The Yak Chat by Bearded Dad Fishing

With the cold weather already here and hard water just around the corner, there’s no reason to give up fishing for a few months. If you’ve never tried ice fishing (like me), this episode is for you. We’re talking to ice fishing veteran and Yak Chat regular Jake Stem about tips and tricks for beginner ice anglers. Follow Jake here ⬇️: https://www.youtube.com/@jake_stem_fishing https://www.instagram...

We’re in November, which means shorter days, Thanksgiving break and CHRISTMAS shopping! So we’re talking with the one guy who probably knows best about what you kayak anglers need for Christmas. So tune in for The Bearded Paddler’s recommendations for lures, kayak gear, kayaks, apparel and more! Follow the The Bearded Paddler here ⬇️: https://www.youtube.com/@thebeardedpaddler https://www.instagra...

Now that we’re pretty much in the cold weather season for a lot of us northern folks, we either put our kayaks away until spring, or hunker down, deal with the cold and hit the water. However, fishing in the cold is an entire different monster and should be treated with the utmost respect. In this episode we talk with Chuck Earls, a cold water kayak fishing specialist. He is the content creator be...

Fatherhood was never easy. In this day and age, it’s probably harder. While we’re not complaining, we do realize parenting, working and life’s overall stresses can weigh us down at time. This is why it’s important to connect into our passions and hobbies. So how do we make more time to connect into our passions? How do we get out on the water in a meaningfully to disconnect and recharge in a way t...

Ever dream of becoming a full-time angler? Of course you have! Doing what you love for a living appeals to everyone, but only a few ever get the chance to actually do it.  In this episode we chat with Kristine Fischer, a top tier angler who has managed to dominate the kayak world and is now fishing bass boat tournaments as well. We’ll talk about what it takes to fish for a living, who can actually...

Is kayak bass fishing going to the Olympics? This week we talk to Ray Heredia, President of the Puerto Rican Sport Fishing Federation and Cris Blanco of Urban Fishing TV, about the Pan American Kayak Championship. This tournament pits countries against each other in a battle for the most inches in an olympic style competition. Follow the Puerto Rican Sport Fishing Federation here ⬇️: https://www.f...

This week we are talking ALL about big boy kayak fishing essentials! From kayaks, to safety gear, what to know, and more! And we’re doing it with none other than Jake Stem. Jake is a hardcore kayak tournament angler, Old Town Prostaff and big guy kayak fishing advocate. Follow Jake here ⬇️: https://www.youtube.com/@jake_stem_fishing https://www.instagram.com/jake_stem_fishing ⭐️ Sponsors ⭐️ LiTi...

iCast is THE venue if you want to see the latest and greatest in kayak fishing. This annual event brings in all the major manufacturers in kayaks, baits, rods and accessories. In this episode we chat with Cris Blanco of Urban Fishing TV, as he shares with us his thoughts on the newest drops and what kayak anglers should be on the look out for. We also discuss in detail the new kayak from Bonafide...

Kayak rigging can be fun to some and it can be TERRIFYING to others. Cutting and drilling into an expensive kayak is gut wrenching and the thought of making mistakes, unthinkable. But if you want to get the most out of your kayak and fishing experience, some rigging is likely required. So we’re talking to Aliex Folgueira, an accomplished content creator, YouTuber and kayak rigger. We’ll be chattin...

It’s easy to get so excited about kayak fishing, landing a big one and hanging with the boys that we neglect our own safety while on the water. There’s a lot more to safety than just a PFD (though that’s step one!). In this episode we chat with Chad Hoover about what proper kayak safety looks like in terms of gear, best practices and what NOT to do. Tune in live to ask your questions and let us kn...

We all want to catch MORE BASS. The question is: How do we accomplish this? We’ll be talking to Jake Stem about how to become better anglers, wherever we are in our journey. Where to focus your efforts and how to key in on the bass. Jake has been fishing regional and national tournament trails since 2016. In 2021 he landed 1st in the Ike Foundation Tournament and was the Slay Nation Angler of the...

In this episode, we're chatting with the Blake Abbey, an accomplished kayak angler who came out swinging in 2024, finishing 1st place on the Hobie BOS Harris Chain event. We’re talking to Blake about all things kayak tournament related, but most importantly, how to fish them successfully. Follow Blake here: facebook.com/blake.abbey instagram.com/blake_jay_abbey Subscribe to the guy's chann...

Join us as we chat with Chad Hoover about the 2024 Knuklhed Bass Fishing Series. This tournament is perfect for beginners, as it allows for bank, kayak or boat fishing. To enter, sign up for the online tournament of your favorite YouTube creator during the months of May, June, July or August. The winner of that month will get a spot on that creator’s team for the championship. The Knukled champion...

Selecting the right fishing rod can be overwhelming, even for experienced anglers. In this episode, we're chatting with Brion Hastings of Impulse Rods to explain to us how to choose the right rod for the right situation. We'll go over rod power, speed, features and like always, we'll answer your specific questions. Browse Impulse Rods' selection: https://geni.us/fcCg0KJ 💰 BEARD10...

Ever daydream about starting your own fishing channel on YouTube? Do you hold back because it's only for the pros, experts and Mr. Beasts of the world? Think again. Now, more than ever, folks are making money by creating fishing content on YouTube. We're chatting with Daren of Wendell Fishing about how he got started on YouTube and how you can do it too. We'll breakdown the myths, chal...

Join us as we have a frank and fun discussion with Andy from The Bearded Paddler about which fishing kayaks you should AVOID. We love talking about the great options, but we also love to highlight the trash kayaks out there. Andy brings his wealth of knowledge to the table and helps you identify which options to stay away from, and which to pay attention to. Follow The Bearded Paddler here: Youtub...

Selecting the proper reel can be one of the most troublesome learning curves for anglers. Even knowledgeable anglers can have a hard time pairing up specific rod/reel setups. In this episode we chop it up with Trevor Lo, the Marketing Manager for Pro Staff and Sponsorships at Omnia Fishing. We're going to be talking about beginner set ups, technique specific reels, BFS and more. Join us and ge...

With hundreds of options, many retailing anywhere from $500 to $6k+, choosing the right fishing kayak has never been more overwhelming. Luckily, we've got you covered. In this episode we are talking about why kayaks are SO expensive now, what we wish we knew, and, most importantly, how you can find the right kayak for YOU. Subscribe to the guy's channels here: Lucas - ⁠ @TheOutdoorConquest...