Two Angles on Angling

Ryan fished another 7 days in a row so the front half of the conversation covers what’s been happening on the water here in the Buffalo Niagara Region. Jordan spent some time in PA so he covers what he noticed down there. The guys get deep about the supply chain around food, biological carrying capacities for certain areas, specialization of skills, and much more.

Ryan had a full week on the water and Jordan joined him on one of those days. It was an incredible week - lots of action from Erie to Ontario. Angling stories dominate the conversation.

It was a big week for Jordan and Ryan. The guys both fished most of the week - together on one of the days. There were many developments in the Buffalo Niagara Region - between ice flows, wild weather, and high highs and low lows on the water. They get deep about boredom - what it means nowadays, its causes, and how to combat it…if you believe it’s something worth resolving.

Ryan and Jordan both spent a few days o the water here in the Buffalo Niagara Region so what they saw dominates the discussion. From the lower Niagara to Lake Ontario to some of the Erie tributaries, they covered some water and provide the latest updates. They spend the back half of the discussion talking about their relationship with animals - friends, foes, fellow travelers?

Ryan and Jordan start off with an update about the fishery. Although neither of the guys were able to fish much, Mother Nature brought chaos throughout the week so there’s plenty to discuss. After venting some frustrations, they go on to discuss difficulties staying patient, how weather affects business, how work affects the mind, and much more.

Apologies up front - there were come technical difficulties in the recording this week so there are 2, “Episodes” this week. This one covers a little bit of Jordan’s time on the water, all of Ryan’s time, and a getting deep session. Following the fishing report, the guys discuss how AI should be changing our education system and what things (think a better connection to the outdoors) our kids shou...

Apologies up front - there were come technical difficulties in the recording this week so there are 2, “Episodes” this week. This one covers Jordan’s time on the water.

Ryan and Jordan are back! After sporadic contact throughout the winter, it’s time to back to the regular cadence weekly episodes. This week, the guys discuss the fishing around the Buffalo Niagara Region. Some of the seasonal changes that are already underway. Plus, Ryan recaps his trip to Texas.

Ryan and Jordan reunite after about a month off to discuss the weather, local fishing conditions, Ryan’s trip to Louisiana, Jordan’s prep work for the upcoming Niagara Fishing Expo, what they’ve been doing to stay sane during this harsh winter, and much more…

Ryan and Jordan are back after taking some time off for the holidays. Unfortunately, neither have fished much lately due to below freezing temperatures, high winds, and poor water clarity. They get deep about lessons learned from 2024 and plans/goals for 2025.

Another week of chaotic weather tourist through the Buffalo Niagara region, but that didn’t stop Ryan and Jordan from spending time out in the water and outside in general. Jordan kicks the podcast off with his observations from recent hikes. Ryan Cutson to talk about tolerance to cold weather for a quick rent. He follows that up with a report from his time on the water as well as a fishing foreca...

Ryan and Jordan ended up fishing together on Saturday. The details of that trip and a few other days on the water dominate the discussion. The guys get deep about hunting in the fall vs fishing all the time. Is there enough “game” in our country to feed everyone? What would have to change to enable the majority to be able to harvest food on their own? And much more…

The Buffalo Niagara region experienced its first big dose of winter conditions this past week. Lots of wind, some rain, and a few feet of snow hit the area. That kept Ryan and Jordan off the water for most of the week, so the angling observations are minimal in this episode. The guys spend time talking about angling pressure and littering along the banks of our rivers and streams, how their physic...

Ryan and Jordan are back from about a month hiatus with updates about their fishery and what they've been up to off the water. Topics included how the fishing has been, the forecast for the upcoming week, and what they've seen in the air, on land, and under water. They "get deep" about dry fasting and how experimenting on your body by taxing it in various ways is essential when surrounded by decad...

Ryan and Jordan recap the week in angling as well as what's going on in the air and land. The guys also discuss a recent - and HUGE - life event for Jordan. He's about to embark on an incredible journey, folks. Listen to find out.

After taking a couple weeks off - Ryan and Jordan are back at it. Both guys fished this past week so an in-depth look at the Buffalo Niagara Fishery starts the conversation. That's followed up with the angling forecast for the upcoming week. Ryan was on a 10-day trip to the United Kingdom, so he gets deep about that adventure. Topics discussed include the itinerary, the food, the angling, and...

Jordan and Ryan both spent a lot of time on the water this past week, so they discuss what they saw - both above and below the surface. As per usual, the angling forecast for the upcoming week is part of the discussion. The guys get deep about travel - what's the motivation, pros and cons of having bucket lists, flexing vs doing it for oneself, and more...

Ryan and Jordan are back after a week off. Ryan fished every day but one since the last podcast - from Erie to Ontario. Walleyes, king salmon, and smallmouth bass were all targets so there’s a lot to discuss. Following the fishing report, the guys talk about national level news and why it’s not worth paying much attention to.

After taking a week off due to Jordan’s trip to the St Lawrence region, he and Ryan catch up.  First, they discuss what they've seen their local water – from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.  They follow that up with an angling forecast for next week.  They spend the back half of the conversation discussing Jordan’s trip.

Both Jordan and Ryan spent some time on their local water this past week, so as per usual, they talk about what they saw when they were out there. Topics include lots of floating/dead smallmouth bass, a strong walleye bite further west, record high water temperatures, and more. Following that discussion, the guys provide the angling forecast for this upcoming week. Ryan gets deep about his fishing...

Short podcast this week.  It's Father's Day so we kept it brief but didn't want to skip another week.  Jordan Kicks things off with this time on the Upper Niagara the past couple of days.  They then delve into what the summer pattern should be on the Niagara (post algae), and why they don't already know.  Ryan talks about his experience on Lake Erie over the past 10 days.  They als...

Mid week podcast drop! Ryan and Jordan didn’t record last Sunday because Jordan was in Michigan on a fishing trip. Both of the guys have commitments for this upcoming weekend so they won’t be recording an episode. However, they didn’t want to wait any longer to discuss Jordan‘s trip. The bulk of the discussion covers the play-by-play of Jordan’s adventure. Ryan also discusses the local fishing con...

After a week off, Jordan and Ryan have a lot of catching up to do.  Both Jordan and Ryan fished extensively over the past couple weeks, so their observations dominate the conversation.  They get deep about the transition into summer.  What gear are they putting away and what are they bringing out? How are they getting conditioned to fish through warm to hot temperatures?  What natural events are o...

After yet another huge week of fishing for both Jordan and Ryan, they spend a lot of time talking about their experiences on the water.  They get deep about what “dumb” means after asking the question, “Are our devices making us dumb?”  They also discuss the inevitability of becoming cybernetic, deciding when to get off the progress train, and more… 

It was a long week of fishing and little sleep, so Jordan and Ryan get straight to the point. After fishing 7 days this past week, covering the entire system, Ryan provides his assessment of the current pattern. He also spends some time discussing "getting humbled" and how he recovers. Jordan fished in PA this past week, so he discusses that trip and his continuing effort to learn to fly...