The Fishing Podcast
by Landon DeKeyser
Since as long as I can remember I have always been obsessed with fishing. Catching fish is just part of it. To me its more about learning new things, seeing new places, and meeting new people. It was for these reasons that I started The Fishing Podcast. My life goal is simple. I want to go as many places, catch as many fish, and meet as many people as possible all while helping others do the same!In this Podcast Series I hope to cover as many types of fishing as possible. From saltwater deep sea fishing, to ice fishing in the far north, I want to see it all! While there is an abundance of great podcast out there, few cover the variety that I am searching for. If you are like me, no one kind of fishing will quench your thirst.Another area I am extremely passionate about is conservation, and protecting the natural world for generations to come. I look up to those such as Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. I am currently a member of many Conservation organiza
Episodes
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S2 Ep. 14: Turtlin
I know turtles aren't fish, but this one sounded to fun to pass up! If you don't follow Johnny and David Cammenga, on their Instagram, or YouTube, you are missing out These guys are always up to something crazy, and today its catching turtles by hand underwater. Not just any turtle, HUGE…
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S2 Ep. 13: Mark Tonello Fisheries Biologist
Mark Tonello joins me this week to talk about his love for fishing that grew into a dream job as a fisheries biologist here in the state of Michigan. It was a fun chat discussing different aspects of his role with the DNR and talking about all kinds of differnt fish and fisheries. We discuss...
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S2 Ep. 12: Trout Bumming
This week I decided to do a bit of an experiment and did a solo episode. Something I was a little nervous to do honestly, because I don't consider myself an expert. However, I had some pretty fantastic experiences over a 5 day period of fishing, and I wanted to share what I learned. So this…
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S2 Ep. 11: River Smallmouth with John Gouker
The weather is warming up, and with that so should the smallmouth bite! Today we have John Gouker on podcast with us, and we talk in depth about his tactics for river smallmouth fishing. John also educates us on smallmouth migration patterns and when and where to find these incredible fish. Known...
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S2 Ep. 10: Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon with John McMillan
This week John McMillan is back! One of my favorite guest from last season. We talk about his most resent steelhead season, Dam removal, hatcheries affect on wild fish, and all kinds of other interesting info. John has been studying trout and salmon species for many years and has a tremendous...
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S2 Ep. 9: Reading Water with Brian Barney
This week Brian joins me from Eastmans' Flycast, and we try to break down what reading water means. Its something that you hear about a lot, but don't hear many in depth conversations on. So we try to break down what we are looking for in rivers, where to find fish, and how to fish certain types…
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S2 Ep. 8: Hex!
You asked for more Koz, and podcasts recorded on the water, and this one has both. Catching fish on top water is my favorite. Big trout on a dry fly at night? Even better! In this episode Brian and my buddy Ross Gibbs discuss the hex hatch. For those that don't know the hex is a large mayfly that...
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S2 Ep. 7: Trout Fishing with Glen Blackwood
Today I sit down with Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company. Glen has a deep history in the world of trout fishing and it was a pleasure to stop in and interview him at the shop! We discuss his background in fly fishing, his favorite methods, we compare and contrast the the past to…
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S2 Ep. 6: Epic Brown Trout Fishing
Today my cousin and best fried Dustin joins me to recap some epic brown trout fishing that has happened recently. We both caught some very big fish, and I wanted to record an episode to analyze how it all came together. We discuss how we caught the fish and how we go about chasing big browns in...
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S2 Ep. 5: Dupe a Fish
This week Christian Bacasa joins me from Dupe a Fish. Christian is a stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, and it was actually his recovery that introduced him to fly fishing. He is a well-traveled avid angler, and we get a little audio vacation from our quarantine by listening to him relive some…
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S2 Ep. 4: Mark Kenyon - That Wild Country
Mark Kenyon is on today's episode to talk about some of his fishing adventures, the importance of public land, and his book That Wild Country. Mark is well known for the company he created Wired to Hunt. As well as being a team member of the MeatEater crew. Mark is a hunter and angler, but also a...
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S2 Ep. 3 - Fishing the Antivirus
This week we go random! I call 3 of my fishing buddies Matt Peisert, Bob Polanic, and Dustin Feldpausch to talk fishing and try to take out minds off the current world events. We talk mostly about trout and steelhead fishing. From the sounds of it, fishing has been good for both lately! Matt…
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S2 Ep. 2: Arctic Grayling Reintroduction
In today's episode, we have Biologist Nicole Watson joining us to tell us about her research on Arctic grayling, and the hopeful attempt to reintroduce them to their native waters here in the state of Michigan. This episode is packed with interesting information from Nicole's research on both...
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S2 Ep. 1 Winter Steelhead
Today we have Todd Hatfield, Bob Polanic, and Roger Hinchcliff joining us to talk Winter Steelhead Fishing. We discuss what their favorite tactics are, and how they vary from warm months of the year. Lots of great info!
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Ep. 35: The 30" Brown!
Any trout fisherman dreams of one day landing a 30" brown. For very few of us that ever becomes a reality. Today we get the chance to hear first hand about a fish of a lifetime. Austin Wenke is a Fisheries technician. He recently caught and released a 30" native brown trout! We discuss his…
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Ep. 34: Fly Fishing for Carp
Today Jon Lee and Jonas and Joe from HUFIUS join me to talk about catching carp on the fly. Carp get a bad reputation, but they are really amazing fish. They are tough to catch and hard fighting which makes them incredibly fun to chase. Jon has been guiding for many years, and does an awesome job...
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Ep. 33: Salmon Fishing on the Big Lake
Today Hunter Engel joins us on the show to talk about salmon fishing. In this situation we discuss catching salmon while trolling on Lake Michigan. Hunter has been doing this his entire life, and is full of knowledge. I dig deep to break down what is needed to be successful on the water. We also...
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Ep. 32: Michigan Trout Addicts
Today Matt Goehler joins me of Michigan Trout Addicts. MTA is a non profit focusing on helping children in need as well as inspiring and educating the youth. We get to hear how the organization got started, and where it is at today. Matt is also an incredible trout angler. In this episode he…
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Ep. 31: Heather Hettinger
Today Heather Hettinger joins me to tell us about her role as a Fisheries Biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Heather is a wealth of knowledge and an avid angler and hunter. A couple of the topics we discuss are dam removals, fish stocking, and the different fishing...
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Ep. 30: Hook 360
Today we talk with Brett and Matt from Hook 360, a fishing apparel company that is focused on giving back. They donate a portion of each sale to help regrow coral reefs, and ship their packages in paper bags rather than plastic. On this episode we also talk about Tarpon fishing, peacock bass, and...
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Ep. 29: Tommy Lynch
Today Tommy Lynch and I sit down at a bar in history-rich Baldwin, MI to talk streamer fishing. Tommy is well known in the fly fishing world for his long career as a guide, and creating game-changing flies like the Drunk and Disorderly. This guy is incredibly entertaining to listen to and drops...
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Ep. 28: Trout Season Kick-Off
What a time to be alive! Trout season opens up here in Michigan on Saturday the 27th, and we kick things off in style with a live podcast recording with Remote No Pressure, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Brian Kozminski, Jon Osborn, and Glen Balckwood, at Rockford Brewing Co. This episode is...
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Ep. 27: Jensen Fly Fishing
Today Dave Jensen from Jensen Fly Fishing joins me to talk about their most recent adventures to Argentina and New Zealand. Dave and Amelia capture some of the most amazing moments on film that I have ever seen. We talk about the art of sight fishing for trout, and how they manage to capture…
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Ep. 26: Muskie and 2% for Conservation
This week I have Jared Frasier from 2% for Conservation. We talk about Jared's time spent chasing the fish of 10,000 cast, why he loves Muskie fishing, and some of his families top secret methods. We also discuss different conservation issues, and what 2% for conservation is all about!
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Ep. 25: Permit with James Johnson
On this weeks episode, we talk Permit with Captain James Johnson. We discuss what it is like to chase these evasive fish in the beautiful country of Belize. Permit are not easy to catch! From where to find them, what to use, and how cast we discuss it all! However, Belize has a lot more to offer...
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Ep. 24: Two Track Custom Rod Design
Jake Ruedisale of Two Track Custom Rod Design gives us an inside look at custom rod building. My cousin Dustin joins us as well. We discuss the different possibilities for custom rods, and what goes into building a quality fishing rod. We also talk about upcoming steelhead fishing, and past…
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Ep. 23: Lamiglas, Plugging, Steelhead Manifesto
On the show today I have Roger Hinchcliff and Tom Posey. We discuss the History of Lamiglas Rods and how they have led the market in fishing rod innovation for over 70 years. Later in the episode Roger breaks down the art of plug fishing for steelhead. Sometimes fish just don't want to bite. So...
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Ep. 22: Playa Venao Fishing
Warning!!! This episode might make you quit your job! This story is one that is quite amazing. Carlito Cro decided to go backpacking in Mexico and headed south. He stopped in the country of Panama and never left. Now he is a full time fishing guide truly living a dream!
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Ep. 21: Rooster Hunting Baja
Today's Episode is a litter different. Since I am down in the country of Panama right now, hopefully chasing Rooster fish and Tuna, I wanted to give you a taste of what I might be doing. This episode features Bryan Huskey's story telling podcast SkyLines. These stories are inspired by his…
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Ep. 20: Werkman Outfitters
Today I sit down with Tom and Max Werkman. They run a father and son guide business here in the state of Michigan. They guide for many different species including trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth, large mouth, and even run ice fishing trips! We discuss many topics including catching fish...
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Ep. 19: Derek DeYoung
Today I give Derek DeYoung a call and we talk about his Tarpon, Permit, and other saltwater adventures. He has spent a lot of time on the water down in the keys chasing these fish, and has some awesome stories! Derek makes his living creating amazing art work that is inspired by his fishing...
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Ep. 18: Straight Outta Cotter
If 20 inch plus brown trout have always been a dream of yours, then look no further than the White River in Arkansas. John Holsten has been guiding there for many years, and he tells us all about the fishery, what to use, and when to go!
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Ep. 17: Worst Fishing Trip Ever
We all know some fishing trips are better than others. Some are just plain terrible. Today Matt Peisert joins me to tell about his recent disaster. What was meant to be a tarpon filled adventure to Mexico ended up being one of the worst stories I have ever heard.
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Ep. 16: Flyfisher's Guide to Michigan
Today Jon Osborn joins me to discuss his most recent book Flyfisher's Guide to Michigan. We discus how he came to write the book, what the book covers, and his history in the sport of fly fishing. This book is nothing short of amazing. It is an incredibly useful tool, and I highly recommend…
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EP. 15: Spey Rods & Steelhead
Matt Zudweg is a fly fishing guide on the mighty Muskegon River in the state of Michigan. He specializes in spey fishing for steelhead, and top water smallmouth bass in the summer. On top of being a phenomenal fisherman, he is also an amazing artist.
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Ep. 14: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
This is probably the most entertaining episode to date. We cover a wide range of topics! Sturgeon fishing, smallmouth bass, hidden UP destinations, canoeing across the world, and why Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is the fastest growing conservation organization out there! This one is a great...
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Ep. 13: Wild Steelhead Initiative
On this episode I give John McMillan a call, and we discuss wild trout and salmon. John is a Science Director for Trout Unlimited's Wild Steelhead Initiative currently, but has worked as a Fisheries Scientist for trout and Steelhead all up and down the west coast. He is easily one of the most...
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Ep. 12: Alaska - Brady Stasa
This week Cam Venderhoff and I sit down to ask Brady Stasa about his time spent guiding in Alaska. We discuss the different types of salmon and trout that can be targeted, what the area is like, wildlife encounters, and much more!
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Ep. 11: Happy New Year
On this episode I discuss my vision of what I am trying to accomplish with this podcast, how setting goals can lead to more success, how networking with others is key to speeding up learning curves, and I announce a 2 day guided fishing trip that I will be giving away next year!
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Ep. 10: Hook Shots
On this installment I give Joe Cermele a call. Joe is the fishing editor for Field & Stream, and Outdoor life. He also runs the Hook Shots webisode series and podcast. Joe has a tremendous amount of fishing knowledge. He has written articles on too many types of fish to count. Today we discuss…
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Ep. 9 Mark Martin - Walleye Fishing Part: 2
Part 2 of the Walleye fishing episode with Mark Martin! We discuss different tactics for catching walleye, and also their migration patterns. Mark and I swap scary stories of fishing on rivers through the ice, and then dive deep into walleye fishing at night. We even explore some sound bits from...
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Ep. 8: Mark Martin - Walleye Fishing, Part: 1
If you grew up following the world of fishing, Mark Martin is someone you already know. Mark is one of the most dominate Walleye anglers ever to fish the professional trail. He has been featured in many national TV shows, and magazines. Today I am honored to have him on the show today to talk...
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Ep. 7: Backpacking - Allen Crater
On this episode we talk a lot more about backpacking than fishing. However if you are looking for a real adventure, and to catch some fish at the same time, backpacking is the way to go. With that being said, its something you want to be well prepared for. We talk about why you should do it, what...
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Ep. 6: KEEPEMWET
If you spend as much time scrolling through instagram as I do, you have probably seen the hashtag #keepemwet on some fishing pictures, but what is it all about? On this episode Bryan Husky and I talk about his passion for the outdoors, and his journey to founding KeepemWet an organization…
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Ep. 5: Steelhead Manifesto
On this episode I sit down with Roger from Steelhead Manifesto. If you have spent any amount of time chasing steel, you have probably heard the name. Roger is a writer, speaker, rod designer, and steelhead guru. In this episode we talk about what to use, when to use it, where to fish, and what...
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Ep. 4: Bass Fishing for Trout
On this episode I talk with my friend Rhett Feltman from Colorado. Rhett has lived in Colorado all his life, and has great deal of knowledge on fishing and hunting alike. Recently when I was in Colorado, Rhett took me and my buddy Jacob trout fishing on a mountain reservoir. We caught some…
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Ep. 3: Sam Ubl - Musky Fishing
I had the chance to talk with Sam Ubl the Founder of Chase Nation TV, and Co-Founder of the huntmore and fishmore app. Sam knows his stuff when it comes to Musky. We talk through his history of fishing musky, his success on the Professional Musky Tournament Trail, and what you need to know to…
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Ep. 2: Mousing!
Mousing for big browns is arguably one of the best ways to catch 20 inch fish. I'll admit I was pretty intimidated by it at first. Fishing in the dark, with no lights, with a fly rod, on a river??? I thought "No thanks I am all set." However when you get an invite from someone like Brian…
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Ep. 1: Salmon Fishing
In this Episode I talk with Bob Polanic on the subject of Salmon fishing. We cover the basics of what you need and how to do it. Salmon can be a hard fish to catch in the river, but they will bite, and when they do HOLD ON! These fish can fight! If a screaming drag and twenty pound fish jumping…
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About this show
Since as long as I can remember I have always been obsessed with fishing. Catching fish is just part of it. To me its more about learning new things, seeing new places, and meeting new people. It was for these reasons that I started The Fishing Podcast. My life goal is simple. I want to go as many places, catch as many fish, and meet as many people as possible all while helping others do the same!In this Podcast Series I hope to cover as many types of fishing as possible. From saltwater deep sea fishing, to ice fishing in the far north, I want to see it all! While there is an abundance of great podcast out there, few cover the variety that I am searching for. If you are like me, no one kind of fishing will quench your thirst.Another area I am extremely passionate about is conservation, and protecting the natural world for generations to come. I look up to those such as Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. I am currently a member of many Conservation organiza
Hosted by
Landon DeKeyser