In this episode I have Kevin Gunn from the Gunnfish TV youtube channel on the show. It turns out, Kevin is as cool and laid back in an interview as he is in his youtube videos. Kevin is a tournament bass angler, extremely passionate bow hunter and turkey hunter. For the first half of the episode Kevin and I talk about various different deer and turkey hunting topics, ranging from the difference between "huntable and non-huntable bucks", spooking deer you never know you spooked, strange pieces of habitat that seem to hang up stubborn long beards.. and more. For the second half we switched gears and talked about bass fishing tactics on both tidal rivers and stagnant bodies of water and how they differ. Kevin also shared insight on how he got his start in content creation world. Overall an awesome episode with Kevin, thanks for listening!!

In this engaging conversation, Dan and Pierce discuss their passion for hunting, focusing on the importance of quality gear, effective scouting strategies, and the challenges of hunting on public land. They share personal anecdotes and insights about deer behavior, the impact of non-resident hunters, and the complexities of gaining permission to hunt on private land. The discussion highlights the excitement of the upcoming hunting season and the camaraderie among hunters.

• This episode is dedicated to hard-working individuals in various jobs.
• Fishing conditions can change rapidly due to weather.
• Trout species have specific spawning seasons and regulations.
• Catch and release practices can benefit fish populations.
• Simple shore lunches can enhance the fishing experience.
• DIY projects can save money but require skill and patience.
• Smallmouth bass fishing offers exciting challenges and rewards.
• Understanding local fishing regulations is crucial for success.
• The Mississippi River provides diverse fishing opportunities.
• Fishing is not just a sport; it's a way to connect with nature.
• Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin are envisioned as a personal heaven.
• Quality gear is essential for a successful hunting experience.
• Scouting is crucial for finding new hunting grounds.
• Public land hunting requires strategic planning and understanding deer behavior.
• Gaining permission to hunt on private land is increasingly challenging.
• Non-resident hunters are impacting the hunting landscape in Iowa.
• Creative strategies can lead to hunting success in overlooked areas.
• Understanding the dynamics of land ownership can aid in hunting permissions.
• The excitement of the hunting season brings a sense of camaraderie among hunters.
• Preparation and practice are key to a successful hunting season.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce sits down with Tim Landwehr, owner of Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company to talk all about targeting giant smallmouth on the fly! Tim is a Green Bay area native, and lifelong angler who got his introduction to fly fishing by targeting trout before opening a fly shop and guide business specializing in targeting Menominee River smallmouth. Tim shares stories of what his early days as a guide looked like, how his trout background influenced the way he and his guides initially targeted smallmouth, and how their tactics have evolved over the years to bring smallmouth fly fishing not only into the modern era, but into the spotlight! Tim shares stories of how various fly patterns and tactics emerged from his shop, the influence fishing with some of the most famous fly anglers in history has had on his approach to fishing and life, the life of a smallmouth throughout a year on the Menominee, and how you can better understand your local fishery to catch more smallmouth this season! 

If you'd like to experience Menominee River fly fishing for yourself this season and learn more about Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company, visit tightlinesflyshop.com and follow Tim and his crew on social media @tighlinesflyfishingcowi

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

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In today's episode, Nate and Andy talk with pro angler Doug Vahrenberg about some bass fishing.  Doug talks about his start fishing farm ponds and how he got from there to the bass master pro circuit.  He also gives tips on basic equipment needs if you are wanting to get in to bass fishing.  Doug also gets in to how bass respond to different situations and ways you can use different conditions to your advantage.  Another piece of equipment Doug is a big fan of is electronics.  He spends a lot of his time in this area of fishing from testing new items to teaching other anglers how to use fishing electronics on his YouTube channel.  

Another topic we hit on is getting the younger generation in to fishing.  There are now high school and college fishing teams forming across our country.  He talks about a few organizations that are supporting the movement to get fishing in to schools.  We have included a few show links to some of those pages if you know someone interested in learning more about that.  Enjoy the show!

Show Links:

Dougs YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/imonbass/videos

Dougs Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/DVProAngler/

BassMaster High School Information:  https://www.bassmaster.com/high-school-bass-fishing?fbclid=IwAR3MQtB70J2jh-84Nege5g3VQHa_4fPh3AiEP5RfOVuacgrj-Fah8XChNMw

Supporters of Missouri High School Sanctioned Fishing Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/Supporters-of-Missouri-High-School-Sanctioned-Fishing-212955258745766/

BassMaster Bass Nation Page:  https://www.bassmaster.com/bass-nation?fbclid=IwAR2K3ulXM7irM-ZRK-_iwjhxbiQ0nrS3t3jm0-c7pvr36iXrnhrtY_9kGf4- 

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If you haven't been to Kent State Park west of Iowa City, IA you need to put it on your schedule. It's a beautiful park that offers camping, swimming, hiking, and fishing.  On today's episode, Dan talks with Jerry Gullett from the Johnson County Conservation Board about a lake restoration project that recently took place at the park. 

Dan and Larry talk about the project timeline, how it was funded, and how the main focus of the entire project revolved around water quality. Similar projects have taken place throughout the entire state and the results have been outstanding. Give this episode a listen to learn how county and state agencies worked together to make a huge impact to wards conservation.

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This has to be one of my favorite podcasts to date! I am joined by Martin Szeliga, a.k.a. The Airborne Angler.  Martin has such a unique story about how he migrated to this great country, to his time served in the military and how he fell in love with fishing.  Anyone who lives here in the state of Michigan, specifically the Saginaw Bay Area has probably got an ice scouting report or aerial view condition report from Martin.  You see Martin has taken his curiosity and love of angling to the sky’s to get a different perspective of the bay before heading out to fish. Over the years he decided to share his knowledge and use his flying skills to provide anglers with an arsenal of tools to use however they see fit to stay safe and make educated decisions before heading out on the big water.  The Airborne Angler’s obsession with figuring out walleye has led him to take a deeper dive in all aspects of fishing from locating structure, filming underwater bites with his Spydro Fishing cam, teaching us how to read our fish sonars, GPS and more.  Please do yourself a favor and check him out over at www.theairborneangler.com and listen to this entire podcast as it is filled with great conversation and a fascinating way to scout.  Please Subscribe!! 

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Joel Johnson to talk about the some of the best fishing locations in Iowa.

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This week on the show we talk with Curt Wagner from the ODNR Division of Wildlife about Ohio's only native inland trout species.  Ohio's Brook Trout was once thought to be completely eradicated by most industry professionals; however, there was a small native population left in Northeast Ohio.  We discuss how and where the trout were discovered and also what efforts have been done to attempt to preserve/grow the population and preserve their native habitat.  This is a super interesting conversation to learn about a native Ohio fish species that you probably didn't even know existed!  Enjoy!

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This week I am joined by a avid walleye fisherman Lee Kleinow. Lee is the host of Fresh Water Bite podcast and we dive deep into everything walleye.

Some topics we cover are what would the most versatile rig setup would be. Where to find these fish without any use of electronics. We also cover the difference between fishing in a smaller inland lake compared to the big lakes and the Detroit river.

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with returning guest Rod Woten about fishing for trout. Rod talks about the three different species that can be found in the spring fed streams in northeast Iowa, including a rare hybrid species.

Rod talks about the waterways that you can find them in and where within those streams the fish tend to hang out.  Rod goes in to detail about what tackle works the best as well as the proper presentation. 

If you have ever been interested in trout fishing, specifically in Iowa, then this is the episode for you. Enjoy!

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This is a unique episode as it is a little different than the usual.  I was asked to be a guest on the Smackdown Outdoors Podcast, hosted by fellow podcaster and outdoors enthusiast Doug Glimmerveen.  Doug puts on a fantastic show and has recently started another podcast called the Make Fish Famous podcast focusing on techniques and tricks to help you with your fishing adventures.  On this episode you hear more about my humble beginnings and why I started my podcast, how our governor shut down fishing here in the state of Michigan, fishing techniques, what pisses us off and what drives us on the water all year round.  The 2hr time slot flew by and it was an absolute honor to be a guest on his podcast.  Check out both of his podcasts the Smackdown Outdoors Podcast and Make Fish Famous wherever podcasts are found. Cheers!

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Bowfishing is always something that I have admittedly been looking at from the outside but have been extremely curious about.  This downtime recently has allowed me to look into the sport more as I feel it could help feed my bowhunting addiction and merge it with my other addiction, fishing.  Whenever I look into any topic or subject matter I am always looking for folks who are passionate about what they do and become somewhat obsessed.  I have the same obsession with certain endeavors but I also feel it is more important for those individuals who are passionate to also be the one most willing to educate and inspire others to do the same. 

On this episode I am joined by two of the co-founders from Loxley Bowfishing.  Ryan Simmons and Jon Graves, two of the three founders of the company come on the podcast to share with us all their passion for Bowfishing and what it entails.  We discuss exactly what Bowfishing is, how they got started, the grass roots on why Ryan, Jon and Jake started Loxley Bowfishing, conservation and the importance of Bowfishing and much more.  The boys were also generous enough to offer all of YOU listeners a DISCOUNT CODE of FRESHWATER15 to save 15% off of your purchase over at loxleybowfishing.com .  Please give Loxley Bowfishing a follow on instagram and on FaceBook.  

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Facebook: Loxley Bowfishing

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Dave and JP wanted to get in on the fun that everybody has with the "Greatest of All Time" debates that occur on radio and TV across sports America.  To do their own spin, they broke bass fishing down into two categories: The Greatest of All Time, and The Greatest of Today.  Check out their arguments, and feel free to weigh in on social media as to who's list was better!

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On the last episode of Vortex Week on the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan sits down with Maggie from the Vortex Optics social media team for a discussion about growing up in the outdoors and her love of fishing. From a family of all daughters, Maggie explains how her dad picked her as the tomboy and took her everywhere he went. With goals and aspirations of becoming a tournament bass fisherman, Maggie talks about how she is currently focused on getting her own boat and getting better at rippin' lips. Another fun episode We're sure you'll enjoy!

Huge shoutout to Vortex Optics for the partnership and always welcoming me in to their facility like family.

The state of Michigan is truly an amazing destination for so many species of fish.  Each pocket of the state holds a treasure and a true destination fishery for many types of fish.  Grand Traverse Bay Area is a corner of the state that holds a special place with me.  It is not only the place where my wife and I decided to start our little family but it is also an area with breathtaking views, gin clear water and home to one of the most diverse fisheries.  Cisco, also referred to some as “lake herring” is one of those hidden treasures many anglers may have heard of but never quite figured out how to target.  On this episode my good friend from Central Coast Angling, Bob Hinds, joins the podcast again to talk to us all about how, where and when to chase these tasty fish.  Cisco back in the early 1900’s were considered a forage fish but were highly sought after by commercial fisherman.  This native species of the Great Lakes experienced a decline due to heavy commercial fishing over the years but due to recent conservation efforts are making a big comeback and are there for the sport angling anglers to pursue in healthy numbers.  Bob talks all about some great tips on where to find Cisco this time of year and how to distinguish between them and Lake Trout on your fish finders.  Bob is extremely knowledgable when it comes to catching Cisco and one of the few fishing guides in Michigan actively chasing them.  Kick back and pass the time in quarantine as Bob and I discuss how to catch these amazing native, Great Lakes fish.  The mighty Cisco.  

Photo cred:  @brianeavey on Instagram

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan talks with Brad Durick of Red River Catfish about his spring catfishing strategies. The guys discuss what the fish are doing once they leave their wintering holes in search of food and what baits seem to get the most bites. 

As the water get warmer and the spawn approaches, Brad explains a variety of scenarios that work for him including how he fishes low and high water, slow and fast currents, and where he focuses his attention during the spawn.

Whether you are a novice angler or have several year of casting under your belt, you will learn something from this episode. 

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To fish or not to fish?  That is the big question we as anglers are facing in different parts of the country.  Here in Michigan, specifically southeast Michigan, Detroit is considered as a “hot zone” for the Covid 19 virus.  Now up until recently, I had intentions of still getting out on the water with friends to do a some much anticipated fishing for the walleye run.  However, after seeing a post from Wes Smith of the Metro Detroit Walleye Stalker group on Facebook, I reconsidered my desire to fish and I questioned myself.  I debated the risks and benefits in my mind and made a decision to NOT fish until things calm down.  The point of this episode is to NOT tell you what you should or shouldn’t do during these times as it pertains to fishing, but rather just to have you think for a minute of what you feel is the right thing.  I am joined by Wes and he gives a great perspective and how he came to the difficult decision to NOT fish during these times. We all love to fish but is now the right time?  Just some food for though.  I wish you all the best and stay safe out there. More great content to come.  Cheers!

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Dave and JP took a conservation approach this episode to discuss the methodology toward improving a private lake that you share access to, and how to properly assess the current state of the fish present.  Jeff Buckingham from the state of Arkansas joins the show to give an expert approach on things such as potential habitat improvement, selective harvest, as well as under the radar methods that one could do to improve a body of water tremendously.  

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Catfish is probably the most underrated / best tasting species of fish that we have swimming in our lakes and rivers.  The passion to pursue these tasty monsters are pocketed throughout all regions of the United States.  This is one topic that YOU the listeners were very adamant on learning more about.  On this episode Lee is joined by two of the most passionate catfish anglers you could ever hope to meet, Mark Larsen and Richard Dickerson.  Residing all the way from Arizona, these boys share their passion for chasing catfish and teach us all how to get into filling our freezers with some catfish meat ourselves.  Mark and Richard break it down for us all on how to get set up, where to find these creatures and techniques that will work wherever you may live.  These are some strange times we are living in, so sit back relax and listen to episode 40 of the podcast.  

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan interviews kirk Hansen from the Iowa DNR about his job as the Mississippi River Habitat Coordinator. Kirk talks about his role and the habitat projects that he and his team oversee throughout the year. Not only do the projects help several fish species, but they also help waterfowl populations and other woodland animals.

Along with the Corps of Engineers, Kirk talks in detail about dredging lakes and rivers, building islands, and planting trees and vegetation for waterfowl and other animals. 

Lastly, with Kirk's experience on the river and him also being an avid fisherman, Dan gets him to give some insight on where fish species are located and how to catch them. If you find the Mississippi River interesting, this is the episode for you.

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Lake Erie is a destination fishery for many throughout the world.  On this episode Lee is joined by Fred Wickenheiser to talk about just how to get started with the basics and how to get your boat set up to be successful.  Developing a successful program to net more fish can be a lot of trial and error.  It also can be very costly.  Fredy shares with us what worked for him and where he went wrong and gives us some pointers to consider to save us all some $$.  Go give him a follow @fredwicky on instagram to see how he continually puts out some big numbers of walleye from Lake Erie.    

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with Biologist Dillan Laaker of the Army Corps of Engineers about the Mississippi River and its industrial and sporting uses.

Dillan talks about his role with the Corps of Engineers managing the water flow through the lock and dam systems throughout the rive as well as the various habitats and ecosystems. Topics discussed include river navigation, wing dams, habitat project, and much more.

If you have every thought about what the Corps of Engineers does, this is the episode for you.

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On this episode of the Freshwater Bite Podcast Lee is joined by Layne Maier of MTN MAN OUTDOORS.  Layne is an accomplished tournament angler from Saskatchewan, Canada who recently started his own guiding business.  He has been fishing since he can remember and is entrenched in the lifestyle of catching big fish all year round.  From learning how to chase big walleye to manufacturing high end products for the fishing industry, Layne tells Lee how fishing is “ a way of life” to him and how much it has taught him over the years. Check out Layne on Instagram @mtnmanoutdoors and be sure to follow.  

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On this episode of the Freshwater Bite Podcast Lee is joined by Joe Test of Freshwater Therapy.  Joe and Lee discover they have a lot of common frustration, success and favorite techniques to catch fish on one of their favorite bodies of waters in Northern Michigan.  Joe is unique in the fact that he guides on bodies of water in both the state of Michigan and New York.  This is a great episode to sit back and listen as Lee and Joe give away some great tips on chasing walleye that are unpredictable throughout different seasons and how they get them to bite.  Lee also announces the WINNER of the JT Outdoor Products ice rod.  Cheers!!

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is joined by Josh Zuiderveen for a good BS session. Fatherhood, steelhead fishing and a local archery club (WMAC) are the main talking points throughout the episode. Raising 2 boys throughout a hectic sports schedule and still getting them involved in the outdoors can be a challenge, but Josh and Nate navigate through the chaos and talk about a mindset fathers should have with their children. Nate did pick Josh's brain about some of the intricacies of steelhead fishing and learned one of Josh's goals for the spring was to get his son his first steelhead.

Josh was also involved in getting WMAC up and running over a decade ago and is still involved with the club. WMAC is a club that Nate has enjoyed over the years and encourages all archers new or old to check it out. Check out West Michigan Archery Center to learn more or become a member!

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In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this weeks episode we discuss the H2Ohio water quality initiative that was recently unveiled by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine.  The intent of this initiative is to reduce harmful algal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and reduce lead contamination.  We go into detail on a few of the changes that could directly impact the agriculture in Northwest Ohio and in turn lead to a significant decrease in the phosphorus run off that has been shown to be the cause of the toxic algal blooms that have effected the shores of western Lake Erie.

It's that time of year again to dust off the ice shelters, get out the augers, and start thinking about ice fishing. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with Rod Woten a bout the details of ice fishing. They kick off the show by discussing the ice itself, when it's safe to get on and what to look for when it's time to get off. 

Then the conversation turns to strategy and the two talk about wether patterns that are the best conditions to find success as well as locations within a body of water to be focusing on. Lastly, Rod shares his opinions about what lures he drops below the ice that get him the best bite as well as what he does if the fish are not biting.

if you are interested in finding out more about ice fishing, this is the episode for you.

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The best way to learn about your local body of waters, what tackle to use and how to learn more about fishing in general can be as simple as logging onto your favorite social media account.  Building a community of anglers is not only good for the sport of fishing but more importantly, the FUTURE of the sport of fishing.  Angler recruitment is always an important topic and folks like Juan Gomez and Josh Strand from Reel Midwest Fishing come on the podcast today to talk about how they are building a community of anglers to not only promote the sport of fishing but how to make sure it continues to grow for years to come.  Lee also asks them about some of their “must have” ice fishing gear they never leave home without and what bodies of waters they are hitting this hardwater season.  Don’t forget to listen how to enter for the GIVEAWAY Lee is putting on.  Cheers.  

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with fishing fanatic and tournament angler Todd Reed. Todd shares some insight about what it takes to become success in the would of tournament fishing. Todd talks about the time that is needed out side of the boat as well as routine practice with your boat and gear to maintain success. 

If you have ever thought about becoming a tournament angler or have a dream about becoming a professional bass fisherman, this is the episode for you.

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My guest this week is the youngest angler to ever win a National Walleye Tour At the ripe old age of 20 years old!! Dylan Nussbaum joins the Podcast to share his story of how surreal it was to take home the number one podium spot at such a young age and how he broke into making a name for himself as a professional walleye angler. We are approaching fall weather and water conditions soon so I ask Dylan to share some of his fall tactics for catching walleye. Dylan explains how he likes to fish reservoirs this time of year and what you should be looking for to catch some big fish. It’s fall y’all. Let’s enjoy it!

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The salmon are running right now around The Great Lakes region but the water levels are high!  What do you do?  Lee checks in with Dan Stewart of Chrome Seekers Sport Fishing to see how he attacks the high waters and how he is getting the salmon to still bite in these conditions.  Lee just returned from a somewhat unsuccessful trip up north and the boys talk about what you can do to make sure you walk away with a cooler full of salmon.  If you are thinking about going after these fish this time of year there is still plenty of time to cash in on the opportunity.  Hopefully you can learn from Lee’s mistakes and zero in on the bite as Lee and Dan talk their way through how they view the water and fish conditions. Dan also throws out a date for any who want to get involved with cleaning up the rivers one day in mid October and how we must keep our rivers free of trash before we lose our privileges!. It’s up to us anglers! 

You may have heard of tackle company brands like Berkley, Abu Garcia, Shakespear and more. Dan Spengler of Pure Fishing gets to go to work everyday developing and perfecting some of the most well known baits and products on the market today that help us all catch more fish. Dan joins Lee to talk about how making baits growing up as a kid landed him a full time job working for one of the largest most well known tackle and bait manufactures in the world. Dan also shares what baits you should be throwing this fall as walleye and bass make their way back into more shallower waters. Enjoy!

Our hosts got a chance to catch up with some local flavor recently in the fishing scene. Scottsburg High School Bass Fishing Team head coach Bill Buckner joined the show. Bill was gracious in being razzed about his name, and most importantly shared how SHS got it's inaugural season underway, and how important community support is to the survival of the program. Support local, and check out what the Scottsburg Warriors Anglers have been accomplishing in 2019!

On this episode Jim Ludden joins Lee on the podcast to discuss the short and long term effects to a fishery when stressing, moving or taking bass off of their nests. Obviously by now all bass are off of their nest but the findings in the study that Jim conducted are a MUST listen as it is up to US as anglers to know our impact on a fishery even when our practices appear to be harmless while on the water. We as anglers must continue to educate ourselves and conduct best practices to ensure the healthy future of our fisheries for many generations to come. Enjoy.

On this episode Lee asks Matt Bain to join him one more time to review some of the products from ICAST 2019 that stuck out the most to them. ICAST had too many great products to go over and picking out just a few to talk about doesn’t do the whole show justice. Lee and Matt give you a brief overview and encourage the listeners of the show to go check out the products discussed. Technology in all aspects of life is changing fast and it is no different in the fishing world. Keep up and give this one a listen! Links below for products discussed.

Lakewood Products: Tackle Storage
https://lakewoodproducts.com/product-category/fishing/

Striker Brands: Evolve Rain Suit
https://strikerbrands.com/pages/event

GoFish Cam : Underwater Camera
https://gofishcam.com/

Fire Disc Cooker : Portable/Durable Cook Top
https://www.firedisccookers.com/

Lithium Pros : Lithium Ion Marine Battery
https://www.lithiumpros.com/application/marine/

Bubba Blade: Lithium Ion Powered CORDLESS Filet Knife
https://www.bubbablade.com/knives/electric/lithium-ion-cordless-fillet-knife/1095705.html

PowerPro: Moonshine Braid
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Power_Pro_Super8Slick_V2_Braided_Line_MoonShine/descpage-MNSH.html

Garmin: Force Trolling motor “Freshwater Only”
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/610414

Lowrance: Ghost Trolling Motor
https://www.lowrance.com/ghost-trolling-motor/

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate has a stellar conversation with Kyle Kunst from Reel Obsession. Kyle loves getting after fish through the ice and Nate actually came across his youtube channel watching an ice fishing video and reached out to record an episode. Not only does Kyle ice fish, he has also fished at a competitive level on open water for many years dating back to highschool. Kyle's journey began as a highschooler with a desire to compete, and it became an Obsession through determination and effort. 

Nate being a complete novice to ice fishing and fishing in general really appreciated Kyle's transparency in the competitive fishing space. There were some interesting parallels between finding big fish and big whitetails across the landscape. Even with the ups and downs it's an opportunity for people to chase a passion and attempt to make a name for themselves. Hearing how Kyle started and seeing the point of entry is inspiring and proves that hard work can pay off. 

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Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to Michiganwildpod@gmail.comor send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod.

In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters.

Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast.

Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs.

Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system.  

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with fishing expert Todd Reed about strategy and tactics you can use to catch smallmouth bass in warm weather. Todd starts off the podcast by explaining what the fish are doing this time of year and where to find them. He tells us that smallmouth love living in heavy current and due to the warm temperatures are more likely to bite.

Todd also breaks down his ideas on lure selection and presentation on a fish that is said to be pretty picky. But, once you find the right bait, smallies offer some of the best fishing in North America.

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan is joined by returning guest Dan Turner to discuss how to choose the right reel for your fishing needs. Dan talks about the different types of reels that are avaiable on the market and provides different examples and scenarios on when to use them based on budget and what species you are fishing for.

Dan also shares the details on different lines to use with those specific reels and what rods you should think about paring them with. If you are relatively new to fishing, this episode just might be the education you need to make the right decision when purchasing your next reel.

On this episode Lee takes the opportunity to update you on a few things happening in his life and how it will tie into the podcast. Also, this episode is very important to sportfishing anglers and conservationists who care about our Great Lakes fishery. Lee updates you on two sets of bills that are making their way through the house in Michigan that could significantly impact the species you love to fish for everyday including walleye, lake trout and yellow perch. It is important to educate yourself on the proposed legislation and to call your representative to let them know where you stand. These are the opportunities that require action from sportsmen and women like us to protect what we enjoy and want to preserve for future generations. Enjoy!!

Where to find your local state senator. https://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html
Where to find your local state representative: https://www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/frmFindaRep.aspx

There's something about fishing that makes the best memories, especially when you those memories are made with the once you love. On this episode, Dan catches up returning guest Steve Weisman to talk about all thing fishing. Steve talks about how his father taught him how to fish, how he taught his son how to fish, and how he has seen his grandchildren share the same passion for the sport as well.

Steve also relives several fishing stories with us, shares his favorite fish to catch, and the process he uses to find new fishing locations. This podcast is a perfect example of why fishing can be such a great outdoor activity. If you love fishing this is episode is for you.

A new podcast is up this week featuring Jon Lee of Kalamazoo River Guide. If you have ever wondered what its like to chase smallies, carp or northern pike on a fly rod, this episode is for you. Lee talks with Jon on how to ease yourself into fly fishing by chasing after some of these species and how to relate it to a river system or body of water near you. The boys also get into the importance of conservation and giving back to the fishery instead of always just taking from it. The conversations get intense and you can tell Jon is a passionate angler who not only promotes the sport but also is concerned about keeping it around and healthy in the future. Enjoy!

On this episode, Dan talks with Dan Rosauer, a Biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the Manchester Fish Hatchery. Dan talks about the history of the fish hatchery, shares insight about how the hatchery works as well as where the fish get distributed once it's time for them to leave their hatchery. If you are interested in the inner workings of the Iowa DNR, this will be a very informative podcast you will not doubt enjoy.

"Since 1976, it has functioned as Iowa’s trout brood stock station where trout are spawned, incubated and hatched each year to produce over 600,000 fish for stocking in Iowa waters." - Iowa DNR Website

Station activities include:

• Spawning, incubating and hatching of rainbow, brook and brown trout.
• Raise and supply fingerling trout of all species to both Big Spring and Decorah hatcheries.
• Raise fingerling trout of all species for the put-and-grow stocking program.
• Raise and stock catchable size rainbow and brook trout for Iowa’s stream and urban put-and-take programs.
• Building, grounds and equipment maintenance.
• A myriad of public relations duties including: guided tours, public speaking presentations, multi-media contacts and educational science class assistance.

Lee has been a huge fan of the hit fishing TV show, The Next Bite for a long time. On this episode he is joined by Jake Flaa who is the field producer for the popular show the past five years. Jake shares how he first picked up a camera and started his journey to pursue his passion for photography and film in the outdoors industry. You will be surprised and inspired to find out the obstacles Jake has overcome to land his dream job. Jake is someone who won’t be going anywhere any time soon and has made not only a lasting impact on The Next Bite show but the fishing industry as a whole. Tune in and give it a listen!!!

https://thenextbite.tv

https://www.waypointtv.com

https://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-next-bite/

Instagram: @thenextbitetv @jakeflaa Snapchat: jake.flaa

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan is joined by kayak fishing enthusiast Spencer Bauer to discuss the ins and outs of fishing from a kayak. Spencer share the story of how he was introduced to the sport and how he instantly fell in love with it. He shares with us the the different varieties of kayaks that are available the types that might be sufficient for use on the rivers and lakes in Iowa.

Did you know that fishing from a kayak is one of the fastest growing forms of fishing that are becoming more popular today.

He then talks with us about how he uses the kayak from a fishing strategy stand point and what his favorite species of fish to catch are. Hint, it's catfish. If you have ever wondered what it would like to fish out of a kayak, this is the perfect episode for you!

On this episode Lee is joined by Bob Hinds of Central Coast Angling after a successful time out on the water chasing lake trout. These are becoming one of Lee’s favorite fish to pursue. The boys talk about lake trout behavior this time of year, where to find them and how you can boat some for yourself. As a native species to the Great Lakes, these fish seem to have an endless appetite but are often mishandled when caught by uneducated anglers. Bob and Lee talk about the issues surrounding this species, how to probably bring them up to the surface and best possible handling techniques to release them back. Enjoy!

www.centralcoastangling.com

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan talks with Ben Leal about fishing for walleye in the lakes and rivers of Iowa, specifically in windy conditions. Ben talks about the details as to where the fish will be located and what they will be doing on days where the wind is prevalent. He also discusses what baits to use and how to present that bait for the optimal bite.

If you have ever struggled to catch fish in windy conditions, this episode is packed full of information that will help you gain the edge.

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by DNR Fisheries Biologist, Nathan Lederman, to talk all about what makes the fishing up north so exceptional! Nathan is a Wisconsin-native and current DNR Fisheries Biologist for Oneida County. In this conversation, the guys dive into what makes the fishing up north so good from a biological perspective. Nathan shares how the DNR uses a three-legged approach to ecosystem management in order to serve the needs of all stakeholders of the waterways, what a year of fish sampling looks like for a fisheries biologist, the various types of data collected to monitor the growth rates and health of various fish species, what species go underappreciated in some of the most popular areas, the impacts of panfish bag limits, and all of the resources that the DNR puts out to share their findings with the public. All that and more in this week's episode!

If you're planning your fishing trips for 2025, be sure to check out the resources mentioned in the episode below:

Trout reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/trout/TroutSurveys

https://dnrmaps.wi.gov/H5/?viewer=TROUT

Full survey reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/reports

Snapshot survey reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/north/springsurveys

Creel surveys

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/north/trtycrlsrvys

Ceded territory fisheries reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/ceded/reports

Lake Superior Management Reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/lakesuperior/managementreports

Lake Michigan management reports

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/lakemichigan/ManagementReports

Lake habitat and aquatic invasive species

https://dnrmaps.wi.gov/H5/?viewer=Lakes_AIS_Viewer

Aquatic plants

https://dnr-wisconsin.shinyapps.io/AquaticPlantExplorer/

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Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

Matt Johnson talks with Lee on episode 23 just before Matt heads out for the highly anticipated Minnesota fishing opener. Every year anglers in Minnesota count down the days until they can keep a few walleyes for the fryer again and celebrate their yearly traditions. However on this episode Matt shares with us why we should be looking to stay away from the crowds out on the big lake to focus on crappie in the shallows. The boys talk about how and why Matt chooses to chase crappie this time of year and to let the boat crowds die down before going after walleye again. This and much more on episode 23. Take a listen.

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On this episode, Dan talks with Steve Weisman about the resent Walleye Weekend held throughout the Iowa Great Lakes. Steve talks about the 37 year history of the event as well as the tournament results, including the biggest stringers for pan fish, bullheads, northerns and bass. They also discuss other activities that happen during the weekend and touch on activities like camping, hiking, and biking around the lakes.

Then, Steve shares some recent walleye gill netting results from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This process is used to collect fish, extract the eggs from the females and fertilize them. Once the eggs are fertilized and the fish have hatched, they are released in different bodies of water throughout Iowa.

Spring time typically brings warmer weather and more sunshine, but it also can bring lots of rain and changing winds. On this episode Lee talks with Eric Long of Long Line Charters. Eric talks about his day on the water and how he had to change his game plan when the wind picked up and temperatures dropped. The boys also go over how to make the best of the white bass (silver bass) run starting soon, Lake St. Clair and muskie fishing tips. Remember, the white bass are coming!!! Enjoy.

www.chartergreatlakes.com