NW Wild Country provides the latest, best, on-the-water and in-the-field info LIVE every Saturday from 6 to 8 a.m. on Sports Radio 950 KJR, Seattle!
With the Lake Stevens Kokanee Derby fast approaching, it seemed like a good time to get some tune-up advice from a local expert: Brianna Bruce of Livin' Life Adventures. Some GREAT information here!
Anybody making plans for spring fishing should include the Colville Reservation in Eastern Washington. World-class brook trout, giant Lahontan cutthroat, big bass, humongous panfish. Here's a rundown of options!
Bill Herzog shares some tasty Eastern Washington fishing tidbits + Major League Fishing pro Jacob Wheeler previews the weekend's Summit Cup Championship
Continuing a 15-year tradition that we started in 2003 with Mike Iaconelli, new Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee joins us on the air to discuss his won. Also, Scott Haugen shares some pre-spring-turkey season wisdom.
Great info from former NWWC TV producer Shane V. on American Lake kokanee + an update on Lake Chelan kokanee + walleye wisdom with Brad Wagner
Biologist Jon McMillan shares info, insight and observations about the condition of the Washington/Oregon steelhead fishery. Bright spots and dark spots, but interesting information!
Joel Shangle, Bill Herzog, Brandon Palaniuk, Dave Landahl and NWWC's first listener (Paul Cox), engage in discussion dedicated to the positive things that exist in the fishing and hunting world. Great contributions by Wild Country listeners, too!
Kicking off our three-part series on how/when/where to catch the biggest steelhead of the year ("Ike"), some key info on drift fishing; post-Christmas, we look at the "Island of Misfit Toys" for fishing gear
Real talk about fishing reports: they're wrong from the word "Go"!; Cody Herman previews the NW Anglers Convention steelhead class in Portland
The Clallam, the Hoko, the Pysht ... dare we continue? Bill Herzog gives up some info on small West End streams that you won't believe! Also: some of our best Thanksgiving fishing/hunting traditions.
Longtime Forke-based guide Bob Kratzer and B.C. guide Ryan Pohl talk about two hallowed steelhead areas: the Olympic Peninsula and the Thompson River.
Rolling into the pre-Thanksgiving holiday with Randy Howell, and a question for our listeners: what issues/fisheries are we NOT talking about that we should be?
Do you have all the "clubs in your bag" (golf reference?!?) to be a true steelheader? Also, Austin "Boom Pow" Moser gets us ready for the winter kokanee bite at Lake Roosevelt
The Wild 5 most important things to focus on this week; have steelhead fishind and bowhunting "jumped the shark"?
A lightning-round report of river conditions on the Olympic Peninsula with Bob Kratzer, and Grays Harbor with Joe Superfisky; are we losing our "outdoors skill set" due to a lack of mentorship in hunting and fishing? Cool photo courtesy of Gink & Gasoline.
Ever wanted to catch 6- to 10-pound rainbows like they were going out of style? Bill Herzog tells you e-x-a-c-t-l-y how to do that as we discuss the "Rufus (Woods) Truths"; a roundup of great opportunities in the Yakima Valley with Big Jared.
Late-season blacktail strategies with Scott Haugen (who we shamelessly and accurately call "the smartest blacktail hunter in the world); Southwest Washington waterfowl info from Tim Deaver.
The Oct. 7 episode of NWWC gets off to a roaring start as we join Scott Haugen live in the duck blind for the Summer Lake opener. Your weekly 2-for-1 provides an update on two coho fisheries (the Snohomish River system and the Lower Columbia. We check in with Bob Kratzer of Angler's Guide Service on the status of some of the Olympic Peninsula's salmon stocks.
Hour 2 of NWWC kicks off with a detailed discussion with WDFW biologist Danny Garrett about Lake Washington's multi-species options in October: giant cutthroat, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Andy Martin of Wild Rivers fishing checks in from the opener of the famed Chetco Bubble Chinook fishery. And Shangle and Herzog dive deeper into the Question of the Day: what ONE fishing regulation would you change?
Kicking things off in Hour 1 of the Sept. 30 episode of NW Wild Country, Joel Shangle and Bill Herzog get a live report from the Westport tuna grounds; Austin "Boom Pow" Moser checks in live from Hanford Reach; Jarod Higginbotham gives us a detailed rundown of salmon options on the Klickitat River.
NWWC's Sept. 30 show rolls into Hour 2 with hunting wiz Scott Haugen, who previews his new season on Netflix; John Thomas of Rotten Chum Guide Service checks in live from the Snohomish River; our discussion of fishing knots continues.
There are exactly two hunting shows available on Netflix: Steve Rinella's "The MeatEater" and "The Hunt" with Scott Haugen. Both happen to be NWWC guests, and today just happens to be the debut of Season 3 of Haugen's show!
There's exactly one food blogger who we go to for suggestions on how to cook salmon: James Beard Award winner Hank Shaw. Here, Hank offers up some suggestions on "the perfect piece of salmon"
Veteran North End outfitter Doug Saint-Denis of Ridge to River Outdoors gives us a thorough rundown of catching coho on the Snohomish River system
Capt. David Dietrich is the only full-time salmon charter based in Marine Area 13, and he has a good story to tell: light-tackle coho and sea-run cutthoat fishing is about to get good!
Idaho angler Brandon Palaniuk, the newly crowned Angler of the Year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, reveals some universal truths about ALL fish (not just the brown and green ones)
Spokane resident Luke Clausen has won both the Forrest Wood Cup AND the Bassmaster Classic (one of only five men who have done that), but his favorite fishery is smallmouth bass in Washington. Here's some championship-level info!
It being September transition time, we thought it would be a good time to explore four "fringe" fisheries that may surprise you: channel catfish, Eastern brook trout, west slope cutthroat and surf perch.
Mike Floyd had this kind of day this week on Mayfield Lake: 8 for 15 on muskie, with five fish over 40 inches. Wait, whaaaaaaat?!? It's true, and Mike gives up the goods on how you can also catch 'em.
Mike Ainsworth of First Light Guide Service lit up Shangle's phone Friday night with a gallery of photos of happy clients with Puget Sound salmon. Here's how he's been doing it.
Shangle and Herzog run through a list of five fishing/hunting-related items that you should pay attention to this week.
WDFW fish program manager Ron Warren checks in with an update on the numbers relative to the recent accidental release of Atlantic salmon in the San Juan Islands. PLUS: Zog's can't-miss rig for catching Atlantic salmon
2017 Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee talks about his Zona LIVE battle with a sturgeon ... while wearing a cape and crown.
Tony Floor of the NMTA has some information on new rules governing the landing of Canadian salmon in American ports. Translation: get to Sekiu, fast!
Joel Shangle and Bill Herzog run through the five most important items on the fishing and hunting calendar for the week of Sept. 2
Grays Harbor veteran guide Joe "Superfly" Superfisky with a thorough rundown of the approaching salmon seasons on the rivers around Grays Harbor.
We hooked up with Washington's best muskie angler, Mike Floyd, for some "Muskie 101". Now's the time to catch the biggest muskie of the year!
Berkley pro Buzz Ramsey shares his salmon-catching wisdom about Buoy 10: tides, baits, rods, etc.
Kicking off the show with a look at 5 hot options for the week: high-mountain trout, Atlantic salmon and a lot more.
Longtime Wild Country Crue member Mike Perusse checks in from the lower Columbia, where the bite and tides are shaping up.
Longtime Pacific Northwest magazine editor Pat Hoglund jouns the crew to talk about the evolution of Salmon & Steelhead Journal.
Bill Herzog and Joel Shangle take a quick run-through of the hottest happenings in the fishing world for the week.
Brandon Glass of Hook Up Guide Service gave us the scoop on some great tides coming early this week on the Lower Columbia River.
"The Champ" Randy Howell was kind enough to give us 20 minutes of his time. The subject: beating the summer heat with topwater baits for bass.
Del "Tuna Dog" Stephens gives us his outlook on the August albacore fishery, plus some info on the Oregon Tuna Classic; Joe Quiocho checks in LIVE from the waters of Marine Area 13!
Scott Hanson of the Columbia River Walleye Anglers Association was good enough to answer the call as he competed in the biggest walleye event in the Pacific Northwest.
It's a busy day of fishing tournaments throughout Washington, and Joel Shangle has a rundown of the action as we kick off the show with the Wild 5.
Lamiglas pro Josiah Darr checks in with a preview of the Buoy 10 opener, plus some interesting observations about the comedy that happens at the local boat ramp.
When was the last time you could say "I jigged up two 20-pounders from Marine Area 13"?!? Well, you can now, thanks to this on-the-water advice from Shaun Rushfeldt.
Herzog has some killer info on the Rufus Woods triploid rainbow fishery, and Brad Wagner of Bobber Down Guide Service has the 4-1-1 on the summer Chinook bite near Brewster.
Getting things rolling on the last Saturday in July as "The General" sits in with "Downtown" Joe. The Q. of the day: What was the weirdest thing you caught that was NOT a fish?
Jarrod Kirkley and the RiverJunky crew expect to haul up to 10 TONS of garbage off the Snohomish River today! Wow!
Our ol' buddy Scott Haugen from "The Hunt" fills Wild Country nation in on low-impact summer fishing options (surf perch, kayak fishing, etc.)
The last time we had Brad Wagner from Bobber Down Guide Service on the air, it was the "agony of defeat". Some good fishing on the upper Columbia River!
Tony "The Truth" Floor gives the early summer salmon season a B+ grade! Plus, Bill Herzog details the trout, bass and panfish opportunities that exist on the Colville Reservation.
Shangle and Herzog connect with Capt. Chris Dearth of Gig Harbor Fishing for info on the lightly pressured waters of Marine Area 13; Brandon Glass gives us a read from Astoria, where the Chinook bite has been strong.
Best trout fishery in the West? It's not Montana: how about some Puget Sound sea-run cutthroat action with Dave McCoy of Emerald Water Anglers in Seattle?
Live fishing radio at its finest: we catch Jerrod Gibbons of Okanogan Valley Guide Service with a fish on (about halfway through this podcast), and visit with "The General" Bill Herzog about the best cutthroat fishery that nobody fishes.
The "Titan of Trout" himself, Buzz Ramsey, details the baits, lures and tactics for scoring on trout at the 3,000-plus-foot level.
It's the newest installment of "Deadliest Radio" as Capt. "Wild" Bill checks in with some extra information about a new piece of technology that may redefine crab fishing!
WDFW biologist Danny Garrett gives Joel and Duane the rundown on "fringe" fisheries that exist in Western Washington. Great for Free Fishing Weekend!
"Rock Tommy" Eidson calls in with his favorite fishing memory as a child: crappie on Multnomah Channel. One of several great call-ins today!
In hour two, the guys catch up with the 2017 Bassmaster Champion Jordan Lee then take your calls about traditions. They also chat about some of their own!
Its opening day of trout season and Joel brought some friends to talk about traditions Steve & Gavin Kramer. They talk to Erin Crooks from Raise Em Outdoors & Jerry Klinkenburg from Klinks Resort.
In hour two, the guys discuss opening day for trout & Duane gives a SportCo Pro Cam demo to prepare. Then, they chat with Captain "Wild" Bill Wichrowski from 'Deadliest Catch'.
Joel, Duane, & Bill begin the show as always with The Wild 5 to discuss hot topics. Then, they catch up with Tim Deaver of Gunerama for a Southwest WA report & Shane Anderson of Wild River Studios.
In the second hour, Duane & Austin talk to WDFW Region 6 Director Larry Phillips to discuss opening day of trout season on April 22nd and stocking info. They close out with Banks Lake walleye chatter.
Duane & Austin "Boom Pow" Moser start the show with The Wild 5 for top stories in outdoors. Then, they catch up with Matt McCullock from Tyee Charters for an Area 9 fishing overview.
In hour two, the guys go through Episode Two of Steelhead Nation discussing the Puyallup & Nisqually. They close out the show talking about Lake Chelan Kokanee & Cutthroat.
Duane & Bill kick off the show with The Wild 5 covering important news stories. Then, they chat with Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors & Kyle Buschelman from Willamette Valley Outfitters.
In hour two, Duane and co-host Ryley Fee who serves as Puget Sound Recreational Advisor break down the chinook & coho outlook. Also, Bill Herzog joins the guys for an Omak Lake look.
Duane and guest Ryley Fee kick off the show with The Wild 5. Then, they chat with Brandon Glass from Team Hook-Up Guide Service and also discuss the WDFW hatchery budget.
In hour two, the guys catch up with Bill Herzog to discuss his "Four is Enough" initiative. Then, they talk to Scott Haugen to get a breakdown of turkey season in the Northwest.
In the first hour, Joel & Duane run through The Wild 5 with leading topics. Then, they catch up with Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors to give a spring chinook update.
In hour two, Duane & Steve Kramer from Kramer Tackle catch up with John McMillan from WDFW to discuss SeaFood Watch and its mission to help consumers make healthy choices.
Duane & Steve start the show with The Wild 5 to talk about main topics then are joined by Jarrod Kirkley from RiverJunky. Later, they chat with Cameron Black of Gone Catchin' Guide Service.
In the second hour, the guys catch up with John McMillan of Trout Unlimited for the final edition of Steelhead Nation. Then they talk to Austin Moser about the Lake Roosevelt Jamboree coming up!
Joel & Duane start the show as always with The Wild 5. They then talk about the Riverjunky project and chat with Bill Monroe Jr. from Bill Monroe Outdoors about springers.
In hour two, Brandon Glass from Team Hook-Up Guide Service jumps on the show for Steelhead Nation. Then, our friend Bill Herzog joins Duane & Todd for a Lake Roosevelt 'Zog Vlog'.
Duane & Todd Ripley kick off the show with The Wild 5. Then, Todd gives a breakdown of spoons and spinners for steelhead. Later, Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors chats about springer season.
In hour two, Steelhead Nation addresses two topics related to social media impact & angler footprint. Duane closes by providing the basics to pulling plugs for steelhead.
In the first hour, the guys run through The Wild 5 to discuss leading topics. Then, they chat with Keith Jensen of "Big Wally's Guide Service"& Danny Stonedahl from River Chrome Guide Service.
In the second hour, the guys run through Steelhead Nation with Mike Zavadlov from Mike Z's Guide Service & Bonner Daniels of FishOn Guide Service. Then, Duane demonstrates floats
Duane & guest Justin Martin catch up with NWWC's Joel Shangle on the road. Then, they chat with Bill Herzog for another 'Zog Vlog' & Kyle Buschelman for the Upmqua Steelhead Derby.
In the second hour the guys chat with two Washington representatives Brian Blake and Liz Pike to talk about recent legislation for an installment of "point-counterpoint".
Joel & Duane are joined by a record cast of friends as it's Northwest Sportsmen's Show weekend. They break down regions around the Northwest and the best spots to visit.
In the second hour, the guys continue with Bill Herzog. Then, they talk to Liz Hamilton of NSIA who discusses last night's big vote in Oregon & close out with Sportsmen's Show info.
Joel & Duane start the show with reaction to a big vote in Oregon last night. Then, they catch up with WDFW Biologist Danny Garrett & Bill Herzog for his weekly installment of the 'Zog Vlog'.
The guys roll on for another hour of informative chatter about fishing around the great Northwest.
The guys are back for another jam-packed episode with the latest in outdoors in the Northwest.
In the second hour Jared Cady gives a Jig 101 and later on the guys catch up with WDFW Inland Fisheries Manager Larry Phillips & close out the show with some great deals for Wild Country Nation!
Joel & Duane are joined in studio by Jared Cady from GetMDry and chat with Austin Moser from Austin's NW Adventures & Bill Herzog who has become an ice fisherman. Who knew!
Joel & Duane start the show by catching you up on newsworthy outdoors storylines. Then, they open the Wild Country inbox, & chat with WA Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Dave Graybill.
In hour two, the guys chat with the Haugen's for a hunting & cooking Q&A for goose. Then, they provide info for upcoming NWWC events & close out with a Drift Fishing demo by Duane.
In hour two the guys continue the conversation about projecting future Puget Sound steelhead runs and the application of technology to assess runs in upcoming seasons. They also discuss important info for future hunts & shows.
Joel & Duane are joined in studio by Todd Ripley & John McMillan as the Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting is set to take place today. Do they expect Columbia River gillnetting to be removed?
Joel & Duane kick off the morning with The Wild 5 for top news & notes. Then, they catch up with Joe Superfisky from Superfly's Guide Service & Steve Kramer from Kramer Tackle.
In the second hour, the guys talk to Jack Glass from Team Hook-Up Guide Service & Larry Phillips from WDFW. They close out with important housekeeping info for future shows & trips!
In hour two, the guys officially kick off Steelhead Nation with John McMillan from Travel Unlimited. Then, they catch up with Scott Haugen who gives a tutorial on turkey hunting with a dog.
Joel & Duane catch you up with top stories in The Wild Quad. Then, they chat with Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors & Kent Alger from Guides Northwest Charters.
To kick off hour two, Aaron Dufault from WDFW joins the guys to discuss the process of forecasting salmon runs. Later, the guys talk to our Fan Couch guests about their bucket list getaways.
In the first hour Duane & Joel give a rundown of The Wild Quad for the top four stories. Then, they catch up with Jerrod Gibbons from Okanogan Valley GS & Adam Hocking from Steel Dreams GS.
In hour two, the guys catch up with Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait Company, Brian Lynn from Sportsmen's Alliance, & open a new dialogue for how Wild Country Nation is "Making Fishing Great Again".
Joel & Duane give a rundown of hot topics in The Wild 5, then catch up with Tim Deaver of Bob's Sporting Goods, Robert Strong of Ruckus Outfitters, & Duane gives a coho bait wrap tutorial.
In the first hour, the guys give a rundown of The Wild 5 for leading stories. Then, they chat with Mark Spada from Everett Salmon Association & Jerrod Gibbons from Okanogan Valley Guide Service.
In hour two, Joel & Duane talk to 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion Randy Howell who is raffling off his boat. Then, they are joined in-studio by Zander Natallanni from Uncle Mike's BBQ & Cider Bar.
In hour two, Duane & Joel talk to Duane Cady of GetMDry Fishing and Duane shows his twitching jigs on the Sportco ProCam. Then, they catch up with Shelby Ross & the long lost Bill Herzog.
The guys start with The Wild 5 covering the main news stories to pass along. Then, the catch up with Bret Stuart from 24/7 Guide Service & Luke Clausen of Bridgford Fishing Team.
In the second hour, the Robert & Troy give a Duck Call 101 tutorial. Then, Duane talks about a great deal on twitching jigs and close out with info about a trip with Ruckus Outfitters.
Joel & Duane are joined in studio by Robert Strong & Troy Taylor from Ruckus Outfitters to talk all about proper duck calling. There is also a Sportco Pro Cam for float/egg fishing.
Joel & Duane open the show with The Wild 5 for top stories including an fishery opening announcement. They also chat with Toby Wyatt from Reel Time Fishing & Jay Yelas from CAST for Kids Foundation.
In hour two, the guys catch up with Larry Phillips from WDFW to discuss lowland lake opportunities and also Scott Haugen who has a new hunting pup he has been training.
In the second hour, the guys chat with Kyle Spragens from WDFW, Jack Glass from Team Hook Up Guide Service, and Bob Kratzer from Angler's Guide Service.
In this first hour, the guys talk to Andy Martin from Wild Rivers Fishing (wildriversfishing.com) and Cal Stocking from Cause 4 Divorce Guide Service (Follow Cal and Cause 4 Divorce Guide Service on Facebook).
In the second hour, we open the phone lines to address questions about recreational fishing as governed by WDFW. Also, how can we work with the tribes moving forward?
Duane is joined by Jim Unsworth, Ron Warren, & Mick Cope from WDFW in studio and in the first hour discuss the regulation of Puget Sound Coho in 2016.
Joel & Duane opent the show with The Wild 5 which includes an announcement about next week's show. Then, they chat with Todd Daniels from Tall Tails Guide Service and Chris Zaldain of Megabass Elite Series Pro.
In hour two, the guys talk to Puget Sound Recreational Salmon Manager Ryan Lothrop, Department Director of WDFW Wildlife Program Mick Cope, and Todd Girtz from Todd's Extreme Fishing.
In the second hour, the guys are joined in studio by author of 'Buck, Buck Moose' Hank Shaw who gives game cooking tips. Also, Jerrod Gibbons from Okanogan Valley Guide Service jumps on the show.
Duane & Bill start the show with The Wild 5 including a chat with NWWC's Joel Shangle. Then, they catch up with Austin Moser with Austin's Northwest Adventures & Lantz Mertz with Mack's Lure.
Duane & Bill open the show with The Wild 5 including a phone-in by Joel Shangle. They also catch up with TJ Hester from Hester's Sport Fishing & Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors.
In hour two, the guys talk to Ron Warren from the WDWF about the tribal netting in local fisheries. Also they chat with "The Kokanee Kid" Jeremy Jahn & author Hank Shaw.
In hour two, the guys talk to Scott Haugen for a fall hunting report. Then, they catch up with Carl Windle from Bear Hunt Washington & Larry Phillips of the WDFW.
The guys kick off the show with the Wild 5 for topical headlines. Then, Joel & Duane chat with Rio bronze medalist Corey Cogdell-Unrein & Bob Kratzer from Angler's Guide Service.
In hour two, the guys talk to Shane Anderson of North Fork Studios who is producing the six-part series titled 'Steelhead Country' and Brian Curtis from WA Trailblazers & Hi-Lakers.
Joel, Duane, & Bill open with The Wild 5 for top stories. Then, they catch up with Del Stephens live from the Oregon Tuna Classic and Bill presents a stealth rig Sportco Pro-Cam!
In hour two, the guys talk to Forrest Wood Cup winner John Cox, Jesse Lamb from Mack's Lure. They also, re-introduce a new concept on the show which is "You Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine".
Joel & Bill run through the top five news stories in The Wild 5 and catch up with Troy Taylor for his duck calling seminar. Then, they talk to Randy Ratliff from Westport Sportfishing & Josiah Darr from Clackacraft Boats.
In hour two, the guys chat with Buzz Ramsey from Yakima Bait Company, Brandon Glass from Team Hook Up Guide Service, and Duane presents a Buoy 10 rigging option on the Pro Cam.
Duane & Bill kick off the show with the top 5 stories in The Wild 5. Then, they catch up with Kevin Lanier from KC Sport Fishing & WDFW Puget Sound Fisheries Manager Mark Baltzell.
In the second hour, the guys catch up with Larry Phillips from WDFW Inland Fisheries, Jacob Hirst from Gig Harbor Fly Shop, & Duane from NWWC who is out on the water!
Joel & Bill start the show with The Wild 5 for all the top outdoor updates. They then chat with Jerrod Gibbos from Moneymaker Lures.
In hour two, the guys catch up with Jeremy Jahn from Kokanee Kid Fishing, Del Stephens for Tuna Nation, and Duane presents a coon shrimp Sportco demonstration.
The guys talk to Eric Bakken from TFO, Michael Rischer of Kayak Fishing Oregon, and Sam Baird from Slammin' Salmon Guide Service.
In hour two, the guys talk to Jerrod Gibbons (Okanogan Valley Guide Service), Cody Herman (Day One Outdoors), & Keith Robbins (A Spot Trail Guide Service).
Joel, Duane, & Bill catch up with Paul Ambrose (Great NW Rivers Guide Service), Glenn Teeter (Van Ripers Resort), Dave Anderson (Tailwalker Charter), & Josiah Darr (Clackacraft).
The guys open hour two with Kokanee Nation by Mack's Lure. They then talk to Cameron Black from Gone Catchin' Guide Service and Dave talks about his home river; the Kalama.
Bill Herzog & Dave Calhoun from Outdoor GPS run through current topics on the Northwest Wild 5. They chat with Kevin Lanier from KC Sport Fishing in Westport.
In the second hour, the guys talk to WDFW Director Jim Unsworth for an informative segment regarding the state of recreational fishing. They also chat with Keith Jensen from Big Wally's Guide Service.
In the first hour, Duane & Bill chat with WDFW Inland Fisheries Manager Larry Phillips & Todd Daniels from Tall Tails Guide Service.
The guys and John McMillian talk about the future of The Skagit River and later talk about what they learned about Lake Roosevelt.
Duane is joined in studio by special guest, John McMillian. They also catch up with Joel Shangle and are joined by Backroads Angling & Outfitting, David Perkins.
In the second hour, the guys catch up with WDFW Region 1 Program Manager Chris Donley & Austin Moser from Austin's Northwest Adventures.
The band is back together! Bill Herzog joins Duane and Todd where they talk to Kyle Buschelman from Willamette Valley Outfitters & Cameron Black of Gone Catchin' Guide Service.
In hour two the guys catch up with John McMillan from Trout Unlimited and get a Columbia River report from Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait Company.
Joel & Joe open with The Wild 5 which covers the top outdoor topics. They provide an update on the Puget Sound salmon agreement and take calls and texts.
In hour two the guys talk to Joe Quiocho of Gamakatsu for a Lake Steven's derby wrap-up and Brandon Palaniuk from Crossed Industries for a southern Idaho update.
Joel is back with Duane and the guys open with an open segment on the Puget Sound fishing situation. They catch up with Jerrod Gibbons from Okanogan Valley Guide Service & Mike Floyd from Cascade Musky Association.
Hour two starts with an update from Duane from the Lake Stevens Fishing Derby. Also, play our Edwin Evers interview and great information from Larry Phillips and John McMillan.
With Joel & Duane out on the water, we play back some of the best stuff from recent shows including a discussion with Chad Mendes, Kelly Cunningham, & Brandon Glass.
In hour two, the guys talk to Mark Spada from Mack's Lure & Yakima Bait Company. They also chat with Brad Wagner from Bobber Down Guide Service.
Duane is joined in studio by Del Stephens and Mike Ainsworth to discuss Puget Sound ling cod. They also catch up with Cody Herman from Day One Outdoors.
In the second hour, Duane & Cameron dive deep into Kokanee Nation. Also, they talk to Heath Heikkila who serves as Regional Fisheries Director for CCA.
Duane & Cameron Black from Gone Catchin' Guide Service talk about the protest that took place this week and catch up with Keith Jensen from Big Wally's Guide Service & Shane Magnuson from Upper Columbia River Guide Service.
In hour two, the guys catch up with Buzz Ramsey from Yakima Bait Co. who talks about his recent fishing trip to Wisconsin. Duane provides some trout techniques and we close with a quick chat with Todd Ripley.
Duane, Cody Herman, and Jarod Higginbotham get you caught up with news in the Northwest, an update on tributary springers, & spring bass techniques.
In the second hour Duane & Tony are joined by Brad Wagner from Bobber Down Guide Service, local fisherman Shane Vanderlinda, and Science Director from Trout Unlimited John McMillan.
Duane is joined by special guest Tony Softli from KJR for opening day. They chat with Dave Calhoun from Outdoor GPS and Ron Warren- head of WDWF's Fish Program.
In hour two, the guys get an update from the Chelan Derby, chat with Larry Phillips from WDFW Inland Fisheries, and Josh Uncer from Okanogan Valley Guide Service.
The guys open the show with Riley Fee: Citizen Advisor of the Puget Sound Committee, Kyle Buschelman from Willamette Valley Outfitters, & Duane provides his SportCo ProCam demonstration.