Simon Schwindt from Fish Lake Co joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #237. Fish Lake Co produces premium outdoor apparel that is Made in the USA. Fish Lake Co is driven by the outdoor lifestyle and creates styles outdoorsmen love. On this episode we discuss the brand, how it got started, and why you should consider wearing Fish Lake C…

Blake Yant from Big Weenie Brand joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #236. We discuss how Big Weenie got started, their most popular products, and what’s in store for Big Weenie Brand in the future. This interview was recorded back in September and at a dealer show.Von Fish Hawk Electronics

Captain Steve Martin joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode 235. Steve owns and operates MiHi Charters. He starts his season on Lake Erie fishing walleyes and fishes the second half out of Frankfort, Michigan chasing trout and salmon. 2025 will be Steve’s 40th year of charter fishing. This interview is a conversation from my trip to Mich…

Captain Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling in Western Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #234. We discuss jigging cohos on Platte Bay near Frankfort, Michigan, the value of live sonar when jigging salmon, and the best time of year to jig for salmon. Many thanks to Captain Bob for hosting me for a day on the water. I had a …

Captain Chris Ingalls from Darkblue Charters and Tangled Tackle Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #233. We discuss the trend of big fish on Lake Michigan, fishing meat rigs, the importance of a great first mate, and getting away from the crowds on the water. This is an interview from my trip to Michigan in late August. For m…

Captain Ernesto Amparan from Fishing with Ernesto and Thin Blue Line Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #232. We discuss a recent fishing trip out of Manistee, Michigan, Lake Michigan fishing near Chicago, and a special fishing trip Ernesto and a group of captains from his area are planning for 2025. For more Great Lakes fish…

Captain Ed Wiltse from the SS Badger Ferry on Lake Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #231. This interview was recorded in late August from the pilot house of the Badger. When I stepped on board that day, I wasn’t aware of what was happening in the Port of Ludington. During the interview, Captain Wiltse discusses how the shi…

Max and Bryan from Big Lake Little Boat on YouTube join the show for Episode #230. We discuss fishing Lake Michigan from a small boat, they have a 16’ Lund, the challenges of documenting your fishing adventures on YouTube and working as a father-son team on the water. This interview is from a recent trip I took to Michigan. For more Great Lakes fis…

Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing joins the show for Episode #229. Things usually go off the rails when Casey is on the show and today’s episode is no different. We discuss running meat rigs, tournament fishing, and the ports of Wilson and Pulaski on Lake Ontario. Captain Sergio Ferreira from Trolling Reel Deep Sportfishing is my c…

Bill Sweitzer from the New York State Canal Corporation stops by the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #228. We discuss New York canals, how a lock operates, and the 200th year of canals in New York. This interview was recorded at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Sergio Ferreira is my cohost for this episode. For more Great Lake…

Captain Marc Kulak joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #227. Marc's charter is Kings Landing Sportfishing out of Bluffers Park in Toronto. In this episode, we get into how Marc uses his Garmin Panoptix and how it works with Live Scope. We also get into reels for diver rods. This interview was recorded at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishi…

Steve Hurst, Chief of the Bureau of Fisheries for the New York DEC, joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #226. We discuss the relationship between anglers and government agencies, lake trout tagging studies on Lake Ontario, Lake Erie walleyes, and the state of the lakes. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawke…

Captain Sergio Ferreira from Trolling Reel Deep Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #225. Sergio fishes out of St. Catharines and Bronte Harbour. In today’s episode, we get into the details of what Sergio uses for salmon on his charter and how he runs his gear. If you’re looking for a nuts and bolts fishing episode, this …

Tyson Colby from Innotech Marine joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #223. Innotech Marine has built a throttle control for kicker motors that can be controlled through an app on your mobile device. This allows you to pinpoint the speed of your kicker motor simply and accurately. This product hasn’t been released to the public yet but…

Doug Straub from FishUSA joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #223. Topics discussed include the new FishUSA Flagship Rods, the growth of FishUSA, and the evolution of Stealth Core. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Pete Alex is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visi…

Stacy Furgal from New York Sea Grant joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #222. We discuss the Lake Ontario Lake Trout Tagging Study. In order to increase the natural reproduction of lake trout in Lake Ontario and perhaps the entire Great Lakes region, scientists are studying the movements of lake trout to see how they travel throughou…

Captain Rob Westcott from Legacy Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #221. Topics include how Lake Ontario has evolved in the past few decades, having your son as a first mate, and the importance of being organized. Captain Pete Alex from Vision Quest Sport Fishing is cohosting this episode and we start with a discussion …

Captain Nick Sokolowski from Soco Baits joins the show for Episode #220. Nick is a good friend of Captain Pete Alex who is cohosting this episode. We discuss how Soco Baits has evolved from a panfish-focused company to getting into salmon and other species, fishing Lake Ontario, and walleye fishing Oneida Lake in New York. For more Great Lakes fish…

Calvin Vander Boon, inventor of the Strike Assist, joins the show for Episode #219. Strike Assist allows the bait to get sucked towards the fish's mouth, allowing more fish to get and stay hooked. Fish use suction feeding to pull prey items into their mouth. When trolling, tension from the fishing line can prevent this from happening. This is a rec…

Captain John Karl Gribble from DB Marine & Outdoor Sports in Madison, Ohio and DB Sport Fishing Charters joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #218. We discuss boat maintenance, how you can get the best from your boat & motor, and horror stories about boat maintenance gone bad. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Show b…

Captain Bob Songin from Reel Excitement Charters out of Oak Orchard on Lake Ontario joins the show for Episode #217. Bob is celebrating his 40th year of chartering this season. We discuss the Lake Ontario Fisheries Advisory Panel, what Bob has seen over his 40 years of chartering, and the future of salmon stocking programs in Lake Ontario. This is …

Kevin and Logan Noon from 3 L Flies joins the show for Episode #216. 3 L Flies is a family-owned tackle business named after the Noon Family’s three sons, Logan, Liam, and Landon. 3 L makes trolling flies, coho flies, and meat rigs for Great Lakes trolling. This is an interview from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. For more Great Lakes fishing inf…

Zak Allen from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission joins the show for Episode #215. We discuss sea lampreys in the Great Lakes, how the COVID years affected the lamprey population, what is being done to control the lamprey population, and much more. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. For more Great Lakes fishing informat…

Ron Winter joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #214. Ron is an experienced and accomplished recreational angler from Vermont. On today’s show, Ron discusses fishing for salmon at the Niagara Bar, The Oak, and Lake Champlain. Ron is also one of the people who worked on the testing and development of the new Fish Hawk Electronics Lithiu…

Gabe Selesan from the Ultimate Salmon Derby joins the show for Episode #213. The Ultimate Salmon Derby is open to anyone fishing on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This is the first major derby on these waters in decades with prizes valued at $400,000. The Ultimate Salmon Derby will be giving away a boat every week during the eight-week event. Our sp…

Trevor Sumption joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #212. We’ve been talking a lot about the new Fish Hawk Electronics Lithium Series but we’re still running into folks who have a lot of questions about our new product. In this interview, Trevor gets into a ton of details on the new product, how it was developed, and how it works with…

Captain Rob Mallory joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #211. His son, Brown Trout Bobby, stops in as well. Topics discussed include targeting brown trout on Lake Ontario, Garmin Panoptix for Great Lakes trolling, and tournament fishing with the family. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo back in February. C…

Captain Nick Glosser from Thrillseeker Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #210. Glosser cut his teeth as Captain Vince Pierleoni’s first mate but is now working as a captain for Vince’s charter. Topics discussed include favorite spoons for big salmon, what it takes to be a good captain and first mate, and how to transiti…

Brian Gambell from Gambler Rigs joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #209. Topics include trophy lake trout fishing, epic lake trout destinations, and tagging lake trout. This is a recording from the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo back in February. Captain Vince Pierleoni is cohosting with me on this episode. For more Great Lakes fi…

It’s Episode #208 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. Captain Vince Pierleoni from Thrillseeker Sportfishing joins the show to discuss fishing Lake Ontario out of Olcott, New York. Vince breaks down how the fishery around Olcott changes throughout the year, his favorite setups for spring fishing on Lake Ontario, the state of lampreys on Lake Ontari…

Shane Ruboyaines from Team Dreamweaver joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #207. Topics discussed include the Dreamweaver product line, Ninja Boards, and Shane’s best spoons for salmon fishing. Captain Vince Pierleoni is my cohost for this segment. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/…

Captain Chris Ingalls from Tangled Tackle Fishing and Dark Blue Charters joins the show for Episode #206. We discuss salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, dipsy divers, and tons of other tips for salmon fishing. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo back in February. Captain Vince Pierleoni is my cohost for this segment. For more Gre…

Captain Don Ruppert joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #205. Ruppert works with Okuma and we start the show discussing what’s new from Okuma, his best rods and reels for salmon fishing, and the Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo back in February. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Elect…

Captain Richard Brant from Reel Action Charters in Western New York, joins the show for Episode #204. We discuss fishing the Niagara River, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. Richard breaks down his favorite trolling setups for king and coho salmon. This is a recording from the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo back in February. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk…

Hello and welcome to the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. Mark McQuown from Garmin joins the show for Episode #203. Mark discusses the evolution of Live Scope, Panoptix for Great Lakes trolling, and Mark’s career in marine electronics sales. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics is my cohost for this segment. For more Great Lakes fishing informati…

Chuck Earls from LakeErieKayakFishing.com joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #202. Topics discussed include how to get started with kayak fishing on the Great Lakes, safety considerations for the sport, growth trends in kayak fishing on the Great Lakes, and the perils of too much pizza the night before a trip. Trevor Sumption from Fi…

Anthony Woodcroft from The Big One Cut Bait joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #201. We discuss how the company got started, the inspiration behind the company, and fishing Lake Ontario out of Bluffers, his home port. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics is my cohost for this segment. For more Great Lakes fishing information, v…

It’s Episode #200 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast and we’re talking Lake Superior with Cory Goldsworthy from the Minnesota DNR. Cory breaks down the forage boom along Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior, how he believes it will affect the fishery, and a pair of state record coho caught last season. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics…

It's Episode #199 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast and we’re talking about early season lake trout jigging as well as trolling for brown trout during the early season with Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/…

Captain Richard Hajecki from Crazy Yankee Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #198. We discuss fishing Lake Ontario out of Wilson, New York and The Oak. Captain Hajecki also talks about his new boat for 2024. Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing is cohosting today’s show. For more Great Lakes fishing informa…

Captain Craig Sleeman joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #197 to discuss his new partnership with Aqua Traction, fishing the full 2024 National Walleye Tour season, and what the heck is a willowcat. Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing is cohosting today’s show. For more Great Lakes fishing information visit our blog at…

Joe Yaeger, president of the Lake Ontario Trout & Salmon Association joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #196 to discuss the ins and outs of the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, what the Lake Ontario Trout & Salmon Association is, and how it works to make the fishery better. Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing is cohosting…

AJ and Jana from Reel Cool Lures join the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #195. Reel Cool Lures is a grassroots lure company run by a teenager with a passion for making incredible lures and fishing. We discuss how he began his journey, the future of Reel Cool Lures, and much more. Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing is cohost…

Captain Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #194 to discuss walleye fishing on the Detroit River. Lance details how he targets this prolific walleye fishery, his favorite tactics, and how he controls his boat in treacherous currents. Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing is my cohost fo…

Captain Rob Westcott from Legacy Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #193 to discuss summer salmon fishing on Lake Ontario. Rob details how he sets his lines, his favorite tactics for summer salmon, and much more. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing informatio…

Captain Paul Powis from JP Fishing Charters in Erieau, Ontario joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast from the floor of the Greater Niagara Fishing Show. Paul discusses a wide range of topics including his advice for aspiring charter captains. He gets into a few simple tricks for avoiding tangles when running planer boards and later in the show he s…

Captain Frank Campbell from Niagara Region Charter Service joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #191. We discuss the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, fishing the Niagara River, and getting out on the big lakes. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fis…

Captain Matt Yablonsky from Wet Net Charters joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #190. We discuss trolling spoon size, fishing the Niagara Bar, Lake Ontario, and more. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/Von Fish Hawk Electronics

Captain Dan Keating joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #189. This episode was recorded live at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. We discuss the outlook for Lake Michigan in 2024, new Great Lakes trollers joining the sport, and more. This episode is cohosted by Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics. For more Great Lakes fish…

Jay Wesley, Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator for the Michigan DNR, joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #188. Topics discussed include the state of the salmon population in Lake Michigan, steelhead regulation changes in Michigan, and the reintroduction of a long-lost fish species in Michigan waters. For more Great Lakes fishing informat…