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.

Tom Vatalaro from Vic's Sports Center dropped by to discuss  @Ranger Boats , buying a boat, what options you need, and how he and his brother Vic Vatalaro started the business. Valalaro talks about the biggest boat buying mistakes that consumers make and how to make the best choice in boat options and outboard motors. Vic's Sport Center in Kent, OH sells many brands of boats and equipment including  @Ranger Boats   @Triton Fishing Boats  and Starcraft. Tom tells Ross Robertson about his love from the Ranger FS622 Pro and how this years model is step up. Check out Vic's at https://vicsboats.com/ and youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/VicsSportsCenter1

In Episode 10 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes photographer Nathaniel Welch. Welch lists hunting and fishing photography as his favorite and has shot covers for Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and many other outdoor publications and products. He has also photographed pro athletes and public figures like Serena and Venus Williams, James Harrison, Donald Trump, Tom Petty and many others. Welch shares his stories about 3 Donald Trump photoshoots and many of his other subjects . He offers photography tips and tricks on how to shoot better fishing and hunting photos. Check out his work at https://www.nathanielwelch.com/

In Episode 9 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes Scott Stecher of Reef Runner Lures. Scott talks about the early years of Reef Runner and where the company is headed. Reef Runner is known for their cicadas, 800, and the new 44 Mag. There is also a great discussion on the colors and styles that work best for Lake Erie Walleye.

On this episode of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross welcomes Marshal Yanda. Marshal Yanda is a former American football offensive lineman who played 13 years with Baltimore and was an 8-time Pro-Bowler. He played college football at the University of Iowa, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 13-year career with the Ravens.

Recently retired, Yanda is an avid fisherman who often takes fishing trips in the offseason. Ross Robertson talks to him about his weight loss, walleye fishing trips, his saltwater fishing trips, and football career with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Baltimore Ravens and his plans for retirement.

Yanda talks about his career highlights, some of his former teammates including how he laid out Ray Lewis in practice, getting tased on a dare as a rookie and Lamar Jackson's future in the NFL.

Travis Hartman is administrator of the  @OhioDNR  Lake Erie fish management program.

Hartman leads the Sandusky and Fairport Harbor research stations, which assesses and manages fisheries in Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins and their tributary streams. Hartman has worked as a fisheries biologist for the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Sandusky Fish Research Unit since 2003.

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Thomas Allen is the Senior Editor at Bassmaster. Thomas covers the Bassmaster Elite Series and writes about other fishing and outdoor related topics. On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Thomas and Ross talk about the fishing print industry, bass and walleye tournament fishing and whether women will ever join the Bassmaster Elite Series.

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Chip Cartwright is the owner of Wolverine Tackle, the maker of Silver Streak Walleye and Salmon Lures. Chip drops by to discuss how his company got started and how they develop walleye fishing lures and salmon fishing lures.

In particular Chip and Ross discuss the long development of the Silver Streak Rattle Streak Spoon ice fishing lure while fishing for lake Erie Walleye.

Silver Streak produces hundred of sizes and custom colors of spinner blades and spoons

"Silver Streaks" first made their appearance in the Great Lakes in 1984. They are manufactured by Wolverine Tackle Co. in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Wolverine Tackle Co. Chip's track record as a tournament winning Charter Boat Captain allowed him to continually refine his lures. No wonder then, that the Silver Streak lures are the lure of choice of so many Master Anglers.

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