Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson

Craig Lewis drops by the Bigwater Fishing Podcast and talks with Ross about the tackle industry and his new Walleye Slam Lake Erie Walleye Derby. Craig offers some tips on how to sign up for the walleye slam, the rules and will run and how to win the big prize. Craig also owns and runs a tackle store in Sheffield Lake, OH and talks with Ross about the challenges facing the fishing tackle industry...

Pro walleye angler Joe Okada stops by the podcast to talk about the fishing industry and his move to H2H fishing and thoughts on their new tournament format. Joe has been focused on improving as an angler since he was a child. He began working at the local bait shop and running his guide service right out of high school as he prepared to compete at the tour level by the age of 24. Over the last 15...

Want to know how to accurately know fish size on your fish finder? Confused by side imaging and the latest products? How do your sonar's settings affect what you see and your fish catch rate? Its all here. Bruce "Dr. Sonar" Samson joins the Bigwater Podcast for a second time to break down many of the common mistakes that anglers make with sonar. Bruce appears at fishing schools and has a line of e...

John Gillman has won nearly $500,000 in fishing tournament earnings on PWT, NWT, Major League Fishing and more. Talks about his successes, hits and misses from his twenty year career chasing walleye and bass. The Freelander, Michigan native has appeared on the cover of Field & Stream, FLW and other publications Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time pr...

During a long career spanning the most revolutionary years in sportfishing history, Al Lindner ranks among the most renowned leaders in the fishing industry. He continues to fish avidly for all freshwater fish, averaging about 180 days a year on the water, and is hailed as one of the world’s best all-around anglers. As the host of Lindner’s Angling Edge and Fishing Edge television series, Al remai...

Isaac Lakich has already made quite a name for himself in walleye fishing circles. With 4 wins under his belt in two years the Wisconsin native is on his way to becoming one of the top anglers on Head to Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series. Accomplishments • 2018 & 2019 Master Walleye Circuit TOY • 2019 (1st) GBWS-Marinette • 2019 (1st) MWC-Leech Lake • 2020 (1st) MWC-Marinette • 2020 (1st) AIM Ch...

Gary Roach, known deservedly as “Mr. Walleye,” was born and raised on the shores of Mission Lake, Minnesota. He started fishing off the dock when he was three or four years old. Gary started guiding at the age of ten and has made a career of fishing ever since. He has dedicated his lifetime to guiding, promoting and teaching anglers all over North America. He was one of the original “Nisswa Guides...

Did you know that Travis Hartman from the Ohio Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Division stopped by to share his knowledge of Lake Erie's ecology and fishing? How fast do walleye grow? What are walleyes favorite food? How many walleye are harvested in Lake Erie each year? How many eggs does a female walleye lay What are the migration patterns of walleyes in Lake Erie? What is Thermocline?

Trevor Sumption stops by the Bigwater Podcast to discuss fishing electronics and his own Fish Hawk products. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, ra...

Doug Straub fro FishUSA joins me to talk about the online fishing business, guiding on Lake Erie and some of his favorite lures and techniques.

We talk ice fishing with Matt Johnson from Clam Outdoors. Matt and I discuss the improvements in ice fishing technology and how it has affected the industry. We also get into some of the history and ice fishing techniques that will make you a better fisherman. Matt is a professional angler and promoter who owns and operates Matt Johnson Outdoors, where he provides guided fishing trips all year rou...

Leon Hanson started building bamboo fly rods rods in the late 1970’s. Since then he has quietly built some of the finest rods in the country. He is a rod builder’s builder. After previously being one if the pioneers of center pin reels he moved on to his next challenge, building the some of the best and most desired bamboo fly rods in the world. He has always attacked a project seeking the best po...

Nate Zelinsky is a western angler based out of Conifer, Colorado where he owns and operates Tightline Outdoors, a premier fishing guide service and ‘The Authority in Western Outdoors”. Nate and his team of 5, guide on 17 bodies of water throughout Colorado. In addition to his extensive knowledge of Colorado, Nate is very involved in the entire Rocky Mountain Region while also fishing all over the...

Born and raised in Weeping Water, Nebraska, Kayak Fishing pro Kristine Fischer wasn’t one to adhere to societal norms. Growing up in a home unimpeded by the restraints of a television, she had a natural inclination to the outdoors. This paved the way for her career, as she lives full-time on the road, competing in competitive kayak bass fishing tournaments. In 2019 alone, she boasted three nationa...

As one of the few NATIVE captains from the area Kyle has been extremely blessed to have the beautiful waters of the Crystal River, Ozello, and Homosassa all in his back yard. Living and growing up along the waters of the Nature Coast has provided him with many great experiences and memories over the years and nothing excites him more than sharing these great experiences and creating new ones with...

"Doc" Bruce Samson has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as the Devil's Lake Master having won the PWT on the lake twice. He also won the MWC National Walleye Championship in 1986 and the RCL National Walleye Championship in 2002. Doc also has 8 major walleye tournament wins including the MWC twice, the PWT 4 times, the AIM once, and the FLW/RCL once. Bruce "Doctor Sonar" Samson has a...

Johnnie Candle owns and operates one of Devils Lake’s premier guide services and comes highly recommended walleye anglers. His travels as a touring fishing professional have taught him a lot and his passion toward sharing what he has learned makes him a great choice for a fishing guide. Johnnie calls Devils Lake, North Dakota his home body of water. To say Devils Lake has undergone some change wou...

What happens when the bearded man comes walleye fishing? Hyperactive kids spreading mud in your boat? Pro Walleye angler and guide Tyson shares some horror stories with Ross Robertson on The Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Tyson Keller resides in Pierre, South Dakota and has one multiple walleye fishing tournaments including the longest running walleye fishing tournament The South Dakota Governor’s Cup...

Following graduation in 2007 from Ohio State, Curtis moved to Benton, Kentucky to work for FLW (Fishing League Worldwide), the largest tournament fishing organization in the world. ... He moved up in ranks first to managing editor of their magazine, to editor-in-chief for FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the FLW website. He also co author a book "Walleye Trolling" with host Ross Roberston.

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Guru Ross Robertson welcome Patterson Leeth from Simms Fishing Products to the Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Ross and Patterson discuss the do's and don't of how to get sponsored by fishing companies. Leeth offers some great tips on what it takes to build relationships with leading fishing companies.

Former Walleye Fishing Tour Professional Todd Frank dropped by to discuss how he joined the FLW and PWT Walleye tours, Winning his first walleye tournament, his love of walleye fishing as a child, having have his fishing boat pulled out by a wrecker and the accident that nearly ended his walleye tour career.

Tom Vatalaro from Vic's Sports Center dropped by to discuss  @Ranger Boats  , buying a boat, what options you need, and how he and his brother Vic Vatalaro started the business. Valalaro talks about the biggest boat buying mistakes that consumers make and how to make the best choice in boat options and outboard motors. Vic's Sport Center in Kent, OH sells many brands of boats and equipment includi...

In Episode 10 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes photographer Nathaniel Welch. Welch lists hunting and fishing photography as his favorite and has shot covers for Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and many other outdoor publications and products. He has also photographed pro athletes and public figures like Serena and Venus Williams, James Harrison, Donald Trump, Tom Petty and...

In Episode 9 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes Scott Stecher of Reef Runner Lures. Scott talks about the early years of Reef Runner and where the company is headed. Reef Runner is known for their cicadas, 800, and the new 44 Mag. There is also a great discussion on the colors and styles that work best for Lake Erie Walleye.

On this episode of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross welcomes Marshal Yanda. Marshal Yanda is a former American football offensive lineman who played 13 years with Baltimore and was an 8-time Pro-Bowler. He played college football at the University of Iowa, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 13-year career with the Ravens. Recently...