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Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast

by Podfix Clay Groves

The Fishing Podcast for anyone who wants to fish better, laugh more and learn a little. We talk about Fish, Fishing and Eating Fish. With a focus on conservation and sustainability. The show is Usually Funny, Always Interesting and Mostly True!

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  1. Clay Eats Surstromming and is Interviewed by the If It Swims Podcast

    Clay Eats Surstromming and is Interviewed by the If It Swims Podcast. Buckle up and grab your barfbags, you're going to need them for this episode https://ifitswims.com/

  2. Erik Hoffner Mongabay and Sex with Clown Fish EP 348

    Erik is an editor for the huge environmental news site Mongabay, which has 5 bureaus around the world reporting in 6 languages daily. He also produces their podcasts, available in English, Spanish and now French too. The main show, the Mongabay Newscast, won an award for coverage of how…

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  3. FN Christmas Spectacular, good bye Crappie Hippie and SHOPPING RECOMENDATIONS

    It is TWO shows in one with an hour of regular stuff including a kick A piece on cold water fly fishing from Jeff Dannaldson the Fish Nerd Librarian and a little over an hour of fun gift ideas and product reviews from Doc, Fish Wrap, Clay, Rosie and yours truly. Mix up a bowl of Holiday cheer or...

  4. DEIGHAN CHERRY - KLEPTOPARATISM AND JOE HENRY EP 346

    CH owes NH an apology. They had the first no lead law. FN FB Group is the best-I like that it is small. I used to belong to about a dozen fishing topic groups, quit them all. When groups gain big membership in come the AH's with attitude-Ultralight Fishing Enthusiasts for example Fishing- warm…

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  5. Halloween Fish - Fall Reports & New Data on Circle Hooks EP 345

    The challenges of Fall fishing Tonight's show run down Fishing Reports 15m Hatcher Bros Erin (@femboyfishing) and Michael (@srien_string_and_stream) are catching smallies and trout and the occasional walleye in the Ozarks Steve NcAngler says trout season is over in The White Mountains but one can...

  6. Brittany Howard - Jeff and the Three Bears EP 344

    Intro: 10 min John's travels: Bluegill quest and first MA trout Non fishers taking a polite interest in fishing…it gets complicated fast computer woe Jeff on his Alaskan Adventure 30 min FITN: 15-20 min...

  7. FEMBOY FISHING - 2 OLD FARTS TALKING FISHING AND FISH TACOS EP 343

    Quick throw back to Fishing Austin and Central Texas-Aaron's spots are his favorite wades. A boat can change the game (as he mentions). John Geirach in his 1994 book Dances with Trout describes a good paddle in his little canoe where he has a fine time catching bass and such back in the days…

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  8. TEXAS FLY FISHING - FISH HEADS AND CONTEST WINNERS EP 342

    Maine Audubon is back and Laura wants to come on the show. It is so hot I want to go gar fishing. Fly Fishing Austin and Central Texas by Aaron Reed Imbrifex Review NEWS https://www.ksnt.com/kansasoutdoors/biologists-find-rare-ocean-born-fish-species-swimming-in-the-kansas-river/...

  9. THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A PERCH - TROUT BURGERS & FISHING CLINICS EP 341

    Crappie Hippie talks to Clay about picking spots to take people and how he avoids wearing them out AND 4th of July plans. John falls into The Catfish Bait Marital Peril Gambit John brings us his first Field Report from Fishing Clinic FISH IN THE NEWS...

  10. DOWN BY THE RIVER - EATING STURGEON AND ELVERS IN MY PANTS EP 340

    BIG SHOW TODAY Don't forget to enter our Father's Day raffle, just call 607-378-FISH and yoo're in! FISH IN THE NEWS Sobering Report on Migratory Fish: https://worldfishmigrationfoundation.com/living-planet-index-2020/ Rare Ocean Sunfish Found on Oregon Beach:...

  11. THE PROBLEM WITH BIOPLASTICS -SHARK TAGGING AND JACK*SS FN339

    FATHERS' DAY CONTEST-end in a story about fishing with your Dad or if that is not where it is at then talk about a father figure or Dad's talk about fishing with your kids. We will pick a winner of a Glasswater Tee-Shirt and some lures, weights and such 50 bucks total, second prize is 20 worth of...

  12. CRAPPIE STOPPER - ORCA FASHION AND THE POND LADY FN338

    This week on the show John and Clay share recent fishing adventures and chat about Work and bluegils and frogging frogging. We have Pond Talk-some algae insights from TOPL The Oklahoma Pond Lady Amie Robison Fish in the News Happy Sea Lions-...

  13. MINNESOTA STURGEON FOLLY BEACH CRAB RANGOON AND GARFIELD PHONES FN337

    CRAPIE HIPPIE is almost caught up at Glasswater and order turn around has returned to normal 1-5 days. Crappie Duellers both regular and Big Bite are on sale for $3.82 in May https://glasswaterangling.com/ The white bass run was almost on existent-bummer-we tried the dam at a local reservoir...

  14. Creek Life ECLIPSES and Roses FN 336

    Big Show as always in this episode Tim Reviews some fishing products, we Bring you the Fish in the News including a discussion of fishing during the eclipse news links https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/solar-eclipse-2024-hunting-fishing/494567...

  15. Bluefish Fake Rabbits and Golden Tackle Boxes FN335

    This week we talk about packing for fishing trips, Tim Bete takes us to the Cincinnati Fishing Expo, We bring you Fish in the News, Todd is here with the Culinary Corner and we learn how to smoke bluefish, AND Jeff tells us cool stuff about tying flies with artificial Rabbit Fur! Take a listen!…

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  16. LOUD FISH -TACKLING MINDS -AND FISH SPRAY EP 334

    Glasswater is booming, Daggerfish. Also we are up against our spring mouse invasion (happens every spring and fall) Does Clay get a seasonal mouse invasion? TTBB Tackle ReviewWorden's Rooster tail (now owned by Yakima Baits) selling spray scent that will not gum up feathers (hair jig lovers take...

  17. Bob Mallard Native Fish Coalition ep 333

    Fish Wrap Writer and Crappie Hippie take the helm this week as Clay is fighting the plague! They talk with Native Fish Coalition Bob Mallard and bring you the news! Enjoy the show FITN https://angling-international.com/2024/02/06/the-smiles-that-say-there-is-a-huge-untapped-market-of-new-anglers/...

  18. SECRET SEX LIVES OF FISH - VALENTINE'S SPECIAL EP 330

    Rated R warning FISH IN THE NEWS What makes one want to see a video more than for someone to say "don't watch this video"? https://au.news.yahoo.com/warning-as-video-showing-aussie-couple-in-alleged-sex-act-with-fish-goes-viral-004806239.html Make a bed and something will lie in it…and have sex...

  19. FISH KILL FUN & THE INSTAGRA FISH BANDIT 329

    Intro: 5-10m Prizes and consolation prizes-have everyone except Kevin. Kevin get a hold of me love your bit on reel arrogance! I am on it FITN: Klamath River Dam Removal https://apnews.com/article/klamath-dam-california-removal-restoration-473a570024584c2e02837434e05693da...

  20. Minnesota Species Angler - Shark Attacks & Clay is TV Star 328

    Minnesota Species Angler - Shark Attacks & Clay is TV Star 328 Clay was in an episode teaching about foraging with Explore New England -the Greening of the Whites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hRVagrpHvE FISH IN THE NEWS LINKS...

  21. FISH NERDS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR FN 327

    We are super excited to present to you our 2023 Christmas Special! This will be our last episode for 2023! Can't wait to bring you a ton of new content for 2024! Thank you so much for a great year~ This episode is full of holiday gift ideas, starting with John's Recomendation for how to make...

  22. JOHN GIERACH ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD FN 327

    JOHN GIERACH JOINED US TO TALK ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK ALL THE TIME in the World John King the Crappie Hippie is such a fan boy it makes this episode a great listen

  23. LIVE SCOPE - STURGEON MASSAGES AND FISHY SCIENCE FN 326

    Intro-5-10 min FITN-10-20 min FISH IN THE NEWS FISH MASSAGE https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/14/like-a-maternity-ward-how-massaging-fish-can-produce-no-kill-caviar-aoe Live Longer Study Fish https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/buffalofish-arizona-2023...

  24. PROTECTED GROUPer SEX - HOLD OVER STRIPERS & FISH MAKE US HOT! 325

    Big show for you this week! The hopper dropper conundrum Tim's been picking-got three old lures in box from the sixties-early seventies for $30 shipped. A Diamond Jim Bait Co articulated swimming minnow $10-$15 and a Mueller Perry Crazy Legs $30-$35. A number 40 Atom swimmer $45-$70, Not bad. We...

  25. SALTYARD PORTLAND ,MEDITATIVE FISHERMAN, OLD TRAPPER BEEF JERKY FN 324

    Todd Corayer Book Review https://fishwrapwriter.com/2023/08/17/the-meditative-fisherman/ Hydrilla Invades Maine by Todd Corayer https://fishwrapwriter.com/2023/10/04/hydrilla-invades-indian-lake/ Todd points out that hydrilla is a very tough highly adaptable invasive, it survives just find in a...

  26. ANA ON ICE ZMAN REVIEW AND RAW FISH ILLNESS FN 322

    Action packed show this week, John and Tim are here with a review of Zman Plastic Baits, John also spent sometime chatting with Ana On Ice about what she's been up to, we have Fish in the News and lots more fun as well! Take a listen and please share it with your friends! After a zookeeper…

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  27. FLY FISHING AND EATING GAR- CATCHING COCAINE AND A SPECIAL REPORT ON FISHING - ep 320

    the Crappie Hippie and Clay unveil the Cocaine Fish Story and have some fun. Jeff Dannaldson shares some tips on fly fishing for Gar and How to cook and eat them! John King breaks down - SPECIAL REPORT ON FISHING- Compiled by The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and The Outdoor...

  28. Kramer on Carp from the Fisheries Podcast Lure Love and Fishing with Kids ep 319

    ANOTHER BIG SHOW! Doc Martin in back with news about a Carp Study done by Nick Kramer who is a biologist and host of the Fisheries Podcast https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/ Clay and the Crappie Hippie talk about fishing with kids and the Lure Love Podcast makes a cameo. There is also Fish in...

  29. Chasing Shadows Dr Greg Skomal & Ret Talbot Great White Sharks EP217

    Shark Expert Dr. Greg Skomal & Science Writer Ret Talbot join Clay to talk about their new book Chasing Shadows We learn all about the history and success story of the return of the Great White Sharks to the shores of the Atlantic Take a listen

  30. EATING GAR - THE POND LADY - THE WORLD RECREATIONAL FISHING CONFERENCE EP217

    Today on the pod John King sits in the host seat and is joined by the Fish Wrap Writer https://fishwrapwriter.com/ they are joined by Jeff Danaldson they talk about cleaning and cooking gar! Then Luke Chamings joins them from Australia! To talk about World Recreational Fishing Conference 2023:...

  31. WOMEN ANGLER AND ADVENTURER & LADIES BASS ANGLERS ASSOCIATION LBAA TOURNEMENT 316

    WOMEN ANGLER AND ADVENTURER & LADIES BASS ANGLERS ASSOCIATION LBAA TOURNEMENT 316 JOHN KING GOES ON AN A ADDVENTURE With Angie Scott Host of the Women Angler and Adventurer Podcast www.thewomenangler.com His firs time meeeting angie and the go to the LBAA tournement https://www.ladybassanglers.com/

  32. PATH OF THE PANTHER - COSTA SUNGLASSES BACKPACKERS PANTRY ep 315

    this week's podcast contains ZERO fish, we chat with Nat Geo Explorer Carlton Ward Jr about the Path of the Panther! We taste dehydrated food from Backpackers Pantry and we talk to John Acosta from Costa Sunglasses about their 40th anniversarry!

  33. The Science and Ethics of Bowfishing Fish Nerds 314

    Doc Martin, Chief Science Nerd of the Pod is back and we examine the science of bowfishing. Is it ethical? Is it good? Bad? What do you think? She also goes deep with Biologist Jason Schooley and we see what the data says. Stay until the end of this episode for some fun bonus content!

  34. MAINE AUDUBON - WOMAN ANGLER AND ADVENTURE - COOKING WITH THE SALT YARD EP 313

    FISH IN THE NEWS Two from listener Michael Leforte: https://www.ksn.com/news/dont-miss-this/very-rare-species-found-swimming-in-kansas-river-by-biologists/?fbclid=IwAR3pvX5_w9FuL_zQ3OnBBA4ZzyHjElvyTilbBVlHZA3_3-4YLrlPFvZGCoA...

  35. Temperate basses - STRIPERS - WIPERS AND HOW TO FLY FISH FOR THEM EP 113

    This episode is dedicated to TRUE BASSES! We will fill your ears with information on these Temperate Basses and Jeff Danaldson will tell you more than you can handle on how to fly fish for them & Todd Corayer is here from Fish Wrap Writer https://fishwrapwriter.com/ 2 old farts talk fishing with...

  36. Chasing Giants - Zeb Hogan & World's Deepest Fish EP 311

    Zeb Hogan joins the pod this week with his new Book Chasing Giants! AND In the news we talk to the World's Deepest Fish!

  37. EATING PUFFERS - POND LADY & PRE-SPAWN BASS 310

    EATING PUFFERS - POND LADY & PRE-SPAWN BASS 310 Pre Spawn Bass w Les "The Professor" Cline Interview with Greg -Knitting Daddy about catching cooking and eating puffer fish Amie The Oklahoma Pond Lady vs the IG expert

  38. DR DAVID SHIFFMAN - STEVE SAKA CIGAR FISHING & CINDER WORMS EP 309

    Today we learn about how- Daffodils equals Walleye Spawn - We Join Cigar Gu Steve Saka on the ice - Doc Martin talks with Dr. Shiffman on Why Sharks Matter - We learn about Cinder Worms with Todd Corayer- Jeff Danaldson is back woth Culinary Field Care of Fish AND SO MUCH MORE LINKS Article…

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  39. ABER-CLAM LINCOLN- ROSIE'S TACKLE - BOBBER BLOOPERS 308

    FN hotline 607-378-FISH This week John and Clay talk about all kinds of fishy fun! John's family talk fish cookery! Rosie's Tackle Shop introducing new correspondent Todd Corayer The Fish Wrap Writer We talk bobbers and muskie News links...

  40. GREAT ROTARY ICE FISHING DERBY STATS WYOMING WHISKEY AND COCAINE FISH EP 307

    THIS WEEK WE GET NERDY WITH MIKE STEFFAN AS WE DIG IN ON THE DATA OF THE DERBY! We also taste a litle Wyoming Whiskey! and Learn about fish on cocaine! Take a listen

  41. Goonie Fishing -Muskies - & Profishiency Micro Rod EP 306

    John King the Crappie Hippie cornered Clay and forced the show back on the air! The Fish Nerds are back, we bring you some fresh news and some stories as well as a review of the Profishiency Micro Fishing Rod

  42. Tracking the European Eel and Drop Shotting ep 305

    We are back! Doc Martin is here and we chat about tracking the European Eel! BIG THANKST TO https://wyomingwhiskey.com/ FOR FUELING THIS POD

  43. Phil Sternes Shark Paleontologist EP 304

    Doc Martin Brings us Fish Nerd and Shark Researcher Phil Sternes!

  44. WHY SHARKS MATTER DR DAVID SHIFFMAN

    DR DAVID SHIFFMAN JOINS US ON THE PODCCAST TO TELL US ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK WHY SHARKS MATTER

  45. Not All Trout Are Geniuses and Ballsack Fish EP301

    This week on the FN Book Club we are joined by Fly Fisher and Auther Mark Usyk. His new book Not All Trout are Geniuses is available now! We also get into the news and learn far too much about a weird russian fish!

  46. 300th EP CELEBRATION

    Episode 300 with Doc Martin News https://www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/florida-allows-sale-farm-raised-largemouth-bass/?utm_campaign=trueanthem_manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0SucNSQMcOyBf-y_BaHA0Ig_ehnQ51ZS5KrVWW_m6upgESPyNljRE6c5o...

About this show

The Fishing Podcast for anyone who wants to fish better, laugh more and learn a little. We talk about Fish, Fishing and Eating Fish. With a focus on conservation and sustainability. The show is Usually Funny, Always Interesting and Mostly True!

Hosted by

Podfix Clay Groves

Produced by Clay Groves

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast have?

Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast has 315 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 13, 2025.

What is Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast about?

The Fishing Podcast for anyone who wants to fish better, laugh more and learn a little. We talk about Fish, Fishing and Eating Fish. With a focus on conservation and sustainability. The show is Usually Funny, Always Interesting and Mostly True!

How often does Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast release new episodes?

Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 315 episodes since April 2013.

Who hosts Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast?

Fish Nerds Fishing Podcast is created and hosted by Podfix Clay Groves.
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