Salmon Trout Steelheader Podcast

Another great opportunity to talk with the Legend of STS! Frank Amato has been responsible for a massive amount of fishing content about Salmon, Trout and Steelhead especially. In this episode, I was able to meet up with the man himself in the office and talk about his early days of fishing. BONUS - learn about the brand new Lamiglas Spiral Wrapped Rod!

A quick thank you to all of the Podcast listeners, as well as a bit about my preparation for Winter Steelhead. Some Cutthroat talk and general ramblings about why I'm thankful for you - the listener.

The infamous B-Run of Coho (Silver) Salmon is full of aggressive, biter fish! In this episode, Lucas talks about their life-cycle and the current status of 2023 Coho. He also interviews his six-year old daughter about her experience catching a B-Run Coho Salmon in 2020. We are almost at 100K Downloads!! Please tell your friends and share your favorite episodes with them! Do you want us to continue? Email us at [email protected] to suggest ideas for future episodes!

After the tragic passing of Tom Posey, Jose Ruelas has carried on the legacy of Dick & Tom Posey. In this interview we talk about the expansion of the brand into different areas of the country, various models and the future of the company. A new era has arrived, and Lamiglas is doing great things with design, fulfillment, customer service and legacy! Interview with Lucas Holmgren and Jose Ruelas. Mentions of Roger Hinchcliff, Sean Kearny etc.

With 35 years of Guiding Experience for Salmon and Steelhead, Scott Amerman has seen the ups and downs of salmonoid runs in Oregon State. He has begun a lawsuit against ODFW to maintain what they have promised in the past in regards to restrictions. Yet the Commercial fisheries of Alaska and Canada have over-harvested the Oregon Salmon Runs...yet the Salmon return in big numbers! You can contribute to his lawsuit to keep fishing opportunity available and donate through Paypal: [email protected]

Request a tax donation form by emailing the same address. Or mail a check to: SAA 82581 Rodgers rd Creswell, Or. 97426

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A discussion of the subject of fishing rod sensitivity. How graphite and fiberglass affect the "feel" of a fishing rod. This episode is based on the various factors that affect how you can feel a sinker or bite through a fishing rod. Based on 5+ years of work in the fishing rod industry, Lucas talks about this subject.

Keeping it simple for weight, color and style is gospel when twitching for trout. After doing research (reading all I could find) and taking journal notes for six years, two weights have worked best. Eight species of trout in 100 plus lakes, March through November. One-eighths and ¼ ounce will be your “working tools” in 90% of all conditions and situations. These weights are easily cast, sink at ideal rates and seem to fit into the attraction threshold- small enough to attract, but not too large to possibly repel.

Lucas talks about the perils of getting those lock-jawed early A-Run Coho (Silver) Salmon to bite! Although it can be tough, there are ways to get those fish to snap. Whether it be repeated casts, or switching up to various lures, sizes and colors, there is a chance to get those fish to snap. It is certainly not easy, but in this podcast, Lucas discusses certain methods that are worth trying to get a bite when A-Run Coho are rolling all around you!

Unfortunately, many people mistake a near-spawn Chinook (King) Salmon for the famed "Ivory" or "White King". In reality, there is a massive difference.

All Chinook, whether red or white, will eventually lose nutritional value and turn a mushy, pale white color. The "Tules" of the Columbia River are famous for turning to white meat, even while they are still chrome on the outside.

This can be confusing, but true Ivory Kings are still fatty and oily until they get close to spawn. This is info that is good to spread with your friends - please send them this podcast to clear this up!

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Lucas Holmgren reads an article by Scott Haugen about the Egegik River and Becharof Lodge. This fishery is phenomenal for numbers and delicious meat with generous limits. This is a great place to learn new techniques and enjoy hearty meals and good times with good people. There is a video on the STS Youtube channel about the Egegik River - just search "Fishing Worlds Best Coho River"