Beer Fish Fanatics

Beer Fish Fanatics welcome back to another podcast episode. As we are looking forward to Ice Fishing Season, we have Barry Chavarria of StrikerICE Brands, joining us to drop all the juicy information of Ice fishing Suits and apparel.  Barry gives us the behind the scenes as he has an integral part of designing these float suits for ice fishing! We geek out on the process and just the new gear Stri...

The BFFs head down to Iowa's only dedicated fly fishing shop on this episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics. Rod and Rivet is owned and operated by husband and wife, Kevin and Laura. They do it all, from fly fishing gear, tackle, apparel, fly tying, lessons and guiding. They are also running a promo for all you BFFs! Use code "BEERFISH" to save 10% when you spend $100 or over either onli...

BFFs are situated at Fishing Kit's basement drinking beers and talking fishing. We're joined by our fellow buddy and fisherman, Bo Lo! We wanted a fun episode where we sit back relax and talk fishing with a buddy. Grab a beverage, join us, and cheers!   YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/d1RO_6oMX-U Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapop...

BFFs are on location at Des Moines branch of Peace Tree Brewing Company. We're joined by Trevor Randles Outdoors Iowa! It's a Deer Fish Fanatics episode as Trevor is a big time hunter but he fishes too! We chat about hunting, eating game, ice fishing and some close calls with extreme weather. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/VGLPUXe5I4M Find more T...

Hey BFFs, Fall is in full swing as the fish fanatics keep seeking out them fall walleyes. That also means ice fishing is right around the corner so the Kit and Grandy talk about how they're getting ready (or not ) for the hard water. Even though temps are dropping, Kit runs into some hot tempered fisherman. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/sy2X8l2lPw4 P...

Beer Fish Fanatics, welcome back to another podcast episode. Fall and winter is here, and looking forward to Ice Fishing Season! We have Matt Waldron of Vexilar joining us to drop all the info and intel. Matt gives us the true explanation of flasher ice fishing, and also all the benefits. He dives into the details and pretty much what all Ice fishing geeks want to learn. Grab a beverage and enjoy...

Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. BFFs, today we are joined by Jacob Vang of JKV Outdoors! He gives us the insight into fishing in Minnesota and their Lakes.  We get into details of how he started his YouTube channel and the behind the scenes a bit of JKV Outdoors.  We love what he's doing for the Hmong Fishing community so Sit back, relax and enjoy this speci...

Hey BFFs, on this week's episode, we talk fishing for walleye in the fall,  Kit tries to convince Grandy to buy a boat, address some issues people are having with "Fishing YouTubers", and should you start a YouTube channel? https://youtu.be/oOEJVJ5LYSk <<< Video Podcast Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.youtube....

Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. As Fall is here, we are slowly looking forward to Ice Fishing Season! We have Thayne Jensen of Clam Outdoors join us for a beer and talk ice fishing!!  Clam Outdoor is well known for Ice Fishing equipment, so grab a beer, sit back relax, and get some info on new products and what Clam Outdoors has instore for the up...

Hey BFFS, We head on down to 515 Brewing Company  and are joined by amateur bass tournament anglers Daniel Sanchez and Jose Rivera. These guys won their club's anglers of the year award their first year and were battling it out for 1st place in their sophomore year. Should be a good listen for anyone interested in jumping into the tournament scene or just wanna hear 4 fish geeks talk fishing....

BFF does a quick recap of our recent fishing trip to target crappies, white bass, hybrid bass, and catfish. Also, as MaPop Fishing is getting into the YouTube Fishing Video realm, we discuss the current situation with large Hunting/Fishing YouTube Channels getting demonization and it's effects. Fishing Kit also gives us his plan and tips for the upcoming fall bite. Sit back relax, and grab a...

the BFF gang went on a fishing trip to meet up with some friends and family. Even though we're a couple states apart, fishing always brings us together. We toss a few back with our friend Mr Yang to talk about fishy things like the underrated white bass, and tech vs experience in fishing Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/k49PPEgxjQg < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfishing...

Welcome Back BFFs. We are once again joined by Hank Kohler of Hank's Learn 2 Fish and his son Andy Kohler. Since this is BFF, we also have Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR join us for some drinks and stories. It has been over 40 years since Hank's first journey, chronicled in the book "This Water Goes North", and this time Hank is back with new stories of his most recent adventure...

Hey there BFFs, on today's episode we are joined by Jimmy of Lawrence Taxidermy Studio ! Even though he's based out of our great state of Iowa, a lot of his work comes from all over the nation. We tackle all topics taxidermy from skin vs replica mounts, best ways to prepare your fish for a mount to competing in and judging taxidermy competitions. Check out his work on Instagram https://w...

Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! Fresh from a nice Beer Festival and Boat fishing outing, we recap a few topics and our most recent experiences. We get into boat fishing etiquette, if there is even such a thing, and we get into some Kayak Fishing Safety. Fishing Kit gives some pretty good tips on kayak safety and we ramble on about boat fishing etiquette. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as...

Hello BFFs, come join us at the Iowa Craft Beer Festival put on by the Iowa Brewers Guild . With 70 brewers and 300 beers to sample there is something for every kind of beer drinker. This one is loaded episode! We taste a few beers, sit down with Matt who is helping out Adventurous Brewing LLC , Ross of the The Sports Fanatics on 1460 KXnO , Bruno of Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers/Full Court Press...

BONUS EPISODE #3: BFF Somehow gets a booth at the Iowa Craft Beer Festival! We take advantage and tryout many craft beers and help support local businesses. See below of the Breweries we tasted in this bonus episode and Cheers! Iowa Brewers Guild: https://www.iowabeer.org/ Beers Tasted: Jackson Street Brewing - Sioux City, IA - Warrior Lager  https://jacksonstreet.beer/ 1717 Brewing Co. - Des Moin...

Once again, Beer Fish Fanatics Team are catfishing together as MaPop Fishing and Fishing Kith record a new BFF podcast episode.  Channel Catfish are the target species as we talk about bait fish and fishing rod set ups.  We have some beer while our friend is catching bait for us.  Great tips and advice from Fishing Kit and how to target fish!! Grab a beer and cheers! Podcast Website and Social Med...

Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. On today's episode we have Leslie VanDerau; USMC Combat Engineer, founder of the nonprofit Heroes Outdoor Therapy, catfish angler and MC for the Catmasters Tournament circuit. Take a peak into how cafishing helped her cope with PTSD after coming back from overseas and why she founded HOT to help her fellow veterans b...

Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! We recently when on a Kayak fishing trip and just wanted to do a little final recap of our trip and also talk about the current summer fishing situation. We go over some great tips and advice for mid-summer fishing and target species. Fishing Kit gives some tips and advice on targeting Catfish, White Bass, and fish in general during the hot months. Sit ba...

BONUS: BFF does a tasting of Left Hand Brewing Nitro Stout and Goose Island's Lemonade Shandy. We give our opinion of the beers so enjoy!  Cheers! Beers Tasted: Left Hand Brewing -  Nitro Stout  https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/milk-stout-nitro Goose Island 312 - Lemonade Shandy https://www.gooseisland.com/ Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics...

Hey BFFs, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. We are joined by big catfish catching Denny Ransom of Float Fish Adventure. Denny joins us on site, during a fishing trip where we were on the hunt for BIG catfish. We break down our game plan, bait, techniques, things we learned and how to bite went overall. https://youtu.be/-6_enGNL1u4 < Video Podcast Denny's Yo...

Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. BFFs, today we are joined by the amazing, brilliant, and inspiring April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors and Anchored Podcast. She is the Fly Fishing Specialist we've dreamed of, and the world traveling Fisherman we dreamed to be! April gives us insights into fishing in British Columbia, to fishing in New Zealand, and now her curre...

Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! Grandy and I recently when on a fishing trip and just wanted to do a little recap of our trip. We talk about some techniques we used and had some thoughts on why the bite didn't go exactly how we expected it to. We are also gearing up for a kayak catfishing trip so we talk about how we're going to put Grandy and a few others on their first ever...

Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we are joined by the Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang. Mark gives us an insight into the Iowa DNR Fisheries current status on water and fisheries. We get a high level education on everything fish, water clarity, fish habitats, and pure fishing knowledge. Mark brings over 20+ years of experience with the Iowa D...