Paul Fosheim has been a member of the South Dakota Deaf Anglers for many years.  He and his fellow deaf anglers get together at least once each year to fish together.  This year, they were on the banks of Lake Oahe in central South Dakota.   The South Dakota Deaf Anglers was created in 1982.  This organization gives members of the deaf community an opportunity to learn more about fishing, and to meet others who share a similar passion.  While there were cash prizes on the line for anyone with lady luck and skill on their side that day, that is not the reason they get together.  This episode talks a little bit about their fishing experiences and what it means to fish while deaf.    Music (in order of appearance):  "Coal Miners" - Artofescapism "Swansong" by Josh Woodward "Love Wins" by Lee Rosevere

Gary Howey and Larry Myhre have collectively worked in the outdoor communications industry for more than 80 years.  Their connection to the resources, production/writing, and educating the public have led to a great friendship and a lot of outdoor adventures.  They are both members of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and have miles of wisdom and outdoor stories to share.   Music:   Jason Shaw - Mountain Man Riot - Southern California

South Dakota State Record Walleye   On November 16, 2002, Georgine Chytka and her son went fishing like they did on most evenings.  It was a cold evening down in the tailrace of Fort Randall Dam, but they persisted.  Georgine's second bite of the evening would produce a fish that many thought they would never see...a new state record walleye.

Jason Durham started Go Fish Guide Service when he was 15 years old.  He has learned a lot from the great people he's fished with over the years, and has a lot of great fishing stories.  We could have chatted for hours up at the Iron Horse Bar & Grille in Nevis, MN.  His fishing stories captivate, entertain, and sometimes even have a moral or lesson for you to put in your back pocket.  I really enjoyed our conversation, and he was a great sport with some of the questions I had for him.

Igor Chinyakov is responsible for sport fishing in Russia and for oversight of the annual World Ice Fishing Championships. Igor and I chatted about sport fishing in Russia and why their country has experienced so much success over the years.

Kate Golden is a fish obsessed gal living in Australia. She penned an article for the Sierra Club magazine about her journey into fishing and all that has come along with it.  Our conversation went a bit further, and we got to learn more about this passionate outdoor enthusiasts with a taste for fish and all that comes along with catching them.   You can read Kate's original article here.   Go to KateGolden.org to sign up for her newsletter and follow along as Argo becomes a seaworthy vessel.   Music:  Jason Shaw - "Mountain Sun" Sailor's Lament - Jason Shaw

We joined USA Ice Team at tryouts in 2017 and will be following the team to the 2018 Ice Fishing World Championships in Kazakhstan, March 16-17. In this episode, we learn more about international competition and the guys who compete for our country. USA Ice Team is a group of anglers representing the United States at the World Ice Fishing Championship. This is the Olympics of ice fishing, and a very big deal for the countries involved. This is part 1 of a series leading up to this year's World Championships in Kazakhstan.   Fish Stories Feature 24: USA Ice Team Part 1 USA Ice Team Website USA Ice Team Facebook Page   Music:   "3rd Eye Partner" - Otis McDonald "Heart Strings" - Coyote Hearing "In Case you Forgot" - Otis McDonald "Portal" - Evan Schaeffer "Agoge" - BenJamin Banger

Todd Heitkamp - Dakota Angler Family Todd Heitkamp is a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. He is also the proud owner of Dakota Angler in Sioux Falls, SD. He gave us a backstage pass to his fishing career in this conversation. We talked about his passion for fishing and where it comes from, some of the challenges that exist for the "mom and pop" tackle shops, and his proudest moment as an angler.  Enjoy!   Links:  Dakota Angler Website Music: "Mountain Sun" - Jason Shaw "We Were Once Kings" - Silent Partner "Sawdust" - Silent Partner

Chip Leer is a professional outdoor communicator and educator from Walker, MN. His passion for fishing and the great outdoors is something that we can all strive to achieve. This episode will definitely help you become a more passionate and successful angler.   Music:  Jason Shaw - "Mountain Sun" Josh Woodward - "I Will Not Let You Down"

USA Ice Team is a group of anglers representing the United States at the World Ice Fishing Championship. This is the Olympics of ice fishing, and a very big deal for the countries involved. This is part 1 of a series leading up to this year's World Championships in Kazakhstan.   USA Ice Team Website USA Ice Team Facebook Page   Music:   "3rd Eye Partner" - Otis McDonald "Not For Nothing" - Otis McDonald "Rooftops" - Silent Partner