Great Lakes Fishing Podcast

Simon Schwindt from Fish Lake Co joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #237. Fish Lake Co produces premium outdoor apparel that is Made in the USA. Fish Lake Co is driven by the outdoor lifestyle and creates styles outdoorsmen love. On this episode we discuss the brand, how it got started, and why you should consider wearing Fish Lake Co.

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Blake Yant from Big Weenie Brand joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #236. We discuss how Big Weenie got started, their most popular products, and what’s in store for Big Weenie Brand in the future. This interview was recorded back in September and at a dealer show.

Captain Steve Martin joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode 235. Steve owns and operates MiHi Charters. He starts his season on Lake Erie fishing walleyes and fishes the second half out of Frankfort, Michigan chasing trout and salmon. 2025 will be Steve’s 40th year of charter fishing. This interview is a conversation from my trip to Michigan in late August. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Bob Hinds from Central Coast Angling in Western Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #234. We discuss jigging cohos on Platte Bay near Frankfort, Michigan, the value of live sonar when jigging salmon, and the best time of year to jig for salmon. Many thanks to Captain Bob for hosting me for a day on the water. I had a lot of fun on the lake with him. This interview is from my trip to Michigan in Late August. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Chris Ingalls from Darkblue Charters and Tangled Tackle Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #233. We discuss the trend of big fish on Lake Michigan, fishing meat rigs, the importance of a great first mate, and getting away from the crowds on the water. This is an interview from my trip to Michigan in late August.

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Captain Ernesto Amparan from Fishing with Ernesto and Thin Blue Line Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #232. We discuss a recent fishing trip out of Manistee, Michigan, Lake Michigan fishing near Chicago, and a special fishing trip Ernesto and a group of captains from his area are planning for 2025.

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Captain Ed Wiltse from the SS Badger Ferry on Lake Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #231. This interview was recorded in late August from the pilot house of the Badger. When I stepped on board that day, I wasn’t aware of what was happening in the Port of Ludington. During the interview, Captain Wiltse discusses how the ship works and why having the channel clear is so important to the Badger as it travels through the harbor to the dock. I’m a history buff and was fascinated with the ship and how it operates. I think you will be too—special thanks to Captain Wiltse and the entire crew of the Badger.

Max and Bryan from Big Lake Little Boat on YouTube join the show for Episode #230. We discuss fishing Lake Michigan from a small boat, they have a 16’ Lund, the challenges of documenting your fishing adventures on YouTube and working as a father-son team on the water. This interview is from a recent trip I took to Michigan. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing joins the show for Episode #229. Things usually go off the rails when Casey is on the show and today’s episode is no different. We discuss running meat rigs, tournament fishing, and the ports of Wilson and Pulaski on Lake Ontario. Captain Sergio Ferreira from Trolling Reel Deep Sportfishing is my cohost for this episode.

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Bill Sweitzer from the New York State Canal Corporation stops by the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #228. We discuss New York canals, how a lock operates, and the 200th year of canals in New York. This interview was recorded at the 2024 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. Captain Sergio Ferreira is my cohost for this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/