Episode notes
On this heartfelt and humor-filled episode of Terrible at Fishing, host Michael Ruffino shares the joy of Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend, where over 700 children cast their first lines at Lake of the Woods in a record-setting, memory-making event. Michael reflects on the magic of watching kids catch trout for the first time — and how those moments ripple through families and communities.
He also introduces his newest adventure: bike fishing! After receiving his fat-tire, dual-motor e-bike, Michael is both excited and terrified as he learns to ride it around steep hills in Klamath Falls and prepares to take it to his favorite fishing spots. Hear about his first impressions, near-launch mishaps, and how he plans to outfit the bike for rods and reels.
Later in the show, Michael dives deep into local stocking schedules, n ...