Solix SI Mega+ appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Have you wanted to get into Bass fishing but are concerned about the cost of it? In this 3 part seminar I gave at the Western Washington Sportmen’s Show in 2022 I discuss how you can get into bass fishing on a budget. This is part 1 of 3. In part 1 I discuss fishing from the bank or a boat and the advantages and disadvantages of each. I discuss ro...

Are you having trouble selecting a fishing rod or don’t know how to test a fishing rod when your buying. In this video I will explain this and more. I use St. Croix Rod for Bass Steelhead & Salmon. https://stcroixrods.com/ The post How to Select a Fishing Rod appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Seattle is a city full of adventure natural beauty and of course great fishing! Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to take on the local fish or a novice hoping to learn the basics Seattle fishing charters offer a great way to explore and enjoy the local waters. Fishing trips in the Puget Sound can […] The post Seattle Fishing Charters ap...

Heading out on a Seattle Fishing Charter is an exciting way to spend a day no matter your experience level or type of fish you’re looking for. The Pacific Northwest waters are teeming with Salmon Rockfish Crab Halibut and more making it the perfect spot for any angler. Before you book your charter here’s what […] The post Seattle Charter appeared...

I have started a podcast. We will have spontaneous dialog enduring memories and lively tales about fishing and the outdoors. I will share stories and talk to others about their fishing and outdoor experiences from all over the country and the world.   We are already live on Apple Podcast Spotify I-Heart and will be live on more platforms soon.   T...

Edmonds Resident Coho Resident coho salmon fishing continues to be hot in area 10 out of Edmonds Washington. The coho are hitting hard on the early morning bite on squid and ace high fly needle fish at 25 to 65 feet.   Been pretty easy to find fish to put in the cooler Area 9 King […] The post August 2022 Seattle Fishing Forecast appeared first on...

Seattle Salmon Charters Are Not All The Same Seattle Salmon Charters are all regulated by various agencies such as the Coast Guard   Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife   Marine Board etc.   The purpose is provide passengers and fishermen with a safe time on the water and to help the fisheries maintain their  Salmon Runs […] The post Seattl...

Fuel prices are seriously getting out of control.  Whether you know this or not fuel prices at the marina cost even more than what you find at the gas station.  Not to mention fueling our vehicles we have to fuel our boats with ethanol free gasoline otherwise we will have big problems with injectors rings and more.  Some sport fishing guides and c...

Are you new to fishing and don’t understand what gear ratio means for a fishing reel? In this video I will explain what gear ratio’s are and what it means if your buying a reel or if someone has gifted you a reel. All fishing reels have a gear ratio. The post Fishing Reel Gear Ratio Explained appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Are you new to fishing and don’t understand what reel to buy? In this video I will break down fishing reels types and what they are used for. The post Understanding Fishing Reels appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Have you wanted to get into Bass fishing but are concerned about the cost of it? In this 3 part seminar I gave at the Western Washington Sportmen’s Show in 2022 I discuss how you can get into bass fishing on a budget. This is part 1 of 3. Part 2 of 3 Part 3 of 3 The post Bass Fishing on a Budget appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

I gave this Puget Sound Coho seminar at the 2022 Western Washington Sportmen’s Show in Puyallup WA. I broke this seminar down into 3 parts. This is part 1 of 3. This is Part 2 of 3 Part 3 of 3 The post Puget Sound Coho Seminar appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Whether you are new to guiding or you have been doing it a while sports shows can really help drive customers top your business. I have links in the video description on YouTube. The post Setting Up for a Sports Show appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

This is a review of the AFCTO X Boker fillet knife. This is absolutely the sharpest fillet knife I have ever used. If you are looking for a quality fillet knife this is it. The post AFTCO X Boker Fillet Knife Review appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

It is time to change out my reels for the spinning rods I use for river fishing salmon and steelhead. I am making a change to the line I use for this. I am hoping it will reduce some line management issues I am having. I have links in the video description on YouTube if you are interested. The post Spooling New Pflueger Reels appeared first on Rid...