Episodes
21 hours ago
21 hours ago
An article by Darryl Choronzey explains their findings while watching Cameras underwater trolling the Great Lakes. Although this article is focused on Lake Trout - this section discusses other species habits as well for following trolled lures in the open Lake - Steelhead (Rainbow Trout), Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon and Lake Trout are discussed.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
The Self Fulfilling Prophesy - Matt McQueen
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Something often overlooked is recording what lures and methods did not work and how long you attempted to catch fish with these items. This is how my teammates finally convinced me that meat rigs weren’t producing as well as I thought.
Read by Lucas Holmgren
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
This interesting technique of drift fishing helps avoid driving hooks into sticks and rocks and allows for quicker detection of stealthy bites from Salmon and Steelhead. It's an interesting idea that is part of an article from the Salmon Trout Steelheader website. Read by Host Lucas Holmgren
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Putting In A Plug for Steelhead + 2024 Winter Fishing
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Part of Bob Rees plug fishing article is featured, as well as some notes on recent fishing - including our latest video with Tyler Kraft and Tony Amato. Some phenomenal days have happened in 2024 for Steelhead - let's hope it's a good sign of things to come! Thanks for listening - Lucas Holmgren
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
**FIXED and REUPLOADED**
After a tough day of covering a long float on the Olympic Peninsula, Keith Andrew and Lucas reflect on the difficulties in finding fish behind other boats and how they approach it. Other topics like first steelhead are discussed. An excellent weekend of fishing - this episode was recorded the day after the previous episode.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Hook Selection & Bobber-Dogging Worms w/ Keith Johnson & Andrew Schnell
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
A number of topics are discussed the night before a Steelhead trip on the Olympic Peninsula of Washingtons Pacific Coast. Keith, Andrew and Lucas discuss various Steelhead techniques, focusing in a bit on bobber-dogging 6 inch worms for Steelhead, which can be an excellent way to target big Wild Steelhead in higher water, which were the conditions of the day. One more episode to come from this same trip!
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Article: Steelheading: A Perfect Asylum by Timothy Merritt
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
An inspired account of one large steelhead and the feeling of the catch. Something that any Steelheader who finds a large specimen can feel. Lucas discusses this article and landing big steelhead.
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Hatchery Steelhead Stocking - Good or BAD? The Ideal Broodstock.
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
A long-time disagreement between various groups, hatchery supplementation and wild-fish only advocates have long been at war with each other. There can be a balance of ideas though when it comes to Broodstocking and Wild Steelhead rivers. This is only the opinion of the host and does not necessarily represent the opinion of Salmon Trout Steelheader.
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Early-Season Steelhead 2023/2024
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
The last episode I published had issues - so I've done a short update about early season Steelhead in Washington and Oregon. Thanks for listening!
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Winter Steelhead Hiking & Catching Fish In Remote Places With Andrew Schnell
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
With major expertise and experience in Mountaineering, Andrew Schnell brings Outdoor mastery to the sport of Steelhead Fishing. The demanding hikes and hard rivers to access are the ones that he loves to explore. His hard work researching and putting in serious wading and hiking time, has resulted in a large number of River Steelhead. Lucas interviews Andrew about his recommendations for covering serious water in the winter and catching Steelhead.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
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!
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Thank YOU! Prepping for Winter Steelhead
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
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.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Where Are The B-Run Coho? (BONUS: Coho Interview w/ My Six Year Old Daughter)
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
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 lucasholmgrenmedia@gmail.com to suggest ideas for future episodes!
Monday Oct 23, 2023
The NEW Lamiglas - Interview with Jose Ruelas (President)
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
How Alaska is Stealing Oregon’s Salmon | Scott Amerman Interview
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
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: siletzanglersassociation@yahoo.com
Request a tax donation form by emailing the same address. Or mail a check to: SAA 82581 Rodgers rd Creswell, Or. 97426
You can contact and order eggs from Scott as well.
Scott@amermaneggs.com
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Fishing Rod Education | Rod Sensitivity
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
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.
Monday Sep 18, 2023
JIGS: The Most Versatile Trout Lures - Bill Herzog
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
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.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Getting Early (A-Run) Coho to Bite - Lucas Holmgren
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
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!
Friday Jul 28, 2023
The TRUTH About ”White Kings” vs. Spawner Chinook
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
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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Monday Jun 26, 2023
The Best Coho Salmon River in the World - Scott Haugen
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
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"