In this episode I am sitting down with Travis Hines, ( @Adventure.with.t ), to talk about some of the epic fly fishing adventures he takes. Some topics discussed in this episode: How his old IG account was hacked by Russians; What got him into fly fishing; The search for new streams; 2 broken rods in one trip; How fishing for trout is like hunting; Casting in small streams; Flies of choice; and Jumping over waterfalls to land big trout.  Follow @Adventure.with.t on Instagram; Follow @the_evolving_angler;  Podcast Sponsors: Unlimited Commercial and Residential Roofing (Central Kentucky) @RoofingReverend on IG; Chubby Chaser Custom Bucktails

In this episode I am hanging out with Chuck Earls who is the ONLY licensed kayak guide for Lake Erie. Some of the topics discussed: How he got into fishing and his transition into guiding; A passion driven by a kayak; Safety on big water; The story of his buddy who was lost for 3 days on the lake and found by Canadian Coast Guard; Why him and Jesse Akins drove 5 hours in an ice storm to fish Cave Run Lake; Banjos playing in a salvage yard; Not leaving your zipper open on your dry suit;  A rod and reel lost to a hybrid bass; Lake Erie structure and Walleye migration; A preference to troll; What to expect on a guided trip; And an algae problem for the lake and what can be done!

In this episode I’m hanging out with Mike Baird, who is the back to back winner of the Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing trail event on Lake Cumberland. Some topics discussed: Mike’s back to back wins; The tough bite observed by all; Grinding out on those tough days; His predictions coming to pass; Covering areas that others pass up; Not letting missed fish get to you; Quality gear doesn’t catch fish, talented anglers do; Mike’s search for a new kayak; Tourney fishing on a budget; And never giving up!

This episode is dedicated to all of you looking to learn about bass activity during Prespawn and is a direct result of many listeners messaging me on social media regarding the subject. For this, I brought on good friend and 2020 MSKA Angler of the Year, Zach Adkins. Together, Zach and I walk through a basic overview of the prespawn phase in rivers and lakes to help you guys and gals not only understand it, but to help you get on some fish! Topics discussed: The bass transition (Winter locations to spawning locations); Staging areas; Spawning area characteristics; Lure Selection; Smallmouth vs largemouth; How flooding rivers can provide great intel to bass fishing success; Zack putting his crocs in 4WD to catch 20" bass; Some factors that effect bass spawn; The cadence of a jerk bait; Males before Females; What beds look like; A shift in bass diet; Water temps; Zack's unexpected catch; and his BIGGEST piece of advice to you when fishing the prespawn time of year! Love your neighbor and go catch some fish! Subscribe to the podcast on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss an episode!(Facebook) Chubby Chasers Custom Bucktails (10% off when you mention the podcast)(IG) @chubbychasercustoms (10% off when you mention the podcast)Podcast music by: Cadence 19 Productions (FB and IG)

In this episode I am hanging out with Chris Schafer. He is the winner of the Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing tourney trail opener that was on Dale Hollow Lake, March 13th. He pulled out an amazing win, catching an absolute tank in the last minutes of the event. Being that both of us placed in this event, we were able to share some amazing stories from the day. Some topics discussed in this episode are: Tourney prep and finding fish before even touching the water; Why he decided to fish this event; His love for smallmouth bass; Why he screams when trying to record while fishing; How the bite changed from pre-fishing to the day of the event; Never giving up when the bite is tough; The ole lure switcharoo; and Revisiting laydowns for new fish; Join your local kayak tourney trail! Go follow IG - @theevolvinganglerpodcast / Facebook - The Evolving Angler Podcast. Check out: Facebook - Chubby Chasers Custom Bucktails Instagram - @chubbychasercustoms Tell them the evolving angler podcast sent you for 10% off. Podcast music by: Cadence 19 Productions (IG and Facebook)

In this episode I am hanging out with biologist Jay Herrala who is the Fisheries Program Coordinator for the Streams Investigations Branch of Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the different strains of walleye and some history of them in Kentucky; Current stocking programs and the bodies of water that receive walleye each year; Why some streams don't receive walleye. Habitat preferences for each strain and how that determines stocking location; How to tell the difference between a Sauger and a Walleye; The "shocking up/egg harvesting" phase; The countless hours of work that result in the mind blowing number of walleye stocked each year; The time it takes walleye to reach "stockable" size; The state record walleye (21lbs 8oz) caught back in the 50's; daily limit, possession limit, and slot limits; Responsible harvesting; and future plans for walleye in Kentucky. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a thing!Go follow The Evolving Angler Podcast on Facebook and Instagram Facebook: Chubby Chasers Custom BucktailsInstagram: @chubbychasercustomsPlace your order today and tell them The Evolving Angler Podcast sent you for 10% off your order!Podcast music by: Cadence19 Productions

     In this episode I am hanging out with Jarrod Dean, the Executive Director of the City of Williamson, WV Parks and Recreation Commission. We are talking about the highly anticipated Fishing Expo that's going to be happening March 13, 2021 right there in Williamson, WV. Covid really put a damper on a lot of fishing expos and shows so it's great to hear of one coming to fruition. We hit on: Venue location; The super cheap Admission fee's and Vendor fee's; how to contact Jarrod if you want to set up a booth; Some of the vendors that have committed to the event; The Friends of the Tug Fork River Facebook Page and some upcoming plans on the tug that will be displayed at the event. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Go follow Friends of the Tug Fork River Facebook page. Check out Chubby Chasers custom bucktails. Love your neighbor and go catch some fish!

In this episode I'm chatting with the 2020 Mountain State Kayak Angler's "Angler of the Year", Zach Adkins. We discuss his success on the tourney trail; How he preps to fish new waters; Staying focused on those tough days; His state record carp catch by accident; The truth about oxygenated water in the summer; A tid bit on what he looks for when fishing the rivers; How his pursuit of multiple species has made him a better all around angler; Vibe Kayks; and he shares his thoughts on the insane story of a guy and his son catching the same bass 3 times in 5 mintues!  Follow Zach on Instagram : @allfishangler Also go check out: Facebook - Chubby Chasers Custom Bucktails  Instagram - @chubbychasercustoms USE CODE: EVOLVE10 to get 10% off your order Podcast Music created by: Cadence19 Productions (Instagram) - @cadence19productions

In this episode I am hanging out with Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing tourney trail founder, Keith Brown. We discuss the bodies of water and the events on the trail this year and how you can join! We break down the criteria for becoming this years AOY, some rule changes, and we definitely couldn't talk about the trail without giving a shout out to the sponsors that help keep this thing rolling! Whether you are an experienced angler or new to the tournament life, this trail has a great support system full of some great people! Go follow the Bluegrass Kayak Bass Fishing facebook page and shoot them a message if you are interested in joining or have some questions about the trail. Trail Sponsors: Rogue Fishing Co., Yak Attack, Keitech, Swagger Tungsten, Ketch, Torqeedo, Strickly Sail and Kayak, and Hook-eze.

In this episode I'm hanging out with reptile lover and adventure seeker, Steve Zuppa, where we discuss the story of a couple guys catching the same bass 3 times within 5 minutes. Then we get into the meat and potatoes of the episode and talk about the Sturgeon and Alligator Gar that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. We talk about the trips we took to chase these fish and where to find the amazing sturgeon trip video where we caught 9 in one day! Steve also shares his encounters with wild Cobras in the Philippines, a hilarious story of him eating Balut, and his future plans for a turtle garden! You guys asked for it, and you got it! In this episode, we are Catching Dinosaurs! As always, Love Your Neighbor and Go Catch Some Fish!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!!!Check out "Chubby Chasers Custom Bucktails" on Facebook"Chubby Chaser Customs" on Instagram Shoot them a message to order and use code: EVOLVE5 in your message to get 5% off your order for the month of January!Sturgeon video found on Cameron Palowitch youtube channel: The Salty Googan