Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson

Leon Hanson started building bamboo fly rods rods in the late 1970’s. Since then he has quietly built some of the finest rods in the country. He is a rod builder’s builder. After previously being one if the pioneers of center pin reels he moved on to his next challenge, building the some of the best and most desired bamboo fly rods in the world. He has always attacked a project seeking the best possible information from the experts, and then proceeds to improve upon it. His intuitive thinking in resolving a problem has made him famous in his Boone & Crocket hunting records, the invention and production of the now highly sought after Hanson centerpin reel and of course, his rods. Having spent considerable time with Hoagy Carmichael exploring the craft, he began professionally building fly rods. The quality of his work was so notable; it brought mention in Ernie Schwiebert’s “Trout”. Ernie spoke of Garrison, then Carmichael and then Hanson as a line of succession. Leon’s depth of thinking applied to the construction of his rods, is worthy of recognition. His tapers cast sublimely, as only an expert caster can translate into bamboo. Leon’s production is very limited and his rods seldom appear on the used rod market.

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Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.

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Nate Zelinsky is a western angler based out of Conifer, Colorado where he owns and operates Tightline Outdoors, a premier fishing guide service and ‘The Authority in Western Outdoors”. Nate and his team of 5, guide on 17 bodies of water throughout Colorado.
In addition to his extensive knowledge of Colorado, Nate is very involved in the entire Rocky Mountain Region while also fishing all over the country. He has fished in national tournaments for over a decade as well at living in Minnesota for a bit. He does find life in Colorado mandatory due to his love with ice fishing! The extreme high country in Colorado will see ice as early as October and will often stay until almost June offering one of the longest ice seasons in the country!
Besides guiding year round, Nate stays busy as a weekly contributor to THE FAN OUTDOORS, a radio show on every Saturday on 104.3FM. Nate can also be seen on In-Fisherman and JEO Outdoors TV shows on a regular basis. On top of that, he does submit written pieces to publications such as In-Fisherman Magazine, Bass Anglers Guide, Colorado Outdoors, Coastal Angler Magazine, and many others.

Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.

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Born and raised in Weeping Water, Nebraska, Kayak Fishing pro Kristine Fischer wasn’t one to adhere to societal norms. Growing up in a home unimpeded by the restraints of a television, she had a natural inclination to the outdoors. This paved the way for her career, as she lives full-time on the road, competing in competitive kayak bass fishing tournaments. In 2019 alone, she boasted three national level wins, and hopes to continue to break down barriers in redefining the female angler stereotype.

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Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.

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As one of the few NATIVE captains from the area Kyle has been extremely blessed to have the beautiful waters of the Crystal River, Ozello, and Homosassa all in his back yard. Living and growing up along the waters of the Nature Coast has provided him with many great experiences and memories over the years and nothing excites him more than sharing these great experiences and creating new ones with visiting anglers on a daily basis. It’s those unique experiences and vast knowledge of the area, local wildlife and the in’s and out’s of many of the areas secret creeks, coves, and hidden bayou’s that have made Kyle Messier one of the more dynamic fishing guides along the West Coast of Florida.

Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Check out more from Bigwater Fishinghttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFish...https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfis...http://bigwaterfishing.com/ Download Bigwater Fishing Podcast EpisodesiTunes

"Doc" Bruce Samson has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as the Devil's Lake Master having won the PWT on the lake twice. He also won the MWC National Walleye Championship in 1986 and the RCL National Walleye Championship in 2002. Doc also has 8 major walleye tournament wins including the MWC twice, the PWT 4 times, the AIM once, and the FLW/RCL once.

Bruce "Doctor Sonar" Samson has a winning formula that has worked for him on both lakes and rivers; this formula includes using today's technology to his advantage on the water. GPS and Sonar technology are common tools in competitive walleye fishing, but few walleye pros have blended the technology with aerial photos, satellite elevation charts, and custom designed contour maps. Doc is one that does this and he does it well with his proven techniques on the tournament trail.

Doc possesses the knowledge and experience to improve others and was honored with the Professional Walleye Trail Norb Wallock Memorial Teaching Award, the "Top PWT Teaching Pro" in 2004.

When not competing, the Doc is active teaching electronics and fishing skills at every level. Whether you seek a little help or a lot, the Doc can help you via his website, educational DVDs, seminars, classes, Walleye Schools, magazine articles, or one-on-one with water training.

Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.

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Johnnie Candle owns and operates one of Devils Lake’s premier guide services and comes highly recommended walleye anglers. His travels as a touring fishing professional have taught him a lot and his passion toward sharing what he has learned makes him a great choice for a fishing guide.

Johnnie calls Devils Lake, North Dakota his home body of water. To say Devils Lake has undergone some change would be an understatement as large as the lake itself.
In the past 25 years, Devils Lake has more than tripled in size. While this wreaked havoc on the citizens of the surrounding communities, it has been a blessing in disguise for the fishing.
With the high water came thousands of acres of new habitat. Flooded buildings, farm equipment, rock piles and road beds are now home to the walleye, pike, white bass, and perch that once roamed the featureless basin of the old Devils Lake.

He's also known for Walleye University, a series of seminars and DVDs.

Some of Johnnie accomplishments:
Top Touring Pro on the National Walleye Tour – 3 years
Inducted into North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame – July 2018
2010 MWC World Walleye Champion
Top Touring Pro on the Masters Walleye Circuit – 8 years.
Top touring pro on the Professional Walleye Trail – 15 years.

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What happens when the bearded man comes walleye fishing? Hyperactive kids spreading mud in your boat? Pro Walleye angler and guide Tyson shares some horror stories with Ross Robertson on The Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Tyson Keller resides in Pierre, South Dakota and has one multiple walleye fishing tournaments including the longest running walleye fishing tournament The South Dakota Governor’s Cup in 2014 and 2019. He has served as a walleye fishing guides since the age of 16. Tyson is also a renowned goose and waterfowl hunter and won a national shooting tournament at the age of 12. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Check out more from Bigwater Fishing https://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/ https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ http://bigwaterfishing.com/ Download Bigwater Fishing Podcast Episodes iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45 Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzI1NzIvcnNzLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiW4-OnvY7rAhXYCc0KHX7lBRQQ4aUDegQIARAC&hl=en

Following graduation in 2007 from Ohio State, Curtis moved to Benton, Kentucky to work for FLW (Fishing League Worldwide), the largest tournament fishing organization in the world. ... He moved up in ranks first to managing editor of their magazine, to editor-in-chief for FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the FLW website. He also co author a book "Walleye Trolling" with host Ross Roberston.

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Guru Ross Robertson welcome Patterson Leeth from Simms Fishing Products to the Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Ross and Patterson discuss the do's and don't of how to get sponsored by fishing companies. Leeth offers some great tips on what it takes to build relationships with leading fishing companies.

Former Walleye Fishing Tour Professional Todd Frank dropped by to discuss how he joined the FLW and PWT Walleye tours, Winning his first walleye tournament, his love of walleye fishing as a child, having have his fishing boat pulled out by a wrecker and the accident that nearly ended his walleye tour career.