Sep 29, 202610 minS1
Your Crab Pot Is Losing Crab (Here's the Fix) Crabbing is one of the best fisheries in the San Juan Islands, and one of the few that keeps going long after salmon season closes. But a pot that is rigged wrong will lose...
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Fishing for a Reason
Hosted by Jamie Propst · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to "Fishing for a Reason," the podcast that dives deep into the heart of fishing and the meaningful connections it brings. Hosted by Jamie Propst, founder of Anglers Unlimited, we explore the impact fishing has on our lives, communities, and environment so that you can become a more effective angler and catch more fish and have more fun every time you go out on the water or hit the hiking trails. Whether you target salmon, halibut, lingcod, crab, shrimp or fresh water species, there is something here for you. From tales of epic catches and new places to wet a line in the PNW, to discussions on life, love and business, and the latest fishing reports, "Fishing for a Reason" is your go-to source for inspiration and insight. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just casting your first line, join us as we discover the many reasons why fishing is more than just a hobby—it's a way of life.
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What is Fishing for a Reason about?
Welcome to "Fishing for a Reason," the podcast that dives deep into the heart of fishing and the meaningful connections it brings.
Who hosts Fishing for a Reason?
Fishing for a Reason is hosted by Jamie Propst. The show has published 77 episodes to date.
What has Fishing for a Reason covered recently?
Recent episodes include "77: Your Crab Pot Is Losing Crab (Here's the Fix)" (29 September 2026, 10 minutes), "76: Tide vs Current: Why You're Fishing at the Wrong Time" (23 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "75: Where Are All the Coho? How to Predict Salmon Timing in Washington Waters" (4 September 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does Fishing for a Reason publish?
Fishing for a Reason publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 77 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fishing for a Reason?
Booking probability for Fishing for a Reason is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fishing for a Reason requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fishing for a Reason's contact route on record: verified email.
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Sep 23, 202616 minS1Tide vs Current: Why You're Fishing at the Wrong Time If you have been planning your fishing day around the tide table, you are reading the wrong instrument. Tide tells you how high the water is. Current tells you how...
Episode #75
75: Where Are All the Coho? How to Predict Salmon Timing in Washington Waters
Sep 4, 202619 minS1Where Are All the Coho? How to Predict Salmon Timing in Washington Waters "Where's all the coho?" is the question filling up the Gold community right now, and it's a fair one. If you've been grinding August hours in...
Episode #74
74: Washington Crabbing 101: How to Stay Legal and Fill Your Pots
Aug 27, 202629 minS1Washington Crabbing 101: How to Stay Legal and Fill Your Pots Two Dungeness crab come out of the same pot, same day, same size. One gives you a quarter of its body weight in meat. The other gives you less than 20%, and...
Aug 20, 202612 minS1No Downriggers? You Can Still Catch Salmon (Here's the Setup) For anglers who have a boat but no downriggers or aren't ready to invest before they know they'll stick with fishing, salmon can still feel out of reach. In...
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- Jul 29, 20261h 3mS1
Stop Guessing: The Salmon Fishing System That Actually Works If you own a boat, have the gear, and still keep coming home empty-handed, this episode is for you. Jamie walks through the exact training she's taught in...
Fishing for a Reason
070: Fly Navarro on the Wildest Tie in Blue Marlin World Cup History and Why Anglers Need to Organize
Jul 23, 20262h 4mFly Navarro on the Wildest Tie in Blue Marlin World Cup History and Why Anglers Need to Organize This one is for anyone who fishes here in Washington but hasn't thought much about what it takes, at the policy level, to...
Fishing for a Reason
Rig Your Boat to Do It All: Burnewiin's Tom Anderson on Smart Boat Setup
Jul 14, 202657 minThis one was recorded dockside in Anacortes, right on the back deck of Jamie and Scott's new Pursuit 325 (you'll hear Navy jets flying overhead once or twice, no editing that out). Jamie & Scott sit down with Tom...
Fishing for a Reason
68: The new WDFW App: Setup Online Licensing Guide Before Season Opens
Jul 1, 202619 minThe new WDFW App: Setup Online Licensing Guide Before Season Opens Before salmon season kicks off, there's one thing that can derail your whole day before you ever leave the dock: a fishing license problem. Jamie shares...
Episode #67
Baker Lake Sockeye: 15-Year Guide Shares Her System
Jun 16, 202629 minS1Brianna Bruce of Livin' Life Adventures has guided Washington waters for 15 years and she fishes just about everything that swims. In this episode, she's back to share what makes Baker Lake sockeye one of the most...
Episode #66
66: How to Catch Spot Shrimp in Washington (Complete Beginner Guide)
Jun 6, 202623 minS1<p><b>How to Catch Spot Shrimp in Washington (Complete Beginner Guide)</b></p><p>If you've been thinking about getting into shrimping this season, but aren't sure where to start, this episode is built for you. Jamie and...
Episode #65
65: The Truth About Why Your Salmon Season Keeps Shrinking
Jun 3, 202648 minS1<p>If you've ever stared at a shrinking salmon season and wondered who decides this stuff—and why—this episode is for you. Jamie sits down with Gabe Miller, longtime fishing buyer and 14-year member of the Puget Sound...
Episode #64
64: Washington's Fishing Future: Inside North of Falcon with Alex Van Hine & Philip Olson (Badger Fishing)
May 5, 20261h 9mS1<p>If you've ever felt like fisheries management was too complicated, too political, or too far above your pay grade to matter — this episode is for you. Jamie sits down with Alex Van Hine (Fish Northwest) and Phillip...
Episode #63
63: The Truth About Washington Salmon (It's Not What You Think)
Apr 29, 20261h 53mS1<p>If you've been frustrated by shrinking fishing seasons, confusing regulations, or contradictory information about what's really killing Washington's salmon runs — this episode is for you. Ron Garner, President of the...
Episode #62
62: Halibut Season Is Open: Rigs, Bait & Derby Tips from a Pro
Apr 15, 202651 minS1<p>If you're fishing Washington waters in 2026 — or thinking about it — this episode is your early-season cheat sheet. Jake Lint from LFS Bellingham breaks down his halibut setup, derby strategy, and go-to lures for...
Episode #61
61: The #1 Downrigger Mistake Killing Your Chinook Fishing with John Sporting Goods' Conner Martinis
Mar 31, 202627 minS1<p>If you fish Puget Sound — or want to — Conner Martinis of John Sporting Goods in Everett is one of the most trusted names in the region. In this episode, Conner shares his family's legacy in the fishing industry...
Episode #60
60: Mooching for Puget Sound Salmon: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Mar 24, 20261h 2mS1<p>Charter Captain Justin Wong of Cut Plug Charters in Seattle breaks down the complete mooching system for new anglers — from brining your herring to landing fish. Justin runs one of the very few year-round salmon...
Episode #59
59: Stop Guessing at the Tackle Shop: The 3 Salmon Lures Every Beginner Needs
Mar 17, 202612 minS1<p>Standing in the tackle aisle staring at a wall of lures you don't recognize? You're not alone. In this episode, Jamie breaks down the only three salmon lure setups you need to start catching fish while trolling in...
Episode #58
58: Fishing Marine Areas 9 & 10: Gear, Tactics & Passion with Captain Dan Meyers
Mar 10, 202655 minS1<p>If you're fishing marine areas 9 and 10 out of Edmonds and wondering why you're not consistently filling the cooler, this episode is for you. Captain Dan Meyers of Hunt Fish PNW joins Jamie & Scott to share decades...
Episode #57
57: Getting Started Salmon Trolling in Washington: The Complete Beginner's Overview
Mar 3, 202610 minS1<p>New to salmon fishing in Washington state? Got a boat but feeling overwhelmed by where to even start?</p><p>This episode breaks down the bare bones basics of trolling for salmon in Puget Sound, the Salish Sea, and...
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Tom Anderson
Director of the Government Integrity Project, National Legal and Policy Center
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Gabe Miller
Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Justin Wong
Ed.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Brianna Bruce
Livin' Life Adventures
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