Big Fish Stories

I want to welcome you all to a clash of ideals in our society. In this corner, we have Tyler, a hunter, fisherman and meat eater. And in this corner, we have skier, filmmaker and plant-based eater, Leo Corrales. In all seriousness, Leo and I have known each other for several years and have learned so much from one another’s perspective. 

Enjoy a great conversation about ethics, conservatorship, sustainability and of course, some hunting and fishing stories.

WARNING! This podcast is not for everyone. There is one story in particular that people may find offensive... To preface, we were dumb young kids.

From a family of multiple generations of hunting, Josh has a unique perspective. Hunting has always been a way of life for him and his family. Josh is a different type of hunter - focusing on slow steady movements and trying to find what other hunters may have missed.

ANNNDDDDD FINALLY! We have ourselves a fishing master telling some of his Big Fish Stories. This man has been fishing and competing in bass tournaments since he was a youngster. From boating mishaps to giant Idaho bass, he is a force to be reckoned with on any body of water.

This man taught me everything I know about Bass fishing and is one of the reasons I have become completely obssessed. His enthusiasm for these fish is contagious, and we welcome Mr. Reece Jolley to Big Fish Stories.

I can't say Levi is the best hunter, the best fisherman, or the best outdoorsman, but man is he entertaining to watch learn the crafts.

Today we talk about his growth as a hunter and how it's not enough to just be lucky (although it helps). After 3 long years of missed opportunities and mistakes on both our ends, Levi finally had his glorious day equaling hundreds of pounds of meat.

Also, I have a riddle for you:

On our first episode, Mike Hendricks (my father) tells his most embarrassing hunting story, while also painting the picture of why Hunter's Safety is so important. We talk about his life before hunting, then going straight to rural Montana and discovering his love for the outdoors and the learning curve involved - now passing his life lessons on to me, and it becoming my passion and pursuit in life.