Great Lakes Fishing Podcast

Captain Craig Sleeman joins us LIVE to discuss his trolling program, his NWT season, and an upcoming opportunity to improve your trolling game. This show was recorded on Thursday, June 2nd. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Simon Schwindt from Fish Lake Co joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #237. Fish Lake Co produces premium outdoor apparel that is Made in the USA. Fish Lake Co is driven by the outdoor lifestyle and creates styles outdoorsmen love. On this episode we discuss the brand, how it got started, and why you should consider wearing Fish Lake Co. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit...

Blake Yant from Big Weenie Brand joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #236. We discuss how Big Weenie got started, their most popular products, and what’s in store for Big Weenie Brand in the future. This interview was recorded back in September and at a dealer show.

Captain Steve Martin joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode 235. Steve owns and operates MiHi Charters. He starts his season on Lake Erie fishing walleyes and fishes the second half out of Frankfort, Michigan chasing trout and salmon. 2025 will be Steve’s 40th year of charter fishing. This interview is a conversation from my trip to Michigan in late August. For more Great Lakes fishing...

Captain Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling in Western Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #234. We discuss jigging cohos on Platte Bay near Frankfort, Michigan, the value of live sonar when jigging salmon, and the best time of year to jig for salmon. Many thanks to Captain Bob for hosting me for a day on the water. I had a lot of fun on the lake with him. This interview is...

Captain Chris Ingalls from Darkblue Charters and Tangled Tackle Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #233. We discuss the trend of big fish on Lake Michigan, fishing meat rigs, the importance of a great first mate, and getting away from the crowds on the water. This is an interview from my trip to Michigan in late August. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https:/...

Captain Ernesto Amparan from Fishing with Ernesto and Thin Blue Line Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #232. We discuss a recent fishing trip out of Manistee, Michigan, Lake Michigan fishing near Chicago, and a special fishing trip Ernesto and a group of captains from his area are planning for 2025. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics...

Captain Ed Wiltse from the SS Badger Ferry on Lake Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #231. This interview was recorded in late August from the pilot house of the Badger. When I stepped on board that day, I wasn’t aware of what was happening in the Port of Ludington. During the interview, Captain Wiltse discusses how the ship works and why having the channel clear is so imp...

Max and Bryan from Big Lake Little Boat on YouTube join the show for Episode #230. We discuss fishing Lake Michigan from a small boat, they have a 16’ Lund, the challenges of documenting your fishing adventures on YouTube and working as a father-son team on the water. This interview is from a recent trip I took to Michigan. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronic...

Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing joins the show for Episode #229. Things usually go off the rails when Casey is on the show and today’s episode is no different. We discuss running meat rigs, tournament fishing, and the ports of Wilson and Pulaski on Lake Ontario. Captain Sergio Ferreira from Trolling Reel Deep Sportfishing is my cohost for this episode. For more Great Lakes fishi...

Bill Sweitzer from the New York State Canal Corporation stops by the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #228. We discuss New York canals, how a lock operates, and the 200th year of canals in New York. This interview was recorded at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Sergio Ferreira is my cohost for this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelect...

Captain Marc Kulak joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #227. Marc's charter is Kings Landing Sportfishing out of Bluffers Park in Toronto. In this episode, we get into how Marc uses his Garmin Panoptix and how it works with Live Scope. We also get into reels for diver rods. This interview was recorded at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Sergio Ferreira is my cohost for...

Steve Hurst, Chief of the Bureau of Fisheries for the New York DEC, joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #226. We discuss the relationship between anglers and government agencies, lake trout tagging studies on Lake Ontario, Lake Erie walleyes, and the state of the lakes. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Sergio Ferreira from Trolling Reel Deep Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #225. Sergio fishes out of St. Catharines and Bronte Harbour. In today’s episode, we get into the details of what Sergio uses for salmon on his charter and how he runs his gear. If you’re looking for a nuts and bolts fishing episode, this is the show for you. This interview was recorded a...

Tyson Colby from Innotech Marine joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #223. Innotech Marine has built a throttle control for kicker motors that can be controlled through an app on your mobile device. This allows you to pinpoint the speed of your kicker motor simply and accurately. This product hasn’t been released to the public yet but I met Tyson at the 2024 iCast Show in Orlando abo...

Doug Straub from FishUSA joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #223. Topics discussed include the new FishUSA Flagship Rods, the growth of FishUSA, and the evolution of Stealth Core. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Pete Alex is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Stacy Furgal from New York Sea Grant joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #222. We discuss the Lake Ontario Lake Trout Tagging Study. In order to increase the natural reproduction of lake trout in Lake Ontario and perhaps the entire Great Lakes region, scientists are studying the movements of lake trout to see how they travel throughout their life cycle. For more Great Lakes fishing i...

Captain Rob Westcott from Legacy Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #221. Topics include how Lake Ontario has evolved in the past few decades, having your son as a first mate, and the importance of being organized. Captain Pete Alex from Vision Quest Sport Fishing is cohosting this episode and we start with a discussion on radio tracking fish on the Great Lakes. For mor...

Captain Nick Sokolowski from Soco Baits joins the show for Episode #220. Nick is a good friend of Captain Pete Alex who is cohosting this episode. We discuss how Soco Baits has evolved from a panfish-focused company to getting into salmon and other species, fishing Lake Ontario, and walleye fishing Oneida Lake in New York. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics...

Calvin Vander Boon, inventor of the Strike Assist, joins the show for Episode #219. Strike Assist allows the bait to get sucked towards the fish's mouth, allowing more fish to get and stay hooked. Fish use suction feeding to pull prey items into their mouth. When trolling, tension from the fishing line can prevent this from happening. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Show back...

Captain John Karl Gribble from DB Marine & Outdoor Sports in Madison, Ohio and DB Sport Fishing Charters joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #218. We discuss boat maintenance, how you can get the best from your boat & motor, and horror stories about boat maintenance gone bad. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Show back in February. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk is...

Captain Bob Songin from Reel Excitement Charters out of Oak Orchard on Lake Ontario joins the show for Episode #217. Bob is celebrating his 40th year of chartering this season. We discuss the Lake Ontario Fisheries Advisory Panel, what Bob has seen over his 40 years of chartering, and the future of salmon stocking programs in Lake Ontario. This is an interview from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo...

Kevin and Logan Noon from 3 L Flies joins the show for Episode #216. 3 L Flies is a family-owned tackle business named after the Noon Family’s three sons, Logan, Liam, and Landon. 3 L makes trolling flies, coho flies, and meat rigs for Great Lakes trolling. This is an interview from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/bl...

Zak Allen from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission joins the show for Episode #215. We discuss sea lampreys in the Great Lakes, how the COVID years affected the lamprey population, what is being done to control the lamprey population, and much more. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit

Ron Winter joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #214. Ron is an experienced and accomplished recreational angler from Vermont. On today’s show, Ron discusses fishing for salmon at the Niagara Bar, The Oak, and Lake Champlain. Ron is also one of the people who worked on the testing and development of the new Fish Hawk Electronics Lithium Series systems. Ron reports on his experiences w...