Beer Fish Fanatics

This week we are joined by Ben and Brett from The Short Rod Show  an ice fishing podcast. With temps in the 90s while recording this episode we couldn't be further removed from ice fishing. What do 2 ice fishing fiends do during the open water season? Well they go regular fishing duh. We catch up with the duo to chat about Ben's new Livescope + setup, keeping big fish, gas prices, electr...

Welcome back BFFs! A new episode and as we plan a new fishing trip to the Land of Oz, we figured we'd get Ernesto Flores from the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks to give us some amazing fishing info!! We discuss the current Kansas fishing scene with everything from Blue Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, to crappie and Bass fishing! Ernesto gives us a look into how the KDWP are truly working t...

Spring is here and that means the bite has really ramped up. We talk about the hot bite, gear we've been using, the best (and maybe not the best) ways we like to eat fish, plus some funky stuff! https://youtu.be/_z7bE9aaG94 <<< Video  Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! K...

Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we are once again joined by the Iowa DNR's Biometrician Jeff Kopaska. We get the low down info on the Iowa Walleye Challenge Fishing tournament! Jeff educates us on how this tournament will help all of Iowa's walleye anglers and why participation is vital for this success. Ever wonder how State records should b...

It's been a while since we tried to catch fish and record a podcast, try being the keyword here... Spoiler warning; no fish were caught but we had some interesting conversations regarding our continued weird weather here in Iowa, trout fishing and really dig deep to define what camping is. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/A6UU6Z59PYI Podcast Website and...

BFFs are back onsite at Peace Tree Brewing Co. with another fellow buddy and fisherman, Jeremy Butteris...A.K.A. "Butters"! We talk about the current walleye and catfish spring bite along with tips/advice for the upcoming crappie bite. BFF falls down a rabbit hole about instant noodles and we even get a little sentimental/personal stories about fishing! All in a typical BFF episode, Chee...

Ryan aka HawkeyeBassin joins us on this week's Beer Fish Fanatics. Listen in on what we can expect for the spring bite, new ways to eat fish, how awesome sticky rice is, impact of live sonar imaging, the secret bait for catching hybrid striped bass and more. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/xCDSjGbNuQo Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapop...

BFFs are back with our fellow buddy and fisherman, Bo Lo! We talk about the end of Ice fishing and the beginning of Spring Fishing! This was just a pure fun episode where 3 buddies bust each others chops on fishing and drink beer! Cheers and enjoy! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/jJDFCz3My_0 Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/bee...

We did it, we've reached the 100th episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast! First we'd like to thank our audience for sticking with us through 100 episodes! We'd also like to thank  the legendary Jay Siemens for hopping on the100th episode of our little underground podcast! More Jay Siemens https://www.facebook.com/jaysiemensmedia https://www.youtube.com/c/JaySiemens https://www.i...

Welcome back BFFs to another Podcast episode. Today we are joined by Scott Monroe, the Owner and creator of Drastic Plastics! He gives us an insight into the world of Custom Plastic Fishing Baits. Scott has tremendous fishing industry knowledge and illustrates what it takes to start and be in the plastic fishing lure world. We have fun talking fishing and busting chops, so grab a brew and Cheers!...

On this week of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast, Matt Vavroch returns to school us on the fish of 10,000 casts. Matt knows a thing or two about muskies so we ask him the important questions like, can I use a crappie to catch a musky? What does a muskie taste like? Why do I keep spelling it differently? But seriously, Matt knows his stuff, we dive into tactics, gear and tackle for muskies. Podcast W...

BFF ends this episode with part 3 at the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! This last part, we get the intel of the breakthrough technology used to track fish and collect data. We even get the low down on Spearing Sturgeons in Wisconsin! We finish off learning about Walleyes, Saugers, and the crossbreed of Saugeyes in Ohio. Grab a brew and cheers! Guest Contact Info: Chris Vandergoot - GLA...

BFF continues the fish biologist, beer, and info overload at the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! This part we get the information on the hot crappie bite in Missouri and the hot Salmon bite South Dakota. We get to learn so much on the different locations and how different, yet similar fisheries are in these two states. Enjoy and Cheers! Guest Contact Info: Chris Brooke - Missouri chris....

Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast team gets invited to the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! The best underground and scuffed up fishing podcast, gets to talk with several fish biologist along with many fishing insiders. We got so much fish information we split this episode into 3! Part 1 we have Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR, along with Ernesto Flories of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks...

Ice fishing season is winding down and the BFFs look back on the season so far. Ice camping, veterans ice fishing event and maybe the best ice fishing season ever for Kit? YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/9_m0vSPbJds Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our spo...

Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we welcome back Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang. He gives us insight into the Iowa DNR Fisheries current status on water and fisheries down in southern Iowa. We dive into the understanding of Pond management and how fish population is thriving in his area. Mark gives us more high level information on fish, th...

Local legend Laz Castillo joins us on the latest episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast. He's a pro-staffer for MarCum Technologies, Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear and more. He brings a wealth of fishing knowledge and he enjoys an IPA so he fits right in with the BFFs. I'd also like to give a big shout to Iowa's #1 fastest growing company VizyPay for providing us with an awesome venue!...

Today, on location at Lucky Horse Beer and Burgers, we do something very different on Beer Fish Fanatics. Fishing Kit is under the weather, so we decide to have on, YouTube's River legend, River Certified, while we are also joined by 2 very special guests, Ella and Hieu. MaPop Fishing's wife and River Certified's Wife. This gets interesting as we get their viewpoints as wives of fis...

Heading into the midwinter season for ice fishing and we're hitting our stride. Catching some fish, hitting a few ice goals and coming up with a game plan for new lakes. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/y5hUJ8mDADw Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our...

Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics. Today we welcome back Communities Fishing Biologist Tyler Stubbs with the Iowa DNR. We get a status update on the Community Fishing Program works with cities around Iowa, we get into Ice fishing, and We get educated on pond management. Tons of fishing info and knowledge was on this episode from the Iowa DNR. Grab a drink and Cheers! YouTub...

The Beer Fish Fanatics are finally ice fishing! We've been talking for what seemed like forever before the season started. We recap our season so far, cheers! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/ftmrJaNT07M Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! K...

Trout Ice Fishing is on the minds of BFFs! MaPop Fishing travels with his family to the Colorado Rockies to find some safe Ice to fish for Trout! Of course it ends up being tougher than the "Trout Fishing is So Easy" that the locals say. We are joined by Dan Phi, The Bro-In-Law, to get some tips and hints on trout fishing in the Rockies. Great times with great Beers and Fishing stories!...

Taro Murata is back by popular demand. On this episode we keep it reel with the most scuffed up fisherman on the block. If you're unfamiliar with him, Taro has been on the popular 39 Hours YouTube series, Honda Marine and runs his own YouTube Channel. Dude is hilarious, oh and he's a fishing guide too. Taro Murata YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TaroMurata Taro Murata IG https://www...

Aloha BFFs, Hope you all had a good Christmas and 1 year later, Nick Morris of the Reel Adventures Hawaii YouTube channel and Morris Lures Hawaii joins us in today's podcast again.  Nick gives us a little break from the cold weather and for our Saltwater fish lovers some great fishing info! Everything from bottom fishing in 1000' of water to catching 300+ lbs marlin this year. Grab a bee...

Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast team went to the St Paul Ice Show a few weeks ago and we still have no fishable ice in Central (maybe most) of Iowa. That doesn't mean we aren't getting lines wet while we wait for ice. Won't be too long before we'll be on hard water! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/T-eRAIxhiaA Podcast Website and Social Media:...