Dive Bomb Squadcast

SmackEM Outdoors is a collection of four outdoorsmen based out of Fargo, North Dakota with a growing YouTube channel & social media presence. In Episode 28 we caught up with one of the founders, Collin Clarey, to talk about how they all met, how they got started, & what we can expect from SmackEm in the future. We also hit the rewind button to October 22 to re-live the epic 134 bird burner...

On Episode 27 of the Dive Bomb Squadcast we get personal with Joey Vassallo, owner of Midwest Flyways. Joey has worked hard to become advanced on a call & has many successful calling videos on YouTube. Have you ever wondered why he has not competed in contests & if he ever expects to change that? We also talk about out why Midwest Flyways was created, long term goals, & a little about...

Staying engaged with a wildly popular YouTube channel & operating a brand new waterfowl outfit while still being present with the family must be pretty challenging, right? On Episode 26, we catch up with Bobby Guy over the phone while out scouting to talk about the good, the bad, & the ugly of running a outfit in Central Kansas. Listen to what drives Bobby to consistently put Sandhill Flyw...

Face tattoos, ear plugs, vibrant sunglasses... Cadillac Creek Outfitters are different. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, there is no denying they have grabbed the attention of waterfowl hunters all over the country. In Epsiode 25 we talk to Cadillac Creek front man Toby Brohlin about the end of his music career, the beginning of Cadillac Creek Outfitters, the inspiration behind their style, &...

School is in session! Episode 24 is an hour & 45 minutes of pure waterfowl knowledge. Seasoned waterfowlers Rusty Heron & Brett Hendricks sit down to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions that surround chasing big Canada geese: Flocked vs un-flocked? Spread size & shape? Socks? Flags? What to do if birds are flying over & showing no interest? We cover all of these top...

There is no magic waterfowl 8-ball, but if we can share a little information from our experiences to help someone along the way, that's always the goal! On Episode 23 we sat down with our very own Forrest Carpenter & Kile Jones to answer some user submitted questions directly from our Facebook group "Dive Bomb Industries Forum & Fan Page." How do you identify a good field for running traff...

Imagine being so good at something you are forced to retire at just 20 years old. After being the youngest caller ever to win the Senior World Goose Calling Championship at just 16 years old in 2003, his 2nd title two years later, & his 3rd title two years after that, Hunter Grounds was no longer allowed to compete in the World Goose Calling Championship. Episode 22 takes us back in time to th...

What happens when you are traveling across North Dakota & come across a pile of birds? You get a room at the nearest hotel of course! On our last road trip, we ran into Donny Ottaway, Zach Martin, & Ryan Applegate, three avid Dive Bomb users who were also hunting the same area. After a quick introduction, it was evident we were going to enjoy each other's company. Listen along on Episode 2...

Can you imagine waterfowl hunting in Canada 30 years ago? That is what Fall 2020 COVID Canada was like with the border closure. Our friend Kolby Keith just got back from guiding in Saskatchewan for the past 6 weeks, listen along as he explains what it was like hunting huge concentrations of waterfowl with zero competition. Going weeks at a time on the prairie without ever seeing another waterfowl...

The #1 question that we see over & over again... "Can you mix Dive Bomb silhouettes with full bodies?" On Episode 19, Nick Costas & I sat down with our toughest sell yet, Mr. Alex Russo, owner of Flatland Flyways. Being an outfit that was exclusively running the most premium full body decoys on the market, how was Nick able to convince Russo to give Dive Bomb 2-D decoys a shot & what h...

With the amount of competition on social media, it's now harder than ever to get recognized by reputable brands in the outdoor industry. In Episode 18, you will learn from 3 guys that all took vastly different paths that ultimately led to a full-time paid position with Dive Bomb Industries. Listen along as Nick Costas, Forrest Carpenter, & Cade Trickey explain what it takes to set yourself apa...

The molt migration has been an increasingly popular topic for waterfowlers over the last few years, especially in the upper states of the Mississippi Flyway. With more hunters taking to the field in September & increased social media exposure, the fall molt migration is becoming recognized as an incredible early season opportunity. Listen along as we talk with Jordan Kiel of Reaction Waterfowl...

Want to learn more about how to effectively hunt waterfowl from inside the spread? This is the episode for you! Will Riddle & Trevor Bennett of Crooked Wing Outfitters join us to talk all about how to increase your odds of a successful hunt while laying underneath the S5F Canadas & S5 Snows. We also discuss some common misconceptions, overlooked aspects of the hunt, & devastating mista...

Normally, when we sit down with Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver on The Big Honker Podcast, they are the ones asking the questions. This time, it's a little different as we get to put them on the hot seat! Learn how Stanfield Hunting Outfitters relationship with Dive Bomb came to be, the evolution of the Big Honker Podcast, thoughts on the nation's current events such as kneeling for the anthem, &...

Episode 14 was an awful lot of fun! Did you know Northern California's local nesting population is 1/4 to 1/2 million birds? Brian Huber, 12 year waterfowl biologist with the California Waterfowl Association joined us to talk about the the ins and out of waterfowl banding. We discuss band hunters, tracking migrating birds with solar collars, hybrids, band stories, & many more interesting topic...

In Episode 13 we visit a topic we were hoping to avoid & that is the reality the Canadian border will likely not open before waterfowl season. To help me with this topic, we sit down with our good friend Ryan Reynolds, owner of Apex Waterfowling in Ontario & Saskatchewan to talk about how this will effect the waterfowl industry. While there is a lot of negative that comes from the border c...

Episode 12 is a little different. A few weeks ago in our closed Facebook group, "Dive Bomb Industries Forum & Fan Page," we stated we wanted 4 Dive Bomb customers across the 4 Flyways to join us on the podcast to talk about how running Dive Bomb decoys have helped them become more successful in the field. This episode features 4 friends of Dive Bomb who were voted in from their respective Flyw...

Kristian Lilley, owner of Aberdeen Wild Wings in Northeast Scotland joins us on Episode 11 for a deeper look at Scottish waterfowling. From decoying massive wads of pink footed geese in front of 3500 year old stone walls to what it's like hunting with no limits, we're sure you're going to enjoy this one!

So you want to be a waterfowl guide… Did you know you normally don’t get to shoot, or you spend more time scouting than in the field hunting? In episode 10, we sit down with Hunter Pickett to talk about the ins, outs, good, bad, ugly that comes along with being a full-time waterfowl guide & what it takes to be successful!

At over 45 minutes long, Episode 9 is a dream come true for those anticipating the release of a number of different products Dive Bomb will soon be offering. From the highly anticipated mallard floaters to the G-Frame ground blind, there are no new products skipped in this episode. We also briefly talk about Flop Industries & what's cooking there!

You football fans are gonna love this one! Episode 8 features NFL quarterback, "Duck" Hodges who took Steeler Nation by storm with an impressive showing in his rookie campaign after Big Ben went down with a season ending injury. We talk about his hunting background, high school & college days, making his NFL debut, & of course how he got his nickname! Devlin is a great dude & we're thr...

Episode 7 features our very own, very talented, Forrest Carpenter. He is hosting our new YouTube Q&A Series, "Field Facts with Forrest." In this podcast, we will be talking about the new series & how Forrest will be tackling some of the most common waterfowl related questions we receive. We're here to help you become a better waterfowl hunter & Forrest is the perfect man for the job!

You guys are going to enjoy this one. Ep6 features YouTube sensation, Bobby Guy. We talk to Bobby about his upbringing, getting paid through YouTube, & his new outfitter "Sandhill Flyways." We also asked Bobby the tough questions about the keyboard cowboys & what he has to say to his haters!

This episode features Charlie Summerville, one of the true pioneers of Alaska's sea duck hunting. Not only is Charlie an expert on the Bering Sea, but also runs a first class operation out of Cold Bay for black brant, canada geese, & ducks. Learn all about Aleutian Island Waterfowlers & how you can be entered into a bucket list giveaway to join the Dive Bomb Crew on the 1st annual Dive Bom...

Episode 4 features Geoff Irvine & Hunter Morrow, our Kiwi friends to join us in recapping our week in New Zealand chasing High Country honkers. We had an incredible time hunting, fishing, & exploring this outdoors paradise, truly the trip of a lifetime. If you ever have the opportunity to visit New Zealand, jump on it, truly the trip of a lifetime!