Fishing for a Reason

In this inspiring episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie sits down with Ambar Ramirez — the driving force behind Anglers Unlimited. While she’s not an angler herself, Ambar’s story is one of courage,…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie dives into the fascinating world of crabbing—from testing out underwater GoPro footage inside a crab pot, to exploring how crabs really behave once your…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie sits down with Brittany Palm, Director of the Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences Program at Bellingham Technical College (BTC). From her early days fishing on…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie takes a deep dive into the art and science of smoking salmon 🎣🔥 

From understanding why pink salmon often gets overlooked compared to Chinook and Coho, t…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott take you behind the scenes of the 2025 Resurrection Salmon Derby in Bellingham Bay. From real-time hookups on the water to final weigh-in resu…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Scott and Jamie dive into the excitement of the late summer Coho (Silver Salmon) season. With an extended fishing window from August 1st to September 30th, th…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott dive deep into the Bellingham Bay Fishery — a unique, co-managed terminal fishery designed to support both anglers and the ecosystem. They bre…

In this info-packed episode, we dive deep into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved seafood treasures — Dungeness crab! From biology and feeding habits to the best bait, pot placement, and why…

In this deep-dive solo episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie explores the age-old angler question: "Why do salmon bite?" Drawing from both scientific research and firsthand experience, she breaks do…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott share their exciting visit to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery and Dam along the Columbia River in Oregon. This spontaneous road trip detour turne…

We’re back from the summit—literally just stepped in the door after climbing Mount Shasta—and diving straight into pink salmon season in the PNW. In this week’s episode of Fishing for a Reason, we co…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott are fired up for their favorite time of year — salmon season! They walk listeners through how to prep like a pro: from rods and reels to flash…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott dive into their top three fishing apps and how they use them to plan successful, safe, and stress-free fishing trips. From checking tides and …

In this action-packed episode, hosts Jamie and Scott are joined by Jake Lint and Hayden Terrell from LFS in Bellingham, WA. These seasoned anglers share stories from their commercial fishing backgrou…

In this shrimp-packed episode, host Jamie Propst takes listeners into the heart of Washington shrimping season. From the fascinating biology of spot prawns to smart gear tips and favorite recipes, th…

Whether you’re already obsessed with chasing lingcod or just curious about these toothy predators of the Pacific Northwest, this episode is packed with must-know info that will elevate your time on t…

In this new episode of the Fishing for a Reason podcast, we dive deep into the art of shrimping in the San Juan Islands! Whether you're brand new to shrimping or looking to fine-tune your setup for b…

In this new episode of Fishing For a Reason, Jamie and Scott from Anglers Unlimited dive into all things lingcod fishing just as the season kicks off in the San Juan Islands! They also recap the late…

In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott Propst dive into a full trip report from their recent fishing adventure to Sekiu and Neah Bay, Washington. Scott shares firsthand experience a…

Tired of waiting all day for a halibut bite—and going home empty-handed? In this episode, Jamie Propst breaks down the science and strategy behind the one halibut fishing tactic most anglers overlook…