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This week's episode we honor our friend, brother, co-worker, a husband, a father, a grandpa, and an overall great person both on & off the water. Mike Schmitz. Mike did so many things for NuCanoe, the Kayak fishing community, and the outdoors community. He brought life into every path he crossed. Tonight we not only remember some of the times we had with him, but continue to keep his spirit alive....

Live from the 452. We are looking at rigging options for the NEW FeelFree Lure 11.5! Sign Up For Dale Hollow Event- https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/paddlenfin-open-at-dale-hollow-2023 Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddl...

On this episode of The Final Cast, Matt and Brad host Noisy River Outdoors rep John Kirkpatrick to talk about their not quite yet released flipkat kayak! This thing is cool and very portable. The guys do a complete walkthrough as well as show off some video. Give noisy river outdoors a follow @NoisyRiverOutdoors on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Enter their flipkat giveaway here: https://noisyri...

On today’s episode of the PaddleNFin Noobs show we sit down with the epic guest Kristine Fischer. We dive into the how Kristine first started out in the kayak fishing industry and what challenges she faced being a woman in a male dominated sport. She’s quickly worked her way to become an elite angler in the kayak fishing industry and community, but it’s not been without challenges. Kristine talks...

Season 3 Episode #4 covers the Show Season and what media reps., marketing directors and promotional staff are up too. John Rapp and Brian Schiller will go over aspects of Who, what, when, and why... As always, raw and unfiltered, straight Talk. Rusty Hook Kayak Fishing Podcast is affiliated with these fine Businesses. If your Looking for reviews, Kayak Fishing gear, accessories or equipment or th...

On this episode of the Mindset podcast we bring on Slaynations Frank Pollifrone to just discuss the upcoming season and talk about keeping positive energy. Slaynationtournamentfishing.com Sign Up For Dale Hollow Event- https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/paddlenfin-open-at-dale-hollow-2023 Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.padd...

Join hosts Brian Schiller & Jay Randall as they sit down to chat with some names from around the Outdoors World. This week we sit down to chat with Jeremy Rathbun a retired Navy veteran who struggles with PTSD and Bi-Polar disorder. He doesn't let this dictate his life any longer as he's found kayak fishing to be one of the biggest healing methods he's found. Tune in to hear how Jeremy has overcom...

Tournament season has kicked off with a bang and this week on The Reel Down we have the KBF Trail Series Polk County Florida Day 1 winner Michael Lavoie and Day 2 winner Mike Elsea. Since it’s Florida, we get to talk big bass, big gators, and big heartbreaks. They give us an insight into some of the patterns that these two were able to find which produced quality bites and cashed some checks. We d...

On this episode of the directors cut I sit down with the leadership of Long Island Kayak Bass Fishing. We have a great talk about their upcoming season, how their club started and their current structure and business practices. A must listen conversation for sure!” Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www....

On this episode, Brad and Matt welcome on Josh Chitwood and new co owner Zech Fullard to their show. The guys go over some major changes that the Darkhorse Tackle subscription box has gone through as well as a sneak peek into a new quarterly champ box. Of course the guys also dive into some fishing talk and banter. Sit back and enjoy the show. Thanks for tuning in. https://instagram.com/darkhorset...

This week on Bass Fishing for Noobs, we take a break from our regularly scheduled content. Seans podcast studio is under renovation so Sean takes the show on the road! Sean worked the Heros on the Water booth at the Monaghan Fishing show in Dillsburg, PA. This is one of the most popular shows in the area and always draws a big crowd. Vendors, small and large come to the show to show and sell produ...

This segement Dustin is recording remotely while on the way to Sparta, TN to pick up some new plastic from Jackson Kayak and takes a quick break to record with Brad Hurlebaus, the host of another PNf segment, Feather & Fur. Dustin and Brad recap a little of last season and speak on whats ahead for them heading into 2023. Tune in to the mixed bad of info from both! Check Brad out on Facebook https:...

This week of Feather and Fur, Ryan Eder from Southfork Retrievers comes back on the show to continue our discussions on training. If you missed the first time he was on the show, season 5 episode 85, I would go give that a listen first as this builds off the establishing puppy behaviors we talk about there. We take a different approach in this show on training and focus in on the trainer’s mentali...

This week on the Reel Down the ginger beards get to talk with one of the true OG’s of tournament kayak fishing, the head honcho of the Hobie BOS Series himself, AJ McWhorter. We discuss where he got his start with kayak fishing, his beginnings as a tournament director with grass roots clubs, and how that has evolved over the years into being the director of the Hobie BOS series. AJ also gives us s...

A continuation of Graphics & video tools for content creators. Ways to improve your game on the Socials! Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddlenfin Yak Gadget- www.yakgadget.com Pelican Professional- www.pelican.com Rocktown paddles...

You're watching The Final Cast with hosts Brad and Matt. This week we have Zpro Lithium on to talk about the technology that goes into their industry-changing batteries and how it can, and will, improve your time on the water! Follow Brad on Instagram @BradHicksFishing and Matt on Instagram @MattSowdersFishing. Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & We...

On today’s episode of Bass Fishing for Noobs we talk with Tim Hamilton, owner of Bass-Ett Baits out of Rockford IL. Tim got started in bait making back in the 70’s before the internet even existed. Tim dives right in how he first started using silicone molds before aluminum molds were all the rage, which gave him a head start when plastic baits, especially paddle tails were the most sought after b...

Welcome to the new season and first episode of the Mindset podcast where I got to have a conversation with Drew Gregory. We talked about his aoy year in review along with his 2023 goals. After that we got into some announcements he wanted to make and so much more. This is definitely one to listen to. Follow him @drewgregoryfishing Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Fantasy Kayak League- www.pa...

Welcome to “The Director’s Cut” a new show from your friends at the Paddle and Fin Network that takes a deep dive into what it takes to start, run, and grow successful local kayak tournament trails and communities. On this show, I Justin Hauser, a TD for over 10 years, talks with your local Tournament Directors about the work they put into their trails, what makes them different, and most importan...

Crossover Adventures Presents: Polk county? What is there to do in Polk county? If your traveling to polk county for a local tournament trail, or a family trip there is tons to do in the area. Welcome to Polk County, Florida’s Sweetest Spot for epic outdoor adventures, incredible eats and Sunshine State attractions! Here, you can experience the best that Lakeland and Winter Haven, Lake Wales has t...

Tune in every Thursday night at 7 cst/ 8pm est as hosts Brian Schiller & Jay Randall sit down to chat with folks from around the outdoors world. Tonight the guys run solo, recap some things in 2022, and look ahead at 2023. Sit back and turn up the volume as this one could get interesting. Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.c...

This week on the guys have on the newly appointed head of the Bassmaster Kayak Series, Steve Owens. We talk about his ecperoence as a local and state level tournament director all the way up to his decision to head up the series. We also get some Juice on A rig fishing as well as talking about the recent rule changes with the Hobie BOS and whats to come for rules with the Bassmaster circuit. Make...

Season 3 Episode 2 continues a series of shows that is designed with the content creator in mind... Specifically using the tool you most frequently carry in your pocket... Your IPhone... John Rapp will go over and review several programs he uses to build graphics and how you can incorporate them into you post production programs to build respectable and professional content for Social Media Influe...

On this episode of The Final Cast, Matt and Brad host Chuck Earls! Chuck is a kayak guide on Lake Erie that specializes in cold water safety. Chuck dives into the fine details of what products you need to better prepare yourself for extreme weather that north can throw at you. Follow along with chuck’s adventures @ChuckEarls on Facebook and Instagram. He also has a website you can check out here:...

Have you ever gone out fishing, just knowing it was going go be an epic day only to run into a disaster on the water where you lose your phone, or your pliers, or your favorite rod/reel combo? Odds are if you have spent any amount of time out on the water you have lost something important to you to the depths! On today's episode, the Noobs show welcomes back Ethan Jett to the podcast. Ethan has be...