Jay's Sporting Goods Podcast

Emily Bennett from the camping department has great advice on choosing the right tent and sleeping bag for your summertime outdoor adventure. She also discusses why kayaks are so popular and has some suggestions of what to look for.

Tom Simmons has great advice on keeping your guns and other valuable protected. He discusses locks, fire resistance, interior configuration and where to put a safe in your home. Everything you need to know about buying a gun safe.

Dave Cronk talks about the newest generation of fish finders and why side scan capability is so important. He also weighs the pros and cons of buying a pre packaged rod and reel combo and talks about the popularity of certain lures.

Bryan Darland talks springtime river fishing for steelhead and explains why water flow and temperature are important, describes some popular techniques and suggests the right gear to get started. Then, Kenny Slavens talks about spring turkey hunting.

Veteran coyote hunter Blaine Bailer talks about hunting the late season and how tactics change from earlier in the year. Blaine also has tips for calling fox and bobcats, then he shares the story of calling in a wolf in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Joe Cook of Jay’s Gaylord store has advice on targeting pike using tip ups. He talks about where to set up, how deep to fish, what terminal tackle works best and his thoughts on the choice of bait. Joe also describes how to a handline a big fish.

We get ready for Christmas with Bryan Darland, manager of Jay’s store in Clare. He has some great gift ideas for the hunter and angler on your list. His suggestions include electric power augers, hunting clothes and boots, knives, gift cards and more.

We’re getting ready for Michigan’s firearm deer season. Jeania Canel, manger of Jay’s Clare gun department, has great advice on buying the right gun.  The discussion includes rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders... as well as ammo, reloading and accuracy.

It’s a lesson in venison processing with Veteran whitetail processor Mike Horswill. Mike has great advice on every step of the process from field dressing to making jerky. He describes how to hang, skin and butcher a deer.

We’re getting ready for bow season with Eric Lafollette, the manager of the archery department in Jay’s Clare store. Eric talks about the process of buying a new bow and choosing the accessories to go along with it.