The absolute best is on a pink year and September to November..... bone tiring fights are fantastic!
Just be ready for for a few days to recover the use of your arms and hands!
Fished them for 30+ years....personal best is 10'4", largest number for one day is 42 with three rods.....
STS has been one of my favorite companies to send clients to. September totally makes sense. Gonna have to do some stick handling around elk and moose season.