On Episode #154 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we’re joined by Captain Bob Songin from Reel Excitement Charters… Bob is based on Lake Ontario out of Oak Orchard… he does fish out of Wilson for a bit in the spring as well… Today’s show is focused on the Lake Ontario Fishing Advisory Panel… Bob is a member along with other captains, recreational anglers, and resource managers. It’s an interesting partnership that is working to sustain the incredible fishery of Lake Ontario. Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we’re discussing Garmin Panoptix for Great Lakes trolling with Mark McQuown from Garmin. Topics include the difference between Live Scope and Panoptix, the best Panoptix system for Great Lakes trolling, and more. This is a discussion from the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show in Niagara Falls, New York. My cohost for this segment is Trevor Sumption from Fish Hawk Electronics. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we're chatting with Bill Sweitzer from the New York Canal Corporation. They’re using the water in the canals to benefit the fisheries and the anglers through their Reimagine the Canals Fall Fishing Program. It’s an interesting conversation that I’m sure you’ll enjoy… Captain Pete Alex is cohosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Marc Kulak from Kings Landing Sportfishing in Toronto joins the show for Episode #151. We discuss Marc’s tackle brand, ProjectSalmon.ca, fishing out of Bluffer’s in Toronto, and what to do when the bite isn’t hot. Captain Pete Alex is cohosting this segment from the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Nick Glosser from Thrillseeker Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #150 to discuss how to become a first mate on a charter boat and what a day in the life of a first mate is like. If you’ve always wanted to work on a boat, this is a great conversation. This show was recorded back in February at the 2023 Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. Captain Pete Alex from Vision Quest Sportfishing is my cohost. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Episode #149 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast features Doug Straub from Fish USA. We discuss the inner workings of Fish USA, their new trolling rod, and how Fish USA continues to grow in a challenging retail environment. If you’re a nerd for the industry side of fishing, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Captain Pete Alex is my co-host for this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Casey Prisco from Dirty Goose Sportfishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode #148. Captain Pete Alex from Vision Quest is the guest co-host and Pete and Casey spend much of the show giving each other grief. These two personalities share a dock in Wilson, New York for the spring bite before Casey heads east for the rest of the season. It’s a fun conversation that’s loaded with personality and some great fishing knowledge. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Pete Alex joins the show for Episode #147. We hit a multitude of topics including Lake Erie steelhead in Presque Isle Bay and Lake Ontario salmon & trout fishing out of Wilson, New York. This is a conversation from February’s Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

On Episode #146 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, we’re visiting with Captain Craig Sleeman. This is an interview from the Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show. Craig discusses worming for walleyes on Lake Erie… he breaks down his favorite worm harness blades, best speeds for trolling with worms, and more. Captain Vince Pierleoni from Thrill Seeker Sportfishing cohosts this segment of the show. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

Captain Pat Kalmerton from Wolf Pack Adventures in Sheboygan, Wisconsin joins the show for Episode #145. This is an interview from the Virtual Great Lakes Fishing Show back in February. Pat was at the Battle On Bago ice fishing event in Wisconsin during the interview. But we’re discussing brown trout fishing on Lake Michigan. Pat breaks down where to go, what to use, and how easy it is to get started with browns in the spring. Captain Vince Pierleoni is co-hosting this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/