Our story: PNW born, family built, fish obsessed

Discover the passion and dedication behind Motion Sickness Fishing.

Learn about our journey, our commitment to quality, and the family values that drive us. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.

Our family tradition of fishing

For over 50 years, our family has chased fish across rivers, bays, and the blue waters of the Pacific Northwest. What started as early mornings with thermoses, tangled lines, and hand-me-down gear turned into a lifelong obsession with salmon, steelhead, and kokanee—and the gear it takes to catch them.

Products built on decades of experience

Every lure, flasher, jig, and boat motor mount we make comes from decades on the water—trial, error, and the kind of hard-earned knowledge you only get by fishing side by side with family, season after season. If it doesn't work in real PNW conditions, it doesn't leave our bench.

Meet the family behind the gear

Born and raised in the PNW, I've been fishing as soon as I could walk. I have raised three kids on the water and been married for 38 years. Our passion for fishing runs deep, and we pour that experience into every product we create.

The Trolling Report 

Real trips. Real Gear. Real Stories. Follow the Motion Sickness Fishing family as we chase fish, build quality tackle, and share the traditions that keep us coming back to the water. 

Out in the Shop

What started as retirement downtime for Lonnie turned into the heartbeat of Motion Sickness Fishing. 

When Lonnie retired, he didn't slow down- he headed out to the shop. What began as tinkering, building a few pieces for personal use, grew into something more. Friends and family started asking for gear. Then friends of friends. Before long, the shop lights where staying on a little later.

Every piece we offer is handmade right here in the shop. NO mass production. NO shortcuts. Just careful craftsmanship, years of fishing knowledge, and pride in doing things the right way.