Best Panfish Podcasts (2024)

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The Elusive Golden Trout, with Jessica Strickland 1:22:24

3d ago1:22:24

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Jessica Strickland [38:07] is Trout Unlimited's California Inland Trout director and is an expert on the historical and curent range of this rare trout species. Where do they live today as compared to their original range? Can you still fish for them, and do you need to hike for many miles or are they more acessible close to a trailhead? You'll lea…

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#20 || Dr. Heidi Swanson: Turnover – What It Means and How It Affects Fish 1:01:22

9d ago1:01:22

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Send us a text Twice a year—spring and fall—lake turnover disrupts the waters and drives anglers crazy. To help us make sense of this phenomenon, we’re joined by Dr. Heidi Swanson, a distinguished fisheries scientist and former inaugural Jarislowsky Chair at Wilfrid Laurier University. Now an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Swa…

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14 Tips for Spring Creek Fishing, with Brant Oswald 1:29:18

10d ago1:29:18

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Brant Oswald [23:20] is a veteran guide, teacher, and fly shop operator with over 40 years in the business. He's one of the best spring creek anglers I know and guides on them almost every day, so I asked him to come up with some tips on better spring creek techniques. Even if you never fish spring creeks, his tips really apply to any slow or low w…

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Episode #28 A Day at the Range! 41:49

14d ago41:49

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We're at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range for the annual Sight-In Day! It's a great faciltiy!!!! Check them out and everything they have to offer at ISRA.org. Thank you to all the listeners and fans of the show, we have been renewed for season 2! The new season will drop November 11th. ~~~~~~~~ Get the gear we use! ➜ TackleDirect.com Came…

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Episode #27 Record Breakers, Family, Hunting 55:59

15d ago55:59

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This week we are talking all about hunting. We sit down with Dawn and Autumn Pratt to talk about the mother daughter duo who are Michigan State Black Bear record holders. Then we are joined by the Perry family to discuss the importance of family and getting youth interested in hunting. Thank you for checking out the MWO Podcast make sure to like an…

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So, You Want a Job in the Fly-Fishing Industry? With Kirk Deeter 1:18:44

17d ago1:18:44

1:18:44

I get regular questions from people about getting a job in the fly-fishing industry, both in the podcast mailbox and in person at shows and store visits. It's a tough question and I don't have all the answers so I called upon my buddy Kirk Deeter [35:04], who as founding publisher of Angling Trade magazine and currently editor of Trout magazine, al…

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#19 || Dr. Bruce Tufts: Do Fish Scents Really Work? 1:11:58

23d ago1:11:58

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Send us a text Dr. Bruce Tufts is a comparative fish physiologist at Queen’s University where he specializes in fish olfactory senses. On this week’s podcast, Bruce explains how fish use their keen senses of smell and taste. Using hundreds of captive fish, Bruce and his team undertook countless feeding trials to isolate the specific molecules that …

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North American and European Fly Tying Cross Pollination, with Barry Ord Clarke 1:35:32

24d ago1:35:32

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Barry Ord Clarke [50:21] is one of the world's most popular fly tiers, through his books, videos, and web site. Originally from the UK but living in Norway, Barry keeps his pulse on the world of fly tying on both sides of the Atlantic. He discusses the fly patterns developed in North America that Europeans have embraced, and also details the histor…

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Trout, Tarpon, and Other Critters in Costa Rica, with Kevin Jackson 1:24:19

1M ago1:24:19

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Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn't either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares with us the wide variety of fly fishing you can have in this diverse and well-preserved ecosystem. And also the rare wildlife you might see in this country that offers saltwater, ju…

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Episode #26 Putting it all on the line 58:13

1M ago58:13

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We join Troy Peterson in his man cave (the Bötehaus) to discuss various types of line, particular those from Seaguar Co, and their designed application that will help you put more fish in the boat. From Perch to Pike we cover it all this episode! As always we would love and appreciate your downloads and follows! Make sure to subscribe to MidWest Ou…

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#18 || Dr. David Philipp: A Once in a Lifetime Smallmouth Bass Discovery 58:36

1M ago58:36

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Send us a text Dr. David Philipp is renowned for his work with smallmouth bass - especially their reproductive ecology. But the Director of the Fisheries Genetics Lab at the Illinois Natural History Society, adjunct professor at the University of Illinois and Chair of the Fisheries Conservation Foundation encountered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunit…

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Backcast: Fishing through climate change, with John Gierach 1:44:15

1M ago1:44:15

1:44:15

Tom is on a fishing trip this week. While on this trip he learned his friend and legendary fly-fishing author, John Gierach had passed away at 78. In his honor Tom asked me to post his last intervew with John from May of last year and to share this with all of you: "John Gierach was one of the finest voices in fly fishing. He passed away suddenly l…

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Is Fly Fishing Really Good for Your Mental Health? With Melissa Ceren 1:21:01

2M ago1:21:01

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We keep hearing that fly fishing is good for your mental health. It gets you out in the natural world, involves problem solving, and keeps you active and moving throughout the day (unless you sit in a drift boat watching a bobber). But is it always good for your mind? Are there times when fly fishing can make your mood worse, and are there things y…

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#17 || Danny Swainson: Are steelhead doomed? 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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Send us a text Biologist Danny Swainson says steelhead on the west coast have so many nutrients available to them once they hit the ocean that they can grow to 15 pounds in three or four years. But something is happening to them once they enter salt water and it is frightening. Are steelhead different from the rainbow trout in the rivers? What are …

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Episode #25 Snowmobiling Hay Days 42:37

2M ago42:37

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We are on the road this week, coming to you from the 57th Annual Hay Days Festival in New Branch Minnesota! We run into BASSMaster Rookie of the Year Trey McKinney and talk with him about how his season went and what he's looking forward to next year. Then we sit down with Scott Wakefield and Keith Twombly to talk about how Northern Minnesota winds…

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Secrets to Tying Good Fishing Knots, with Robert Ketley 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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I have long enjoyed Robert Ketley's [31:06] column in California Fly Fisher magazine because he often delves deeply into aspects of fly fishing that we don't pay much attention to. And he's a tireless researcher. So when I noticed a deep dive he did on fly-fishing knots using a microscope I knew I had to get him on the podcast. You won't learn abou…

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Episode #24 Motoring for Muskies 54:22

2M ago54:22

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This week we are talking about unforgettable days on the water. We go over what's biting and how in the Midwest with Mike Steinke and Pete Johnson. Then we sit down with Tournament Musky Angler Clayton Spiess to talk about how everything had to go wrong for him to get it right and win his recent tournament!…

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Who Owns the River, with Beau Beasley 1:38:59

2M ago1:38:59

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Who owns the banks of a river? Who owns the bottom? Who owns the water that flows through a channel? And what defines whether a river is navigable or not? There are often no easy answer to theses questions, and much of it is determined on a state-by-state basis. Beau Beasley [35:27] has spent years looking at specific cases of access controversies,…

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#16 || Brian Chan: Triploid Trout - Are they the future of stocking? 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Send us a text Renown biologist, Brian Chan has spent years managing the trout fisheries in British Columbia. You'll be amazed listening to Brian explain how the province produces triploid female rainbow and brook trout that grow twice as large and live twice as long as diploids. There is a reason the trout fishing spotlight is shining so brightly …

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Secrets of Late-Season Panfishing, with Bart Lombardo 1:29:02

2M ago1:29:02

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Panfish are easy to find and catch in the spring and early summer. But later in the season, not so much. Panfish are still around, but we need to look for them in different places and use modified techniques. Bart Lombardo [33:40] is an expert on all things panfish, and he gives us his secrets for finding and catching these delightful fly-rod targe…

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Episode #23 Hunting Records 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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This week is all about hunting down and smashing records. We go over the end of tournament bass fishing for the year and a few state records that blew us away. Then we sit down with Kyle Hammond and talk about how he's broken 2 records, and has his eyes set on a third. Brett Leable then joins us to talk about his record breaking trout he got in an …

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What's it like to run a fishing lodge? With Tim and Joanne Linehan 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

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What are the pleasures and pitfalls of running a successful fishing lodge? What's it really like behind the scenes? And how did a couple kids from New Hampshire end up running one of the most successful fishing and hunting lodges in Montana? (Hint—it wasn't due to trust funds or investment banker money). This week I interview Tim and Joanne Linehan…

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#15 || Steve Quinn: The Lateral Line, A Fish's Sixth Sense 55:24

3M ago55:24

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Send us a text Biologist Steve Quinn has a foot in the world of fisheries science and fishing itself. The longtime bass editor of In-Fisherman Magazine has authored numerous research reports and served in various capacities for the American Fisheries Society. Steve joins Liam and Gord on this week's podcast to reveal how fish use their lateral line…

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How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo 1:25:48

3M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Joe Bibbo [32:10] has a great back story and is a wonderful storyteller himself. He's done a lot of DIY fishing, mainly from his home in the East to the Rocky Mountains and has some great advice on where to go for information as you plan your trip. He also has some wonderful advice on what not to do, based on mistakes he's made over the years. I ge…

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Rodrigo Salles – Fishing in the jungle with Untamed Angling

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It was a pleasure sitting down with Rodrigo Salles, a seasoned fly angler and one of the founders of Untamed Angling. Rodrigo brings us into the heart of the Amazon, where the rivers run wild and the fish are unique and beautiful. We explore his journey from Brazil to becoming one of the leading figures in the fly fishing world, his passion for con…

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What fly-fishing's trade association does for conservation, with Lucas Bissett 1:18:21

3M ago1:18:21

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My guest this week is Lucas Bissett [38:42], executive director the AFFTA, the trade association for the fly-fishing industry. Lucas talks about the support they give to small, grass roots organizations for education and habitat protection—organizations that may not be able to apply for larger grants. One of their current projects, which we discuss…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Panfish Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company

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Doc Talks Fishing Podcast

Gord Pyzer & Liam Whetter

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MidWest Outdoors Podcast

MWO Media

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RAD Cast Outdoors Podcast | Hunting, Fishing, Angling, Outdoor

Fishing, Hunting, Anlger, Elk, Walleye, Deer by Patrick Edwards and David Merrill

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Fly Fishing Journeys

Rob Giannino

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The Elusive Golden Trout, with Jessica Strickland 1:22:24

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#20 || Dr. Heidi Swanson: Turnover – What It Means and How It Affects Fish 1:01:22

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14 Tips for Spring Creek Fishing, with Brant Oswald 1:29:18

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Episode #28 A Day at the Range! 41:49

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Episode #27 Record Breakers, Family, Hunting 55:59

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So, You Want a Job in the Fly-Fishing Industry? With Kirk Deeter 1:18:44

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#19 || Dr. Bruce Tufts: Do Fish Scents Really Work? 1:11:58

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North American and European Fly Tying Cross Pollination, with Barry Ord Clarke 1:35:32

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Trout, Tarpon, and Other Critters in Costa Rica, with Kevin Jackson 1:24:19

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Episode #26 Putting it all on the line 58:13

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#18 || Dr. David Philipp: A Once in a Lifetime Smallmouth Bass Discovery 58:36

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Backcast: Fishing through climate change, with John Gierach 1:44:15

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Is Fly Fishing Really Good for Your Mental Health? With Melissa Ceren 1:21:01

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#17 || Danny Swainson: Are steelhead doomed? 1:06:55

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Episode #25 Snowmobiling Hay Days 42:37

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Secrets to Tying Good Fishing Knots, with Robert Ketley 1:19:05

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Episode #24 Motoring for Muskies 54:22

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Who Owns the River, with Beau Beasley 1:38:59

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#16 || Brian Chan: Triploid Trout - Are they the future of stocking? 52:20

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Secrets of Late-Season Panfishing, with Bart Lombardo 1:29:02

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Episode #23 Hunting Records 1:12:35

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What's it like to run a fishing lodge? With Tim and Joanne Linehan 1:13:24

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#15 || Steve Quinn: The Lateral Line, A Fish's Sixth Sense 55:24

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How to Plan a DIY Fishing Trip, with Joe Bibbo 1:25:48

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Rodrigo Salles – Fishing in the jungle with Untamed Angling

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What fly-fishing's trade association does for conservation, with Lucas Bissett 1:18:21

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