Walleye Chronicles

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles we welcome old friend Ashlee Just of Minnesota; Ashlee is a member of Future Anglers of Minnesota. She has also registered to compete in the complete series of NWT as a Co Angler.  In this episode, we break down the first series event of the 2026 season on Lake Erie and her 24th place finish on the Co Angler side.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, I sit down with Shia Vang of Shia's Outdoors. You can find his stuff on the TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and follow is awesome YouTube channel. We talk his first memories fishing Lake Winnebago for White Bass to really finding his love for fishing in the harbors of Milwaukee as a college student.   His videos cover every part of the outdoors from spring Walleye, White Bass, Summer Smallie's to fall videos in the woods and on the marsh.  He makes his video's with and for his friends & family but graciously allows us in to follow along. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we welcome prominent outdoor writer, Joe Shead. Joe has been the managing editor of Deer and deer Hunting Magazine, Senior Editor for Sportsman's Connection. You can find his freelance work in Quality Whitetails, Wisconsin Outdoor journal, Sprots Illustrated, Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, Canoe and Kayak and Outdoor News. He's also an author publishing Bucktails  Stories from the deer stand and Shed Hunting. He has a YouTube channel and the owner and operator of Superior Fishing Guide Service. Note we had audio and video issues, but Joe is such a fascinating person i decided to put it out anyway, I promise to get Joe to return and do it again. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles podcast we sit down with Cedar Lake Sales Head Rigger Ben Schmoldt. Ben has spent his whole life in the boat industry and has seen all the changes over his career.  Ben also is an vary accomplished tournament angler himself. So set back and enjoy 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast, we talk to Capt. Brandon Sislo of Angling Adventures Guide Service. Capt. Brandon Sislo is a navy vet that owns and operates a guild service on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, the Bay Green Bay. He also guides both open water and ice fishing and he offers boat excursions as well.  Brandon got his guiding start in Alaska before going fulltime in Wisconsin.  Sit back and enjoy the journey from tagging along with his dad on the walleye trails to the US Navy than to Alaska now to a premier great lakes guide.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we talk with Mr. Michael Dickerson. He is a tournament angler on the Michigan Wallet Tour. He is the man behind Lure Lipstick. He also has the state record Nebraska mule deer or by the way has also taking a wolf. This episode if jamb packed with water and woods conversation.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we sit down with Chris Christianson and Joe Cordy the dynamic duel behind C & J Custom rods. Where did this idea come from? What's their favorite rod to make? How are they made? Plus everything else you want to know about rod making. And how there fully customized rods makes their rods stand out. We also talk get there fishing back story.

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Walleye Chronicles Podcast we talked to Alex Dvorak. He is the man behind Echo 4 Delta Outdoors and also operates a chapter of he is part of Ultimate Veterans Adventures. Alex's the mission is in life is to use the outdoors to help veterans overcome the complexities of service. Alex is a one man show fundraising, organizing and hosting veterans from all walks of life.  Alex also acts as a General Manager & Pro Staffer for Neptune fishing rods. So sit back and enjoy and maybe you can find a way to help get a veteran

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, We are talking leaders not just any leaders probably hands down some of the best on the market. Plum Creek Custom Tackle is the brainchild of Joe Roets who wanted to contribute to the fishing world and his love of trolling and making his own leaders he decided to create a custom leader company.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Walleye Chronicles Podcast we welcome in Willie May the man behind Wisco 3 Ice Fishing Company.  You have no doubt seen his content as he has logged 250 million views in the first 9 mouths of the year.  We get into what he is fishing for this winter and how and what he will be using. We talk walleyes, catfish, salmon and making of course content. Enjoy

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast we talk to Nik Sunde and Jake Lee.  Nik & Jack are MWC partners that are quickly proving they have what it takes to complete at the highest levels of walleye fishing.  They are also co-owners of Prairie Plains Outfitters of South Dakota.   #walleyechroniclespodcast #smileandfish #niksunde #JakeLee #mattsnell 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles, we talk to the man behind Goodman Fishing and Get Fish Marine, Mr. Michael Goodman.  Michael has used his engineering background plus his ability explain the most complex equipment to laymen terms that even a fisherman can understand.  These skills have allowed him to grow a following on YouTube with his technical yet simple to understand style of fishing equipment reviews.  Recently Michael has decided to bring something of his own to market and has started Get Fish Marine.  His Get Fish Marine, an affordable way to get that big screen on the front of the boat for the scopers at an affordable price for all

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast we talk to Justin Hendrix of LC'c Fish House Rentals out of Mille Lacs Lake.   In Justin spare time he maintains moves and rents luxury fish house on Miille Lacs including two huge Ice Castles and one pimped out day shack. Sit back and get the inside scope before you schedule your weekend in an icy paradise.  #smileandfish #lcsfishhouserentals #walleyechroniclespodcast #justinhendrix #mattsnell

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast we talk with Trigg Roach of TR Guide Service.  You can say walleye fishing is in his DNA it just took him some time to come back to where he always knew he should be. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast we turn our attention to the Michigan Walleye Trail with Roy Miller.  Roy is a Michigan native and a tournament angler...so sit back and enjoy everything Michigan and walleys on this episode.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast, We travel the outdoor world with Lars Sorensen.  Growing up on Fort Peck moving to Alaska working in fisheries returning to Fort Peck to become a fishing and hunting Guide.  

Send us Fan MailOn this episode or Walleye Chronicles Podcast we tale to Chris Todd.   Chris is a Musky angler on the world-famous Lake St Clair.   We talk boats, tactics, gear, weather, presentations and everything musky 

Send us Fan MailA new generation of walleye fishing guile is here, Tyler Dilley everyone.  This man is putting the fun back into fishing with his no holds barred preceptive on the fishing world. Sit back and enjoy Mr Tyler Dilley

Send us Fan MailFishheads are going to love this one, Justin is an NWT PRO, one of the men behind WalleyeX Lures and also is a boat dealer.  So, as you can image there is a lot of info in this episode.  

Send us Fan MailThis week we talk to one of the most insightful Millis Lacs Lake guides Mr Brad Hawthorne

Send us Fan MailWell on this episode of Walleye Chronicles Podcast we finally get to talk Detroit River walleye fishing with Marc Van Wormer.  We talk fishing memories, tackle and the all-around ins and outs of chasing big walleyes.  

Send us Fan MailYou have seen his fishing content everywhere on social media.  From ice fishing walleyes on Petenwell to Salmon on Lake Michigan plus bass and trout o my this guy is everywhere.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Walleye Chronicles podcast we talk to the man behind Swamp Donkey bait trailers and walleye tournaments in the famed Green Bay WI. We talk what and why baits work, how he decides what to stock and the trends he sets with what he carries.  We talk spring, summer and fall fishing on the bay. Rob is also the owner operator of Swamp Doggeez Deer Recovery which definitely got us sidetracked for a bit.  Trust me you'll enjoy the walleye & deer on this episode. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk to my first Ohio native, and you guessed it fishing Lake Erie trophy walleye's does come up. Joel fails into the category of a self-made fisherman learning on the go, his love for making content seams to fuel his knowledge.  We also dive into the controversy topic of the best fish sandwich. 

Send us Fan MailYou may have thought custom rods were out of you reach but set back and listen to Erik Kraemer with Kraemer Custom Rods.  I learned so much about rods that I had no clue don't buy another rod until you listen to this podcast.

Send us Fan MailOn the episode we talk to Chris Jensen, who is probably responsible for more walleyes being caught on the Fox River in Depere WI than anything else.  If you have ever had the joy of spring walleye fishing on the Fox River, you have also been in a Swap Donkey bait trailer and just had to buy some of the best blades, jigs and hair jigs on the market.  We talk all things J & M Jigs and as my first lure maker, so we get into some serous lure talk.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we talk all things Winnebago system with Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist Angelo Cozzola. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Ken Vandenplas.  Ken is one of the men behind the Shawano chapter of Walleyes for Tomorrow. We talk about Walleye Wagons, The journey back to a fishable population, the key members and his barstool biologist degree.  

Send us Fan MailOn episode 42 we talk with Alex Dvorak of Echo 4 Delta Outdoors; Alex is the Social Media/Pro Staff Manager for Neptune Ice Rods.  Alex is also the state rep for Ultimate Veteran Adventures.  We cover a lot on this episode from a revolutionary ice rod to helping veterans through the outdoors plus as always just great fishing conversation.

Send us Fan MailJosh is one of the owner/operators behind eTournament Fishing.  Their App and style of tournament management is changing the way we are and will be fishing in tournament locally and if you haven't heard about these guys you will the etournament wave is coming.  Josh is also an accomplished tournament angler that resides in Colorado.  We talk about chasing big Colorado walleyes and the tactics they use are crazy.  Sit back you're going love this one.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we talk to the content creator behind Fish & Tips across all platforms, we get into the weeds on bluegills, electronics, line and even trapping.  Thats right Dave is an avid trapper and is passionate about not losing that culture. 

Send us Fan MailI was super exited to talk to the man behind DC Bronzies Fishing on YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and the Book. I love the high-quality content and giant fish pics that come out of Tylers adventures.  When it comes to chasing big fish (Smallies, Walleyes) anywhere and especially on the Bay of Green Bay/Door County this is the guy to follow.

Send us Fan MailWe recap Davids NWT season and what's next for him and his boat, we also talk about David's 7 acre "pond" and what and how he is building a great reactional spot for his friends and family. Also, fun fact Daivd is my first 2-time guest. 

Send us Fan MailDon't sleep on this guy he is a wealth of knowable for all sections of the fishing industry.  Sit back and enjoy this one it's a banger.   

Send us Fan MailToday I sit done with Joe and just plan take fishing from his beginnings to how he turned it into a career.  Sometimes called the Ned Flanders of fishing we talk the bait shop, guiding, H2H and NWT. 

Send us Fan MailVary special episode for me the one that got me started and gave me my love for fishing.... Thats right my dad Roger Snell on this episode.  We'll talk old times how he got his start and the changes he has seen in his time as a fisherman.  

Send us Fan MailToday we talk with 2023 World Walleye Champion Tom Sieburg about his championship season and all things fishing

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Greg Karch Pro fisherman and more importantly the founder of Learn 2 Fish With Us.  Learn To Fish With Us teaches more kids about fishing than all State of Wisconsin DNR programs combined!  

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Iowa DNR Fish researcher Jeff Kopaska about all things current and future in the fishing and water issue's  

Send us Fan MailSit back and enjoy an awesome conversation with a man that has been through it, Jail to Chef to the boat this is an amazing story. 

Send us Fan MailA great conversation with Randi Carter AKA HOOKDADDY of Minotaur Hooks, we talk hooks and catfish and all things fishing.

Send us Fan MailFrom fish farm operations to the best walleye, white bass fishing resort in the Midwest that right we are talking Chico's Landing in Wisco. 

Send us Fan MailTalking a life of fishing with Travis how what and why fishing is on his mind at all times, and a recap of a wisco guy taking his title on home waters)

Send us Fan MailToday we talk with Cole Griesbach on his journey from a shore fisherman to the boat and all its leaning curves. Also what's current to what's next in his and the fishing world.

Send us Fan MailToday we sit down with Jason Mathe owner of Ghost Tackle Company, We talk what it takes to create a new lure and how everyday fishing plays into that.  Sit back and enjoy the journey of a Winnebago kid from fishing to grandpa to tournament angler and business owner. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode I talk with Aim Pro Walleye Series director Denny Fox.  Michigan to Wisconsin from 10 pound shanty rentals to running 21 major walleye tournament a year we touch on it all.

Send us Fan MailA conversation with the fishing engineer guide.

Send us Fan MailThe most interstation man in fishing

Send us Fan MailA Conversation with Zach on how it was always going to be fishing.

Send us Fan MailA conversation with Jeff on how fishing grew to dominate his life.