The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Mike Melnik, Managing Director of the Canadian Sportsfishing Industry Association. The CSIA is Canada’s fishing tackle industry association with a mandate is to ensure the stability of the recreational fishing and advocating for sound fisheries management. The CSIA is also the founder of Keep Canada Fishing, a not-for-profit organization created to promote the im...

RE-RELEASE:  In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode! Episode 17: Life as a Lodge Owner with Derrick Uniat (Lloyd Lake Lodge)   On this episode, Jess & Brad speak to Derrick Uniat, co-owner of Lloyd Lake Lodge. Ever dream of owning a lodge? D...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Mac Mulligan. Mac is a fishing guide based out of Viking Lodge in Northern Manitoba. When he’s not guiding, Mac is passionate about creating fishing content and connecting with anglers across the country on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. He has grown his YouTube channel to over 12,000 subscribers with the idea that it’s not just about the fish, it’s about the...

RE-RELEASE:  In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode! Episode 15: Food, Forage & Family with Brad Fenson On this episode, Jess & Brad speak to journalist/seminar host/podcaster Brad Fenson. Brad will talk about his career as (what he call...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Chuck MacPherson. Chuck is the man behind the camera and co-producer of Fishing the Wild West TV. FTWWTV just celebrated their 10th year on air which is a huge accomplishment! In this episode, Chuck shares the behind the scenes reality of making a TV Show. He also shares his favourite lodge experiences, chats bloopers, tips for fishing success, his Len Thompson...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Blaine Calkins. An avid outdoorsman, Blaine is a Canadian Member of Parliament and the Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Hunting, Angling, and Conservation. This episode is packed with information. We discuss how the government manages fisheries from a federal/provincial level, the current proposed changes to West Coast Salmon allocation (and why recreati...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Tim Dolden. Tim and his wife, Gaia, purchased Buzz Bomb ten years ago. In this episode, Tim shares the Buzz Bomb story and his knowledge of the West Coast fishery. We cover choosing effective colours, the science behind Buzz Bomb, and more. Tim also has a really impactful view on the proposed DFO regulations to the West Coast fishery... so much so that we are q...

WELCOME TO EPISODE 50! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jay Siemens. Jay Siemens is a Canadian fishing influencer, YouTuber and Entrepreneur. With a passion for cinematography, Jay’s videos feature stunning scenery and engaging adventures. In fact, his YouTube channel has attracted almost 300,000 subscribers. He has partnered with many brands including AlumaCraft, Eskimo, Garmin, Frostbit and...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with... each other. It's been a busy summer in our neck of the woods. We're back with an update on our sibling fishing trip to Lac La Martre, Brad's family record breaking fish (46" Pike) at Wilderness Family Outfitters, our guest appearance on the WKND Warriors podcast, business challenges, and an awesome community project with our Lacombe Fish and Game Association...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jenn McDonald. Jenn is a passionate hunter and angler based in Ontario. Jenn is also an avid forager, passionate cook and is the host of Wild Cookhouse on Fishing the Wild West TV, where she shares her love of cooking and wild foods. Jenn ALSO hosts the Horrible People Podcast where she interviews people in the outdoor industry on their “misunderstood” lifestyl...

Join Brad and Jess as we chat with Mark Roberts (President) and Gayle Gordon (Vice President) of the BC Recreational Fishing Association. We are discussing the recreational fishing restrictions and closures happening on the west coast, as well as the social and economic impact these issues present to our coastal communities. BCRFA Website: https://www.bcrecreationalfishingassociation.com/ BCRFA In...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with two of our long-time Brand Ambassadors, Rob Ouellette and Al Benoit. Both Rob and Al reside in Sudbury Ontario, made their careers as corrections officers, and both own recreational property near Manitoulin Island where they do a lot of fishing for Salmon and Lake Trout. On this podcast, we talk about the local fisheries, fish allergies, trolling techniques, sp...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Bryce McNally from Bloodline Adventures. Bloodline Adventures was started by Arliss and Bryce McNalley, two brothers who have made home videos since they were able to hold a camera. Today Bloodline Adventures has grown to hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers across many platforms but their favourite is YouTube. On this podcast, Bryce is sharing th...

We have been getting a lot of questions about tariffs so we thought we would dedicate an episode to the topic of tariffs, manufacturing in Canada and a few personal thoughts on Canada/USA relations. For some added insight, we have invited our friend Dustin Rhodes (owner of Lucky Strike Bait Works) to be part of the discussion. This episode is a bit different than our usual content and format, but...

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Huy Tran. Huy and his partner Jen are both Brand Ambassadors of Len Thompson and Northern King lures. They are currently based just outside of Victoria, BC after making the move from Edmonton, Alberta a few years ago. Huy is an avid Kayak fisherman who has taken his love of Kayak fishing from the Alberta prairie lakes, to the Pacific Ocean. He currently works at...

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome David Chong (who has a heck of a bio)...   Dave is one of Canada’s most recognizable and successful competitive tournament anglers. He has won numerous bass, pike, crappie and perch tournaments, “Angler of Year” titles, “Team of the Year” titles and Classic titles. An Independent Sales rep by day, he is also a highly sought after seminar presenter, social media i...

Welcome to a new year of the Canadian Fishing Podcast! On this episode, join Brad & Jess as we chat with Byron Geddes, Executive Director of the Stettler Board of Trade. Byron is the driving force behind the Big Jack Classic, a family ice fishing derby that takes place February 15-16, 2025 in Stettler, Alberta. We will be discussing the derby, the role of fishing tourism in a community and (of...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with our dad, Richard Pallister. We have had many requests to bring Richard on but it took a bit of convincing. We are discussing Len Thompson as a person, the history of the company, family memories and Richard's career at Thompson-Pallister. We will also talk about fly fishing (secrets out - he doesn't usually fish spoons). This episode is a special one for us. We...

Have you ever been curious about the role of a conservation officer? Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Alberta Fish & Wildlife Officer, Sam Pidwerbeski about his career in fish and wildlife law enforcement. Report A Poacher Report suspicious or illegal hunting and fishing activity, or dangerous wildlife encounters online or by phone: Toll-free phone: 1-800-642-3800 Report a Poacher Online:...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Glenn McDonald from 54 or Bust - a growing YouTube channel that promotes Musky fishing in Ontario's Sunset Country. We are chatting about YouTube, social media/branding, growing a fishing community and of course.... targeting Musky!  54 or Bust YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/54orbust 54 or Bust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/54orbust/ "Did Soc...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Brett Roberts, owner and the sports buyer at Willis-Harper Home Hardware in Quesnel, British Columbia. After helping Jess pronounce "Quesnel", Brett will tell us ALL about the local fishery. He'll also share the story behind the Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby hosted in Nakusp every January. We aren't ACTUALLY sponsored by Tourism BC, but this episode...

We are back! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Gary Cooper, host of Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary. In this episode we talk about Gary's 40 year professional fishing career and the evolution of fishing TV shows. Gary has been working with Hot Spot since 1985 so is a wealth of knowledge on why they work and how Hot Spot's founder Jack Gaunt developed the first plastic flasher.  Gary Cooper's websit...

Join Brad & Jess as we make a HOT announcement and welcome our extra special guest, Nav Bassi. Len Thompson Lures Website: https://www.lenthompson.com/ Northern King Lures Website: https://www.nklures.com/ True North Website: https://www.truenorthsmokers.com/ Hot Spot Lures Website: https://www.hotspotapexlures.com/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/p...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Sophie Hughes, owner of Lucky Bug Lures and Heights Coffee based in Burnaby, BC. Sophie has been in the tackle business for 20 years and we are talking entrepreneurship, family businesses, Lucky Bug Lures, fishing (of course), coffee and more... Lucky Bug Lures Website: https://luckybuglures.com/en-ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckybuglures/ Height's...

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Nick Porayko, owner and operator of Lunkers Fishing Adventures based in Edmonton, Alberta. We're talking all things Sturgeon fishing, the North Sask. river fishery and his "Guest's best catch" will leave you in stitches.  Lunker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunkersfishing/ Lunkers Website: https://www.lunkers.ca/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing...