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

Join Brad and Jess as we chat with Mark Roberts (President) and Gayle Gordon (Vice President) of the BC Recreational Fishing Association. We are discussing the recreational fishing restrictions and closures happening on the west coast, as well as the social and economic impact these issues present to our coastal communities.

BCRFA Website: https://www.bcrecreationalfishingassociation.com/

BCRFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcrecfishing

BCRFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553715214823

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

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with two of our long-time Brand Ambassadors, Rob Ouellette and Al Benoit.

Both Rob and Al reside in Sudbury Ontario, made their careers as corrections officers, and both own recreational property near Manitoulin Island where they do a lot of fishing for Salmon and Lake Trout. On this podcast, we talk about the local fisheries, fish allergies, trolling techniques, spoons and tournaments. We also dive into the important topic of fishing as a tool to improve mental health.

Mental Health & Fishing: https://www.lenthompson.com/blog/mental-health-fishing

Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robbytheoutdoorsguy_channel

Al's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albenoitfishing/

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

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Bryce McNally from Bloodline Adventures.

Bloodline Adventures was started by Arliss and Bryce McNalley, two brothers who have made home videos since they were able to hold a camera. Today Bloodline Adventures has grown to hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers across many platforms but their favourite is YouTube. On this podcast, Bryce is sharing the story behind their platform including how they have grown, what mishaps they have had along the way and why they do what they do. 

Bloodline Adventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodlineadventures

Bloodline Adventures Website: https://www.bloodlineadventures.com/

"My Hobby Saved My Life" (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2KgTzhnKCA

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

We have been getting a lot of questions about tariffs so we thought we would dedicate an episode to the topic of tariffs, manufacturing in Canada and a few personal thoughts on Canada/USA relations. For some added insight, we have invited our friend Dustin Rhodes (owner of Lucky Strike Bait Works) to be part of the discussion. This episode is a bit different than our usual content and format, but we hope you find the conversation interesting.

Learn more about Lucky Strike Bait works at https://luckystrikebaitworks.com/

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

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Huy Tran.

Huy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huyfishin/

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

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome David Chong (who has a heck of a bio)...  

On this episode we are talking Bass fishing, Perch fishing, Dave's career as a sales rep, and his competitive angling career INCLUDING Team Canada's Gold at the 2019 Pan American Black Bass Championship.

Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fish_hard/

Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chonger.FHDB/

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

Welcome to a new year of the Canadian Fishing Podcast!

On this episode, join Brad & Jess as we chat with Byron Geddes, Executive Director of the Stettler Board of Trade. Byron is the driving force behind the Big Jack Classic, a family ice fishing derby that takes place February 15-16, 2025 in Stettler, Alberta. We will be discussing the derby, the role of fishing tourism in a community and (of course) ice fishing.

Learn more about the Big Jack Classic at https://www.bigjackclassic.ca/

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