The John’s Sporting Goods Podcast

2026 Salmon Seasons for Puget Sound and San Juan's

In this episode we sit down with Alex Vanhine, an advocate for sport fishermen, a long time customer, and a fisherman himself. We talk about the upcoming seasons and the starting dates, how the seasons are set, and VTRs!

Baker Lake Sockeye

In this episode I am joined by Ben Rosenbach with Mixed Metals Outdoors and we bring you all the information you need to go up and fish one of the coolest fisheries the PNW has to offer. Take your family up there or book a trip with Ben to go up and see it for yourself!

Tulalip Bubble Chinook

In this episode I am joined by John Martinis and we talk about the changes being made to the rules and our favorite ways to fish the bubble. Stay tuned for updated rules!

Spot Prawn Basics to be Successful

In this episode I am joined by Paul Kim from Fish PNW Guide Service and we talk about everything there is to know about Shrimping across the state. From depths to how we rig our pots and all of our favorite baits and scents we have you covered. Check out Paul Kim on instagram at @fishn_pnw and check out his website at  https://www.fishpnw.com/ [https://www.fishpnw.com/] to book a trip with him! Thanks again to our sponsor Northwest Bait & Scent their products are proven to put more fish in your boat anywhere you go! Check them out on all socials and visit their website at https://northwestbaitandscent.com/ [https://northwestbaitandscent.com/]

San Juan Island Lingcod

In this episode Joey Pyburn from The Outdoor Line and Ben Rosenbach from Mixed Metals Outdoors and I take a dive into targeting lingcod in the San Juan Islands. Lingcod opens on May 1st so stay tuned for live reports and updates as the season goes on! To book a trip with Ben Rosenbach check out his website at https://mixedmetalsoutdoors.com Check out Joey Pyburn on The Outdoor Line on all socials @TheOutdoorLine