Sportsmen's Empire - Fishing

Bowfishing is always something that I have admittedly been looking at from the outside but have been extremely curious about.  This downtime recently has allowed me to look into the sport more as I feel it could help feed my bowhunting addiction and merge it with my other addiction, fishing.  Whenever I look into any topic or subject matter I am always looking for folks who are passionate about what they do and become somewhat obsessed.  I have the same obsession with certain endeavors but I also feel it is more important for those individuals who are passionate to also be the one most willing to educate and inspire others to do the same. 

On this episode I am joined by two of the co-founders from Loxley Bowfishing.  Ryan Simmons and Jon Graves, two of the three founders of the company come on the podcast to share with us all their passion for Bowfishing and what it entails.  We discuss exactly what Bowfishing is, how they got started, the grass roots on why Ryan, Jon and Jake started Loxley Bowfishing, conservation and the importance of Bowfishing and much more.  The boys were also generous enough to offer all of YOU listeners a DISCOUNT CODE of FRESHWATER15 to save 15% off of your purchase over at loxleybowfishing.com .  Please give Loxley Bowfishing a follow on instagram and on FaceBook.  

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Dave and JP wanted to get in on the fun that everybody has with the "Greatest of All Time" debates that occur on radio and TV across sports America.  To do their own spin, they broke bass fishing down into two categories: The Greatest of All Time, and The Greatest of Today.  Check out their arguments, and feel free to weigh in on social media as to who's list was better!

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The state of Michigan is truly an amazing destination for so many species of fish.  Each pocket of the state holds a treasure and a true destination fishery for many types of fish.  Grand Traverse Bay Area is a corner of the state that holds a special place with me.  It is not only the place where my wife and I decided to start our little family but it is also an area with breathtaking views, gin clear water and home to one of the most diverse fisheries.  Cisco, also referred to some as “lake herring” is one of those hidden treasures many anglers may have heard of but never quite figured out how to target.  On this episode my good friend from Central Coast Angling, Bob Hinds, joins the podcast again to talk to us all about how, where and when to chase these tasty fish.  Cisco back in the early 1900’s were considered a forage fish but were highly sought after by commercial fisherman.  This native species of the Great Lakes experienced a decline due to heavy commercial fishing over the years but due to recent conservation efforts are making a big comeback and are there for the sport angling anglers to pursue in healthy numbers.  Bob talks all about some great tips on where to find Cisco this time of year and how to distinguish between them and Lake Trout on your fish finders.  Bob is extremely knowledgable when it comes to catching Cisco and one of the few fishing guides in Michigan actively chasing them.  Kick back and pass the time in quarantine as Bob and I discuss how to catch these amazing native, Great Lakes fish.  The mighty Cisco.  

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast, Dan talks with Brad Durick of Red River Catfish about his spring catfishing strategies. The guys discuss what the fish are doing once they leave their wintering holes in search of food and what baits seem to get the most bites. 

As the water get warmer and the spawn approaches, Brad explains a variety of scenarios that work for him including how he fishes low and high water, slow and fast currents, and where he focuses his attention during the spawn.

Whether you are a novice angler or have several year of casting under your belt, you will learn something from this episode. 

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To fish or not to fish?  That is the big question we as anglers are facing in different parts of the country.  Here in Michigan, specifically southeast Michigan, Detroit is considered as a “hot zone” for the Covid 19 virus.  Now up until recently, I had intentions of still getting out on the water with friends to do a some much anticipated fishing for the walleye run.  However, after seeing a post from Wes Smith of the Metro Detroit Walleye Stalker group on Facebook, I reconsidered my desire to fish and I questioned myself.  I debated the risks and benefits in my mind and made a decision to NOT fish until things calm down.  The point of this episode is to NOT tell you what you should or shouldn’t do during these times as it pertains to fishing, but rather just to have you think for a minute of what you feel is the right thing.  I am joined by Wes and he gives a great perspective and how he came to the difficult decision to NOT fish during these times. We all love to fish but is now the right time?  Just some food for though.  I wish you all the best and stay safe out there. More great content to come.  Cheers!

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Dave and JP took a conservation approach this episode to discuss the methodology toward improving a private lake that you share access to, and how to properly assess the current state of the fish present.  Jeff Buckingham from the state of Arkansas joins the show to give an expert approach on things such as potential habitat improvement, selective harvest, as well as under the radar methods that one could do to improve a body of water tremendously.  

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Catfish is probably the most underrated / best tasting species of fish that we have swimming in our lakes and rivers.  The passion to pursue these tasty monsters are pocketed throughout all regions of the United States.  This is one topic that YOU the listeners were very adamant on learning more about.  On this episode Lee is joined by two of the most passionate catfish anglers you could ever hope to meet, Mark Larsen and Richard Dickerson.  Residing all the way from Arizona, these boys share their passion for chasing catfish and teach us all how to get into filling our freezers with some catfish meat ourselves.  Mark and Richard break it down for us all on how to get set up, where to find these creatures and techniques that will work wherever you may live.  These are some strange times we are living in, so sit back relax and listen to episode 40 of the podcast.  

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan interviews kirk Hansen from the Iowa DNR about his job as the Mississippi River Habitat Coordinator. Kirk talks about his role and the habitat projects that he and his team oversee throughout the year. Not only do the projects help several fish species, but they also help waterfowl populations and other woodland animals.

Along with the Corps of Engineers, Kirk talks in detail about dredging lakes and rivers, building islands, and planting trees and vegetation for waterfowl and other animals. 

Lastly, with Kirk's experience on the river and him also being an avid fisherman, Dan gets him to give some insight on where fish species are located and how to catch them. If you find the Mississippi River interesting, this is the episode for you.

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Lake Erie is a destination fishery for many throughout the world.  On this episode Lee is joined by Fred Wickenheiser to talk about just how to get started with the basics and how to get your boat set up to be successful.  Developing a successful program to net more fish can be a lot of trial and error.  It also can be very costly.  Fredy shares with us what worked for him and where he went wrong and gives us some pointers to consider to save us all some $$.  Go give him a follow @fredwicky on instagram to see how he continually puts out some big numbers of walleye from Lake Erie.    

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On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with Biologist Dillan Laaker of the Army Corps of Engineers about the Mississippi River and its industrial and sporting uses.

Dillan talks about his role with the Corps of Engineers managing the water flow through the lock and dam systems throughout the rive as well as the various habitats and ecosystems. Topics discussed include river navigation, wing dams, habitat project, and much more.

If you have every thought about what the Corps of Engineers does, this is the episode for you.

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