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Captain Chris Hoag talks with us about Salmon Fishing out of Seattle Washington in Puget Sound.  Captain Chris fishes 12 months of the year for various species of Salmon all year round.

Big King Salmon Charters also provides bottom fishing in Puget Sound.  They catch:

Chris fishes no more than 6 people at a time primarly as a private charter.   He runs both full day trips and half day trips.

You can contact Captain Chris the following ways:

Website:     BigKingSalmonCharters.com

Email:         [email protected]

Phone:        (425) 776-7688

Shortbus Flashers was born in the state of Oregon 10 years ago.  Owner JT talks about his products, success and philosophy behind his amaning Flashers and Dodgers.  

The Shortbus moto is "More Colors, More Options, More Fish" and that has proved to be a winning combination for JT and Shortbus.   Shortbus flashers are produced in Oregon and tested by a group of professional fishermen that know how to catch Salmon.   With JT's knowledge and skills along with these guides and captains input, Shortbus has evolved into the Go To Flasher on the market.

If you are interested in finding out more about Shortbus Flashers then visit their website at

www.ShortbusFlashers.com

You can also find them in retailers throughout the Northwest including Fishermans Warehouse, Fish-Field, Cabelas and more.

Jim Martin has been fishing  Oregon coastal and inland waters since he was 7 years old,  which means he has 50+ years of or accumulated fishing experience,  fishing tales,  jokes and stories to share.   Jim takes his job very seriously and wants to make every trip and fun experience for all.  

Jim is well respected on the river by both fishermen and guides as one of the most knowledgeable anglers on the river.   He was the first guide in Oregon to be sponsored by Cabela's and is also associated with Simms, Yetti and a number of other sporting goods companies.

Primarily Jim fishes from his Willie Driftboat because it can get into waters that hold fish that power boats can not get into.   His boat is equipped with all the latest gear and tackle including heaters for those chilly mornings.  Jim also provides all his clients with raingear,  the last thing Jim wants to have is someone cold and wet in the boat.

If you would like to contact Jim about booking a trip you can email him at [email protected] or call him at (541) 954-9126.

Jim Martins Guide Service

www.McKenzieGuideService.com

Practicing Physician, Lodge Owner and Alaskan Bush Pilot. Dr Bob Ledda shares his thoughts and experience with the Covid 19 virus and how it will affect the Sports Fishing Industry in 2020 and beyond.  

Bob talks about prevention and what you can do to prevent the spread of the Virus .

www.AllAlaska.com

Dr Bob Ledda

Rob England professional Virginia Fishing Guide has now added Trophy Trout Fishing Trips in the Kings Grants areas of the Jackson River.  Rainbow and Brown Trout are caught regularly in the 5-7 pound range.   These fish are native to the Jackson and aggressively take both flys and lures.  

Rob runs these tripis in his customized white water rafts with casting frames.  The rafts are very stable and can get you into the places where these monster fish live.

Enjoy hearing Robs enthusiasm for these amazing fish and waters.

AppBronzeBackAdv.com

 (704) 467-5993

Capt Joe Takacs is a professional Charter boat Captain and Lake Erie Fishing Guide.   Joe is located in the Central Basin and fishes for not only Walleye but also Perch and Steelhead.

Located near Cleveland Eyes Ready draws fishermen from all over Ohio.   The area has many different hotels, restaurants, bars and lounges and other services.   Many fishermen will book multiple day trips on the Eyes Ready and then enjoy the local area when not on the ater.

You can reach the Captain Joe a number of different ways:

Website.       www.EyesReady.com

Phone.           440-749-6150

Email            [email protected]

When you are looking for a remote Alaskan experience one of the things you don't normally hear is "easily accessible".    Yakutat is at the very northern end of what is known as SE Alaska.   There are no roads going in and out of Yakutat and the only ways in are by boat and plane.   In Alaska the first thing you think about when someone says plane is a float plane.     Yakutat is actually served by Alaskan Airlines which drops in a commercial plane twice a day.   If you plan it right you can leave San Francisco or LAX in the early morning and be fishing in Yakutat by noon.

Yakutat Charters is the premier Fishing Charter business based in Yakutat.   They have 5 fully equipped fishing boats with all the latest gear and electronics.  Scott Chadwick is the owner of Yakutat Charter and has been living and working in Yakutat most of his life.   He is also one of the best halibut fishermen you will find and knows the waters off Yakutat as well as anyone.

Yakutat is considered Alaska's most productive Halibut fishing destination and you can keep 2 Halibut a day in 2020 verses just 1 in most of the other Alaskan fishing destinations.  Fish in excess of 100 pounds are very common and the average size of Halibut caught in Yakutat is 39 pounds,  this is about 10 pounds more than the next best destination.

The waters off Yakutat also hold King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Lingcod and various Rockfish,  which Scott also fishes for.   There is always something to catch in Yakutat.

Contact Scott today to have him help you plan your next Alaskan Adventure ..

Website:    www.YakutatCharters.com

Phone:       (907) 784-3976

Kodiak Alaska is best known for its Big Game Hunting and in particular Trophy Brown Bear hunting.  Bears over 10 feet tall are common with a few getting much bigger than that.   These bears weigh as much as 1500 pounds and have no natural predators. 

Professional Outfitter and Hunter Rick Hoskins shares with us his knowledge of Kodiak Island and his experiences providing Trophy hunts for not only Kodiak Bears but also Mountain Goat, Roosevelt Elk and Sitka Deer.  Rick hunts both the Spring and Fall seasons and provides avid hunters with the adventure of a lifetime.

Rick coordinates all aspects of the hunt from applying tor tags, setting up transportation from Kodiak to the hunting grounds, setting up camp and removing and preserving your Trophy.   Depending on what you are hunting for Rick will arrange for water transportation,  float planes, bush planes, four wheelers and packers.

To reach Rick you can contact him at:

Website:   www.HuntAlaskaOutfitters.com

Email:       [email protected]

Captain Mark has been fishing Lake Erie for over 30 years and the last 10+ he has been guiding this great fishery.   Besides Walleye Mark fishes for Smallmouth Bass, Perch and Trophy Lake Trout.

Mark enjoys fishing with both novice and expert fishermen alike and has the knack to find fish when others struggle.   

Mark has an amazing boat with all the newest electronics and gear.  The perfect fishing machine!

Along with being an inspiring business man Larry Lawton has many accolades to his name including:

- Feature Guest on the Mike Huckabee Show on Fox News

- Developer of the most successful program for At Risk Kids and Young Adults

..... but Larry is also recognized for a few other things

- Larry was on the FBI's Most Wanted List

- Larry was known as America's  biggest Jewel Thief

In this inspiring interview Larry tells us his story of building a thriving business from adversity.  How he went from being America's biggest Jewel thief to becoming a highly recognized business person that is building on his passions of helping young people make the right choices in life.

All business owners face challenges and adversity in building their ventures and Larry has definitely overcome his share.   Larry's stories and lessons have given many the fortitude to face their own fears and overcome the tests they face in life.