Ridge to River Outdoors

In this episode I talk with Skagit River fishing guide, Nick Petosa.  Nick literally grew up on the Skagit River and started guiding at the age of 19.   We also talk about fishing for Coho Salmon on the Wild & Scenic Skagit River and more.   If you have an idea for a podcast, fishing or outdoors related, drop us a line. Ridge to River Outdoors is hosted by Doug Saint-Denis.  Doug is a full tim...

In this episode we will dive into electronics and how it has evolved over the years and the advantage of today’s electronics and cartography.     My guest on this episode is Bill Carson.  Bill is a Field Marketing Manager for Johnson Outdoors, which owns Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon downriggers.  Truth be told, I think he is one of the smartest users of electronics, in the the fishing industr...

In this podcast, we discuss how being a diverse angler can help you be better at fishing for almost any species.   My guest on this show is Rick Denham.  Rick’s YouTube channel is Holy Moly Outdoors.  Rick is not a fishing guide.  He is simply a passionate angler that is truly diverse in his fishing abilities.  Moreover, he loves to share his knowledge to help others get better at fishing.   If yo...

In this podcast, we talk about favorite lures.  Often, there are lures that define a fishery.  Not just here in the Pacific Northwest, but throughout the country.  Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have one such lure.  Dick Nite Spoons are a “GO TO” lure for fishing salmon, trout, kokanee and more in the Pacific Northwest.  Dick Nite Spoons are also used worldwide.   Our guest on this episode will...

This is our first podcast.  In this podcast I talk about how fishing has always been a part of my life and now I fish full time as charter captain and sport fishing guide.  My first guest in this podcast is my Uncle David.  My uncle and I have fished together for many, many years and we talk about getting other involved in fishing and we share some funny memories. If you have an idea for a podcast...