Spanning back to 1938, Columbia Sportswear was founded by Paul Lamfrom, the father of Gert Boyle, although it was formerly known as the Rosenfeldt Hat Company, and eventually the Columbia Hat Company. Columbia eventually broke away from hats by designing a Columbia Fishing Vest. Tim Boyle, son of the legendary Neal & Gert Boyle, became a part of the company after Neal's death. The company struggled for a few years, until they partnered with early Nike employees to improve their business and marketing management. From there, the company took off in a major fashion. Manufacturing fishing vests, jackets, shirts and a giant catalog of other products, Columbia has solidified itself as the premier outdoor clothing company.

Tim Boyle is a smart and intuitive businessman, interviewed here by Salmon Trout Steelheader founder Frank Amato. They recount the early days of the company, and Frank remembers meeting Tim's father Near. Columbia Sportswear as a brand is known world-wide, but it started in the city of Portland Oregon, where the headquarters remains to this day.

Salmon carcasses are a nutrient rich fertilizer. Beyond simply the nutrients they bring to the stream itself, they have been found to benefit nearby trees, Eagles, Bears, Insects and many other streamside species. 

Salmon, as an ocean-going fish, bring nutrients from the ocean deep into the hills and forests of Coastal areas. 

This article talks about the studies that led up to the practice of placing salmon carcasses streamside intentionally, in order to benefit fry, smolt, insects and other wildlife.

This was originally featured in the 1996 Aug/September issues of Salmon Trout Steelheader.

An informative article from 1996 by Dr. Colin Kageyama, an Optometrist, who discusses what happens to colors underwater. Dr. Colin describes the differences between the color red, and flourescent red. As colors fall lower in the water column, there are some things that happen to specific colors, that aren't commonly understood.

These color changes are relative to how close you are to the lure, as well as the color and turbidity of the water itself. This information helps anglers choose what lures to use depending on the conditions and depth of the water.

Read by Lucas, this article is about Alaskan chum fishing on the fly - their ferocious takes and mind-bending runs. An under-rated fly fishery!

A book about biology and conservation of wild steelhead, written by JD Mcphail. Available from www.Amatobooks.com all about steelhead. Migration, senses, behavior and other information about steelhead are all covered in this book. Excerpts read by Lucas about steelhead. 

This episode is a discussion with Dave Harding of Portland Oregon about designing his new weight system for fishing. Dave created "Dave's Tangle Free" weights and has made over half-a-million weights thus far. He talks about the early days of being frustrated with tangles and snags, and his experimentation with different materials and terminal tackle to find the right fit. Please comment and like!

Landon Connorton, the creator of Washington Coon Shrimp talks about selecting and curing the best shrimp baits for sockeye, chinook and steelhead. Landon's product is extremely popular with anglers who have tried it but is only available on a limited basis through certain bait shops.

Jordan Knigge of Addicted Fishing and 168 Guided Fishing sits down with Lucas after a fishing trip to talk about steelhead worm colors, spinner tactics, summer steelhead aggression and a few other topics - all related to what we know and love...STEELHEAD!

Tom Posey, CEO of Lamiglas Fishing Rods discusses the recent closure of fishing statewide in Washington State, his experience visiting senators in Washington DC and the evolution of Lamiglas throughout the years. From the Salmon & Steelhead rods to the Striper Surf rods, Lamiglas has been a leader in the Fishing World for over 70 years.

This article deals with the concept of "bite factors" and when to judge whether a bait/lure actually is the reason you did or didn't catch fish. Too often, anglers are quick to blame a lack of bites on one factor, when it may not have been that factor at all. Weighing these odds against each other must be guarded against the wrong assumptions. This podcast was written, narrated, music recorded and produced by Lucas Holmgren.