In this week’s episode of Terrible at Fishing on Gold Country Radio, host and self-proclaimed fishing disaster Michael Ruffino kicks off the season with a tale of deflated dreams and boat repairs gone wrong — but ends on a high note with patch jobs, pontoon pride, and hopeful casts. Michael shares the hilarious saga of trying to hit Lake of the Woods after stocking, only to be thwarted by a pinhole leak and his buddies catching fish right in front of him. He dives into new bait designs, soft plastic experiments, and early-season bass tactics like jerkbaits and chatterbaits (which, of course, he forgot to bring). Plus, he walks us through detailed local fish stocking schedules, pointing out hot lakes, kid-friendly ponds, and secret tips on how to target the big fish that chase the stocked ones. From learning fly fishing to celebrating Oregon’s overflowing lakes and rivers, it’s equal parts comedy, education, and backwoods charm.

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This week on Terrible at Fishing on Gold Country Radio, host and fishing expert Michael Raffino declares fishing season officially open! With lakes thawed and stocked, Michael shares his top-secret strategy for landing monster German brown trout by targeting recently stocked rainbow trout hotspots. Learn how to fish smart with swim baits, understand predator behavior, and master trolling techniques at Lake of the Woods. Plus, Michael reveals why black and blue lures are essential for spring fishing, gives insider tips on Dog Lake's hidden bass treasures, and explains the art of feeling cold-water bites. Whether you're chasing trophy browns or looking for reliable spring tactics, this episode is packed with everything you need to get on the water and start catching! 🌟

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Watch Michael Ruffino on his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@terribleatfishing

On this week's episode of Terrible at Fishing, host and self-proclaimed "expert at being terrible," Michael Ruffino, shares everything he learned at the local fishing club's special presentation by ODFW biologist Bill Tenniswood. Michael dives into the latest fishing conditions across Lake County and Klamath County, spotlighting hot spots like Lake of the Woods, Fish Lake, Gerber Lake, and Thompson Reservoir. He also reveals insider tips on crappie fishing, bass spawning patterns, and why dark-colored baits will be your best friends this spring. Plus, get ready for some big river adventures with updates on the Williamson, Sprague, and Wood Rivers, and learn about surprising predator behavior (spoiler: trout eating rats!). Whether you're itching to fish cold water trout or warm water bass, Michael’s got advice, laughs, and a little romance with the water to get you ready.

Tune in Fridays at 7 PM and Sundays at 6 AM on Gold Country Radio! 🎣

Watch Michael Ruffino on his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@terribleatfishing