We’re talking camping this time on the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast. Emily Bennett from the camping department of Jay’s Clare store 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. The avid outdoor enthusiast then talks about cooking gear, lights and camp chairs for the perfect outdoor getaway.

Tom Simmons of Jay’s Sporting Goods has great advice on keeping your guns and other valuable protected on this edition of the podcast. Tom talks about who should consider buying a gun safe and some of the options available.   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 this month on the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast.

We’re talking fishing this month on the Jay’s Sporting Goods podcast with fishing department buyer Dave Cronk. Dave 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, talks about the popularity of certain lures and describes his perfect day on the water.

We’re getting ready for spring on this edition of the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast. First, Bryan Darland talks springtime river fishing for steelhead.  Bryan explains why water flow and temperature are important, describes some popular steelheading techniques and suggests the right gear to get started.Then, Kenny Slavens from Jay’s Gaylord store, talks about turkey hunting.  Kenny says turkey hunting is addictive because sometimes the birds cooperate and often times they don’t.  He has great advi

We’re talking predator hunting on this edition of the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast. Veteran coyote hunter Blaine Bailer talks with host Mike Avery 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.

We’re talking ice fishing this month on the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast. Veteran hard water angler Joe Cook of Jay’s Gaylord store has great advice on targeting pike using tip ups.  Joe 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 and even has advice on removing the “Y” bones fro pike fillets.  Lots of great wintertime fishing advice on this edition of the podcast.

We get ready for Christmas on this edition of the Jay’s Sporting Goods podcast as we talk with Bryan Darland. Bryan is the manager of Jay’s store in Clare and 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  this time on the Jay’s Sporting Good Podcast. 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 on this edition of the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast. Veteran whitetail processor Mike Horswill 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. Mike also talks about the best way to freeze venison. If you’re a deer hunter, you don’t want to miss it.

We’re getting ready for bow season on this edition of the Jay’s Sporting Goods Podcast as Mike talks with Eric Lafollette.  Eric is the manager of the archery department in Jay’s Clare store and an avid bowhunter as well.Eric talks about the process of buying a new bow and choosing the accessories to go along with it.Broadheads, arrows, rests and targets are discussed, along with Eric’s recent bowhunting adventure for elk out west.