Usually when I do projects in the winter I like to be indoors. But this one had to be done outside and it was a “must get done!” The post A Winter Project appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

In this short “How To” video i explain how to use the preset depth feature for Cannon Optimum downriggers. This feature allows you to get back down to where the fish are quickly and efficiently. The post Preset Depth Feature for Cannon Optimum appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Want to improve safety and efficiency when retrieving cannon downrigger balls? Install the Cannon Retro Ease Weight Retriever. Capt. Doug Saint-Denis of 365 Charters will walk you through installation and use of the Cannon Retro Ease Weight Retriever. Questions and comments always welcome. The post Installing Cannon retro Ease appeared first on Ri...

Easy limits by 9.00 AM. We’re getting this beauties out front of Edmonds and Kingston in beautiful Puget Sound wasington. We’re trolling fast at around 2.5 to 3.5 miles per hour and the fish are hitting hard. Let’s get fishing! (425)776-7688 www.bigkingsalmoncharters.com The post Coho salmon fishing doesn’t get any better than this. appeared first...

I get asked this question all the time. “What is the difference between between a guide and a charter?” In this video I try to explain the difference. The post What’s the Difference Between a Guide and a Charter? appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

I am very pleased to announce a new national sponsorship with AFTCO. AFTCO is short for “American Fishing Tackle Company”. They are celebrating 60 years of family owned and operated business. The American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality performance and reliability when it counts most. AFTCO is my choice for outdoors...

In this video I assemble the Cannon Magnum 10 Electric Downrigger. This is a simple process and only require a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a pair a pliers. Magnum 10 is the “go-to” downrigger for serious anglers. Its ruggedness and reliability have been proven on the water year after year. But smart anglers know Magnum 10 has a sophisticated side...

In this video I unbox the Cannon Magnum 10 Electric Downrigger. The Cannon Magnum 10 downrigger is a great choice if you are new to downrigger fishing and you do not want to have a manual retrieve system or if you are looking to upgrade to electric downriggers from manual downriggers. The post Cannon Magnum 10 Unboxing appeared first on Ridge to R...

Sponsors are very important to the success of my sport fishing operation. If you are a new fishing guide or charter captain getting your first sponsors can somewhat challenging. That said once you have sponsors it is more important to ensure your sponsor gets what they need from you to see you as an asset to their investment (you). Meeting sponsor...

Changing Oil on the Grady White is one of those things we have to do. I have new 4 Stroke Yamaha 250’s and they need an oil change at the first 20 hours. I spent almost 4 hours on this evolution. The post Change Oil on the Grady White appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

So you have never been to Dagmar’s Marina. Dagmar’s Marina is located on the Snohomish River. It is about 15 minutes upriver from the Everett 10th Street boat ramp.  You have to navigate a train bridge as well as stay in the channel at low tide. In this video I demonstrate how to navigate upriver in a moderate low tide and also how to depart Dagma...

Well I did not want to do it but I bought a new prop for my Skeeter bass boat. In fact I bought two. We are going to see if the new prop fixes our hole shot and run ability. The post I Bought a New Prop appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

This is a story about how I lost 110lbs since April 2019. I stopped eating foods I found I was allergic to and I did Keto. In fact I am still eating a Keto diet.   My best resources are Thomas DeLauer. His channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLau… I also read and still read Martina Johansson “The Keto Guidebook”.   The post How I Lost 110l...

Have a quirk with the engine on my bass boat I need to get it looked at. I also have to install new fender bunks for the bass boat. I re-upholstered the seats in my Grady White and did some other upholstery work so I bought a long nose stapler. The one I am using can be found at Sailrite.com. I am not on any kind of deal with Sailrite but I will t...

I demonstrate how I fillet and cure herring for fishing salmon in Puget Sound. I use these fillets on squid setups and more. It is easy to do and will help get those salmon top hang on a little longer. The post How to Fillet & Cure Herring appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

Pouring drop shot weights for bass fishing. Not really a how to video but it’s one of the things we have to do. The post Pouring Drop Shot lead appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

In this video I talk about how to assemble and take down a two piece rod correctly. Two piece rods can be great to fish with but if you assemble and take them apart incorrectly you can ruin the rod. The post Two Piece Rods appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

In this video I explain how to repair the Cannon Downrigger Swivel Base. This is easy to do. Cannon Parts List:Cannon Downrigger Part 3392600 – RELEASE PINCannon Downrigger Part 2287002 – SPRING – RELEASE PINCannon Downrigger Part 2277001 – NUT – RETAINER RELEASECannon Downrigger Part 2249001 – KNOB – RELEASE PIN There are other parts as well but...

Usually I can get more than a couple weeks out of spinning reel line but I find I have to re-spool mid month. Line twists will kill a good day of fishing. The post Spooling Reels appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.

The Pacific Northwest is getting some heat! It’s already hot but it is supposed to hit 100 to 110 in the next few days. I have a river trip the next day so I am taking some extra steps to be prepared. Just another day in a guide’s life. The post It’s Gonna Get Hot appeared first on Ridge to River Outdoors.