The Fish Bum Podcast: Recent Episodes
Wayne Carlson and Chuck Wright
For (and about) those who live to fish, The Fish Bum Podcast celebrates the fish bum lifestyle and offers lessons learned through lives lived on the water.
Wayne and Chuck welcome 2022 Bassmaster Classic qualifier Keith Tuma to the podcast to recount the tale of winning his very first Bassmaster Open to qualify for the Classic. The Fish Bums also discuss:
· Living that Classic dream
· Growing up a Minnesota resort kid
· Turning a 12-pound Day One into an Open Championship
· Co-angler tips and competitor etiquette
· Fishing with angels
· The power of a positive mindset
Later, Wayne and Chuck recount a pair of rough ice fishing outings in which the only thing caught was COVID.
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Wayne and Chuck are joined by their buddy “Ox” to discuss their annual Lake of the Woods trip. In a wide-ranging discussion that included a fair amount of “friendly” ribbing, the trio discusses:
· Missing fishing trips due to COVID
· Fish caught vs. fish “earned”
· Winning colors, presentations and shoulda-dones
· Limit management
· Lures that look like women’s jewelry
· Chuck’s new nickname
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Wisconsin Elite Series Pro Pat Schlapper joins the podcast to discuss taking the leap from secure employment to aspiring Elite Series pro, his ability to attain his dream efficiently and life as an Elite Series rookie.
Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss their upcoming Lake of the Woods ice fishing trip, The Great Ice Fishing Wager Part II and where Wayne should fish on an upcoming Florida vacation. #live2fish
In Episode 19, Wayne and Chuck welcome a voice that has taught them a great deal about catching fish in the Upper Midwest -- Jason Mitchell. Through his television show (Jason Mitchell Outdoors) as well as countless seminars and articles, Jason has helped thousands improve their games across species and seasons. Listen in, as Jason shares tales of a life spent guiding and paving a career only a fish bum can dream up.
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Wayne and Chuck welcome Minnesota fishing guide and fishing instructor/promoter Matt Johnson to the podcast to talk fall fishing in Minnesota and a great deal more, including:
the best cold water bass tactic you've never heard of,
dominating a lake during fall conditions, and
* early-internet fishing content obsessions.
Wayne and Chuck also discuss their year-end bass derby results and a fantastic northern Minnesota trip to put fillets in the freezer.
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Wayne and Chuck welcome aspiring Elite Series angler Brad Leuthner to the podcast to discuss what it takes to chase blue trophies, how local lessons can pay national dividends and the secret spinnerbait bite that earned him his first appearance on Bassmaster LIVE.
Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss their last Wednesday nighter of the year and preview their end-of-year derby.
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Nacogdoches, Texas bass pro Todd Castledine is the humble type, quick to explain that he’s been fortunate to catch a few breaks on the path to a multi-faceted career in the bass fishing industry. But listen closely and you’ll realize that, actually, Castledine has made his own breaks, working hard at curating a career that any fisherman would dream of.
In episode 15 of The Fish Bum podcast, Castledine joins Chuck and Wayne to discuss fishing for rent money, earning a gig from the back of a boat, competitive sour grapes, making sound (money-making) tournament decisions and much, much more.
Additionally, amidst a myriad of technical difficulties, Chuck and Wayne discuss their recent week-night derby results, Chuck’s hatred of lake weeds and a short preview of Chuck’s debut as tourney-night captain.
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Wayne and Chuck welcome Minnesota bass fisherman and weeknight bass club commissioner Matt Voigt to the podcast to discuss:
· Boat-flipping 3-pounders
· 22-pound sixth-place bags
· What it takes to run a bass league, and
· 200-inch whitetails vs. big-time tourney victories
Additionally, Wayne and Chuck recap and reevaluate their plight to cash a tourney check as the season enters its final phase.
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Wayne and Chuck fire up the mics for an emergency pod made possible by the cancellation of a weeknight club derby. The guys tackle a host of topics, including (but absolutely not limited to), fishing jersey fabric, wake boats (again), ’staches that catch basses, and their goals for the remainder of the 2021 bass season. #live2fish
We welcome aspiring Elite Series angler Adam Bartusek to the podcast to discuss the epic fish tales he’s telling through video, as well as his aggressive derby schedule, which he hopes will lead to life on the pro tour.
The guys also discuss their best bass league performance thus far, their shared hatred of wake boats and their shared love of hard seltzers, among several other (more?) important topics.
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Twin Cities guide and tournament angler Matt Peters joins the podcast to talk about his recent hot streak on The Champions Tour and many other topics, including:
· A (possible) $10K dead-head
· Why catch-weigh-release is Matt’s jam
· Fishing for (and with) the future
· … and even some tips for amateurs (like us).
Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss their recent derby on Lake Minnetonka and what it will take to improve on an admittedly rough start to the tourney season. #live2fish
Wayne and Chuck gather on the shores of a north-central Minnesota lake to lick their wounds and regain confidence after their club derby season opens with a debacle. #live2fish
Chuck and Wayne discuss a recent trip to Lake of the Ozarks and the beginning of their 2021 bass league season. #live2fish
Meet the man behind outdoor art like you’ve never seen and Mississippi River fishing like you’ve never experienced. Josh DeSmit is equal parts angler and artist and talks to Wayne and Chuck about his inspiration, style and favorite muskie fly names.
Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss preparation and goals for their upcoming bass tournament season.
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Wayne and Chuck discuss the end of The Curse and the (final) status of The Wager before bringing on two very special guests to discuss a recent ice fishing outing. Finally, Certified Fish Bum Brian Koshenina of Muskies and More Guide Service joins the show to share some of his favorite (and least favorite) fishing tales and talk about the intricacies of living the guide life. #live2fish
Wayne is in the fishing slump of a lifetime. Chuck is trying to ease his pain. Plus, an ice fishing season review and a preview to a day in which a couple of Dads hope to give their sons a positive on-ice experience. #live2fish
After recapping their Lake Winnibigoshish trip and lamenting both the Minnesota winter and an under-whelming ice fishing season, Wayne and Chuck welcome aspiring bass pro Brian Smith to the podcast to get their minds right for the upcoming bass season and discuss the ins and outs of becoming a professional bass fisherman.
Wayne, Chuck and Brian discuss come-from-behind bass fishing, becoming a pro, bass fishing practice, tournament stories, sponsorships, baits of confidence, bass clues, and turning Chuck into the bass fishing partner of Wayne’s dreams.
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Gathered around a cabin dining room table on the shores of Minnesota’s Lake Winnibigoshish, Wayne and Chuck welcome their wives to the podcast to share what it takes to make marriage to a fish bum work, tips and tricks for planning a co-ed fishing weekend and why you should be as transparent with your fishing buddy as you are with your wife.
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From a Lake of the Woods fish house, Wayne and Chuck discuss:
· what tactics and strategies are working there (and not);
· Busch Light with a hint of walleye;
· tips and tricks for taking a trip; and
· two ice fishing stories most Dads can relate to.
Finally, we check in with two Minnesota guides:
· Brian Koshenina (Muskies and More Guide Service), who tells us about his favorite crappie jig right now and the philosophies that are bringing slabs top-side for him this winter.
· Scott Zupfer (Zup’s Guide Service) is on ’em at Lake of the Woods. Hear how Scott has used an open-minded ice fishing mindset, hundreds of holes worth of scouting and jigging with cadence to lure large walleye.
As their ice fishing seasons accelerate to a crawl, Wayne and Chuck give updates on a couple (late) early-ice efforts, provide an update (or lack thereof) on The Wager, discuss the necessities of becoming a beginning ice fisherman and geek out about an upcoming trip to the Walleye mecca. Amidst that discussion, get the latest reports from the Bemidji (Dick Beardsley) and Twin Cities areas (Jeff Byrne).
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Not-so-patiently awaiting the beginning of ice fishing season, Wayne and Chuck discuss ice fishing impatience, the failure of a bank fishing excursion, personal goals for the upcoming ice season, and a way-too-intense season-long wager. More importantly, we get updates from Fish Bums around the state of Minnesota, including Randin Olson (Lock Jaw Guide Service), Jeff Sundin (Early Bird Guide Service), Brian Koshenina (Muskies and More Guide Service) and Scott Zupfer (Zup’s Guide Service).
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In this prefatory episode, Wayne and Chuck introduce themselves, the Fish Bum concept and discuss throw-away first-cast efforts (not unlike this one) for the sake of superstition.