Great Lakes Fishing Podcast

On Episode #138 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we’re visiting with a first-time guest… it’s Ali Shakoor from Teachin Fishin… Ali is a tournament angler and a scientist… We discuss how to create a system for catching more fish, the rigors of tournament angling, and Ali’s current studies on Lake Erie walleyes. Lance Valentine is co-hosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information,...

It's Episode #137 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast and our guest is Captain Chris McCully from Teachin Fishin. Topics discussed include the biggest mistakes people make when setting up marine electronics on their boat, the best tool for properly mounting your transducer, and more. This is an interview from the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show… We recorded the interview in mid-February at th...

Captain Lance Valentine joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #136. We touch on a variety of topics including how fishing is like hunting, how lure color is overrated, and Angler Qwest Pontoon Boats. This is an interview from the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. It was recorded in mid-February of 2023. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.co...

On Episode #135 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Captain Don Ruppert stops by to talk about Okuma and the Sunset Bay Walleye Challenge. This year the tournament is expanding to 200 boats and has $500,000 in cash & prizes! Captain Don is a great guy and one of my favorite guests to have on the show… you’ll hear his passion for the tournament shine through in the interview. For more Great Lakes f...

Episode #134 features Captain Cory Elder from XTR Charters out of Presque Isle and Erie, Pennsylvania. Cory is a character who has a lot of fun on his boat. Topics discussed include multispecies angling on Lake Erie, fishing the Great Lakes with a trailerable boat, and seasonal changes in the lake in and around Presque Isle. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectroni...

Today's show is with one of the top educators in Great Lakes fishing… he is Captain Dan Keating. His book, Keating on Kings, is known as the bible of Great Lakes fishing. In this episode, we discuss Dan’s other books, his salmon schools, and some great tips for putting more fish in the boat. Fish Hawk Electronics' Trevor Sumption cohosts Episode #133 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. For more Gr...

We continue our coverage of the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. Today’s interview is with Captain Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling. We’re discussing an incredible stager coho bite in Platte Bay which is just north of Frankfort. Episode #132 is cohosted by Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics. To learn more about Fish Hawk Electronics, visit their website here - https://fishhawkele...

Episode #131 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast features Captain Paul Powis from J&P Fishing Charters… we discuss walleye fishing on the north shore of Lake Erie. Paul has chartered on the Canadian side of Lake Erie for 30 years and is a well-known expert in the area…. The discussion centers on worming for walleyes. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

We have returned from the Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo where we filmed the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show… I’ll be bringing you every interview from the show over the next few months… this one kicked off the show… Captain Matt Yablonsky from Wet Net Charters in Western New York is the guest… we discussed weighted steel for king salmon, fishing the Niagara Bar, and more. We’re join...

Cory Goldsworthy from the Minnesota DNR joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss Lake Superior fishing. Topics discussed include how Lake Superior was formed, native lake trout, the introduction of salmon, and other species of fish including brook trout and herring. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Gerard Urbanozo joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #128. Topics discussed include fishing Lake Michigan with a multi-species boat, trolling speeds for salmon, and boat ramp etiquette. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

We ran into Off Shore Tackle CEO Bruce DeShano at a show recently. On Episode #127 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we take a look at a new product from Off Shore Tackle that will make your crankbaits run better, review the legacy products from Off Shore, and reminisce about a few of our favorite anglers. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Tyler Hicks from the YouTube Channel Spilt Milt Productions joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss his video series, Kokanee Across America. We also discuss salmon trolling from a kayak and his favorite kokanee destinations. For more salmon fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Part of what makes fishing so rewarding is enjoying a nice meal of freshly caught salmon or trout. There are eating advisories for many fish in Great Lakes waters. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we discuss PCBs, Mercury, and PFAS. These are all potential contaminants in the fish we eat. Will trimming away the fat help? It depends. Check out this episode for details.

Mark Romanack from Fishing 411 TV joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast and Fish Hawk LIVE to discuss choosing the best spoons for Great Lakes fishing. From salmon to trout and walleyes, Mark will cover his favorites for specific Great Lakes situations. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Craig Sleeman joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss fishing the National Walleye Tour. Craig fished all of the NWT Tournaments this year and has qualified for the tour championship on Lake Erie. The tour championship is August 24-26 in Dunkirk, New York.

Jay Wesley, Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator for the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division, joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss alewives and how their population affects the salmon and trout fishery. Maintaining the proper balance between prey and predator is key to maintaining a viable fishery. We discuss what principles are being used and a ton of related topics in this episode of the GLFP...

Pro Walleye Angler Ed Stachowski joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss tackle making with Jann's Netcraft. This is an interview segment from the Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Chris Ingalls from Tangled Tackle Fishing and Dark Blue Charters in Manistee, Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #120. Topics discussed include salmon and trout fishing out of Manistee, the Tangled Tackle Fishing YouTube channel, and more. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Paul Powis joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss Wolverine Tackle, Lake Erie Steelhead, and Lake Erie Walleye fishing. Wolverine Tackle is well known for Silver Streak Spoons. We talk spoons, fishing, and more! For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Russell Gahagan from Russell's Fishing Tech and Salmon Candy joins the show to discuss the Salmon Candy line of lures. Russell is one of the most accomplished anglers on the Great Lakes and his YouTube channel is one of the most viewed salmon fishing channels online. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Ross Robertson from Bigwater Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss Shimano and G. Loomis. Ross is one of the most active charter captains on the Great Lakes. He fishes the western end of Lake Erie for walleyes and more. We talk rods and trolling reels on this show. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Mark Romanack from Fishing 411 TV joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #116. Topics discussed include Off Shore Tackle Planer Boards, planer board releases, how to effectively manage a wide spread of planer boards, and more. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss fishing the Detroit River, his favorite trolling speed, and how he finds more walleyes. Check out Fish Hawk Electronics products at https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss his favorite flies, spoons, and meat rigs. This is one of our most popular segments from the Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/