In this Black Friday special of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Captain Scott break down the best fishing-friendly deals you can grab this holiday season — from portable power stations to custom rods, killer reel discounts, and even a unique “deal” from WDFW that lets you skip the crowds and go catch jumbo trout instead.

Fresh off an epic razor clam dig, they share what’s actually worth spending your money on, what gear they personally use on the water, and how to turn Black Friday into a day of fishing memories with your family instead of battling long lines and chaotic parking lots.

What You’ll Learn

• The exact battery + solar power brands that hold up on real boats (and why wattage surge capacity matters).
• Why the Bluetti power stations are especially hot this year—and how they compare to Goal Zero.
• How to snag 40% off KastKing gear, including reels, combos, and the fillet knife they swear by.
• The benefits of custom-built Rainshadow rods and how to save 25% with a November-only code. 
• How to turn Black Friday into fishing day instead of shopping day using WDFW’s statewide jumbo trout stocking.
• Which lakes around Western Washington are currently stocked and ready for easy family fishing.
• December 5th at LFS in Bellingham - Ladies day deals you DO NOT want to miss!

Resources Mentioned

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• Episode 39 – Powering Starlink + battery deep dive
• Bluetti Power Stations – various watt-hour models on Amazon 
• Pro Lite Custom Rods
  • Use code BUILDSEASON25 for 25% off (November only)
• KastKing Black Friday Deals – reels, combos & 40% off accessories
• KastKing Fillet Knife – ~$32 before discount (Please check this link, it’s the general one from the store but I didn’t know which knife you were referring to)
• WDFW Black Friday Trout Stocking Info – statewide jumbo trout list
• Anglers Unlimited Gold Inner Circle (monthly fishing seminars & resources)
• Ladies night at LFS