Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Mike Melnik, Managing Director of the Canadian Sportsfishing Industry Association. The CSIA is Canada’s fishing tackle industry association with a mandate is to ensure the stability of the recreational fishing and advocating for sound fisheries management. The CSIA is also the founder of Keep Canada Fishing, a not-for-profit organization created to promote the importance and benefits of the recreational fishing industry in Canada.

Keep Canada Fishing Website: https://keepcanadafishing.com/national-fishing-week/

CSIA Website: http://www.csia.ca/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

RE-RELEASE:  In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode!

Ever dream of owning a lodge? Derrick has some advice for you that starts with a bathroom reno. In this episode we talk about the challenges and joys of lodge ownership, what brought the Uniat brothers to the lodge, life as a professional chef (including an experience on Chopped Canada) and - of course - fishing. BONUS: Enjoy the ambience of chirping birds in the background - Derrick is chatting with us from the lodge. 

Lloyd Lake Lodge Website: https://lloydlakelodge.com/

Link to Derrick's episode on Chopped Canada: https://watch.globaltv.com/series/125482051815

Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Mac Mulligan.

Mac is a fishing guide based out of Viking Lodge in Northern Manitoba. When he’s not guiding, Mac is passionate about creating fishing content and connecting with anglers across the country on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. He has grown his YouTube channel to over 12,000 subscribers with the idea that it’s not just about the fish, it’s about the people, stories and learning something new.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacMulligan

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

RE-RELEASE:  In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode!

Episode 15: Food, Forage & Family with Brad Fenson

On this episode, Jess & Brad speak to journalist/seminar host/podcaster Brad Fenson.

Brad will talk about his career as (what he calls) an Outdoors Communicator and what that path looked like for him. We'll talk a lot about his passion for food and we'll really dive into the topic of fostering outdoor values in young kids. Aspiring hunters, foragers and/or parents.... you don't want to miss this one!

Harvest Your Own Website: https://www.harvestyourown.ca

Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson

Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Chuck MacPherson.

Website: https://www.fishingthewildwesttv.com/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Blaine Calkins. An avid outdoorsman, Blaine is a Canadian Member of Parliament and the Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Hunting, Angling, and Conservation. This episode is packed with information. We discuss how the government manages fisheries from a federal/provincial level, the current proposed changes to West Coast Salmon allocation (and why recreational anglers are upset), how anglers can impact policy, fisheries habitat management across Canada, Blaine's thoughts on government funding of conservation programs and more. 

Blaine Calkins' Website: https://blainecalkinsmp.ca/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Tim Dolden. Tim and his wife, Gaia, purchased Buzz Bomb ten years ago. In this episode, Tim shares the Buzz Bomb story and his knowledge of the West Coast fishery. We cover choosing effective colours, the science behind Buzz Bomb, and more. Tim also has a really impactful view on the proposed DFO regulations to the West Coast fishery... so much so that we are quoting it below:

Website: https://www.buzzbombtackle.com/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

WELCOME TO EPISODE 50! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jay Siemens.

Jay Siemens is a Canadian fishing influencer, YouTuber and Entrepreneur. With a passion for cinematography, Jay’s videos feature stunning scenery and engaging adventures. In fact, his YouTube channel has attracted almost 300,000 subscribers. He has partnered with many brands including AlumaCraft, Eskimo, Garmin, Frostbit and Old Town Canoes and Kayaks (just to name a few). Jay is also the co-founder of Catch and Cook, a seasoning and coatings brand inspired by a love of outdoor-inspired cooking. Lastly, and most importantly, it’s clear that Jay is a family man. He’s the dad of two boys and husband to Sam who seem to be along for the adventure whenever possible.

In this episode, we talk about how Jay found his niche in the fishing and outdoors industry. We cover guiding, YouTube, videography, ice fishing (including safety), fishing with family and more. 

Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QtG1n01F7z7fb4qhMOxqg

Website: https://www.jaysiemens.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_siemens/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with... each other.

It's been a busy summer in our neck of the woods. We're back with an update on our sibling fishing trip to Lac La Martre, Brad's family record breaking fish (46" Pike) at Wilderness Family Outfitters, our guest appearance on the WKND Warriors podcast, business challenges, and an awesome community project with our Lacombe Fish and Game Association.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL6D-ZZPsTM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ZqebJQNpT/

The WKND Warriors Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zkvhF6ztUfNUT8Fj9MJM0?si=hmJ0_DksSlmGeoQWPbheKg

Lac La Matre: https://www.nwtfishing.com/

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jenn McDonald.

Jenn is a passionate hunter and angler based in Ontario. Jenn is also an avid forager, passionate cook and is the host of Wild Cookhouse on Fishing the Wild West TV, where she shares her love of cooking and wild foods. Jenn ALSO hosts the Horrible People Podcast where she interviews people in the outdoor industry on their “misunderstood” lifestyles. 

It was hard to pick a title for this episode because we cover a lot including the criticism outdoorsmen face, her favourite fish brine recipe, cormoronts (Brad's favourite topic) and how YouTube can make a great mentor.

Jenn's website: https://whywehunt.ca/blog/

Jenn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenndvc/

Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html