Best Brook Trout Podcasts (2024)

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#4 || Rob Swainson: Saving Brook Trout 1:15:46

28d ago1:15:46

1:15:46

If we’re lucky we get the chance, once or twice in our life, to cross paths with someone who changes the course of history. In Rob Swainson’s case, it is the celebrated brook trout fishery associated with Lake Nipigon, the Nipigon River and the north shore of Lake Superior. Gord and Liam interview the man this week, who wouldn’t accept the fact tha…

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#6 || Nick Baccante: Spring Walleyes 1:13:01

1h ago1:13:01

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Nick Baccante helped write the book on walleyes, studying the popular sport fish as the lead Research Biologist in Ontario’s esteemed, Walleye Research Unit and as the Fish and Wildlife Section Head, for the Peace Region in British Columbia. Nick joins Liam and Gord on this week’s podcast as they talk about early season walleye behaviour and fishin…

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How to Test and Keep Your Balance When Wading, with Scott Ducharme 1:34:08

3h ago1:34:08

1:34:08

Scott [41:18] is an assistant professor of motor control and learning at Long Beach University, as well as a fly fisher and podcast listener. He has a small number of quick tests you can do at home to check your balance, and then simple exercises you can do at home without any special equipment to improve your balance in a matter of weeks. Wading s…

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Catching PostSpawn Bass and Topwater Action!!! 2:00:59

1h ago2:00:59

2:00:59

On this episode of Fish North Georgia's The Livewell, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Jonothan Farmer and the FNG Crew. They discuss catching bass during and right after the spawn, including some fantastic topwater tricks as the bass are starting to get in to more predictable patterns heading into the summer. Jonothan really drops the juice as to …

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The Touring Anglers Association Tournament - An Angler's Perspective 2:00:20

5d ago2:00:20

2:00:20

On this epsode of The Livewell, FNGO's "live" podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with two anglers to recap The Touring Anglers Association's No Forward Facing Sonat Tournament held on Lake Lanier. Paul Driskell, a Lanier Legend and Brooks Anderson, a rising star in north Georgia explain how they viewed the tournament as well as giving us some ins…

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Craft Beer and Fly Fishing For Trophy Trout 2:07:30

3d ago2:07:30

2:07:30

On this episode of Fish North Georgia's "The Livewell Tuesday Nighters" podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Nathan Scheiber, a local part time guide, blue line angler and Product Developer for Cherry Street Brewing, and private landowners John Davidson and Gerard Gunthert, who have property on the Etowah River in north Georgia and have create…

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This Podcast May Save Your Life, with Ralph Cutter 1:13:41

4d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Ralph Cutter [36:53] is an extremely perceptive, pragmatic angler with a lifetime of experience in white water, both fishing and in watercraft and water rescues. He feels that what we’ve been taught to do if we fall in wearing waders is all wrong, and he has a number of tips for getting to shore safely that most of us don’t know about. He also reco…

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Swim Baits Down South with Cast Fishing 1:52:51

6d ago1:52:51

1:52:51

On this episode of The Livewell at Fish North Georgia, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Ryan Hanks and Clint Bartlett of Cast Fishing and go over throwing larger soft swimbaits for trophy largemouth and spotted bass. A lot of techniques covered here and of course, some good entertainment. Recorded live on March 28, 2024. If you are interested in sp…

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Spring Time Crappie Fishing In The South 1:49:09

6d ago1:49:09

1:49:09

On this episode of FNGO's Livewell Tuesday Nighters, host Danny Pruitt sits down with local crappie anglers Kyle Reeves of ATX Lures and Justin Ware to talk crappie. Current trends, the tournament scene and forward facing sonar are all discussed. These are recorded "live" and include viewer interaction. Recorded on March 26, 2024. To contact FNGO f…

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Episode Thirty Eight- Healthy Parks for Healthy People with National Parks Service Public Health Director Captain Sara Newman 1:21:58

11d ago1:21:58

1:21:58

What if we told you that there was a healthcare system of over 400 locations that manages more than 325 million people each year and offers resources that are proven to positively impact every dimension of your health and well-being, with an annual cost (for unlimited visits) of less than $100...if not completely free? Sound too good to be true? Th…

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#5 || Dr. Bruce Tufts: Why Big Fish Matter 1:00:35

14d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Liam and Gord sit down this week with Dr. Bruce Tufts, who heads up the prestigious Freshwater Fisheries Conservation Lab at Queen’s University. Tufts explains why big walleye, bass, trout, northern pike and muskies are the rock stars of the fishing world. A 12-pound female walleye, for example, lays exponentially more eggs than three four-pound fe…

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How to Preserve Native Trout Species, with Ted Williams 1:34:34

11d ago1:34:34

1:34:34

The use of the natural toxin rotenone to remove invasive, non-native species of trout to protect native species is a controversial topic. Does it really work? What does the poison do to the insect, mammal, and bird populations? Ted Williams [52:36], a proponent of these tactics in selected waters, discusses where reclaiming populations has been suc…

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Tips for Early Season Trout-Fishing Success, with BJ Gerhart 1:23:04

19d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

This week, my guest is guide BJ Gerhart [33:50], a longtime veteran guide at Three Rivers Ranch in Idaho and one of the savviest anglers I know. He shares his tips for getting around the common problems of early season trout fishing, mainly cold water and high flows. In the Fly Box this week, we have some helpful tips from listeners, and some inter…

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Episode Thirty Seven- Addiction, Running Far, and Doing Hard Things with Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle 1:11:09

25d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Addiction is a chronic condition that can affect many dimensions of our lives, including our physical and mental health, relationships, and overall wellness. The two primary forms of addiction are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. While addiction is most notably associated with substance abuse, humans can also form addictive behavi…

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How To Catch PreSpawn Bass - A Livewell RECUT 1:36:07

23d ago1:36:07

1:36:07

On this episode of The Livewell, FNGO's "live" podcast, we present a RECUT version of our conversation about catching PRESPAWN bass. A recut removes some of the interaction between Danny and the viewers, giving you more of the actual conversation with the guests. Local Recorded live on 01-18-2024By Danny Pruitt

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Catching Bass, Social Media and Creating Lures with GreenFish Tackle founder John Hair 2:10:30

24d ago2:10:30

2:10:30

On this episode of FNGO's The Livewell, John Hair, owner of Greenfish Tackle, sits down with host Danny Pruitt and the gang to discuss the bait manufacturing portion of the fishing industry and how social media is changing the way companies are looking for sponsors. We also discuss several area reservoirs and how he and his gang of highschool angle…

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How Trout See, with Jason Randall 1:21:05

26d ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Can trout see color? Can they see UV light? How does a trout's window on the outside world affect how they feed and how they notice predators like us? How can a trout see so well at night and also in bright light when they have no eyelids, and their pupils don't constrict? Jason Randall [31:10] is an experienced fly fisher and scientist, and he sta…

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Catching Striped Bass and Searching for Monsters!! 1:58:49

28d ago1:58:49

1:58:49

On this episode of Fish North Georgia's The LIVEWELL TUESDAY NIGHTERS, we talk striped bass with guests Jeremy Mullinax and Terry O'Shaughnessy. The Tuesday Nighters, a "live" podcast, is where FNG discusses all the other fishing opportunities besides big lake bass fishing. This was a great conversation on chasing stripers here in the south. Jeremy…

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The Living Legend Bill Payne and Hammer Stephen Barday Talk Bass 1:58:09

1M ago1:58:09

1:58:09

On this episode of The Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "live" podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with a living legend, Bill Payne and a local Hammer Stephen Barday. We tap into their experience on chasing bass with finesse style baits and talk forward facing sonar. Recorded live on 02-15-2024By Danny Pruitt

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Catching Big Spotted Bass with Guest Brooks Anderson 2:01:07

1M ago2:01:07

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On this episode of The Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "live" podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Brokks Anderson, a young up and coming angler here in north Georgia. Fresh off his BFL win on Lake Lanier, Brooks describes some of the techniques he uses to catch giant spotted bass on what we feel is the nation's #1 spotted bass fishery. Recorde…

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All About the Henry’s Fork, with Brandon Hoffner 1:33:01

1M ago1:33:01

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My guest this week is Brandon Hoffner [35:55], executive director of the Henry’s Fork Foundation, and the topic is the diverse habitat and trout-fishing opportunities of this world-famous river that has influenced so many anglers, techniques, and fly patterns over the years. Like all trout rivers today, the Henry’s Fork also has its share of enviro…

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Talking With A Living Legend - Paul Driskell 2:03:31

1M ago2:03:31

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On this episode of The Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "live" podcast, host Danny Pruitt and the crew sits down with Paul Driskell, whom we consider as a Living Legend here in north Georgia. From his FLW days to how he stays as one of the top anglers on Lake Lanier, Paul drops the "juice" and holds nothing back on where and how he catches bass. One …

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$125,000 No Forward Facing Sonar on Lake Lanier with guest Allen Brooks 2:03:31

1M ago2:03:31

2:03:31

On this episode of the Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "LIVE" podcast, Host Danny Pruitt sits down with Allen Brooks, the mastermind behind a new bass tournament in which there will be no forward facing sonar, no mega360 sonar and no preexisting waypoints. Designed to level the playing field with an extremely high payout. He created the Touring Angl…

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Episode Thirty Six- Prescribing Nature with Canada PaRx Founder Dr. Melissa Lem 1:06:22

1M ago1:06:22

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Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan. The scientific community is finally (and formally) proving what we have always known... time in nature makes us healthier. Healthcare systems have been utilizing nature as a form of treatment for decades. One of the gold-standard examples of this …

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Electric Only Bass Fishing and Tournaments 1:50:01

1M ago1:50:01

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On this episode of the Livewell's new Tuesday Nighters, host Danny Pruitt sits down with local electric only anglers Chris Gayton, Michael Geiger, and Justin Donaldson. The group discusses north Georgia's small water reservoirs and the various electric only bass trails that fish tournaments on them. Some good fishing tips on how to target the bass …

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#3 || Chris Therrien: The Incredible World of Lake Trout 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Gord and Liam sit down this week with renown lake trout scientist, (Dr.) Chris Therrien, who has spent years studying the habits and habitat of lake trout. Chris shocks the boys explaining how cold water loving lake trout will venture to feed into the last place you'd ever expect to catch them — hot shoreline water in the middle of summer. He also …

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Disturbing News on Montana's Smith River, with David Brooks 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

The Montana Supreme Court recently reversed a decision that would have blocked a copper mine on the headwaters of the Smith River. Where we thought we had a win in preventing a mine in the wrong place, we now may have to live with that mine. David Brooks [33:02] on Montana TU tells us how, at the very least, TU and other organizations convinced the…

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THE LIVEWELL - Winning $100,000 on Logan Martin with NPFL Pro Will Harkins 1:58:42

1M ago1:58:42

1:58:42

On this episode of The Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "LIVE" podcast, National Professional Fishing League's Will Harkins, a 22 year old phenom from North Georgia, recalls his win on Logan Martin with host Danny Pruitt and the crew. Recorded 02/08/2024By Danny Pruitt

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THE LIVEWELL - Catching Bass with Caz Anderson and Jordan Lee 1:51:24

1M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

On this episode of The Livewell, Fish North Georgia's "LIVE" podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Caz Anderson and Elite Pro Jordan Lee to talk bass fishing, professional trails and so much more. Recorded live on 02/01/2024By Danny Pruitt

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A New Way of Fishing a Dry Dropper, with Josh Miller 1:47:41

2M ago1:47:41

1:47:41

Josh Miller [43:10] is a guide and has been a competitive angler and coach for years and he, like many young fly fishers, is an innovative angler who doesn't rely only on older methods of fly fishing but develops his own techniques based on how he wants his flies to drift. This is a geeky one with some rambling, but I think Josh has some thought-pr…

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Episode Thirty Five-Mind, Body, and Soil with Root in Nature 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

Getting our hands dirty is not a new idea. A strong connection to soil has always been critical for human thriving. Around 12,000 years ago, our hunter-gatherer ancestors started transitioning into a farming culture. Growing crops became a reliable and sustainable way to access high-quality food. Besides the nutritional benefits, gardening has been…

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#2 || Kamden Glade: What do Muskies Eat? 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Unbelievable ... amazing .... mind-boggling. Choose whatever superlative you want to use and it is appropriate for this week's guest, Kamden Glade, who works for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Kamden studied the diets of muskies (northern pike, walleye and largemouth bass) using gastric lavage - the same technique employed in hospit…

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How Fly Rods Are Developed, with Shawn Combs 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

This week, my guest is Orvis rod designer and my fishing buddy Shawn Combs [14:05], who uses the new Helios rods as an example of how a new rod series is developed. What kind of input goes into a new rod design? Why do we keep making new rod series? How are they tested? How many prototypes of a new rod are built before we decide on the final model?…

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