In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott sit down with the multi-talented guide Brianna Bruce, owner of Livin’ Life Adventures — a year-round guide service covering nearly every fishery in Washington State. Brianna shares her inspiring story of turning her lifelong love for fishing into a full-time guiding career and how she’s helping anglers of all levels build skills and make memories on the water.

From salmon and steelhead to walleye and crappie — and yes, squid fishing — Brianna breaks down why exploring new fisheries is key to becoming a more versatile angler. You’ll learn her mindset for approaching any species, how to avoid common beginner mistakes, and why winter squid jigging might be the most fun (and delicious) way to stay fishing year-round.

What Listeners Will Learn:

✅How Brianna turned her childhood passion for fishing into a full-time guiding career
✅Why trying new fisheries like squid, kokanee, and crappie can make you a better angler overall
✅Brianna’s method for learning new fisheries quickly — from e-scouting to hands-on learning
✅The biggest mistakes beginners make (and how to fix them)
✅The surprising crossover skills between lingcod, walleye, and other species
✅How to prepare for and succeed at squid fishing in Puget Sound (even from the pier!)
✅Why mindset and patience matter more than catching limits

Resources Mentioned

- Livin’ Life Adventures – Book a trip with Brianna: www.livinlifeadventures.com
- Email Brianna: [email protected]
- Follow Brianna on Facebook: Livin’ Life Adventures
- Join the Anglers Unlimited Inner Circle waitlist to get access to Bree’s full training tutorial