Bumpkin Angling Podcast

Big Wave Dave and The Kentucky Freight Train sit down with Cole Karsky from Beef Outdoors to talk about the responsibilities of angling content creators.  They cover sponsors, filming and editing and the challenges of balancing fishing and family life.  And then there are presents!  

BWD and KFT take the caddy out on a local lake to catch bass and decide to record an episode while they are out there.  They share some personal stories, favorite fishing techniques and even a recipe for largemouth bass!  Put on your life jacket and check it out! #bassfishing #largemouthbass #podcast 

BWD and KFT have a conversation with Karlee Winkelman about the responsibilities of being a content creator and some of the particular challenges facing a woman in the world of social media and angling.  P.S. We only fan-boy a little about Karlee's famous father.  Check it out! 

The Bumpkins discuss some instances of cheating in the fishing world and then go on to explore why people cheat in competitions in general.  Along the way, they also discuss a little magic and some unexpected uses for a pet porter.  Giddy up! 

Big Wave Dave sits down with friend and former co-worker Tim Harold to talk about fishing superstitions.  They cover what to eat, what to listen to, and what not to pack if you really want to catch walleyes.  There's a lot of laughs and few "insights", so click play and enjoy!  

The Bumpkins discuss some of the common knowledge passed down through generations of fisher-people and why these things are held onto.  They also talk about some fishing superstitions held by our buddies and the wider world.  Oh, and Dave talks about the wisdom of fist fighting a bear.  

BWD and KFT have a conversation with "The Loon Lady", Sheila Johnston from Minnesota Loon Rescue.  Sheila talks about the things threatening the state bird of Minnesota, including fishing lines, tackle and lead poisoning.  She also outlines some ideas for how we can do better as outdoorspeople to protect this majestic symbol of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.  

Dave and Shane talk about the effects of lead left behind in the wild by people when fishing or hunting.  They cover how the lead gets there, how it gets into animals, and what it does once it's in an animal's system.  After talking about the effects of lead, the Bumpkins talk about legislative success stories and barriers, and what we can do as individuals to make sure that the wild things around us stay wild and healthy.  

The Bumpkins interview Jessica LaBumbard, the Executive Director of Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN, about her experience with raptors suffering with lead poisoning.   Jessica outlines the fate of birds of prey- bald eagles in particular- that have consumed lead in the course of their natural feeding habits.  She's seen the effects up close and personal and shares some of these heartbreaking stories.  

BWD and KFT talk to Caleb Wistad, the man behind the Hooked Up Wisconsin YouTube Channel, about his love of fishing and helping other people improve their fishing skills.  They also dive a little deeper into the responsibilities of a content creator and the path Caleb took to creating content full time.  Let's get hooked up!