The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Glenn McDonald from 54 or Bust - a growing YouTube channel that promotes Musky fishing in Ontario's Sunset Country. We are chatting about YouTube, social media/branding, growing a fishing community and of course.... targeting Musky! 

54 or Bust YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/54orbust

54 or Bust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/54orbust/

"Did Social Media Ruin the 50" Musky?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABu2JPIMsjc

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Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Brett Roberts, owner and the sports buyer at Willis-Harper Home Hardware in Quesnel, British Columbia. After helping Jess pronounce "Quesnel", Brett will tell us ALL about the local fishery. He'll also share the story behind the Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby hosted in Nakusp every January. We aren't ACTUALLY sponsored by Tourism BC, but this episode is going to make you want to plan a trip ASAP.

Brett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironfishtadventures/

Blue Knuckle Derby: https://www.facebook.com/blueknucklederby

Willis-Harper Home Hardware Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057181432717

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We are back! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Gary Cooper, host of Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary.

In this episode we talk about Gary's 40 year professional fishing career and the evolution of fishing TV shows. Gary has been working with Hot Spot since 1985 so is a wealth of knowledge on why they work and how Hot Spot's founder Jack Gaunt developed the first plastic flasher. 

Gary Cooper's website: https://garycooper.ca/

Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6N085pVtFWKzd-4frgCBw

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Join Brad & Jess as we make a HOT announcement and welcome our extra special guest, Nav Bassi.

Len Thompson Lures

Northern King Lures

True North

Hot Spot Lures

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Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Sophie Hughes, owner of Lucky Bug Lures and Heights Coffee based in Burnaby, BC. Sophie has been in the tackle business for 20 years and we are talking entrepreneurship, family businesses, Lucky Bug Lures, fishing (of course), coffee and more...

Lucky Bug Lures

Height's Coffee

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Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Nick Porayko, owner and operator of Lunkers Fishing Adventures based in Edmonton, Alberta. We're talking all things Sturgeon fishing, the North Sask. river fishery and his "Guest's best catch" will leave you in stitches. 

Lunker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunkersfishing/

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Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Zack Brown, Operations Manager at Lac La Martre Adventures.

On this episode we are talking Northern fishing, lodge life and Instagram "fame". Zack has been guiding at Lac La Martre lodge in the NWT for over a decade and has countless fishing stories and some absolutely insane wildlife encounters. What is the coolest thing YOU have experienced in the wild?

Lac La Matre Adventures Website: https://nwtfishing.com/

Zack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fecalguide/

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Join Brad & Jess as we chat with angling influencer Tasha Eaglesham about fishing and hiking in the Alberta Rocky Mountains (and foothills) including practical tips on what to pack and how to stay safe from bears (and cougars... oh my!) She even shares a few favourite fishing spots. Tune in and get ready to feel inspired to plan your next trout fishing trip in Alberta.

Tasha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashymiss/

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Join Brad & Jess as we chat fishin' with Mark Penner. Mark is the manager of Grimsby Tackle (Grimsby, ON) and holds many volunteer positions in the outdoors community including President of the St. Catherine's Game & Fish Association. He's here to tell us all about the Southern Ontario fishery including stocking, tournament angling, trolling, trends, his volunteer programs/events and more. "Who needs sleep, right Mark?"

Grimsby Tackle: https://grimsbytackle.com/

Grismby Tackle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoeagW0yc6OpkbE_kMpM2Q

St. Catherine's Game and Fish: https://scgfa.ca/

Strait Line Anglers Club: https://www.facebook.com/SLAclub/

Jeff's Jigs: https://www.instagram.com/jeffs.jigs/

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Join Brad & Jess as we welcome back Lisa Roper.

Instagram: @lisaroperoutdoors 

Website: https://lisaroperoutdoors.com/

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