The Evolving Angler

Cameron Palowitch is a multi-species angler that travels all over to catch a variety of fish like Musky, Bass and Sturgeon. He also has a passion for salt water fishing and makes multiple trips a year to catch everything from Snook, Barramundi, and Tarpon,  to Bonito, Jacks, and Bull Sharks. In this episode we talk about some of his trips catching these fish. Other topics discussed: Musky handling...

If you fish any bass kayak tourney trail in Kentucky, then you know the name Nick McGuire. Nick is the back to back 2019 and 2020 AOY  for the Ky-Yak trail and is currently leading in points for the AOY in both the Ky-Yak and the BKBF trails this year. In this episode Nick includes stories like when he and his buddy were younger, they would spend days out on the water fishing and instead of gettin...

It's not often you hook into a fish that reaches record book potential. In fact, most anglers go their whole lives without even coming close to such an achievement. You may have heard about the recent North Carolina state record 127 pound Blue Cat that was caught a few weeks ago. Well...In this episode I bring on the man himself... Rocky Baker. Rocky shares the whole story of how it all went...

In this episode I brought on kayak bass angler, Paul Averill. Paul is one of the most versatile and well rounded tourney anglers in Kentucky. We begin the podcast talking about a couple recent fishing trips with family and work our way into a few other funny stories including: Why Nick keeps getting banned from TikTok, Podcast hate mail from one particular episode, and the long term haunting from...

In this episode I am chatting with Tony Polson and Pro Staff member Tim Howard. Tony and his wife own a fresh new shop  called "Kayaks and More" located in Bee Spring, Ky. We talk shop, fishing, and everything related! A huge thank you to all of the listeners! You guys and gals rock! Remember to subscribe and rate the podcast! Follow The Evolving Angler Podcast on Facebook and @The_Evolv...

In this Episode I am hanging out with Kurt Smits and Mike Baird to discuss the Hobie BOS event on Lake Champlain. We talk about the crazy conditions that actually led to a few capsized kayaks. The grind was tough, but they were both able to finish well. Hang out with us for a bit as we go a little more in depth on the event as well as laugh our butts off at various stories.  Follow The Evolving An...

In this episode I am hanging out with "Snap Shot" bow fishing guide, Jarrod Brown and multi-species angler, Steve Zuppa. Steve and I recently went on a guided trip with Jarrod where we learned a lot about bow fishing as well as how difficult it really is. This episode is full of laughter as we elaborate on the trip and how many fish were missed in the process! Jarrod offered a great trip...

In  this episode I am hanging out with Kentucky Fisheries Biologist, David Baker, where we discuss the recent low head dam removal project on Elkhorn Creek at the Jim Beam plant as well as future dam removal projects in the state. Low head dams are being removed all over the country not just due to the dangers they pose to the public, but also to help restore streams to their natural state. We ans...

In this episode I am hanging out with Drew Russell who is the winner of the May BKBF event on Barren River Lake.  Some topics discussed: A bass with a spot; Retelling the story of a bass caught 3 times (back to back to back); His prior success on Barren; Answering questions from the listeners; Mixing it up to get a solid bag; Some tips for fishing the Shakeyhead and Grinding to the end!

In this episode I brought back 3 Time Crappie USA National Points Champion, Kris Mann, for some more crappie talk! Some topics discussed: Fish. Eat. Live. Youtube Channel; Some of Kris's recent tourney success; How tourney trails are evolving to different species; Tournament fishing and its motivations; Spawning Crappie and their transition into the hot summer months; Upsizing and Downsizing;...

In this episode I am sitting down with Travis Hines, ( @Adventure.with.t ), to talk about some of the epic fly fishing adventures he takes. Some topics discussed in this episode: How his old IG account was hacked by Russians; What got him into fly fishing; The search for new streams; 2 broken rods in one trip; How fishing for trout is like hunting; Casting in small streams; Flies of choice; and Ju...

In this episode I am hanging out with Chuck Earls who is the ONLY licensed kayak guide for Lake Erie. Some of the topics discussed: How he got into fishing and his transition into guiding; A passion driven by a kayak; Safety on big water; The story of his buddy who was lost for 3 days on the lake and found by Canadian Coast Guard; Why him and Jesse Akins drove 5 hours in an ice storm to fish Cave...

In this episode I’m hanging out with Mike Baird, who is the back to back winner of the Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing trail event on Lake Cumberland. Some topics discussed: Mike’s back to back wins; The tough bite observed by all; Grinding out on those tough days; His predictions coming to pass; Covering areas that others pass up; Not letting missed fish get to you; Quality gear doesn’t catch fish,...

This episode is dedicated to all of you looking to learn about bass activity during Prespawn and is a direct result of many listeners messaging me on social media regarding the subject. For this, I brought on good friend and 2020 MSKA Angler of the Year, Zach Adkins. Together, Zach and I walk through a basic overview of the prespawn phase in rivers and lakes to help you guys and gals not only unde...

In this episode I am hanging out with Chris Schafer. He is the winner of the Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing tourney trail opener that was on Dale Hollow Lake, March 13th. He pulled out an amazing win, catching an absolute tank in the last minutes of the event. Being that both of us placed in this event, we were able to share some amazing stories from the day. Some topics discussed in this episode ar...

In this episode I am hanging out with biologist Jay Herrala who is the Fisheries Program Coordinator for the Streams Investigations Branch of Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the different strains of walleye and some history of them in Kentucky; Current stocking programs and the bodies of water that receive walleye each year; Why some streams don't receive walleye. Habitat pref...

     In this episode I am hanging out with Jarrod Dean, the Executive Director of the City of Williamson, WV Parks and Recreation Commission. We are talking about the highly anticipated Fishing Expo that's going to be happening March 13, 2021 right there in Williamson, WV. Covid really put a damper on a lot of fishing expos and shows so it's great to hear of one coming to fruition. We hi...

In this episode I'm chatting with the 2020 Mountain State Kayak Angler's "Angler of the Year", Zach Adkins. We discuss his success on the tourney trail; How he preps to fish new waters; Staying focused on those tough days; His state record carp catch by accident; The truth about oxygenated water in the summer; A tid bit on what he looks for when fishing the rivers; How his purs...

In this episode I am hanging out with Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing tourney trail founder, Keith Brown. We discuss the bodies of water and the events on the trail this year and how you can join! We break down the criteria for becoming this years AOY, some rule changes, and we definitely couldn't talk about the trail without giving a shout out to the sponsors that help keep this thing rolling!...

In this episode I'm hanging out with reptile lover and adventure seeker, Steve Zuppa, where we discuss the story of a couple guys catching the same bass 3 times within 5 minutes. Then we get into the meat and potatoes of the episode and talk about the Sturgeon and Alligator Gar that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. We talk about the trips we took to chase these fish and where...

Fishing the winter months can offer many dangers to an angler that the summer months wouldn't. In this mini episode, I am talking about the dangers of cold water shock, hypothermia, and some simple tips on staying alive should you find yourself overboard. I also talk about the importance of wearing your PFD, as well as other items you should be carrying with you while out on the water! Rememb...

In this episode I am talking about some of my favorite bass baits that I threw in 2020. Everyone has their own style and flavor when it comes to fishing! These are just a few that put a lot of fish in the boat for me in the rivers and the lakes. I am not sponsored by nor am I affiliated with any of these lure companies. These are just a few of some great lures that worked well for me that I wanted...

I am once again hanging out with Geologist, Guide, and Muskies Inc. officer, CHRIS HALEY for PART 2 of "A Guided Approach". In this episode we are adjoining some of the info from the first episode with some great nuggets to help you guys chase musky in the rivers and streams. Chris hits on some great lures hes throwing right now as well as some tips to help you put more musky in the boat...

In this episode I’m hanging out with good friend, Jake Bowling! We felt the need to discuss the importance of leaving nature better than you found it. We also talk about the lifelong friendships and family connections that develop with fishing, and of course, share some funny stories along the way. Remember that we all may fish a different style and chase different species... but we all share the...

Hanging out with 3 time Crappie USA Tourney Trail National Points Champion, Kris Mann. In this episode we talk about the Fall/Winter crappie bite, where to find the big ones, and also tourney trails and how to get involved. On top of that, we discuss the future of fishing with Livescope, hot baits and tactics, and his favorite crappie lakes. Whether you are a tournament fisherman or just getting s...