The RADCast Outdoors Podcast: Recent Episodes
Patrick Edwards
David Merrill is the founder of Recreational Archery Development (RAD) and The Bow Spider. He grew up hunting and fishing in Oregon‘s Cascade Mountains, spent time in Alaska, and moved to Wyoming in 2013. David has been a passionate bow-hunter since he was 14-years-old. David is an avid archery elk hunter, archery deer hunter and has hunted big game all over the world. He has harvested dall sheep, elk, kudu, whitetail deer, mule deer, black tail deer, caribou, bison and much more. David shares many tips on hunting the western United States and other places as well.
Patrick Edwards the creator of Angling Wyoming is a born and raised Wyomingite. His passion for the outdoors began at a young age, learning to hunt and fish with his father. He enjoys hunting, but his true love is fishing. He‘s fished in many places and is always learning new techniques. Patrick is well versed in walleye fishing, trout fishing and other species like tiger muskies and panfish. He loves targeting fish that get overlooked. Annually, he can be found fishing for including walleye, trout, sucker, catfish, perch, bluegill, northern pike, tiger muskie, muskie and much more.
Some of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast guest include: Larry Dahlberg, Al Lindner, Jim Zumbo, Royle Scrogham, Dr Dan Thompson, Jess Johnson, Buck Tilton, Zach Even, Shane Dubois, Randy Yow, Candy Yow, Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, Blake Fegler, Sara Trampe, Christine Lapeer and many more.
Both Patrick and David are avid outdoorsmen who push for conservation. They believe conservation and public land management are crucial to maintaining wildlife for future generations. They also believe that hunting and fishing are crucial to all major fish and wildlife conservation efforts. They work hard within their local communities to promote local and national conservation efforts.
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Matt Rinella from the Hunt Quietly podcast joins us to visit about stewardship, social media and the outdoors and also how to responsibly enjoy the wonderful resources we have. Matt Rinella has a PHD in ecology and is passionate about the outdoors and keeping it pristine.
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Patrick shares his top 5 lures for the spring fishing season. He shares his go to lures for catching trout, walleye, bass and crappie in the spring. His top five are:
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Rattle Bait
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Flutter Fish Spoon
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Suspending Crankbait
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Paddle tail and jig
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Marabou Crappie Jig
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Rick Young from Rick Young Outdoors joins David Merrill at the International Sportsman's Expo in Salt Lake City. Rick shares some wild stories of hunting adventures across the globe. You can find Rick's innovate hunting products at https://rickyoungoutdoors.com/
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Cody Robbins from Live 2 Hunt Tv joins David and Hunter Merrill for a podcast on hunting, filming and enjoying the outdoors. Cody gives tips on how to help kids enjoy the hunting experience and shares tips and tricks for hunting and more.
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Welcome to another exciting episode of RADCast Outdoors, a podcast powered by Bow Spider, sponsored by PK Lures and High Mountain Seasonings. This time, we play host to the legendary angler extraordinaire, Mr. Pete Maina, who has earned worldwide acclaim for his skill and understanding of muskie fishing. From formative years at a fishing resort in Wisconsin to decoding the allure of muskies, Pete recounts his journey, strategies, fishing tactics, and his holistic approach to fishing.
Join us as we delve into the nuances of this sporting passion, learning about the barometer movements and the lunar cycle that influence fish activity, the appeal of landing a big muskie, and the significance of proper handling and releasing methods post-catch. From discussions of water temperature's impact on fishes to the importance of catch-and-release for the survival of tiger muskies, it is filled with invaluable insights into the world of muskies.
Stay tuned as Pete Maina shares his thrilling encounters and lessons learned from decades spent pursuing this ferocious fish. Whether an experienced angler or a novice, this engaging conversation will inspire and educate you to better appreciate and navigate the multifaceted world of fishing. Also, don't forget to visit PeteMaina.com for more tips on fishing gear and muskie handling!
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David sits down at Western Hunt in Salt Lake City with Alex and Jeff from VPA. VPA manufactures broadheads here in the USA and makes some of the best broadheads on the market. Check them out at: https://vparchery.com/collections/all-broadheads
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Hunter McWaters joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about his show, the Hunters Quest Podcast. David and Hunter talked about Western Hunt expo, podcasting on hunting, Hunter's show and hunting heritage. https://www.thehuntersquest.com/
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On this episode Patrick visits with Seth Ewing regarding the article from Outdoor Life discussing the removal of a new state record crappie in Kansas due to unethical behavior. They discuss the issues coming to light of anglers stuffing weights into fish at tournaments and now for state record fish. Patrick and Seth discuss why people would do this type of behavior and also discuss why it is important to teach people the skill of breaking records, winning tournaments and fishing ethically.
Here are some of Seth’s pieces of artwork referenced in the show.
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Spring is coming! What are your plans? What fish do you plan to catch? Do you have a special trip in mind? Patrick shares his plans for the spring and summer of 2024. These plans include carp fishing, catfish, bullheads, tiger muskies and much more. Patrick also outlines plans to chase more records, spend time with his family and recipes he wants to try.
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Leah Edwards, the daughter of Patrick Edwards recounts her successful first ever big game hunting season. She shares the excitement of the hunt, the emotions she felt, the experience of processing the animal, the pack out and more.
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Ray Howell is one of the best bow hunters of all time, a world champion power lifter and outspoken supporter of conservation. However, if you ask him, he will tell you he is a husband, father and son of God. He shares his inspiring story of growing up without a father, finding purpose in hunting and power lifting and eventually in God. Ray now runs and operates https://kickingbear.org/ that provides hope for kids. It is all based around a relationship with Christ.
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Join us on this episode of RadCast Outdoors as Blake Fegler and Rowdy Anderson of the Muley Fanatic 10 Chapter share their insights on mule deer conservation. Listen in as they discuss important topics like habitat restoration, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) research, and community engagement initiatives. Immerse yourself in their extensive knowledge and compelling stories about these endearing creatures that hold a central position in their organization.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation for the annual Muley Fanatic Foundation dinner, a fundraiser event dedicated to local conservation efforts. Learn how community engagement plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy mule deer population, and discover the various ways you can contribute to these efforts. Our guests paint a vivid picture of how their conservation strategies affect Fremont County's wildlife legacy.
Our discussion also dives deep into the current challenges faced by the mule deer population, and diseases posing significant threats. Despite these concerns, we end on a note of hope as we spotlight the considerable efforts dedicated to improving the outlook for mule deer. Whether you are a passionate hunter, a concerned resident, or a nature lover, this episode is sure to inspire you to take action in preserving our natural resources.
Blake and Rowdy from the Wyoming Predator Board further enrich the conversation, discussing their organization's contributions to conservation efforts. Hear stories of their successful fundraising initiatives, the importance of youth involvement, and the profound impact of hunters' active stewardship. Despite certain challenges, they express optimism thanks to modern technology, united community efforts, and the dedication of individual hunters.
Wrap up this insightful episode with an invitation to support local conservation efforts. At the heart of this narrative is a reminder that every contribution—be it financial, participation in projects, or spreading awareness—plays an important role in the preservation of our wildlife. Tune in to this episode, and let's all work to safeguard our shared outdoor legacy.
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Felicia Marie is an avid hunter, mom and conservationist. She spends her time working with youth, women and veterans getting them into the field to hunt and fish. She is passionate about passing on the tradition of hunting to others. She talks about hunting, social media, challenges and working together as outdoorsment/outdoorswomen. You can find more from Felicia on her podcast and website. https://www.womenofthewild.net/ If you use the coupon code: WILD during January of 2024, you can get free shipping on her cookbook.
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Tom Schneider from Stuck N The Rut TV joins us for Part 2 of our special on wolf hunting. He shares thoughts and strategies on how to hunt wolves and also on wolf management.
You can find his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Stuckntherut1 and you can find his classes and contact here:
Western Wolf Academy (in person camp)katesmalloutdoors@gmail.com Wolf Hunting Master Class (Online Course)https://www.wolfhuntingmasterclass.com/1 Subscribe to RadCast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here.
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Tom Schneider is what you would call a professional wolf hunter. Tom is a native of Idaho and has spent his entire life hunting and recreating in the wild of Idaho and Montana. He shares his observations of ungulate populations prior to re-introduction and post introduction. He also shares how to hunt wolves and gets into detail regarding wolf behavior.
You can find his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Stuckntherut1 and you can find his classes and contact here:
Western Wolf Academy (in person camp)katesmalloutdoors@gmail.com Wolf Hunting Master Class (Online Course)https://www.wolfhuntingmasterclass.com/1 Subscribe to RadCast Outdoors and never miss an episode by clicking here.
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Colorado went through with it. They voted to actively establish wolves in the Colorado wilderness by a very narrow margin. Now what? What are the ramifications of this decision? How will this affect ranchers and hunters? David and Patrick break down the issue and discuss the rhetoric on both sides. Both David and Patrick have watched the wolf issue unfold in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana and provide insights from lived experience.
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Links from this podcast:
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/12/28/some-of-colorados-new-wolves-have-history-of-killing-oregon-cattle/
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/12/19/colorado-cheers-release-of-wolves-wyoming-ranchers-not-so-much/
https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/what-wolf-killings-in-wyoming-might-indicate-about-reintroduction-in-colorado/
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/wildlife-in-wyoming/more-wildlife/large-carnivore/wolves-in-wyoming
https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/idahos-wolf-population-has-dropped-about-13-percent
https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/conservation/wolf/draft-2022-wolf-report_final_6.21.23.pdf
https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/control-actions-february-removed-17-wolves-lolo-elk-zone
https://cpw.state.co.us/conservation/Pages/CON-Elk.aspx
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/elk.htm
Danny Kurttila is one of the greatest anglers of all time. Danny had 45 world records, caught over 800 muskies, held state records, was Wyoming's first Ultimate Angler and was one of the best multispecies anglers of all time. Danny lost his battle to cancer in September of 2022. Danny had over 100 In-Fisherman master angler catches across the US as well.
In this episode, Danny talks about fishing all over the world to complete his pike slam. He visited Russia, Europe and various places across the US and Canada. If you are a pike or muskie fanatic, this episode is for you.
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Pat O'Grady is known for designing some of the most successful ice fishing lures of all time according to In-Fisherman magazine. He's designed many other successful fishing products but he is also one of the best anglers alive. He knows how to catch fish in many different conditions and on this episode, he shares his knowledge of how to catch fish with you.
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Hannah Stonehouse Hudson is a remarkable woman. She is a world famous photographer, avid ice angler and professional speaker/coach. In this RadCast Rewind, Hannah details her life experiences with losing her husband to ice fishing and battling health setbacks. She is positive and helps bring a cheerful perspective to life and tells some amazing stories along the way. If you love fishing and have experienced loss, you are going to love this episode.
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What happens if you get bit by a rattlesnake or black widow spider? What can you do to avoid a grizzly bear attack? Do you know what to do to remove a fish hook in the wilderness? If not, this episode is for you! Buck Tilton, award winning author and the authority on wilderness medicine joins the show to discuss outdoor safety. This episode was recorded in 2019 and is a RadCast Rewind Special. Buck passes on some great tips for being safe in the outdoors.
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This is a special edition of RadCast Outdoors as we go back to 2020 to our episode with Large Carnivore Supervisor from the State of Wyoming, Dr. Dan Thompson. Dan is an award winning and well respected voice on large carnivores and has spend much of his career working with mountain lions. This episode breaks down the movements of mountain lions, habits, behaviors and also gives our listeners tips on how to hunt them.
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Not all anglers are created equal. Kristine Fischer is in a category all her own with her dominant fishing in the kayak bass fishing circuit and her relentless pursuit as an angler. She is well respected in the fishing industry for her values, drive and her kind spirit. She joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to share her experiences from the water to the field and shares some great advice for bass/muskie anglers.
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Are you ready to take your hunting adventures to the next level? In this podcast, we dive into the world of out-of-state hunting, adventure hunts, and travel hunts, where the thrill of the experience takes precedence over the kill. Our guide for this journey is none other than David Merrill, the host of RadCast Outdoors Podcast and a seasoned adventurer who has hunted all over the world. David brings a wealth of knowledge to help you up your game in planning, preparation, and venturing out of your comfort zone.
Adventure hunting is about more than just bagging trophies; it's about immersing yourself in new environments, cultures, and experiences. David Merrill is no stranger to this pursuit. His passion for adventure hunting has taken him to remote corners of the globe, and he's here to share his insights on how you can do the same.
Planning Your Out-of-State Adventure
- Research is Key: David emphasizes the importance of thorough research. Before embarking on an out-of-state or adventure hunt, it's crucial to understand the local regulations, terrain, weather conditions, and wildlife behavior. Gathering information from reliable sources will help you make informed decisions.
- Choosing the Ideal Hunting Destination: With David's guidance, you'll discover how to select a hunting location that suits your interests and aligns with your goals. Whether you're after elusive big game in the Rockies or tracking exotic species in Africa, he'll provide valuable tips for making the right choice."
- Legalities and Licensing: Navigating the legal aspects of out-of-state hunting can be challenging. David will walk you through the process of obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, ensuring you stay compliant with local regulations.
Those are just some of the points discussed in this podcast.
Embarking on out-of-state, adventure, or travel hunts can be a transformative experience. With David Merrill's expert guidance, you can elevate your planning, preparation, and overall approach to hunting. Embrace the thrill of the adventure, and step out of your comfort zone to create unforgettable memories in the world of hunting.
Remember to tune in to the RadCast Outdoors Podcast for more inspiring stories and insights from David Merrill and other passionate outdoors enthusiasts. Your next hunting adventure awaits!
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In this captivating episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, our dynamic hosts, Patrick Edwards and David Merrill, take us on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Mule Deer hunting. With their wealth of knowledge and passion for the outdoors, they delve deep into the world of Mule Deer, sharing riveting stories and thought-provoking discussions that will leave you eager to grab your gear and head into the wilderness.
One of the standout moments of the episode is David's heartfelt narrative about the challenges he faced while pursuing Mule Deer. Using real numbers and personal experiences, he paints a vivid picture of the trials and triumphs of hunting after the tough winter last year. David's storytelling talent shines through as he recounts the 100s of hours spent in the wild over 5 days year previous and the awe-inspiring encounter with more then double the days in the field this year. It's a gripping tale that immerses you in the world of Mule Deer hunting.
Meanwhile, Patrick takes the discussion to a more introspective level as he delves into the complex emotions that hunters and anglers often experience. He raises thought-provoking questions about why we sometimes react strongly to others' harvesting choices, sparking a deep dive into the psyche of outdoor enthusiasts. Patrick's ability to explore these intricate topics adds depth and meaning to the conversation.
But it's the debate on "Basket Bucks" that adds an intriguing twist to the episode. Rarely do our hosts find themselves in opposing corners, but when they do, it's a clash of ideas that keeps listeners engaged and pondering their own perspectives.
As you listen to this episode, you'll find yourself transported to the rugged terrain of Mule Deer country, sharing in the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of the hunt. Whether you're an experienced hunter, an aspiring outdoorsperson, or simply someone curious about hunting or the outdoors, this is an episode that will leave you inspired and eager for your own outdoor adventures. Sit back, and enjoy this captivating journey with Patrick and David as your experts.
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In this exclusive "RadCast Rewind" episode, hosted by David and Patrick, we invite you to embark on a nostalgic journey back to an enlightening interview with fishing legend Al Lindner. While this conversation may have originated from the archives, it's a timeless gem that every angler, whether a seasoned pro or a novice, should not miss. Plus, don't forget to catch the latest episode with Al Lindner on Carbon TV here.
Al Lindner's dedication to the sport goes beyond accolades. He's shared invaluable fishing tips and tricks with audiences worldwide through the In-Fisherman TV show and, more recently, the Angling Edge TV show. His expertise spans a wide range of species, from smallmouth bass and crappie to walleye and muskie, proving that Al can catch just about anything that swims!
Don't miss this episode on Carbon TV, where you can also discover more RadCast Outdoors episodes and a wealth of hunting and fishing content from other captivating shows. Explore it all here."
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast with your hosts, David and Patrick! Before we dive into today's remarkable story, don't forget to catch our show on Carbon TV, where you can explore the great outdoors with us. In this extraordinary episode, the spotlight is on Patrick as he achieves a monumental milestone in the world of angling. He reeled in a colossal white sucker in the pristine waters of Wyoming, a breathtaking catch that weighed an impressive 6 pounds and 8.4 ounces.
Patrick Edwards now proudly shares the IGFA all-tackle world record for his fish with Joel Anderson. Joel had set his record of 6 pounds and 8 ounces back on April 20, 1984, while fishing in the renowned waters of Rainy River in Minnesota. It's a thrilling tale of fishing prowess and dedication. Interestingly, Wyoming is not typically known for breaking world records in the fishing world. When you peruse the IGFA's record books, you'll discover that the Cowboy State has amassed only a fraction of the world records compared to places like Georgia, which boasts about three times as many records. Even Colorado and Minnesota, which have half and two-thirds as many records, respectively, shine brighter in the angler's paradise. Join us as we uncover the exciting details behind Patrick's world-record catch and what it means for the angling community right here on RadCast Outdoors Podcast!
It's been an exhilarating year for Edwards, and this latest achievement adds to his growing list of fishing accolades. Not only did he secure a world record, but he also clinched two state records, making it a trifecta of angling excellence. The Wyoming Game and Fish recognized his extraordinary accomplishments by bestowing upon him the title of 'Ultimate Angler,' which is the agency's highest honor. Edwards earned this prestigious distinction by recently catching an impressive 10 master angler species, showcasing his unmatched expertise and dedication to the sport. His journey is a testament to the passion and commitment that define the angling community, and we can't wait to share this remarkable story with you on RadCast Outdoors!"
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In the latest episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, titled "Unveiling the Allure of PK Lures". We take a deep dive into versatility, vision, and values with Curt Reeff with PK Lures. Our hosts, David and Patrick, are joined by a special guest, Curt Reeff, representing one of their esteemed sponsors, PK Lures. In this captivating episode, the trio embarks on an exciting journey to explore the myriad aspects of PK Lures, from their remarkable versatility to their overarching vision and values. With Curt Reeff's insights, they delve deep into the world of fishing lures, discussing their practical applications, innovative designs, and the future of investing in the next generation of anglers.
PK Lures, a company that takes pride in creating exceptional fishing lures, offers a wide range of products designed to enhance your angling experience. Listeners are treated to a comprehensive overview of the diverse applications of PK Lures, learning how these lures can help improve their fishing game across various scenarios. The conversation also touches upon the company's commitment to empowering young anglers, emphasizing the importance of fostering the passion for fishing in the next generation.
Curt Reeff, the passionate representative of PK Lures, doesn't just bring insights into their products; he's a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and innovative ideas for anglers looking to conquer both open water and icy depths. With years of experience under his belt, Curt shares invaluable wisdom on how to optimize your fishing game in different environments.
For those intrigued by the world of fishing and outdoor adventures, this episode is a must-listen. To discover more about PK Lures and their exceptional products, you can visit their official website at PK Lures. You can also connect with them on Facebook at PK Lures on Facebook to stay updated on their latest offerings and outdoor insights.
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In this exciting episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, host David David Merrill is joined by the expert, Ryan from VPA Archery, a renowned broadhead company. They delve deep into the world of broadheads, exploring their various aspects and the critical role they play in the world of archery and hunting. If you're a passionate hunter or archer, this episode is a treasure trove of valuable information.
To kick things off, David shares a personal hunting experience, recounting a recent encounter with a big herd bull and discussing the challenges he faced. This story sets the stage for a thrilling and informative conversation with Ryan, who provides insights, tips, and recommendations on broadheads. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking to up your game or someone new to the world of archery, this episode offers something for everyone. For those interested in exploring VPA Archery's range of high-quality broadheads, be sure to check out their collection here: VPA Archery Broadheads.
This episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast is the perfect companion for anyone gearing up for hunting season, filled with exciting stories and invaluable advice to make your next hunting adventure a success. So, tune in, listen closely, and get ready to go broad on the broadheads with Ryan and David.
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In this special episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, the wives of the hosts, Crystal Merrill and Krista Edwards, step into the spotlight to discuss what it's like being married to men who are wholeheartedly devoted to the great outdoors. As the partners of David and Patrick, two passionate outdoorsmen, Crystal and Krista bring a unique perspective to the show. They delve into the exhilarating adventures of hunting and fishing that they've shared with their husbands and families over the years. With a love for nature and an understanding of the importance of fostering a deep connection with it, these women reflect on the moments they've cherished in the wild.
Navigating the demands of motherhood, Crystal and Krista also provide valuable insights into the challenges of preparing their children for outdoor excursions. They share their experiences in instilling a deep respect for nature, a shared value they cherish with their spouses. The episode explores the intricate balance of prioritizing their family's well-being while nurturing their personal passion for the great outdoors. Amidst the complexities of parenting and the demands of the wild, they delve into the challenges and joys of sustaining their profound love for nature, all while being mothers who share and support their husbands' fervor for outdoor adventures.
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Welcome back RadCasters! In the highly anticipated second part of our series, "Pack Smarter, Hunt Harder," on RadCast Outdoors, host David Merrell once again sits down with the seasoned outdoorsman, Mike Kentner. Together, they continue their journey through the world of hunting gear, taking a deeper dive into the essentials every hunter should carry in their pack. From the optimal amount of ammunition to the advantages of walking sticks and more, Mike and David share valuable insights gained through years of hands-on experience. Join us as they unravel the intricacies of hunting gear selection, highlighting the wisdom acquired through trial and error in the great outdoors.
As these two passionate hunters converse, their firsthand knowledge and anecdotes paint a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that come with hunting in the wild. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking to refine your gear choices or a newcomer seeking to learn the ropes, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of information that will elevate your hunting adventures to the next level. Tune in and embark on a journey of discovery with Mike Kentner and David Merrell, and pack smarter to hunt harder.
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In the thrilling world of hunting, having the right gear can be the difference between a successful expedition and one filled with challenges. In the first part of our two-episode series, Mike Kentner joins us once again on RadCast Outdoors to dive deep into the essentials every hunter should have in their pack. From first-aid kits to game bags, Mike and our host, David Merrill, leave no stone unturned as they discuss the crucial items that can make or break a hunting trip. They also explore the role of technology in modern hunting, shedding light on how it has revolutionized the way hunters track, navigate, and communicate in the wild.
If you want a taste of the insightful conversations Mike Kentner brings to our podcast, be sure to check out our previous episode featuring him here. In that episode, Mike shares his expertise on blood trailing dogs and taxidermy, providing a fascinating glimpse into two aspects of the hunting world that are as intriguing as they are important. Stay tuned for the second part of our series with Mike Kentner, where we'll delve even deeper into the world of hunting gear and technology, accompanied by captivating stories from the wild. Mike is an experienced angler and hunter who we are glad is a friend of the show. Don’t miss next weeks episode!
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In this solo episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Patrick Edwards, takes listeners on an exciting journey into the world of fishing in unfamiliar territories. Patrick's deep passion for fishing shines through as he shares his wealth of knowledge and experiences. As a renowned angler hailing from Fremont County, Wyoming, Patrick Edwards has made waves in the fishing community by breaking state records for various fish species in the beautiful state of Wyoming. His expertise is not limited to a single type of water or fish; instead, he is a true all-rounder who can expertly guide you through diverse aquatic terrain.
Throughout the episode, Patrick Edwards offers a high-level overview of different types of water bodies, sharing valuable insights on what anglers need to be prepared for when embarking on new fishing adventures. Patrick's advice and experiences will equip you with the essential knowledge and tips to make your fishing expedition a resounding success. So, if you're an angler looking to expand your horizons and tackle new challenges on the water, tune in to "Fishing New Waters with Patrick Edwards" an inspiring and educational journey led by an accomplished fishing expert. You can explore this episode and many more of Patrick's angling adventures on the RadCast Outdoors Podcast website.
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Join us as we embark on an unforgettable exploration of nature, conservation, and the thrill of the hunt with special guest John Bair. Who hails from the picturesque landscapes of Utah. He has made a name for himself as a seasoned auctioneer, wielding his skills at numerous high-profile events. His charismatic presence and expertise have endeared him to both bidders and organizers alike. Additionally, John is happily married to the renowned outdoor personality, Jana Waller, who herself has joined recently on an episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, further cementing their connection to the world of outdoor pursuits and conservation. You can find more about John Bair's involvement as a pro staff member for Fox Pro on their website here. John has joined us on this RadCast Outdoors Podcast, hosted by Patrick Edwards and David Merrell. If you're interested in hearing more about his experiences and insights in the world of hunting, be sure to check out this exciting episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast!
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In the captivating podcast episode titled "Faith in the Great Outdoors," listeners are taken on a remarkable journey with Pete Rogers, the esteemed host of the Christian Outdoors Podcast. With a passion for hunting that has spanned his lifetime, Pete Rogers is not your typical outdoors enthusiast. His deep connection to the wild, his captivating storytelling, and his unwavering faith make him a unique and inspiring figure in the outdoor community. Pete's background as a writer for various outdoor magazines adds depth to his knowledge of the field, as he shares hunting tips and tantalizing recipes that tantalize the taste buds of both seasoned hunters and newcomers to the wilderness.
But this podcast delves deeper than just hunting and recipes. Pete Rogers candidly shares his personal journey of triumph over speech impediments he faced as a child. His story is a testament to the strength of faith and determination. Listeners are bound to be inspired by his resilience and the way he channels his faith into every aspect of his life, including his love for the outdoors. With "Faith in the Great Outdoors," Pete Rogers invites us into his world where faith, the wilderness, and personal growth intertwine, offering a truly unique perspective that will leave you both enlightened and inspired.
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Welcome to a thrilling episode of RadCast Outdoors, where we dive deep into the world of hunting. John Bass, the superintendent of Boysen State Park, takes us on an insightful journey through the art of pronghorn hunting. Join us as we unravel the wisdom and experiences of a true expert in the field, gaining valuable insights into the habits, habitats, and tactics that make pronghorn hunting an unforgettable adventure.
In this episode, we not only explore the secrets of successful pronghorn hunting but also delve into the savory side of the sport. Tune in as we dish out pronghorn recipes and ideas for maximizing the meat potential, shared by passionate hunters who have a genuine love for this remarkable game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious novice, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of pronghorn wisdom, stories, and practical tips that can transform your next hunting expedition into an unforgettable success. You'll find a few unique nuggets of knowledge from Patrick, David and John in this episode.
If you missed the past episode featuring John Bass check it out here! In this episode, David and Patrick visit with John about Boysen state park, it's a RadCast Rewind.
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Welcome, fellow outdoor enthusiasts, to another thrilling episode of RadCast Outdoors! We're delighted to have you join us on this exciting journey as we dive into the captivating world of fall fishing, guided by our expert hosts Patrick Edwards and David Merrill. As the leaves change and the air turns crisper, we're here to equip you with a treasure trove of fall fishing tips and tricks that will elevate your angling game to the next level. But that's not all – safety remains paramount, and we'll be sharing invaluable insights to ensure your fishing escapades are not only fruitful but secure.
Patrick lives for fishing and fall fishing is one of his favorite times.For Patrick, fishing isn't just a pastime – it's a way of life, a passion that courses through his veins and that he passes off to his children. As the leaves paint the landscape with hues of gold and amber, Patrick's excitement is palpable, for fall fishing holds a special place in his heart. Join us as we journey through his favorite season, where he'll be sharing his most cherished tips and tricks for autumn angling success. From navigating the best gear to uncovering the hottest spots, Patrick's insights are a treasure trove for both seasoned pros and eager novices.
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Welcome, outdoor enthusiasts, to another riveting episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast! As the talk and excitement of hunting ramps up, join your seasoned hosts, David Merrill and Patrick Edwards, on a captivating journey into the heart of fall hunting preparation.
In this episode, we're delving deep into the art of readiness, where we'll equip you with invaluable insights on essential gear, first aid essentials, sustenance strategies, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or embarking on your very first expedition, our dynamic duo is here to ensure you're primed for the challenges and bounties that the fall hunting season has in store. Tune in and gear up for an enlightening discourse that's sure to elevate your hunting prowess and enhance your wilderness adventures. Welcome to RadCast Outdoors – where adventure knows no bounds!
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Welcome to the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of the wild, exploring the untamed landscapes and thrilling adventures that define the outdoor experience. Whether you're an avid hunter, an enthusiastic angler, or simply a nature enthusiast, this podcast is your ultimate source for all things outdoors. This episode features special guest Jana Waller Bair of Skull Bound TV.
In this episode of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast, we have the incredible privilege of sitting down with the captivating Jana Waller, host of the renowned Skull Bound TV. Jana takes us on a riveting journey through her life's adventures, from tracking elusive game in the rugged backcountry to sharing her passion for wildlife conservation and the great outdoors. As an accomplished hunter, artist, and advocate, Jana brings a unique perspective to the world of outdoor entertainment, offering a blend of gripping hunting tales and heartfelt stories of her unwavering commitment to preserving the natural world. Join us as we delve into the mind of Jana Waller, uncovering the inspirations behind her adventures and the powerful message she conveys through her television show. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and utterly captivated by this episode of Radcast Outdoors.
She has a deep love of bear hunting and goes into the reasons why in this podcast.
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It's another episode of RadCast! Host Patrick Edwards guides us on this solo episode as he unfolds the story of going on a family fishing trip in Northeastern Wyoming to Keyhole Reservoir.
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Wyoming, Keyhole Reservoir beckons with its serene waters and bountiful fishing opportunities. Patrick takes us on a journey with many different species of fish, some tales of troubles and laughs as well, which it all makes it the ideal destination and situation for a memorable bonding experience. A cherished yearly tradition of three generations—father, son, and grandpa—comes alive as they embark on an unforgettable fishing expedition. Keyhole Reservoir becomes not merely a fishing spot but a place with the allure of the great outdoors, forging unbreakable bonds that will endure for a lifetime. Patrick includes tricks, tips and advice in this episode.
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We are back with another adventure with the RadCast Outdoors Podcast! Seth Ewing is a return guest, this time giving us his expertise on fly fishing. If you are trying to learn more about fly fishing, or are interested in learning what it takes to start out, this is for you.
Beginning fly fishing is an exciting and immersive outdoor activity that opens up a whole new world of angling experiences. Armed with a fly rod, reel, and a variety of artificial flies, beginners delve into the art of casting, where finesse and precision are paramount. The rhythmic motion of the cast, the gentle splash of the line on the water's surface, and the anticipation of a graceful trout rising to take the fly create an unparalleled sense of tranquility and connection with nature.
Seth talks about as beginners learn to read the currents, study insect behavior, and learn the basics, they embark on a journey of exploration, that comes with some tough challenges, but also it's about embracing the beauty of the natural world that surrounds them. The most important part is to have fun.
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It's time for that weekly episode of The Radcast Outdoors Podcast! There is no shortage of laughs and camaraderie here as an old friend of the crew is back on the show. Joe Bartlett with Blue Creek Outdoors is on the show after a day of fishing on Flathead lake with the guys, they sat down with Joe to talk shop.
Joe Bartlett is a skilled videographer known for his exceptional work capturing outdoor adventures, hunts, and wildlife. In this interview Joe discusses what drives him to make the best films possible and create the best content. His keen eye for detail and ability to bring hunting beauty to life through his camera lens makes him a sought after videographer.
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Do you have what it takes to survive Kodiak island? In this episode host David Merrill takes us on a detailed journey on a bear hunt on Kodiak Island. Patrick Edwards has the opportunity to interview David about this journey. David provides tips, tricks and insights into this vast area.
Kodiak Island, located in the Gulf of Alaska, is a captivating gem known for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Enveloped by the vast Pacific Ocean and towering snow-capped mountains, the island offers a picturesque landscape that captivates every visitor. With its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and rugged coastline, Kodiak Island is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. It is home to an abundant array of wildlife, including the iconic Kodiak bears. Kodiak Island truly encompasses the essence of untamed wilderness, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an unforgettable Alaskan experience.
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It's time for another episode of the Radcast Outdoors Podcast. Aimie Loehnig with Bowhunters United joins to talk about Bowhunters United and what they do as an organization to protect and defend bowhunter's rights.
Bowhunters United is a prominent organization dedicated to the advancement and preservation of bowhunting as a cherished outdoor pursuit. With a strong commitment to promoting ethical hunting practices and conservation, Bowhunters United serves as a unifying force for bowhunters across the globe. Moreover, Bowhunters United actively engages in advocacy efforts, working closely with government agencies and conservation groups to protect and enhance the rights and privileges of bowhunters. By fostering a community of passionate bowhunters and empowering them with knowledge and resources, Bowhunters United continues to be a leading voice for responsible bowhunting and the preservation of our natural heritage.
Become a member and stay aware of what's going on with efforts involving bowhunters, click here for more.
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Another episode of the Radcast Outdoors Podcast featuring Greg Hiatt and Hank Edwards with Wyoming Game and Fish department. With over 75 years of combined experience, between these two individuals, they take a deeper look into Big Horn Sheep population in the state of Wyoming. They also look at the recent devastating winter that hit both pronghorn antelope and mule deer hard across much of Wyoming.
Greg Hiatt is a dedicated wildlife biologist working for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. With a passion for the natural world and a profound understanding of wildlife, Greg plays a vital role in conserving and protecting the diverse ecosystems of Wyoming. His expertise extends to studying the behavior, habitats, and population dynamics of various species, allowing him to contribute invaluable insights to wildlife management and conservation efforts. Through his diligent fieldwork, scientific research, and collaboration with fellow biologists, Greg Hiatt embodies a strong commitment to preserving Wyoming's rich biodiversity for future generations.
Hank Edwards is a highly skilled professional with the Wildlife Health Laboratory in Laramie. As a dedicated member of the team, Hank plays a crucial role in monitoring and safeguarding the health of wildlife populations in Wyoming. With extensive knowledge in veterinary science and disease ecology, he conducts thorough examinations and tests on wildlife specimens to detect and diagnose potential diseases or health issues. Hank's expertise and attention to detail ensure the timely identification of emerging threats, enabling effective management strategies to be implemented. Through his unwavering commitment and contributions to the field of wildlife health, Hank Edwards plays a vital part in preserving the well-being and sustainability of Wyoming's diverse wildlife populations.
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We were able to catch a familiar face and voice Dan Thompson at the Wyoming Outdoor Weekend. Dan heads up the large carnivore department of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. In this episode Dan discusses some common misconceptions with Grizzly Bears and Mountain Lions.
Dan Thompson is a distinguished expert on large carnivores, particularly known for his extensive work with grizzly bears and mountain lions as a key member of the Wyoming Game and Fish department. Thompson's expertise in the field of large carnivores has made him a sought-after authority, sought out by researchers, policymakers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Overall, Dan Thompson's expertise as a large carnivore expert with the Wyoming Game and Fish department has made him an invaluable asset to the conservation and management efforts for grizzly bears and mountain lions. His dedication and commitment to understanding these creatures have not only advanced scientific knowledge but also contributed to the protection of these magnificent species and the ecosystems they inhabit.
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Get ready to learn more about trapping with Mike Miller of the Wyoming State Trappers Association. With his deep passion for wildlife conservation and extensive knowledge of trapping techniques, he has become an invaluable asset to the organization. Mike's dedication to promoting ethical trapping practices and ensuring the sustainable management of wildlife populations is commendable. In this episode he talks in depth on the efforts to work together and to understand trappings role in the ecosystem. Whether advocating for responsible trapping legislation or providing education and support to fellow trappers, Mike Miller aims to help in advancing the association's goals and preserving Wyoming's rich trapping heritage.
The Wyoming Trappers Association has an event coming up for the kids Labor Day weekend. Find out more in this episode of The RadCast Outdoors Podcast. Find out more about this event and much more here.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, Kristi Titus discusses women in the field, handguns, shooting safety and best practices in the outdoors.
Kristi Titus is a remarkable figure in the outdoor industry, known for her profound impact and relentless commitment to conservation. Hailing from Oregon, her deep-rooted love for nature and the wilderness began at an early age. Her formative years spent amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Northwest ignited a lifelong passion and curiosity about the natural world. Recently, Kristi relocated to Wyoming and is bringing that passion to the Cowboy state. As an accomplished hunter, conservationist, and influential public speaker,
Her adventurous spirit has led her to conquer challenging terrains, honing her hunting skills while deepening her understanding of the delicate balance between human interaction and wildlife conservation. Beyond her personal pursuits, Kristi advocates for responsible hunting practices and sustainable wildlife management. She passionately educates and empowers others to embrace ethical hunting, emphasizing the vital role it plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems and preserving our natural resources.
She produces and hosts Pursue The Wild, a digital television series airing on CarbonTV, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and the WildTV app.
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Fred Williams, the state director for the First Hunt Foundation joins the show to discuss recruitment of women and kids into hunting and fishing. The First Hunt Foundation is at the forefront of mentoring new anglers and hunters and is a great opportunity for people to volunteer to help engage those new people. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting your journey, First Hunt Foundation welcomes all with open arms, offering a supportive network that fosters camaraderie, mentorship, and the chance to make lifelong memories. Explore their website at https://firsthuntfoundation.org/wyoming-2/ and prepare to be amazed! From the breathtaking landscapes of Wyoming to the heart-pumping adrenaline rush of tracking game, their immersive experiences are sure to leave you in awe.
Click that link, dive into the adventure, and join the First Hunt Foundation today! #HuntWithPurpose #ConservationHeroes #FirstHuntFoundation
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Jon Desoniere - Riverton Game Warden
Jon Desoniere, Riverton Game Warden joins the podcast to talk about the Riverton Rendezvous ponds clean up and about being a game warden in Wyoming. He gives good tips on what to do if you do make a mistake while hunting and fishing. He also talks about the importance of self-reporting if a mistake is made.
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To catch and release? To catch and keep...which is ethical? Seth Ewing and Patrick Edwards breakdown the ethics those two world views and share some insights from core of the arguments that are made by both sides.
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Patrick Edwards details his recording breaking month of April where he broke 2 state records in less than a month for 2 different species. He recounts his longnose and white sucker records as well as talking about his pending IGFA all tackle world record.
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Raylene Proto is the CEO of Ditale Outdoors. Ditale makes women's hunting apparel that ACTUALLY fits women of any size. Raylene and her team had a vision to create a product line to meet the needs of women across the hunting industry. If you are a female hunter or a husband/father who'd like to buy gear that actually fits, this episode is for you. Also, if you use RadCast23 at checkout you get $20 off of any order over $100!
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Rick Parish is one of the best bow hunters in Wyoming. He shares stories about his black bear, turkey, pronghorn, whitetail and elk harvests with his bow from 2022. Some of the stories will have you laughing nodding your head. He also shares some fun experiences and advice for taking kids into the field as well. Thanks to the @bowhuntersofwyoming for having us at the 2023 fundraiser.
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Jess Johnson and Jaden Bales from the Wyoming Wildlife Federation talk about legislative updates in Wyoming and about the delisting effort for grizzly bears. This is a must listen for anyone who is wanting to hunt in Wyoming.
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Nate Brown and Taylor Phillips from the Wyldlife Fund discuss their program https://thewyldlifefund.org/ to raise money for conservation. Hunters and anglers pay the majority of funds to preserve wildlife and habitat across the continent, but this program aims at getting wildlife watchers and tourists to help pay into the system.
To see what they are doing for conservation, check them out on social media and follow them.
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Randy Newberg is well known in the hunting world for DIY public land hunting, his podcast Hunt Talk Podcast and his show Fresh Tracks. Randy is a self guided hunter who loves to teach people how to do hunts on their own and his is an advocate for conservation. He joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to visit about his journey in the hunting industry and he might even have accepted a challenge to put his best walleye recipe against Patrick Edwards' recipe. We'll see how that goes!
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If you grew up readying Outdoor Life Magazine, it is likely that you read articles by Jim Zumbo. Jim has a vast knowledge of the outdoors and has spent his life writing about hunting, fishing and many other outdoor topics. He is one of the most well known hunters of all time and one of the most accomplished outdoorsmen of modern times. We believe he is an outdoor legend and most of all, one of the kindest and most gracious guests we've ever had.
He came to Riverton to see Jim Shockey at the Muley Fanatic 10 Country Chapter banquet and we were blessed to be able to spend time interviewing him before he went home. This episode is full of stories from Jim's career and he also gives some awesome cooking tips.
(Jim and Jim at the 10 Country Muley Fanatic Event in Lander Wyoming)
It was an honor and privilege to have Jim Zumbo on the podcast and we look forward to more discussions in the future.
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Rowdy Anderson, Blake Fegler, Jim Shockey, Patrick Edwards, Charene Hererra, David Merrill Jim Shockey has done it all in hunting. He's hunted all over the world, immersed himself in other cultures and has had an impact on hunting that will last well into the future. Jim traveled to Lander Wyoming to speak at the Muley Fanatic Foundation, 10 Country Chapter event. We were lucky enough to host him on the RadCast Outdoors podcast. Jim has been on many podcasts in his career, from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to RadCast. He talks about his career, wolves, bears, fly fishing, gun laws, his kids and his new book, "Call Me Hunter." His book is available for pre-sale right now on Amazon.com and many other places. Get more information on Jim here: https://jimshockey.com/ and http://handofmanmuseum.com/10 Country Chapter Muley Fanatics: https://www.facebook.com/10Country/County 10: https://county10.com/ This episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast is sponsored by PK Lures, Hi Mountain Seasonings, and Bow Spider. Please go visit our sponsors and thank them for sponsoring RadCast Outdoors by giving them your business.
Charene the Adventure Queen talks about all things fly fishing with Patrick Edwards. She details the best set up to use depending on your fly fishing situation and she also details the best flies and supplies to have on hand when going fly fishing. Charene is an avid fly fisher who travels around the world. If you want more content with Charene, check her out on instragram @charene_the_adventure_queen on instagram or at county10.com. This episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast is sponsored by PK Lures, Hi Mountain Seasonings, and Bow Spider. Please go visit our sponsors and thank them for sponsoring RadCast Outdoors by giving them your business.
Sarah Parvin, AKA the Slab Queen talks about raising trophy sized bluegill on her private pond in Alabama. She discusses managing a trophy fishery, the importance of fishing stories and legacy, best practices to get kids involved and much more. Sarah is a conservationist and has a true passion for fishing and for growing a world record bluegill. She also grows largemouth bass, crappie and tiger bass. For more on Sarah, you can follow her @sarah_the_closer_parvin on Instagram.
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"You've got to love what you do and you can't teach desire to anybody. They either have it or not." - Tim Gillingham.
Tim shares his theories on bow shooting, releases, the correct arrow, how to get started, how to improve and much more. He also talks about the future of hunting and of archery.
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Rebecca is a gun enthusiast and loves her shooting sports. She joins the show to talk about women in shooting sports and also talks about the second amendment. She is passionate about preserving her rights and about getting more women into shooting sports.
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Doug Stange, Editor in Chief from In-Fisherman discusses selective harvest, catch and release and fish care. Doug outlines the Ike Jime method of fish care. It is the gold standard of fish care and can be found in the In-Fisherman Walleye Guide for 2023. Doug outlines why fish care is so important to the table quality of the fish. He also explains why selective harvest is critical to stewarding fisheries into the future.
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Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer, Tim Geni joins the RadCast Outdoors Podcast to share about catching monster walleyes. Tim held the world record catch and release walleye after catching an absolute tanker walleye on a PK spoon. Tim explains how to locate, target and entire huge walleye to bite a jigging spoon. He also explains the seasonal movement patterns of walleye from winter, spring, summer and fall. Tim shares great information and tactics for catching eater walleye and trophy walleye.
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Sawyer Harris is an incredible young man. A few years ago, he began to lose his hearing. Soon after, he was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). This causes tumors that affect his hearing, spine and brain. He has undergone several surgeries to remove tumors and has also undergone chemotherapy. He received an opportunity to go hunting in Wyoming with the Holy Pursuit Foundation and 307 Pursuit. Blake Fegler guided Sawyer, his father Shannon and his mother Stacey on a trophy elk hunt in the Red Desert of Wyoming. This is one of the toughest elk draw areas to get because of the quality of bull elk in the area. Sawyer recounts his trip, the harvest, his faith in God and his perseverance through it all.
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Dr. Dan Thompson, Large Carnivore Supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department discusses black bears. Dan spends his time helping to manage wolves, black bears, mountain lions and grizzly bears. He discusses how black bears are different than grizzly bears, tips on how to avoid altercations, the science of black bears and much more. #blackbears #blackbearhunting #grizzlybears #bears #conservation
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Blake Fegler from @307Pursuit joins the show to talk about the 10 Country Muley Fanatic FoundationChapter mff10.com. The foundation is working to fund projects that help protect and preserve mule deer across their service area. The project that this chapter is raising money for is for a wildlife crossing near Dubois Wyoming. There are a lot of deer killed on that stretch of highway and the chapter is hoping to help raise money towards installing high fence to funnel the deer into a wildlife crossing to keep them off of the highways. If you would like to support this effort, please go to www.muleyfanatic.org. https://e.givesmart.com/events/nHJ/
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Kevin Hermann joins RadCast Outdoors to talk about his years as manager at the Rocky Mountain Discount Sports in Riverton. Kevin shares the origin story behind the store, talks about fishing and hunting in Fremont County, recalls the .44 magnum 600 yard shot, getting stuck on mud flats and stories about Danny Kurttila. Kevin is so passionate about the outdoors, fishing and hunting and it really comes through on this podcast. This is a must listen if you love fishing and hunting stories.
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Patrick and David recount the journey to 100 podcasts on the RadCast Outdoors Podcast. They talk about their favorite episodes and also talk about the future of the podcast and what listeners should expect in the future.
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Jaden Bales from the Wyoming Wildlife Federation joins the podcast to visit with David Merrill about the many issues facing hunting, wildlife preservation and how to best conserve natural resources. You can reach Jaden at @jadenbales on instagram.
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David and Patrick detail their late season cow elk hunts and pheasant hunting adventures. They give tips and tricks on late season hunting and talk about the benefits of late season trips. If you love to hunt during the late season, this is the episode for you.
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On this episode, David recounts his August 2022 trip to Kodiak Alaska to harvest both mountain goat and blacktail deer. David has always wanted to hunt mountain goats and finally got his chance alongside his dad, brother and the guys from Blue Creek Outdoors.
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David and Patrick sit down with Lindsay Persico from the hit show, Alone the Beast and the host of the HuntFiber Podcast. Lindsay is mentally and physically tough. She tells of her adventure on Alone the Beast but also focuses on mental toughness, resilience and how to mentally prepare for difficult tasks. She is a successful coach and trainer and this podcast focuses on having the right mindset when tackling a difficult challenge. Check out more from Lindsay at www.huntfiber.com.
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David and Patrick sit down with Lindsay Persico from the hit show, Alone the Beast and the host of the HuntFiber Podcast. Lindsay is mentally and physically tough. She tells of her adventure on Alone the Beast but also focuses on mental toughness, resilience and how to mentally prepare for difficult tasks. She is a successful coach and trainer and this podcast focuses on having the right mindset when tackling a difficult challenge. Check out more from Lindsay at www.huntfiber.com.
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On this episode, Patrick and David sit down with Fly Fishing Extraordinaire, Charene Herrera. Charene is also a an adult onset hunter who just harvested her first big game animal with a rifle. She joins us to talk about the importance of relationships with private land owners for hunting and fishing access, the benefits of relationship building and working together with land owners to make lands more accessible. Charene is also a rockstar DJ at @county10 and has her own local podcast that frequently showcases Wyoming Game and Fish, local events and much more. You can get more information at www.county10.com.
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Photos Courtesy of Charene Herrera
On this episode, Patrick and David sit down with Fly Fishing Extraordinaire, Charene Herrera. Charene is also a an adult onset hunter who just harvested her first big game animal with a rifle. She joins us to talk about the importance of relationships with private land owners for hunting and fishing access, the benefits of relationship building and working together with land owners to make lands more accessible. Charene is also a rockstar DJ at @county10 and has her own local podcast that frequently showcases Wyoming Game and Fish, local events and much more. You can get more information at www.county10.com.
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Caleb Bowden, owner of Sheep Feet Outdoors joins the show to talk about his company that makes custom orthotics for avid outdoorsmen. The Sheep Feet brand is made in the USA and is great for keeping your feet fresh on those long hikes and hunting trips. Check them out at https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/
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On this episode we sit down with RJ Bungert of Outter Limits Gear, based in Gillette Wyoming. RJ is a gritty entrepreneur who had an idea and worked hard to make it a reality. RJ's community of Gillette Wyoming has been hit hard by the reduction in coal leases and he is actively working to help diversify the economy in his town with this idea. This product solves many problems that you have with traditional coolers/lunch boxes. If you are a shore angler, boat angler or someone who likes to do day hikes, you have to check this out. https://outterlimitsgear.com/
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The Wind River Indian Reservation has some of the best fishing in the world. You can catch species of fish such as: cutthroat, brown, brookie, tiger, rainbow, golden, lake, splake, whitefish, grayling and so much more. Arthur Lawson, the Director from the Tribal Game and Fish and Matt Schilling, Director of Indifly visit with Patrick about their project on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The goal is to train indigenous kids in the art of fly fishing to help them learn to be backcountry guides and grow their communities. If you want to see more about Indifly, go to www.indifly.org and you can also support the tribal game and fish by buying a fishing permit at https://www.windriverfishandgame.com/.
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The Wind River Indian Reservation has some of the best fishing in the world. You can catch species of fish such as: cutthroat, brown, brookie, tiger, rainbow, golden, lake, splake, whitefish, grayling and so much more. Arthur Lawson, the Director from the Tribal Game and Fish and Matt Schilling, Director of Indifly visit with Patrick about their project on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The goal is to train indigenous kids in the art of fly fishing to help them learn to be backcountry guides and grow their communities. If you want to see more about Indifly, go to www.indifly.org and you can also support the tribal game and fish by buying a fishing permit at https://www.windriverfishandgame.com/.
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Cody Prather is a bass fisherman, Hobie BOS tournament coordinator, avid angler, cameraman, FLW cameraman, film maker and adventurer. He joins to the show to share about kayak fishing, how to get kids in the outdoors and his faith.
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Cody Prather is a bass fisherman, Hobie BOS tournament coordinator, avid angler, cameraman, FLW cameraman, film maker and adventurer. He joins to the show to share about kayak fishing, how to get kids in the outdoors and his faith.
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David and Patrick do a recap of their 2022 Alaskan adventure. They fished hard for a week and caught sockeye salmon, whitefish, dolly varden, rock fish and spiney dogfish sharks. They fished out of Homer, Seward, Kenai and many other places during their stay. They smoked pounds of sockeye salmon using @himtnjerky fish brine and make some of the best smoked salmon.
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David and Patrick do a recap of their 2022 Alaskan adventure. They fished hard for a week and caught sockeye salmon, whitefish, dolly varden, rock fish and spiney dogfish sharks. They fished out of Homer, Seward, Kenai and many other places during their stay. They smoked pounds of sockeye salmon using @himtnjerky fish brine and make some of the best smoked salmon.
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David sits down with author, Mike Arnold. Mike has spent his entire life hunting and enjoying the outdoors. He is a well known and published author with many articles regarding conservation and other outdoors related topics. In this book, Mike sheds light on why the North American Conservation Model has been so successful in Mozambique. If you are a hunter or non-hunter, you will enjoy the perspective and research that Mike has done. You can find his work here: https://mikearnoldoutdoors.com/
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Award winning author, Hank Shaw joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about wild foods. Topics ranged from proper care of fish and game in the field, must have items for the kitchen, rough fish and so much more. Hank has an extensive background in writing and has authored some MUST HAVE cookbooks for the outdoorsman. Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast (2011), Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Ducks and Geese, both Wild and Domesticated (2013), Buck, Buck, Moose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope and Other Antlered Things (2016), Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast (2018), and Hook, Line and Supper (2021) Hank has also been a guest on many outdoor podcasts such as the Meat Eater Podcast with Steven Rinella, The Joe Rogan Experience and many more. You can find Hank's podcast by listening to Hunt, Gather Talk and you can find it anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Hank also won a James Beard Foundation award in 2013 for his writing. For more information on Hank Shaw and his work, please go to https://honest-food.net/
Hank also has a blog on Substack. You can find this great content here: https://tothebone.substack.com/
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast we visit with Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer, Bill Siemantel. Bill is a bass fishing legend with over 500 bass surpassing 10 lbs in his career. He has amassed many bass fishing tournament wins over the years and is known as one of the greatest bass fishing anglers of all time. Bill is also a well known and accomplished lure designer. In this episode, Bill shares his story of how he got into bass fishing and shares some invaluable tips on bass fishing. This is part 2 of 2. So, be sure to listen to both episodes for bass fishing secrets, tips and tricks! Check out Bill's lures at: https://fishlabtackle.com/
Check out Bill's website here: http://www.thebbz.com/
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Photo Courtesy of Bill Siemantel
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast we visit with Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer, Bill Siemantel. Bill is a bass fishing legend with over 500 bass surpassing 10 lbs in his career. He has amased many bass fishing tournament wins over the years and is known as one of the greatest bass fishing anglers of all time. Bill is also a well known and accomplished lure designer. In this episode, Bill shares his story of how he got into bass fishing and shares some invaluable tips on bass fishing. This is part 1 of 2. So, be sure to listen to both episodes for bass fishing secrets, tips and tricks! #bassfishing #basstactics #fishingtipsandtricks #bassfishingtournament #largemouthbass #bassking
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Patrick Edwards tells of his 3 generation fishing trip with his dad and son to Flaming Gorge Reservoir in southeast Wyoming. Patrick has been fishing Flaming Gorge Reservoir for over 20 years and sheds insight on how to fish for lake trout. He also details taking his son, Ben, on his first every "big boy" trip. Patrick has a tradition of going on a big annual fishing trip with his dad that they've shared for 23 years and this was the first time Ben was invited along. Patrick and David share ideas on how to prepare for taking an 8 year old on their first big trip and some things to make it a success.
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Patrick Edwards and David Merrill share tips and tricks for planning an Alaskan fishing trip. They plan to go in late July 2022 and they share some of the considerations you should have when planning an Alaskan fishing trip. They go over logistics, gear and much more.
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David Merrill discusses his South African Cape Buffalo hunt. He details his hunting set up and tells the story of how everything transpired. David overcame challenges in the bush to harvest a cape buffalo, kudu and golden wildebeast. Learn about travel to Africa, hunting tips and ways to make your African hunt one to remember. Check out https://driesvissersafaris.com/ to book your next trip!
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Chase Baker from Grit LLC (https://downtogrit.com/) joins to the show to talk with David and Patrick about the outdoor marketing space. Chase in an expert in the outdoor marketing industry and sheds light on what outdoor companies are looking for when producing marketing content. He explains the challenges, rewards and opportunities that exist working in the outdoor industry. He also talks about challenges facing outdoor recreation in the coming years, how to get kids interested in the outdoors and much more.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, Rick Parish joins the show to visit about his previous bow hunting season for deer. David and Rick also discuss hunting in Africa and Rick gives David advice on hunting big animals. David is heading to Africa to hunt the massive cape buffalo with a bow. Rick also touches on his recent moose hunting trip and much more.
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Shane Dubois from Recon Angling joins the show to discuss fishing on Flaming Gorge. Shane guides on Flaming Gorge for trophy lake trout, kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and everything else the gorge has to offer. Shane shares some of his expertise and also tips for being safe on Flaming Gorge. To reach Shane, look up @reconangling on Facebook or look him up on Instagram. You can also reach him at https://reconangling.com/.
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Patrick's daughter Katie joins her dad to talk about filming and fishing. Katie has been going along to fish, film and take pictures on fishing trips this year. Katie is passionate about the arts and loves putting together film of her dad fishing. She shares some of her favorite times with her dad.
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Tayler Lasharr, PHD student from the University of Wyoming joined us at the Bow Hunters of Wyoming convention to discuss mule deer research and her previous research on big horn sheep. Patrick and David discuss the challenges facing both mule deer and big horn sheep across the western United States and Tayler outlined the various methods of research. If you want to support this research, please partner with the Bow Hunters of Wyoming or the Muley Fanatic foundation.
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Mike Kentner joins the show to talk about blood trailing dogs, bow hunting and taxidermy. Mike is an experienced angler and hunter. He provides his unique perspective on blood trailing dogs and taxidermy. You can reach Mike for taxidermy at kentnertaxidermy@gmail.com or by contacting him on Facebook at @kentnertaxidermy.
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Since 2019, hunter and angler participation in the outdoors has increased exponentially. Patrick and David discuss the future implications of added pressure in the field and on the water for 2022.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, David and Patrick discuss the future of the RadCast Outdoors Podcast and what is on the horizon. David has a couple of trips planned for Alaska and Africa. Patrick has trips planned for Alaska and the Rocky Mountain West. They also outline the plans for expanding to a video podcast within a few months.
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Faith Edwards with a Master Angler 24" Brown Trout
On this episode Patrick talks with David about his approach to fishing river trout during the winter months. Most anglers focus on ice fishing and forget that rivers can be very productive areas to catch monster fish during the winter. Patrick gives details on tactics, gear, areas to focus on and tells about his secret "Molly Jig" that he discovered recently. This is an episode every angler should listen to if they have access to a river fishery.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Katy Carey and Jim Carey join David and Patrick to discuss the 2021 BBZ World Championship Bass Tournament in Branson Missouri. Katy qualified with a 5 fish bag weighing in at 14 lbs. She participated in the tournament in late 2021 and wanted to tell her story. She shares about the tournament, the fun, the friends, the fishing and the funny things that happened along the way.
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Zach Even is well known in Wyoming for his lake trout fishing, his elk hunting and his art. On this episode, Zach sits down with Patrick and David to discuss some of the finer details of trophy lake trout fishing, lake trout fishing set ups, tips/set ups for laker fishing and much more. If you have ever dreamed of targeting lake trout, this episode is a must listen for you.
Monster lake trout can be especially difficult to locate and catch. Zach shares insight into what can help make your next monster lake trout fishing trip a success. He discusses lures, lines, jigging techniques and much more. He also shares tips on where to look for lakers when it comes to depth and structure on Flaming Gorge and Jackson Lake.
Check out Zach's Art here: https://www.zachevenart.com/
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Tyler McCann, owner of Wyoming Cowboy Cuts joins the podcast to talk about raising beef, protein and being a small producer in the competitive meat industry. Tyler discusses animal protein, quality production, nutrition, supply chain issues, market factors and charcuterie. Tyler shares in depth knowledge on meat quality and why it is so important to support local ranchers and producers.
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Photo courtesy of Jason Matzinger
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, David and Patrick visit with Jason Matzinger. Jason is an award winning outdoor filmographer, hunter and conservationist. He has produced many films and TV shows on hunting in his career and he sheds light on the challenges facing the hunting industry. Find out his favorite hunting adventures and more about his films.
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On this special episode of RadCast Outdoors, David and Patrick are Joined by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson. Hannah is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, photographer and avid ice angler. Nine years ago she lost her husband to an ice fishing accident and she details her journey of continuing to ice fish, getting others to do what they love and to not live in fear. Her story is powerful and you will enjoy this episode. If you've ever been anxious about ice fishing or your family going ice fishing, this is a must listen for you.
To contact Hannah regarding her services, you can visit https://www.timegracespace.com/ or https://hshcommunications.com/.
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Sara Trampe from Sportsman's Journal TV joins the podcast to visit about fishing, hunting and Cliff Lake Resorts. Sara is host of the popular Sportsman's Journal TV show and is also a guide for bear hunting at Cliff Lake resorts in Ontario. She shares fishing tips and tricks, how to be successful and her life's story.
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Christine Lapeer is a mental health nurse in Ontario and she helps first responders with PTSD by taking them fishing. She joins the podcast to detail how fishing has healthy benefits and how she uses it to help people. She talks about how important it is for people to spend time outdoors and how it has positive mental health benefits. Follow her at @mindfulfishing!
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David Merrill talks about the full moon archery elk season of 2021. He discusses in-depth the strategies, tips and tricks used to pursue elk when they are active at night. He also chronicles some of the challenges with grizzly bears, horse wrecks and much more. Elk hunters are sure to love this episode!
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, David asks Patrick about this backpacking trip into the Wind River range chasing golden trout and grayling. Patrick talks about catching goldens, grayling and brookies with Jimmy and Mike and also details the hike in and out of the range. If you've always wanted to catch a golden trout or grayling, this episode is for you. Patrick shares some tips and tricks on catching goldens and grayling.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, David and Patrick sit down with Seth Ewing from northern Idaho to discuss mountain goat hunting. Seth details a story of harvesting a mountain goat with his friend Justin in the Seven Devils region of Idaho. Steep terrain, weather and changing plans make this an incredible and fun story. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of mountain goat hunting tips and tricks on RadCast Outdoors.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, Patrick and David sit down with Seth Ewing to discuss an epic 240 mile, 16 day Swiss Alps adventure. Seth and Patrick have been best friends for 32 years, and Seth has always been one to seek out grueling adventures in the wilderness, much to the bewilderment of his friend Patrick. They discuss the pain, endurance, mental battles, the vistas, the terrain, and much more. Seth explains how this trip was much more than just a site seeing trip for him and how it had very deep, spiritual significance. This episode is a must listen.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, David Merrill sits down with Randy and Candy Yow from Extreme Desire TV and Ladies Hunting Camp to talk about hunting in Wyoming, recruitment of new hunters, pronghorn antelope and elk hunting tips and much more. Randy and Candy Yow have years of experience hunting big game in the western United States and offer great tips and tricks on this episode.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Patrick sits down with junior bass angler and BBZ JC World Finals qualifier, Katy Carey. Katy caught a 5 fish bag weighing in at 14 lbs to qualify for the BBZ JC World Finals in Branson Missouri on October 30, 2021. She details the tournament, her needs for sponsorship, her love for fishing and her drive to succeed. Her dad, Jim also joins the show to talk about the journey and raising a daughter in fishing.
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer, Bill Siementel also joins the show to talk about his tournament and about Katy's journey. If you want to be inspired by a great fishing story, this is the podcast for you! If you want to help sponsor Katy Carey in the BBZ World Finals, you can reach out to the family by calling 307-349-6763 or email jc307@pm.me. You can find the full details on the tournament at this link: https://thebbz.com/2021/9/19/cwc-student-katy-carey-becomes-1-of-4-women-to-qualify-for-the-bbz-jc-world-finals
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, Patrick and David talk in depth on jigging spoons and their many applications. Patrick Edwards has years of experience fishing jigging spoons as a recreational angler and during his time working for PK Lures. He outlines some of the best methods to use while fishing jigging spoons, the best times of year, best colors and best applications. He has caught a number of species on jigging spoons including a 15" yellow perch, 36" tiger muskie and 29" walleye. If you haven't tried fishing jigging spoons in the past but want an all season application, this episode is for you.
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Matt Good is the owner of Cross Eyed Custom Rifles in Riverton Wyoming. He joins David and Patrick in the studio to talk about making custom rifles for customers and what kind of work that entails. He covers a wide range of topics such as: picking the right caliber, parts and accessories, long range shooting, hunting and much more. Matt is an incredible rifle builder and you can find his website at: www.crosseyedcustomrifles.com.
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Unfortunately, you often do not think about search and rescue until you really need it. On this episode we sit down with Matt Good, from Fremont County Search and Rescue. He tells about what search and rescue does, what equipment they use and some stories from the field. This is a great episode if you are looking to ensure your family has a safe outing.
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Summer is the time to grab your backpack, head for the mountains and enjoy camping in the backcountry. On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, David and Patrick talk about backpacking, food, water, tips and tricks to help make your next trip exceptional.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast David Merrill and Patrick Edwards share ideas on grizzly bear management, the ESA (Environmental Species Act) and management within the GYE (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem). They discuss grizzly bear management, the differences between interior grizzly bears and coastal bears.
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Hall Stoddard with a 20+ lb Carp.
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Hall Stoddard joins Patrick and David to talk about fishing in salt and freshwater. Hall shares stories from his many adventures around the world. This is a must listen for anyone who loves fishing stories.
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Hall Stoddard Episode [00:00:00] Patrick Edwards: This episode of radcast outdoors is brought to you by PK Lures, Bow Spider and high mountain seasoning. Hello, and welcome to another episode of Radcast outdoors. I'm Patrick. Edwards. David Merrill: I'm David Merrill and, uh, right off the bat, we kind of got to discuss, there's been a, uh, a development in Patrick summer fishing season. You had to bring it out. It didn't yet. We're just, that's like a bandaid, rip it off, get it out of the way. Yeah. So Patrick Edwards: just some advice for all of you, hardcore anglers who are out there, you probably don't want to play basketball. Um, basketball is a dangerous sport. I've learned this after having my nose broken my ankle broken and now destroying my shoulder. So, um, I was playing basketball this past week. Having a good time doing well, went for a steal, got tripped, fell with my full weight on my left elbow, dislocated my shoulder and tore a whole bunch of stuff in my [00:01:00] once reconstructed shoulder, which will probably me be now a twice reconstructed shoulder. Read More at www.radcastoutdoors.com
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David Merrill and Patrick Edwards go over some of the biggest fishing and hunting etiquette considerations for your next fishing or hunting trip. Outdoorsmen have experienced improper etiquette while out in the field and both Patrick and David provide some ideas on how to avoid some of these issues. For both hunting and fishing, there are crossover rules that everyone should abide by to respect other people in the outdoors. Number one: remember to follow the local laws and ethics for whatever activity you are pursuing. Number two: keep a buffer in the field or on the water from other folks so that you aren't interfering with their adventure. For more ideas, check out the episode!
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Hunting and Fishing Etiquette in the Field and on the Water [00:00:00] Patrick Edwards: This episode of RadCast outdoors is brought to you by PK Lures , Bow spider and high mountain seasoning. David Merrill: Sean. Hey, rad cast is on hunting, fishing and everything in between. This is rad cast outdoor. Here are David Merrill and Patrick Music: Edwards. Patrick Edwards: Well, hello everybody. And welcome to another episode of Rad cast outdoors. I'm Patrick. No, I'm David Morrell and we're here in the red cast studio powered by bow spider, bringing you another episode. And, uh, just want to just say a quick shout out to David and all the work he's been doing here. Uh, the studios coming along, it looks good, man.
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Photo Courtesy of Rachel Girt with the Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt
Erin Campbell is the Wyoming State Geologist and is the Director of the Wyoming State Geological Survey. She has a PHD from the University of Wyoming in geology and has been living in Wyoming for many years. She just recently picked up the sport of hunting and we asked her to come on the RadCast Outdoors Podcast to discuss it. She is considered a "non-traditional" hunter due to coming into the sport as an adult and her story is intriguing. She shares why she decided to try the sport of hunting and how much she appreciates hunting in her life. This is a must listen for anyone wanting to recruit hunters as adults.
Please support the Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt that helped get Erin into the hunting world. You can donate on their website.
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Patrick Edwards: I am. All right, everybody. We have Erin Campbell here with us. Not in the studio, but you know, from Laramie. So close enough, you know, here in Wyoming anyway, but, uh, it's great to have you on, she is the state [00:03:00] geologists for the state of Wyoming and she is new into hunting and fishing. And one of our listeners, Melissa suggested that we bring Erin on and talk about. You know, hunting and fishing with the, and how you got started. So welcome to the podcast. It's great. Erin Campbell: Thank you so much. It's great to be here Patrick Edwards: just a little bit, just so everybody knows kind of your background and where you're from and then we'll get into it. Thanks. Erin Campbell: Well, I have lived in Wyoming. For about 22 years now. And before that I lived all over the Western United States.
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Hungry for some walleye this spring? Patrick Edwards shares some ideas on how to catch spring post spawn walleyes to help you enjoy a family fish fry. Patrick shares some insights on walleye movement in the post spawn period, ideas on lures to use and locations you may want to check. He also provides guidance on how to begin patterning walleyes on your favorite body of water. Walleye can move great distances during the post spawn period and decoding those movements isn't as difficult as one may think.
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Need a cure for cabin fever? Spring Black Bear hunting may be the best remedy available! David Merrill discusses spring black bear hunting and gives insights on tree stand hunting, baiting, spot and stalk and more. Learn what black bears will do after coming out of hibernation, where you might find them and how you can make an effective strategy to harvest one. David also discusses cooking up the bear once you are successful.
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Blake Fegler from 307 Pursuit joins the RadCast Outdoors Podcast to talk about hunting, guiding and much more. He goes into detail on selecting the right guide, asking the right questions and preparing for your big hunt. He also gives some great tips for hunting big game and some things to remember when you make your approach.
Blake is also owner of @307pursuit. His organization raises money to help organizations like @huntingwithheroeswyoming, @muleyfanaticfoundation and @HolyPursuitsDreamFoundation. To help support these causes, find @307pursuit on Facebook and buy some of their apparel. This will help get wounded veterans and young people fighting diseases out on hunts.
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Spring is finally here! David and Patrick go through some ideas for spring activities with your family. They cover everything from Turkey Hunting, Camping, Shed Hunting, Mushroom Hunting, Asparagus Hunting, fishing and much more. There are many outdoor activities you can do with your family and they usually don't cost much and are easy to do. Going on walks and exploring the wild in the springtime is one of the best activities a family can do together. We hope you enjoy this episode of RADCast Outdoors.
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On this episode, David and Patrick visit with Jake Perkinson, Owner of the Lander Bread Share. Jake has a vast amount of outdoor experience and shares information on world travels as a NOLS instructor. He gives some great tips on climbing, camping and experiencing nature. He also visits about becoming a hunter as an adult. This is a great episode for the outdoor enthusiast.
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On this episode of RADCast Outdoors, Patrick sits down with Troy Lindner, host of Angling Buzz TV. Troy is well known in the fishing industry for his success as a tournament angler, urban fisherman, and fitness specialist. Patrick and Troy go over what every angler should have to be successful when fishing urban fisheries, fishing new places on road trips, fish harvest and they cover many other tips and tricks for fishing success. Troy gives specific strategies to target fish in multiple environments. If you are a fisherman, you will really enjoy this episode.
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Danny Kurttila joins Patrick and David to talk about his journey to 3 continents to fish for and catch all the pike species and sub-species. Danny was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer back in 2015, but that didn't stop him from pushing himself and going to Russia, Italy and France to finish his pike slam. Danny is an expert angler for many species and has caught just about everything that swims in fresh water. He is known locally for his big tiger muskies, trout, walleye, sauger, bass and pike. Despite his cancer, Danny can often be found trying to catch master angler sized trout, walleye, sauger, pike or tiger muskie somewhere in Wyoming.
Danny has accomplished a lot in his fishing career. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
- 45 Line Class World Records
- State Records
- Almost 800 muskies (combo of purebred and hybrid)
- 1st Person to complete the IGFA Bass Slam
- 1st Person to complete the IGFA Trout Slam
- 1st Person to complete the Wyoming Game and Fish Ultimate Angler
If you are an avid angler, this is a MUST listen episode. Below are some pictures of the various pike species Danny has caught around the world.
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Royle Scrogham from www.thatsbowhunting.com sits down with David Merrill to talk about bow hunting. They visit about how to get started in bow hunting, how to tune a bow, tips on where to take a bow to get tuned, do's and don'ts of hunting/using a bow, bull riding and of course hunting in general. This episode is a must listen for new bow hunters and anyone contemplating getting into the sport. Check out Royle on instagram @thatsbowhunting and @royle_scrogham.
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Rick Parish with his 2,300 lb. DIY Wyoming Bull Bison (Photo Courtesy of Rick Parish)
David and Patrick travel to Sheridan Wyoming for the Bow Hunters of Wyoming Convention and sit down with lifelong bow hunter, Rick Parish. Rick has been bow hunting all over the world and has taken a number of species on a bow. On this episode, he details a trophy Wyoming Bull Bison hunt where he harvested a 2,300 pound monster bull bison. He also details kudu hunting and much more.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, we sit down with Sam Davis and Zach Dewitt from Sheridan Wyoming at the Bow Hunters of Wyoming Convention. Sam and Zach tell us about their trophy Wyoming archery shiras moose hunts. Sam Davis killed a monster 47" wide trophy and Zach killed a 55" wide trophy with their bows. They detail their stories and share about their friendship and the joy they share hunting together as best friends.
Sam also owns a company, Predators Never Quit (PNQ). He tells what that name means and he makes some awesome apparel with the PNQ brand. You can find his products by visiting: https://www.predatorsneverquit.com/
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Patrick and David sit down to discuss late ice fishing tips and tricks. They cover topics on walleye, splake, trout and other species. They also talk about late season ice fishing safety, places to fish and some lures to try. Late season can be the most productive ice fishing time of year.
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On this episode of RadCast Outdoors podcast, Patrick and David jump into a discussion on walleye fishing. Patrick takes listeners across the entire state of Wyoming to discuss where walleyes can be caught and also where the best walleye fisheries are located. If you are a walleye fanatic, a new walleye angler or someone who loves eating walleye, this episode is for you.
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David and Patrick are excited to announce that RadCast Outdoors has picked up a few new sponsors! They announce the sponsorship of Hi Mountain Seasonings, Bow Spider and Fremont Stoneworx! They also talk about future podcasting plans, moving into a new studio, producing the podcast on their own and future giveaways for the audience. David also goes into detail on taking spring turkey hunts with his son. David share insights into how turkeys operate in the wild, how to hunt for turkeys and also how to have a fun turkey hunt. Also, the Hi Mountain Seasonings Recipe of the Week segment returns to the show. Check out more at www.radcastoutdoors.com
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, David and Patrick sit down with their kids and talk hunting and fishing. The kids talk about things every kid should do when hunting or fishing, gear to take and they tell everyone about their adventures.
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David Merrill tells the story of his recent Javelina hunt in Arizona. He discusses archery hunting techniques and strategies to plan a successful out of state hunt. Patrick and David discuss how unique javelina are and David shares how he was able to successfully harvest one.
We hope you enjoy this episode of RadCast Outdoors!
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Everyone in the fishing world knows the name, Al Lindner and have either seen his TV shows over the years, or have read his many fishing articles. Al has accomplished many great things during his fishing career and is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. He also has been successful at winning many fishing tournaments over the years. He and his brother Ron Lindner started the Lindy Tackle company and In-Fisherman magazine which both helped revolutionize fishing as we know it. Al has been able to share fishing tips and tricks on film with the In-Fisherman TV show and most recently with the Angling Edge TV show. Al spends many hours on the water fishing for smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, muskie and just about anything that swims!
I want to say a special thanks to Danny Kurttila for helping to set up this interview. Without Danny's help, there is a good chance this interview would not have happened. So, thank you Danny!
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors, Al sits down with us and talks about Faith, Family and Fishing. Al tells about his childhood and how he grew up loving the sport of fishing. He recounts making it a point to make a living at fishing and how his mother and big brother supported that dream. Al discusses raising his two boys to fish and gives tips on getting your family and friends involved.
Al also spends a little time talking about his faith and how it has been apart of his career. He shares how God has affected his life and how his current endeavor with Lindner Media.
Lastly, Al talks about fishing in the western US and how there are many virtually untapped fisheries to explore. We hope you'll take an hour and listen to this episode! You'll love learning from Al Lindner.
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Again, Al it's great to have you on the program. Um, I do want to give a quick shout out to Danny. Kurttila my cousin for helping set this up with Al um, that was kind of a big deal. And thanks, Danny. Yeah, so I really appreciate Danny and, um, Al just want to welcome you to this show. Thanks for, uh, taking time out of your busy schedule to hang out with us on a podcast for a little bit. I I'm looking forward to what there's nothing makes me happier than a cold in Minnesota. If I can't be out fishing, I should be talking about fishing it's going to be well below zero tonight. So, wow. That's probably one of the big motivations for Patrick and I to start this podcast is we both have young families and we're both avidly into the outdoors, whether it's fishing, hunting, or a little bit of both. So that's our, our goal is to, uh, you know, recruit new, new anglers and new hunters to the, to the, Outdoors, Well the timing is really appropriate for it. Yeah. You know, we've got a whole new recruitment. Uh, coming in because of COVID, our sport has never seen [00:01:00] before variance in the outdoors and they need, uh, need some guidance in a lot of cases to yeah. You know, respect the resource. And, uh, uh, that's an important part of what's happening now with these a whole lot of these new priests coming in. It's it's been fun to watch you over the years. Cause you've, you've really helped kind of teach everybody about that. And I know as a kid, I always looked forward to outdoor life coming in the mail and also in fishermen magazine. Cause that was, that was kind of the thing was, you know, I wanted to learn more about fishing and growing up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, it was like a dead zone of fishing. I mean, there's, there's really not much close unless you're going to drive like two hours to Glendo three and a half hours to Seminole, five hours to voice. And like you just forget about it. There's just nothing there. So, um, you talk about teaching people. I was reading that as much as I could cause I knew. When I went, I had to really capitalize on those trips. And so, um, you've done an amazing job about that. And [00:02:00] I just wanted to know if you could just share some tips with us, you know, what's, what's some key strategies of getting kids and just other anglers out on the water. What are some good strategies? So number one, number one, make sure you take them when you can get a bit people. I mean, I can't hold eyes. How important that is, especially with the younger ones that have a short attention span. Yeah, it is critical that Barbara is going down or something's pulling out in the end that, that line. And that's one of the key, even with a new adults and we have a lot of those coming into the sport now that have never fished before. And yes, they have patience where the young people don't, however, their patience will wane after one or two trips without getting a bike. It's the biggest hindrance that I've seen to our sport and your people lack. The key is getting a bit a bite to light that fire. They got to [00:03:00] catch something and, uh, you don't want to take them out in miserable weather conditions. You have to weather good and do everything in your power to make sure that they get back in there in a recent people, fish and continue to fish is they had a good experience and a good experience is. Pulling on the end of the line. That's really the reason you're out there. That's what motivates people. It's the miracle of a fish. It is amazing to me, my entire life in this business to see what a fish can do to change somebody's life. Yeah. Yeah. You know, we get a kid sitting on the dock, touching blue. gills all of a sudden out of nowhere, a two pound bass runs out from under the dock and grabs your bait. You never had yet you're catching bluegills and he had been a ball and that dispatcher. Your coffee break, where you'll land it, your life forever. Somebody had [00:04:00] never must get sick. Yeah. You know, they heard something about it. They're going out with somebody that knows something about it. All of a sudden next to the boat, this monster opens his mouth and bites on it. It's when imaged, it burns into your, into your spirit, that it would change it. Away. That's what lights the fire in this sport. And it's why it's so important to, uh, in, in the good weather to do it. And your debts, the key is to get, get a match and get a match and get a match. And then if the really young yet after two, three hours, you know, they like to think of running a wipe, whether you get a few fish around walk, it's like, they're fascinated with fish bouncing around in alive. And, uh, that that's the key. It really is the key to keep them motivated, keep them efficient for the action in a short period of time, you know, and again, with the idea adult or even a young person after, after, you know, you'll get them out for [00:05:00] two trips the third time. Uh, yeah, you're going to say you want to go fish and warned me today that you have two bad experiences that are gonna go bad back in, uh, play video games. So Al I was fortunate enough to grow up near saltwater and my dad in the Pacific Northwest, we did a lot of salmon and halibut and deep sea, and I got introduced very young to fishing. We actually just had a podcast with my dad on talking about, you know, starting that fire that you're talking about. I'm curious, who was the fishing mentor in your life? The person that got you hooked on it. Yeah, actually my, my brother's 10 years, my senior and, uh, uh, he, he took me everywhere from the time I was a little kid. Yeah. You know, he's seen, uh, a burning cash and he shared that. He says there was something about it from the time you were little, you were obsessed with insufficient. And he nurtured that. He actually nurtured that dad, that in him being 10 years older than I am, uh, you know, he kind of [00:06:00] took me under his wing. And, uh, I have some really good experiences in those years. One of them that, that really fed my passion for fishing was my mother. And this is kind of strange, but, uh, I got to share that story with you. My brother obviously loved to say, yeah, yeah. You know, so he took me every week everywhere we could go. We fished all over the ponds and lakes and creeks and rivers in between Chicago and Milwaukee and there's many of them. And we were out every moment we could go, he'd be able to get away. He keep took me, took me, took me, but, uh, my mother really liked to fish. And, uh, she seen, you know, people would ask me, you know, at a young age, uh, what do you go to a Christmas gathering? The family or friends like this, and there's a conversation and what are you going to do when you grow up boldly come coming.I'm going to make a living fishing So what I'm going to do, I know, look at you. Oh, [00:07:00] okay. Yeah. You know, and blow it off. And, and my mother, she, she under the guidance the brother with it, she, she at Christmas time or birthdays or special events, every time I, all my Christmas presents and gifts, where's the latest, greatest fishing tackle in the industry, whether it was a rod or reel, allure, magazines, books, anything that she said that said, it never said that, well, that's a dumb thing. How are you going to make a living in a fishing industry? You know, especially at that time, you know, that that many years. Yeah. You know, and you know, the only thing you, you know, you had tackle manufacturers that writers that, uh, at that time, one of the inspiring outdoor writers to me as a kid was Jason Lucas. He wrote for sports or field at that time. And he wrote a book, uh, Lucas and bass. And I bet you, I read it a dozen times that, [00:08:00] and mark, every page is burned into my mind. So, you know, it's experiences like that. Uh, then television, I remembered I and mirrors of TV, the TV fishing business. The first one, uh, his name was geared about Gaddis, the flying fishermen. He was the first one. He had syndicated television fishing and he'd fly to different locations all over the country and share his fishing experience. And, and then that led to virtual world. That was the true, uh, championship fishing. And he was the one that lit my fire to get into the fishing industry and do a television show in the business. I had, uh, he was here in my hometown in Brainerd, Minnesota when he had, uh, were starting Lindy deco company. And, uh, his producer, uh, his name was Jake, Dave Jed. When he gave us a call at the office one day and he says, [00:09:00] I am Dave Jane Woodbridge award championship fishing. We've been in the area for three days and we're having, we want to do a walleye show on jigs , can you help us out? I understand, you know, the lake , you're a really good fisherman. Everybody says go, you weren't working. So she would do a show. I said, absolutely. So we went out and we got a phenomenal show, shot, four hours to get everything done. He's all happy. Went back to Missouri. And we finished that. And my brother, my brother looks at me that night, we're talking. He says the Internet's great. He does a television show and talks about the lures that he manufactures. I says, you know, we could do that. We got winter. Why don't we start a television fishing show and help that's what lit that fire and guidance that was, it bought a camera B camera. Uh, my brother learned how to use it and had a splice tape together as you you're shooting would film it rewind. [00:10:00] So, you know, these stories, you get into the game and enter the fishing industry and enter the sport and the different aspects that are available. All, you get these different stories from everybody that, that there has been enough to make a living business, but I'll go back to what I said just a little bit early. It's just amazing. What a fish could do to change. Somebody's standing to me how it happens all the time. One experience would have been and just bam. You know, your life is changed by it. I, I agree. It's, it's an amazing experience. I remember catching fish when I was little and how it lit my fire. Yeah. Again, I, I promised that I would do this on the podcast and I hope it's not lost because I, you hear this stuff a lot. But my friend, Seth Ewing, who lives in Northern Idaho and myself, we, we grew up just eating up your, your shows [00:11:00] and, uh, the magazine. And it really did benefit both of us. He's he's an incredible fly fish. And he, he learned a lot from your fly fishing video that you guys put out with Dahlberg and, um, you know, and I, I love the small mouth and the walleye and those kinds of species. And so it's just one of those things where I hope it's not lost on you when you hear us say, you know, thank you so much for doing all of that, because it really did inspire a lot of people across the United States and the world, um, to go out and fish and to take other people fishing, which I think is really cool. One of the things that I always enjoyed and my dad and I always enjoyed watching you fish was just the joy on your face. You were always. Yeah, chuckling and laughing and having a great time. And we were just living vicariously through you as the wind blew about 70 miles. But I mean, it's, it's just, it, it, it really did make, it's a big difference. And I do want to, I want to ask about this because this is really important to David and I, we, we both have little kids and we take them out, [00:12:00] you know, fishing, hunting, different activities, and, you know, you have kids of your own. And, and I know like he's very influential and big into the fishing business as well, but can you talk a little bit about what that was like raising your kids to be fishermen, but also, you know, kind of raising them. During that time that, you know, you're just so busy and you got all these things going on with the, with the fishing world and the fame that you had going on. How did you manage all those things and still make it a great experience for you? Well, they grew up in the business. They did, there's not all, all seven that Ryan had seven children. I've got two boys, all of the kids, even the girls, three of his kids that up, they all served in the business doing something. Yeah. Yeah. From the time we started Lindy and synchronize and learning how to tie Snell, wrap them on cars, you were exposed to the business. It's a family run business. I mean all their life, you know, when they grew up in and many of them were in [00:13:00] different fields, you know, and did other things. But the number of stayed in the business and are in the business today, like Jimmy and Dan and Billy and my son, Troy. Yeah. Yeah. In my dorm. Nice work is up. Brush for many, many years, again, fishermen, it still helps me, uh, write, write material and press releases and things like that. She's with the gifted in that area. But they grew up in the business said, yeah, you know, and, and, and that way you were able to spend time together. So they understood it. They understand that the crab and the things that the lifestyle, if you want to make a living a good, comfortable living in the fishing industry in the same setting, I don't have my myself, but I know many people that when I do know that that ends up the business relatively well, because there's similarities to what they used to. You know, it's a lifestyle business that you want to get into, and it encompasses a lot of time. It isn't, [00:14:00] it isn't a nine to five job. You know, you eat sleep 24 hours just so you go to bed at night thinking I'm still today. I've been in this all my life. There is not one angle that goes. Did I read something about fishing, watch something about fishing. Talk to somebody about tradition. It happens all the time. Not a day goes. We're so many aspects of it that it isn't touched in my life part of my life. And, uh, my closest friends are pretty much involved in the fishing industry. Like closest friends are question for me, Al and that's, you know, I'm kinda way, way, beginning of this journey. I've got a small family run company, but it's in the hunting outdoor space. And you know, my boys are being raised growing up. We work right. We, we have stuff to do. There's it's a small family run business. It's. You know, [00:15:00] dad goes to work at nine and we're, we're done at five and let's go do X and Y. But my question is long-term for me, my dad took me fishing a lot and now I go hunting. And now my boys are in a hunting company being raised. How did you see kind of the transition of with raising these kids in the company, in the offending fishing industry, have they stayed on and continued to fish and still thrive? Is that, was that, was that a positive experience for them? Oh, yes. Yeah, yeah. For a number of them now there's some of them that it was not I'll use my two boys. In example, my oldest son joined and there was not in a heat. You shared with me, I'll give you my first experience with it. He was raised in the business. He worked in, it worked its way through until he went off to college and it, but he never was interested in fishing. His passion in his case was things that moved fast, snowmobiles, motor bikes, four wheelers, dirt bikes. This is what he loves. [00:16:00] Sounds like we'd get along pretty well. That's it? I mean, that's what he loves to do Troy. And the other hand, or from the time he was a little tiny kid, you could see the seat. He would be on the back in front of our here day and night catching bass on frogs and, and, and just running up and down the band catching. He loved it from the time he was four or five years. The internet never changed. He absolutely left. And I just think that know, God created a small, slightly different with different interests. And that's a good thing. The boy in the garage, tinkering on motors and going faster, and you had another guy you couldn't keep at the house. He was taking his fishing pole and he was to the water at four and five. Yeah. And you have to answer parents. You have to respect that. I respect that they have to be their own person and seek out the things. And he all that different, you know, that those different interest levels, uh, impacted their rights [00:17:00] as they were growing up and led in some cases to do what they're doing today. And, you know, again, my son, Troy's into it in a lot of different areas in my oldest son. And interestingly, he, he. Even as a kid, you love living on the edge. He writes here, he loved the excitement of the snowmobile racer that he gets. He gets so pumped on that. And today he's, he's a paramedic, he's a wilderness paramedic and he's fighting fires in California and he loves to gain that edge. I get it to me. I like living on the salad lake. That's what I really like. I imagine. And you know, I follow Troy on social media and that, that guy is always out doing something. And he's, he's an incredible fishermen. I mean, it's yeah, just anything anywhere anyway. And he loves digging around in all three places. [00:18:00] He's got rats, you've got pack Robbins, no matter where he goes, he's carrying rocks. He sees the body of water anywhere. They could hold the fish. He just drives up in the side of the road and he goes spacious anywhere, anywhere as he's traveling around the country that day. Yeah. I'm out west. And I know he's fished some areas where I've been, and it's just kinda cool to see that. And I do want to ask you a question about that. Everybody has some of those favorite moments. What was the F like a favorite moment for you fishing with your kids that you can recall the years? Uh, I'll go with Troy. Oh, I'll give you, uh, I'll give you my oldest son that never got turned down to it. And here's one of the mistakes I make made with him. There was a series of best tournament series starting in Minnesota zillion years ago, it was called the north star bastard. And, uh, when he was about four years old, I took him free fishing. Mary and I got a cabin on a lake and I took him pre fishing for that tournament with me. And he had a [00:19:00] Snoopy rack. You had a Snoopy rag. And then I had a weight spinner bait and it was a, you know, it was cool. We were up in the morning. It was out of cool bay thinking around his dragging this spinner bait through the water. And I'm trying to catch some fish, internet little, and I just said something it's something most out. Oh, you haven't. He's holding a rag. He looks at me, he looks at the rad, he throws up, looked at me again. I got the message. You burned me out so bad. There's a balance there Al where? Uh, yeah, so, you know, my dad. Took me steelhead fishing and I've, I've got quite a few steel head to my name. And if anybody out there knows steelhead there, they can be finicky and tricky fish to catch. I mean, the passion for catching them is kind of gone. I I've, I've been wore out steelhead fishing and I've seen this in the [00:20:00] hunting industry where, you know, you get some guys that are pretty, have some prowess and are pretty successful. They take their 16, 17 year old son out and he shoots a, a world caliber elk. And 10 years later, he's, he's not into elk hunting, he's into fishing or, or snowmobiling. Yeah. So, so those are all those images of the other side of that story with Troy. What are the experiences? Uh, for a number of years, we, as a family, uh, a number of us went up and we fished some tournaments in Canada, a rainy lake and a Minnesota Canadian border and another one. And I had a corner on at that bend to wake in the woods and we fished some team tournaments. And over the years that we had fished that thing as a group together, ran fish with one of his, his sons, Jimmy and Billy, uh, clubs, other boys, fish, fish together, red fish with Danny. I fished with Troy and, uh, we look forward to these, these team tournaments every year up there. And we won a number of them in here, Jimmy and Billy won two of them back to back. And note those weeks that the week of pre fishing leading into [00:21:00] that tournament in that was the final week must have done net for 15 years. Yeah. You know, and it was the highlights of, of our cryptic together with all of us as a family together. And each one of us, every one of us, when I talk, talk, talk to the boys, inclusive of try. Now, he says that was some of the most enjoyable experiences we ever had and all of us at one time or another did a really good try. And I did a couple seconds and thirds. Internet, we did win one with him in California and in there when I had an opportunity to fish with him, those times that we're in those events, burned memories that they talk about still. Yeah. And those trips are really important with father and a son. I know what my dad, we had an annual trip that we would take to flaming Gorge. And that always meant the world to me because we'd spend, you know, five or six days out on the Gorge, just fishing and not worrying about all the other stuff, you know, the work and stresses of life. And, you know, I, I had told you in an email about a trip to Boise. Those kinds of trips, just make a huge [00:22:00] difference in a young Angler's life. And it definitely makes it something that makes them want to come back. It just, it burns into your suite. You get so excited and then you think about it. So often these things you keep revisiting that your mind, those are great. Great, great experience. Yep. Absolutely. And I wanted to touch on something else because we do try to help, you know, young, new people in the, get into fishing and whatnot. And what are some tips that you give people when they're going to a brand new. Fishery. And they've never been there before. What do you tell them to look for and what are some tips that you give them? Well, yeah, you know, it's gotten a lot easier these days because it's social media, you could camp into local fights, really. I mean, you're, you're, you're pre fishing research, uh, on lake levels and what the bite's been like recently, water clarity, stabilized image. It is endless in comparison to what we had 50, 60 years ago. I mean, it was all through the changes that I've seen are, [00:23:00] are scattering in the business of what the liquid, but you could do so much preliminary work, you know, get getting on your computer, uh, check, checking out, Google earth, going to local site, uh, hunting down to local reports that give you an idea of what the bite is like and what they're biting that. Yeah. You know, even to depth, depth preferences, that stuff today is. In most cases, these areas have a very dependable retail level. And that retail outlet, uh, is a great source of information. They don't hide stuff for people. They want you to have a good experience and they have fishing reports that are done weekly. Yeah. You know, or there's things that are posted, uh, through their retail operation. So, so they give you the most up to date information you can possibly get, and it is, it saves you so much time by doing a little bit of homework. So Al you've got to fish a lot of places in your [00:24:00] lifetime. What was one of your favorite destinations? One place you want to go, go back to at this point so far? Uh, probably one of the greatest place that I would go go bad. Batman I had was a family. Family went to Australia and, uh, we fish barren one windy and we floated the rivers. My wife stay, she didn't, she didn't coin with us when we went into the jungle and we did get a three day window, but I had my two boys with me and, uh, we floated the rivers were and windy and we camped that night and the banks and stuff. And it was going through the state, you with these people, with the river, it, you see these salt water and you know, that that work experience, we fish adequate the very typical coins. Uh, w w the river for bear Monday was that the guy that we were with, he had a massive Jenn boat. And I think if I remember right, we had like a 60, 40 on [00:25:00] it, and we went, we took out a typical Queenslander. We went out, I don't know how many miles, 30 miles or so it was in between there and new Guinea when you hit the two oceans. And it was like a boil down there. I've never seen so many fish in my life. And we got schooled and stuck stuff is a good thing. We have backup equipment. I don't even know, but we experienced that in there. Then we fish GTS the great barrier reef. Yeah. You know, a couple of days we did that top water fishing for Gigi's, but that was the most, probably one of the most memorable trips I've ever had. And my boys were old enough to do remember that and enjoy it. And I've never been back again. I've never been back back us really, again, that sounds like a lot of fun to me. It was exciting. It was really exciting. Every day was a true adventure. Oh man. That's one awesome thing about fishing is, you know, whether you're going out your back porch to your little [00:26:00] pond or, you know, for, for me, it was, we went to Alaska a couple of times. In my teenage years, dad took us up to prince of Wales island. And you know, those, you can either go on a short little, you know, 10 minutes. Around around the corner and Fisher a canal right by your house. Or you can go halfway across the globe and, you know, go to Australia, the opportunities are endless and every one of them is special in its own way. You know? And every fish is special in its overweight way. Worked with some incredibly gifted anglers. Uh, let Jimmy and Jeremy a hardcore Muskie. They love it. I mean, this is their fish, 12 months out of the year, they're crimped around sites. They're always thought where's the plan. What's next year where their shoots are in that. But every one of us that my, my Bishop Joyce was a small mouth and then I'll go to a wall and a large mouth after that. Uh, I enjoy musky fishing, but not like these [00:27:00] guys do. Yes, that's their deal. And we got guys grab fish. Did that look crappy fishing? I'm kind of more kind of favorite with Troy. I like a little of Bentley thing. And in every case, everybody in our office sometime throughout the year goes and jerks and joys on a carp. We all will get a carpet bike in one to two tasks, at least. Yeah. You know, something different, something added to your ordinary. We're good. Go get some carpet. And it pulled the fun to catch. They're challenging at times there's a lot of different ways to get them. Yeah. You know, if something I would not want to do everyday, I like to mix it up. I like to catch a lot of different types of things. I can't do one. The one thing I like the variety, but, um, I mean, carpark, uh, they're so fascinating. And uh, I still in our country today. In a state state, they, you know, in Europe, in different places, the world, yeah. They're a big deal. Especially [00:28:00] European nations that, you know, that's the money. That's like our best here. It drives the market. And many, many medications, something silly that in some offbeat, little places, me and trial will go around. When I visited him and he'll take me to the shore fishing spots and go find, we mainly go for an afternoon. We'll go think around for two hours, four hours, some offbeat place. And he learned that when he was in Arizona for years, he went to college there. He learned all the inner city let wakes. He didn't have the bolts would embedded until I come down with a boat. You know? So all during breaks and classes, he found every. Nook and cranny fish in and around the entire Phoenix area. And believe me, there was a lot of, there was a lot of little ponds and stuff in it, and it was, you know, what? He had carpet. He had a more, more at your standard run, a carpet. It had, they all had best. Yeah. You know, large mouth bass [00:29:00] in there and they had blue Guilin. Catfish. So we just think around shore fishing, that's where his love of fishing all developed those four years. He went to school there. All he did was bank they all the time and it was just fun. I would love to go do it with them. I got the greatest and late greatest toys in the world world. And my one I'm rigged out with everything you can imagine on the boat, you know, the way this technology and everything. And there's a whole lot of times, it's just a whole lot of fun to go be the pine fish report shore and go catch some carp. So I was going to ask you, I've always wondered this and I'm sure you've talked about it before, but you know, everybody's got their favorite method of catching a fish. Like if you could catch a fish. Type of method in any, any species. I know you love the small mouse. I love the small mouse as well, but if you could catch a fish in any type of presentation, what's your yeah, absolutely. No question. No question. Okay, we're watching you on, uh, it was a walleye [00:30:00] video and a bass video, just catching tons and tons of fish on those jigs. So I had a feeling, it might be jig for everything, weather and wildlife, small. My blackmail says big, big pig pike, some version of jigging for Muskie Duncan, with tubes and big rubber Bates. It's it's a jiggy. I don't think there's a better way for all kinds of fish all the time. Anywhere, know one by one family of Bates, natural leaders heading up a chick, a piece of bread or some kind wood addressing it might wait. It might wait four ounces for, with the water. And that might be a one 64th. Uh, a purple Mylar jig will work pretty good for steelhead, but I I'm, uh, I'm preferential to top water, dry fly stuff. I like to see that fish commit come out of the water. That's just, I did enough, you know, wet [00:31:00] fly fishing that I, Patrick knows we've gone on some high mountain lakes. And I just, I really liked to fool that fish to come up all the way out of the way. That's it. Is there any kind of tap water fishing here? Like for Muskie respond rare occasions, pike, get adequate tap water pipes. Yeah. It'd be fun if you want to be consistent year round. Yeah, you gotta, you gotta get beneath the surface of the water. My biggest pike was I had a 53 inch pipe and this thing was, was monstrous and it was lake near Julie, Larry, Mary Dahlberg. And he was filming. We were at render and I got an antiquated back of a Cockney yellow water. Are you talking about a memorable. Experience with that. And, uh, uh, you know, whenever he's been everywhere to do everything yeah. You know, he still thought it was an unbelievable thing. And, and 53 inch pipe is we figured that this was [00:32:00] 30 pounds, you know, 35, 30, 8 pounds, something like that. Yeah. Maybe it was Jack. It was Jack, you know, gigantic for a bike. That was the top water fish. I had a bus play pita ball. That would be, that would be a lot of fun. I now I'm like, wow, that sounds like a blast, but I wanted to change gears just a little bit. Um, one of the things that I've admired about you for years is that you're not afraid to talk about your faith. And I think that that's a very important thing. And, you know, I wanna see if you could share just a little bit about your spiritual journey. And how God has played a big role in your life. Absolutely. The two most important parts of my life, the next year, I share it all call all the time. It's fishing in my faith. They go hand in hand every day. It's part of my life. I integrate it in what we do with the television chills. You know, the DMPs that it, uh, I'll try to kind of quickly for you, but until the time I was 35 years old, [00:33:00] that, you know, I was a person, it was not an atheist store knickknack Nastic I probably would have favored more, definitely not an atheist. And I don't believe anybody that spends any amount of time in the outdoors anyway. It can be an atheist. I think that's an impossibility, but I had no, really I was obsessed and I guess that's the only word I could use. I was obsessed with different 24 7. That was all that idea. You know, that's all like in our businesses, we're building at that point in time and yeah. At 35, I started to get a tug in my heart to a right. The spirit of God was just tugging it in my heart. I met people that, that, uh, turned her life over to the Lord, Lord, Lord, that were hard party, hard drinking people that I knew a hard part of yours. You know, when there were like a different person. Yeah. I know like night and day. And he started to talk to me about, about Jesus guy, different, I guess stuff I never heard of before the really, any me some [00:34:00] thumbs we'll let it, people began to understand that nothing really new, nothing. And then I started the search in one day, turned this away. The Lord has forgiven us for assassin and, uh, uh, us Lord helped me. I, I can't do it myself. I need your help. I need your direction on this thing. Yeah. Yeah. And he made a confession of faith like that and I should get done. His wife been there for about two years. You know, I wandered around that, studied the word of God. The Bible became challenging thing to me to get through through yeah. You know, little things like, could this really be real, you know, like so many people, this Bible could, this stuff really happened. This, this thing is, is there a guide that foundation just guided quote Jesus was the foundation. This thing that he really is, is he, did he comfort and reasons? He said he did from beginning to end. And you know, when I started looking at this stuff and you know, one day it's got out of that, got out of my head answer by Heartland. It was never drink [00:35:00] for less 40 years. You know, all I can say is if you truly search, he's real, he's there. He left me ways. It's a real experience at the point, he's got to get out of your head and into your head become real. And you know, it's a part of my everyday life. I'm not ashamed of the gospel and I share it openly and that's who I am. And I can only share the experience that I have. And how it impacts my life, my family, uh, my outlook on businessman, outlook on life, my relationship with my wife and the older right there, the clearer and easier it is for me to be more appreciative of my walk with the Lord Al I've got a question and it's a, I'm going to high posit it this way, you know, as starting my own business in the outdoor industry and walking in faith, you know, how, how has that affected, you know, business decisions and just, you know, living in the limelight and, and, you know, outwardly expressing your faith. Is there ever moments of doubt? I mean, because in, in today's [00:36:00] society and day and age is definitely not something that's widely. Are you saying subject back? Yes. But what would be your advice? I mean, as far as just running a business and walking in faith. Okay. I hear if you looked at the marketing partners that I have every single one. Yeah. From boat, motor ride reels, lures line electronics are the top right at the top of their field, in their individual categories. Every one of them. And we've been with them for many, many, many years. Some of them almost my entire career. And I've sat in corporate boardrooms all over the country, going over television stations, the overtones and networking contracts with these mega conglomerate corporations and ethic. If I had one of them say anything about my confession of faith on that show at all, most of them have said they appreciated it [00:37:00] and go for it. And one of the reasons for that is an unknown and some of them are not people, but they are. And the bottom line is I sell stuff for that's what I sell stuff for him. I do my job or I'm I do it with excellence. That's why they don't get it. You know? So I only had one major, major challenge would a network. It was a wa was with the network and, and Jerry said that they didn't want me talking about God, that that was the words that they came back, came back. And they said that it's interesting the way they did it. Notification, we played on this network for a number of years. And this particular year a contract went just the way it always has. And we had five weeks into the show and it was a Wednesday afternoon. When I got, when I got up, we got contacted by the president of the networker and he said, it says, who's going to pull the show because of your religious stance on it. W we don't believe it's went our network anymore. This was on a Wednesday. We did. [00:38:00] I managed. They did this big, they were going to pull it. If we didn't, we did, we re-edited everything. I reiterated everything. I had contracts signed with a bunch of sponsors and I had to deliver the numbers in there. So we get a deck show and provide them Nike air on that weekend and entire re edited version. And we continue to do that. Our attorneys said, you know, you've been witness. They want her to take the to court. This is you can't beat it. You got your ran for five weeks already. You did this for years. They never did it. They can't do this thing. And, and I talked to Ron and my wife, Delores, and his wife, we'll go through it. They don't want you there. I don't want to be there if I don't want to be there, but they want, they want us to be pulled off. They want, they wanted to be the center. What we did that to show to them, we made the changes in our last end of the contract for the television season. We sent [00:39:00] them. They sent the bill to us and we sent them the bill. We bill them back for the editing changes we had to make, sent it back. I never heard from them that I didn't pay him for the network in New York time. I charged him back for all of the pain and misery went back back, no legal, nobody called us back about a single thing. The legal, nobody from their legal, nobody never heard from him since. Yeah. Well, and I'm really glad that you guys. You know, the, you and Ron have, have always been good about, you know, talking to people about your faith. And it's been a centerpiece of the show. And one of the parts of the show, they actually look forward to a bunch is the very end when you, you know, go through whatever God lays on your heart. And I really just want to say, thank you for doing that because, you know, we need to be able to talk about these things. And it seems like culture is trying to move in a direction where they don't want you to talk about stuff that might offend somebody, but it's like, you know, these are things that we should all be talking [00:40:00] about. You know, if that's part of your life, that's an integral piece, you should be able to talk about it. And there's one, one thought I have on that. Patrick is to speak, to have speech, to have thought you risk being offended. Right to someone. And I mean, if we're just going to walk around muzzled in mass and never have a conversation about anything, I mean, I'm into big game hunting that that can be offensive. Catching fish can be offensive. So we have to push back. We have to. Yep. Yeah. Yeah. Cause they'll run over you if you don't. Yeah. You know, and I'm a big thing in the media business, all my life. I'm a big believer of freedom of expression, freedom of speech. Even if I don't agree with it, even if I don't agree with it, you still have a right to share. I understand. And I respect that. Yeah. And I think that's something that people need to remember. Is that just because somebody says something you don't like doesn't mean you have to agree with them. You can just choose not to listen to that person anymore. I mean, there's, there's stuff that's put out all the time that I [00:41:00] don't listen to and I don't want to be associated with, because I don't agree with what their stance is. And you know, there's plenty of stuff that I do love to watch. And listen to that. I do agree with there's people that disagree, whether you should catch fish on spawning beds or not. Right. We can get in an argument about that. Yeah. You could easily easily get when you can easily get on that. But, but again, I, I, like I said said, I respect our, our freedom of speech and expression is an important thing. I've been in the media business, my light life on my license and people ever right to share that I have, I have a right, the like to tune into a cheddar, awkward, do whatever I want with it. Not read it. I can exercise my own decisions. I'm not going to go in there and call their sponsors and say, you shouldn't sponsor them because you're doing this dad. Yeah, and I think that's something that needs to be heard. And I'm glad that somebody, I'm sure a few people hear it on this podcast, but what you said is very true. We [00:42:00] don't need, you know, this cancel culture of, of things. You know, people need to be able to share and people need to be adults about it and mature enough to handle it and choose what they want to listen to and what they don't. I mean, that's, it's, it's really part of the backbone of what, what our country was supposed to be about. And, uh, anyway, I do want to change gears just a little, um, a guy that's been really influential in my life on fishing is pat O'Grady. I met pat, oh man. It's probably been 12, 13 years ago. And he was getting his company started. Jumped in and helped him out with PK lures. And he had told stories about you coming out to Wyoming and doing some fishing. I remember reading in the, uh, walleye wisdom books, um, about, uh, Seminole and a few things. So I just wondered if you could share a little bit about coming out to Wyoming. The Western states are so different than Northern Minnesota. It's a whole different world. And you mentioned it to, [00:43:00] you mentioned alluded earlier. One thing that I had to get used to was the never ending. Oh man. Ending wind. And, uh, I mean, if you go, if you're going to fish there, you better, better get used to win better net the Rick, the boat, right. To handle it and be in the safe piece, be a piece of equipment. They handle wind in it. Cause it seems, I don't know if you guys ever go through three straight days in a row or calm day. I don't think I go to archery shoots and I have people say, well, I'm not shooting in the wind. And they start playing, oh, the wind's blowing. I said, well, you come to Wyoming. If you don't shoot or hunt in the wind, you just don't go hunting a joke. I ended up CWT when we'd go to the Dakotas. As an example, you look at the weather report the night before they stayed the wit w the window. 15 to 25. That means it's going to be [00:44:00] 40 plus an hour plus, that's what you're going to get. Well, and you talked about Semino. That is one of the windiest places I think. In the lower 48. I mean, the wind speeds on that reservoir are ridiculous, but I'll tell you, the fishing is phenomenal. How many wind turbines have they put around it? Yeah, they fit a lot of wind turbines or anything for good reasons, but those Western reservoirs growth neighborly big fish. Hey, we're trying to keep that a secret donkey Kong is amazing and even some very, I'm a small mouth nut. I love small mouth fishing. The small mouth world is small. Mouth fishing is as popular as it's become the tournament organizations that have really come up north and they had a taste of small box fishing, a great lakes, and now they're coming everywhere. Yet you get to experience it in the tournament. I love it. The small mouth [00:45:00] fishery that exists west of the Mississippi river is still some of the most unexplored. In north America, the system west of the river or the Western states, many of those reservoirs got phenomenal, phenomenal, small amount fishing. Yeah. I like to tell this story. I've told it a couple of times, there's a, there's a river in Oregon. I won't give the name, but, uh, I'll email it to you. We a drift boat floated at one day and I hooked 60 small mouth in a day and I got tired of jigging forum. So I put on a mouse pattern. I tied and I caught, you know, half a dozen smallies on a mouse pattern. Just throw it right against the bank and start stripping it out. And they'd at that river, that's drift boat only. So no motor boats. And that, that can be a lot of fun. You know, those, those are they're sparkling gems out there. And some of the, some of the bigger systems, uh, you take the Missouri river system as an example, Becky, [00:46:00] you've got a wacky, uh, you know, these are massive bodies of water, massive acid system. Yeah. And there's spots in there that, I mean the small Muppets, nobody coach, they won't see an angler in your role here. No, but you'll be there for remote and hard to get to PAC is one of the most remote fisheries I've ever been to. And I'll tell you what they are. There have got to be miles and miles of shoreline that never get fished. And I mean, there's massive, massive fish in there when you get, when you get up there and weigh up that even if they're dry arm is their dry arm, that they're short, that arm is about what 40, I think that's 40 miles long. And then you've got that main arm is like 160 miles long. There's one and very few accesses. Oh yeah, you're right there. I remember we had a PWC tournament there and what [00:47:00] really got my attention then is swamp Parsons weighed in? No, it was Tobias. They ran way when he brought in with his bed to fish. So we could wait. It was like six, three or six. This was that small bump that wedded away, that a scale in your macro? I didn't warm up in December since I couldn't even pull a, we have to leave somebody from the descriptors. It's just a small, moper driving us crazy. Oh yeah. We do a ton of them in there. That's an incredible story. She just said they're they're miles up. Untouched, massive area, untouched mom, up there, fishing. Not to mention some of that. There's one in, I forget that one. That yeah. You know, they believed, I think they believed the next state record for sure. Come out of there. I can't remember the name. Uh, but if you Saturday, I would know it. Yeah. There's some fantastic. Yeah. There's some fantastic fisheries out here. I know, just in Wyoming alone. I mean, you've got a number of [00:48:00] really good reservoirs for walleye and, uh, you know, a couple for small mouth that are really significant and a whole bunch that are good for trout of various species. And of course, you've got flaming Gorge with those humongous lake trout and nuts. Yeah. That's an incredible fishery too. We touched on in the Gorge center, small amounts in there. Yeah. They've, they've kind of taken a dive. The, they, they think that the, uh, bourbon that made their way there, somehow somebody moved bourbon down there into that drainage from up probably around this area. And, uh, they just haven't, they haven't done as well. They, they were doing really well in the early two thousands. I used to go down there with my dad and we'd catch some up to four or four and a half pounds. And now it's pretty hard to find them. They're still there. They're just not in the quantity that they used to be environmentally then. Yep. There's something to be said for that. You know, when I grew up steelhead fishing, you'd spend a lot of hours. And when you finally hook into one of those 30, 40 inch fish, I mean, they, they take you for a ride for a while, but you can fish for 2, [00:49:00] 3, 4 days before you even catch one hook one, you go small efficient. And I mean, those fish are so dang aggressive. It's it's fun. So. Yup. There's a, there's a little reservoir here in Wyoming that kicks out, you know, around five pound fish pretty regularly. Um, and I, I went there with a buddy of mine one time and we were efficient top water between Josh and I. We, we both got probably 80 fish, a piece just fishing, little poppers on the surface, and it was just a lot of fun. And then that thing that you talked about, Al, that happens in Wyoming happened, and the wind came up and was blowing really, really hard. He had to get off of there, but you're holding onto the gunnel of the boat for your life. You got your jacket on and it got wet. I'll tell you that much. We got wet, but, um, so Al what's, uh, what's next? What's in the future. What's what's. What are you planning? What's coming up? What are we, should we, uh, um, I'm getting a little long [00:50:00] into theory. I'm slowing down a little bit. I did, I felt me and Jimmy, we go Muskie fishing. He got me for four hours. I ain't going to go on a 10 hour marathon that ain't going to happen. You're only as old as you act Al, just so you know. Well, I'd go with as strong as I can. My body doesn't want it. My body don't want to receive that. There's things that are wearing down a little bit. I think that's a wisdom speaking to a little of that in there too. So I have to, I have to pick, pick and choose a little bit, a little bit more, but I still love it. I love the game. You know, as long as I can contribute to this sport in a positive way, I'm going to do with him. I'm not gonna, I'm not gonna quit. I'm not going to retire, but I am going to click that. Yeah, and I mean, by cutting bed, I want to do more fun fishing, uh, on the shows, Jimmy Jeremy's idea that the staff and other people we work with, I'd like to see Troy, get a little more [00:51:00] involved with this stuff. These guys are good. You pick up the ball and run up and down the front line. Swan enough. I want a fun fish a little bit more. And by that, I mean, go do some things and places, a lot of bodies of water that I'd like to go to and play around a little bit to do well filming. Don't understand that, you know, when you're going fishing for the weekend without a camera crew, that that can be quite pleasurable when you're going. Filming for an episode that can be, you know, when you got to redo, takes or redo, when you just want to go explore, you gotta to make it happen, man. You gotta make it work. And people don't, they, they sit in their living rooms and watch that and go, oh, well, they were just, they turned the camera on and went and had a fun time. There's a lot of hours behind the scenes when the camera's off of. And then there's, uh, you know, it's the dressing. A lot of times, a lot can happen on a hot bite fast, but then when you dress the show after that, that's when you get the underwater camera stuff [00:52:00] out, you know, to fit that, to fit the scene where the fish are coming in, in, uh, to get the right drone shots in the environment, those all add to the editing and make it a little more exciting. The music tracks that go with it, music is social. And, uh, uh, you know, a lot of shows don't use music because you have to pay the, uh, the question is $30,000 a year to use a music for the music track because of the royalties. Yeah. Al my, uh, my company's right in the, this is our very first go. My dad and I went sheep hunting this last fall. We hired a camera man, and we took him and I'm learning very quickly of the shortcomings of, we didn't get, you know, B roll shot here and this extra shot here and, you know, getting that underwater shot or that overhead shot that you need. And it's, you know, it's really hard now to recreate and get those extra shots that we need to produce the film that I want to produce a real exciting. [00:53:00] That'd be rollers goals, man, putting it, putting the actual, the actual easiest part in like an efficient is actually catching deficient, getting that part of it done. And then everything else is putting it together. It's all done in an editing suite. And the more things you have to compliment the show, the better it becomes. Yeah. Yep. And where we're struggling and we're stretching. It is as thin as we can, but it's fun, man. It's fun. It is a lifestyle worth living. Believe me. I bet if you, if you could do it and you find a way to get your niche in there and buck doing it and just as a lifestyle business for a lot of people, if you would, if money is your motivation, then you want to get rich. Don't come fishing industry. Here's a lifestyle. Some of us, if you can make a good, comfortable living, but if money is it, go to Silicon valley. And live in that world [00:54:00] out there. If you want to be able to go out and enjoy the great outdoors and have a comfortable living this lifestyle, the fishing industry and the hunting industry, like you, ain't got a better choice. You will never regret it. Couldn't have said it better myself. I have one more question. And this is a really important question now, because on this podcast, we talk a lot about recipes and we talk about food eating. I'm sure you eat fish. I I'm positive of that because it's so darn good. But what is your favorite fish species to eat and how do you like it prepared? It's real simple for me. I had a three nights ago, again, it's just right up your bed. It sounds pretty good to me. A can of beans, beans, beans, some cream corn on the side with it. And it's like eating it's better than a lobster as it [00:55:00] gets. Yeah, it sounds like you've been to an Edwards family dinner because that's what we do at my house with the fried walleye, perch and crappie, and some, some spicy beans. It it's still, you can celebrate my wife. She gets so excited when you guys came back from a leech lake and they we're at a good perch bite , LA Brea applies to bring them over. Yeah, well, that's awesome. And again, I just want to say thank you again for coming on the show. We're really grateful for you, you know, not just the impact you've had on our lives and whatnot, but just, I know how busy you are and I am grateful for you taking the time to spend with us today. It was fun. I really, really enjoyed the opportunity guys. Like I said, uh, if, if I can't be fishing, the next thing I want to do is talk about fishing and what it would have gone about 10 below. I'm enjoying. I enjoyed our time here today and, uh, [00:56:00] uh, you know, uh, another rapper in something that you might want to get, get that you might want to give this up sometime you're looking for another. Yes, you can shoot it over to Jimmy. You're Jeremy outstanding. You don't want to get the credit. Troy he'd get into some real loss. Those guys I, Jimmy, and his Muskie fishing, Jeremy, those guys I'm really jealous because out here, you know, we just don't have access to pure bred muskies. It's just, we don't have them. So, you know, I watched those guys and I watched those shows and I just sit there and I salivate and I cry a little bit. Cause I really wish I could be there. But man, it's sure fun to watch those guys catch them. When the fall musky bike turns out, I'm telling you that they get like, you know, after the turnover, your eyes turned glassy, you can't even talk to them like that. Like I can appreciate that. Patrick knows [00:57:00] when season rolls around. David's gone, David with fall elk is gone gone, but ally will, uh, I'll tell you, you know, if, if you make it out this way, we'll put you on some fish instead of just talking about some fish. I like it, man. See you and, uh, you know, be safe on your travels this year. And I look forward to watching more of the Lindor media. So I appreciate. Hey, thank you for the opportunities guys. Everybody have a good safety season. Thanks a lot. Bye bye. Bye. So I think we should keep rolling for a minute. We'll wrap this show up. I do have to tell a story about Al I'm really glad he came on the show and my first and only time that I've seen Al what is it? I cast in 2011 and I was working on my laptop and I was up at the Las Vegas convention center. And I was sitting on the side, which is a huge building. Gosh, it's enormous. I'm sitting up and kind of out of the way, trying to find a quiet place. I could get wifi and do some work for paddle gradient, PK Lewis. So I'm working on it. And I see this guy [00:58:00] come off, come off the stairs. And I see that it's Outlander and I'm like, oh man, that's, that's all in there. I want to go say hi and say, thank you. And so I get up and I start to head that way and I kid you not, it was like a stampede. I like the ground shook, you know, the sky got dark. There was all these people just came from every direction and kinda cut me off. And you know, it was like, okay, you know, these guys are more important than me. These are sponsors. You know, these are guys that have a vested interest in talking to Al. And so I'm like, I'll just wait here for a minute. I'm sure it'll clear out it didn't clear out, man. The massive people just got bigger and bigger and bigger. And then that mass moved down to where all the booths were. And I was like, well, there goes my chance to shake his hand and say, thanks, but that'd be quicker next time. Yes. But now he's just got to spend an hour talking with him. He's he's a wonderful guy and he's made an impact on my life. You know, I can only just tell you guys that it meant a lot to me today to be able to talk to him. When I was [00:59:00] younger, my mom passed away when I was 14 and after my mom passed away, one of my things, it was kind of an outlet for me, was fishing. Just to get away, clear my head, get away from life. And my dad, I remember one Saturday, he took me down to Cabela's in Sidney, Nebraska, which is about a hundred miles from Cheyenne. So we went to Sydney, bought some fishing gear. We also went and we found that they had a rack of in fishermen, VHS tapes and books. And so we picked up those things and brought them home. And I mean, I was in those things like you wouldn't believe and, you know, on those rough winners of Cheyenne that I, I keep talking about, you know, with the wind and just the crappy fishing that was there. And I don't mean the fish, you know, we, we would watch those videos and it would get us amped up for that next trip to the Gorge to catch small mouth there, that trip that we had that next year where we just clobbered the yellow perch in the wallet at Boysen. So, you know, those kinds of things really mean a lot to me and just Al and just the way he is, just how he has so much fun has so much [01:00:00] joy around fishing. It's just so inspiring to me. And so having him on was a big deal, you know, for me today. So it was. But, you know, I learned that passion and positivity, right? Faith, faith, and fishing is what he said. But if you're not having fun in this industry and he really did hit the nail on the head. Yes. It's, it's nice to be able to get to a point where you could make a living at it. But if you're wanting to make money, go to Silicon valley, go, go, go create the next app or whatever. The next thing is, you'll make money and, and live that lifestyle. But, you know, he touched on it. He's been in the industry for longer than about anybody. And he's still working. Yeah, I it's, it's crazy. He's I believe he's 76 years old and he's still going and just definitely an inspiration to a lot of people. And, uh, one of the things I wanted to pass along is if any of you want to try to win a trip to go fishing with Al you can actually put in for that right now, if you go to anglingedge.com, which is their Lindner media fishing page. So it's anglingedge.com. You can actually enter to win a trip to [01:01:00] go fishing with Al which I highly recommend you at least try in the show notes. Yep. So I'll have that there and then yeah. Go check out their website. I mean, they have so much information on so many different species of fish. It's kind of mind blowing, cause there's just tons of it. And you can order DVDs and a number of other things, but definitely support them. They're a great family, a great group of definitely take a kid or a new person with you fishing, go pick a, go pick smallies. Yeah. And buy him some of these DVDs or show him their YouTube channel for any magazine sided. In fact, last night before doing this and stuff, I showed the kids. I said, do you want to see who we're going to have on the podcast? And the kids are like, yeah, I do. And so I pulled up YouTube and just played one of their, one of their wildlife videos and they're like, oh man, that's really cool dad. And you know, and they were all excited. So definitely get people inspired, get them out there. That's the whole goal, Patrick. Exactly. So. Thanks to everybody for listening to this podcast. Um, it doesn't happen without support of our listeners and David. And I definitely appreciate it. [01:02:00] We do. Sorry. You have to listen to me some days or me for that matter some days I'm not all there, but definitely go to our website. We have show notes. We have a lot of different episodes on tons of topics, you know, bears and elk and walleyes. You name it. We've got a little bit of everything. And then of course you can check us out on the social media. Do you want to support us? Go get your RadCast hat, get a hat and ship it to you. They're pretty cool. Sharp. And of course go out and subscribe. You know, if you're on apple podcasts or Spotify or any of those places that you get your podcasts, subscribe to the podcast, like the podcast, please definitely leave us a review. Tell your friends, your friends. Yeah. So anyway, just wanted to say thank you again again. Check us out at radcastoutdoors.com
On this episode of RadCast Outdoor Podcast, David and Patrick host Joe Bartlett from Blue Creek Outdoors. Joe runs an outdoor filming business that works with hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to document their trips. Joe specializes in filming these once in a lifetime hunts and trips so that people can have them documented and saved for a lifetime. You can hire Joe to come with you on your special trip and document the entire thing.
Joe is a Wyoming boy who grew up in Dubois Wyoming. He has been guiding and hunting his entire life and has a great deal of experience. Listen to this podcast and learn more about what Joe can do for you on your next hunt or fishing trip.
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Dave Merrill, the father of co-host David Merrill joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about raising David to hunt and fish. He shares a number of fishing stories. The guys talk about fishing, crabbing and much more. This show is sponsored by PK Lures. Go check out www.pklure.com to get some of the finest fishing tackle on the market for open water and ice fishing.
David and Patrick discuss David's trip to Missouri in search of a big whitetail buck. David outlines the hunt, the strategy and tells some cool stories about the trip. You'll definitely want to hear this one!
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Jacob New, a Leukemia survivor joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to discuss his hunt with @307pursuit, Holy Pursuit Foundation, Hunting with Heroes, Muley Fanatic Foundation in Wyoming. Blake Fegler, owner of 307 Pursuit, takes us through the hunt and how it all happened. Jacob and his father, Leroy had to endure the brutal Wyoming wind and snow to harvest the 185" mule deer. Be sure to listen to this podcast to learn how everything happened and to hear Jacob's amazing story. Listen now on your favorite podcast streaming service.
Wyoming Mule Deer Migration Initiative
Blake's Lean Ground Jerky Recipe
- 2 lbs of Lean Ground Venison
- 2 TBSP Tender quick Salt
- 1 TSP Ground Black Pepper
- 1 TSP Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 TSP Onion Powder
- 2 TSP Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 TSP Garlic Salt
Refrigerate for 24 hours in a plastic bowl. Then dehydrate until done.
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John Bass, Superintendent for Boysen State Park joins the RadCast Outdoors Podcast to talk about updates to Boysen Reservoir camping, shelters and roads. John came to Wyoming from Tennessee in 2017 after starting his career with Tennessee State Parks. He has a Master's in Natural Resource Management from UT Martin and has a lot of experience with managing state parks. He and his family absolutely love Wyoming and are enjoying the wide open range and public lands.
On this episode, David and Patrick visit with John about Boysen state park, how COVID affected the state parks, hunting in Wyoming and of course, fishing. We know you'll enjoy this episode!
Our guest today needs no introduction but I’m going to give him one anyway. He is well known as a fisherman, guide, TV Show host, Lure Designer and Big Fish Catcher. During his television career, he traveled countless miles and fished in 87 countries around the globe. During that time, he fished all the oceans and most of the major river systems. He is known around the world as a big fish angler and I argue the greatest big fish angler of all time. During his fishing career, he has received a number of accolades for his incredible work. Some of those are:
- IGFA hall of fame
- Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
- Henschel award for fly fishing
- IGFA Conservation award
He is also known for his incredible innovations in the fishing world. He has had literally thousands of impacts on the fishing world in regards to tackle and tactics. Some of his well known creations are:
- Flashabou
- Whopper Plopper
- Dahlberg Diver
- Wide Glide
- Diver Frog
- Clackin Crawfish
- Mr Whiggly
RADCast Outdoors Larry Dahlberg [00:00:00] Patrick Edwards: Welcome to another episode of RadCast outdoors. I'm Patrick Edwards and I'm David Merrill. And we're here today with another fun episode. And this has been a dream of mine since David and I started this podcast about a year ago. Probably some of you know that when you do podcasting or. Have any kind of show, you have dream guests that you'd love to bring on. And today I have one of those guests that is in the top two on my list. So really excited about today. I'm going to do my best to get him introduced. It's probably not going to be up to snuff, but I'm going to do my best. But our guest today, he really doesn't need an introduction. He's a well-known fishermen guide, TV hosts, Lewer designer, and big fish catcher, David Merrill: big fish catcher. Well, Patrick, that sounds Patrick Edwards: like a guy we need to talk to him. Exactly. So during his television career, he traveled countless miles fished in 87 countries around the globe. During that time he fished all the major OSHA or all the oceans, all the major river systems he's known around the world. Best big fish angler of all [00:01:00] time. And I would definitely agree with that statement during his fishing career, he's received a number of accolades and some of those are the IDFA hall of fame, which is huge freshwater fishing hall of fame. He's received IGF, a conservation award, and many, many others. One of the things that's also really cool about this guy is that he's developed a number of different innovations for the fishing industry that have shaped fishing. As we know it today, uh, we know a guy David Merrill: that's been doing that, haven't we? Patrick Edwards: Yeah. And so Flashabou being one of the things. Um, my favorite top water lure of all time down the Whopper flopper, uh, the wide glide diver frog, clack and crawfish and Mr. Wiggly. So Larry Dalton. Welcome to the show. Well, thank you very much. We're really excited to have you on. I remember being a little kid and I would flip on the television. We only had three channels, you know, back in the day. And I could flip on the TV on Saturdays and watch hunt for big fish with Larry Dahlberg and I will forever be grateful for the [00:02:00] inspiration that you gave me watching that show. It was just incredible to watch. And then I wanted to say this on air because we have a listener and one of my really good friends, Seth Ewing, he lives up in Idaho. He wanted me to pass along that he's very thankful for the fly fishing video that you recorded. He had a VHS tape of it that you did within fishermen, and now he ties flies and is a really avid fly fisherman. So he wanted me to thank you. Larry Dahlberg: That's very tangible. I'm happier. That was a positive input. David Merrill: Um, a little bit of a closet fishermen. Patrick is no by no means closet he's full-blown. But my dad took me to Alaska when I was a early teenager and we spent from January till June tying flies and Flashabou was in. A big majority of those flies, we tied for salmon and you take a 12 year old boy and put them in a fly tying bench and say, Hey, we're going to go to Alaska and fish with these flies you tied. So I appreciate it. Larry Dahlberg: Alright, cool. Well, there's a kind of an [00:03:00] organic connection when you build what it is, you catch money. Patrick Edwards: It makes a big difference and yeah. And, and like I said, the Whopper flopper is just my favorite all time, top water lure. When I talked to you a little bit about it the other day, it's just incredible lure designs, but I really want to kind of dive into what got you started because I mean, you've, you've been doing this a long time and I think it's always fun to share stories. You know, some of the best things that you can do our share of people's stories and talk about their background and where, where they got their start. And I've, I've read quite a bit online on this, but I'd love for you to tell everybody just kind of how you got started fishing, where you grew up and, and how you really got into it. Yeah. I Larry Dahlberg: grew up in a little town of population, 931 for county, Wisconsin. It was the biggest town in the county towns are maybe 20 miles apart, Canada, pretty much everybody hunted and fished and so on as a means of finding something to eat. Hannah, anyhow, I guess after world war II, when my dad came home from the [00:04:00] war he got together, Uncle of mine on my mom's side. And others Tonko had been recruited as a, kind of a camp buoyant guide for a fly fishing camp. And he knew the river. Cause my grandpa was a woods animal that I fished with worms and mostly targeted sturgeon. He had like 10 kids. And anyway, my dad got into fishing walleyes and small ma doing fly fishing, a lot of fun and tied flies and so on. And, um, I guess by the time I was about, I was four, when he first took me, uh, fly fishing for sunfish in the springtime. And I scanned in the water up to my waist and he had converted an old ice fishing stick. Uh, it was too long to be an ice patients to a fly rod. Also took, I remembered my first picture. I remember was ice fishing. I dropped her barber, you know, and a bobber down. It was orange Bowers. We're making it in the basement. He'd make them out of balsa wood and then weight them. So they were like almost neutrally Bryant. And then I set this rubber binder kind of [00:05:00] off to the side. So they'd just be barely tipped and self-efficient bit they'd maybe tip down and it might even tip off anyway, the carpet stuff in the pace on it, or my first session going down, it pulled it up. I was very excited and my dad was hollering. And his crop, he came up and I had been putting a line on top of the stove where the, you know, that's how you heat up the ice fishing. And so I ruined all the line cause it's going to burn up in the stove, but I still remember that croppy smell. He came from a little kid. I was just hooked and he moment I had, I finished. Patrick Edwards: Yeah. That's awesome. I can totally relate. I think a lot of us started either on little trout and streams or sunfish or perch or something David Merrill: like that. So Larry, my, it wasn't my first fish, but I can remember my first solo fishing trip. Old enough to ride a bicycle. And we had, uh, a canal, maybe two houses away from our house and the neighbor. I was yeah, five, five or six years old, rode my bike with a head, got a cane fishing pole, you know, no real just [00:06:00] line. It had one eye on the end of it. And the line was tied around the handle. I went and caught a, a bluegill. And the funny part of the story is I was so proud of this blue bluegill. I got a Mason jar out of the kitchen. I put the blue Gill in the Mason jar, and then I put it on a shelf in my room. My mom found out about two weeks later. It was not pleased. Larry Dahlberg: Yeah. Tell my uncle that's just how he did it. David Merrill: Well, it would have made good Larry Dahlberg: up. Yeah, they blow up. Sometimes he had them blow up on time in the kitchen. He got in trouble. That's a different story as a kid, you know, getting back to that. That's interesting. I lived one block. From a small river that ran through town. They had a little dam on the overshot tomato reservoir. Before I could go with my dad who pitched on a river, I had to be able to catch it. And it's full of your scale. Casper. Remember the non-free pool, kind of a mid price, low [00:07:00] price stuff, Luger 54 pound line rubber Lewer with no hooks on it. And before I was allowed to go with him on that river, I had to be able to cast it under the swing set into a box eight out of 10 times overhand. And I would practice that in the backyard and he'd come home and take out back lashes at lunchtime. And then as I was the same age, as you would ride my bike down and in the morning, As the sun was coming up and I had fish for pike. I had a handful of balloons, not real daredevils. We couldn't afford the expensive ones and I would cast a full pike and I remember catching a great big one. Like a great big one, like 34 inch ones. Yeah, and I couldn't get her on my bike with a Nat tackled and the fishing rod and all that. And I was trying to, you know, ride it home and I'm pushing it up. And the neighbor came and saw this big fish and picked me up and gave me a ride home, the old guy named Fred. And he went down there with me cause it was like, holy cow, where'd you catch that thing. He showed me how to use it. The yellow river. We went up above [00:08:00] where any boats pass the fork sticks and past the end of the path through the, some of the weeds. And we went up and fished a couple of corners that I had not finished. And, um, it kind of opened my eyes that, but anyway, by the time I was at eight, that summer I could hit that box eight out of 10 times. And then my mom stepped in, said, Hey, you got to take in the product. And that's when I learned how to roll. I would say the metal seat popped up in his cushions. I could barely see over it. My dad's pulling the right door and push him. Okay, good. Hold on both. And he would cast and then I'd get the fish when we put the anchor down on a real good spot. So yeah, we did that. We fish every single night after work. Uh, the, we had a Grumman sport boat. It was on the top of the car station, wagon 59 board, most of the time. And when I was 11, some guy died. That was a guide for a private fly official camp that had been around forever, uh, on the river. And they asked my dad I'll help emergency Charlie died. Pillsbury's coming. He knows [00:09:00] where the Basser and he used to let me go. I could, he'd let them go for two, three days camping when I was at age and I'd go climbing trees and, you know, looking down in the water and catching frogs and throwing them. Doing stuff, you know, like a kid would do. So I had a, really, a lot of time on the water. So I get hired for this day for Mr. Pillsbury and how we cocked it out. I knew where a lot of them live cast right there when I'm going to buy any. And he thought I was still behind. Cause the other guy, this wall lights, they don't pitch the ass. No, they were guides, but you don't like for the sport. And so it was, I got a full-time job and did it for a total of over 20 years. I did all through high school and college and my wife and I ran the camper going to school. Patrick Edwards: So you mentioned, yeah. You mentioned casting into the swing or under the swing set and putting it in a box. So that explains when I, whenever I watch your show, I'm just amazed at [00:10:00] how awesome you are at casting lures. I mean, you put it right where it needs to be, and it looks like every single time. So that explains it. You started at a really young age learning how to drop it right in there Larry Dahlberg: like this, you know, there's certain, it seems kind of cold, but in any of our endeavors, we have sports, right? Some are organic. Like fishing is most of the time and some are sort of a synthetic. It could be hitting a golf ball, throwing a baseball and fishing part of it might be casting, but you can say the mechanics of it being able to do what it is. Get done. You've got it in your mind. Can I make it go there? And, uh, it applies to both control. It applies to, you know, controlling, controlling your lure. Uh, mechanics is huge, huge, huge, huge part of, uh, I think any, almost any of our activities. If you're a hunter, it's about, you know, getting them behind the shoulders every single time. And then you've got other elements, Egypt, the way I look at [00:11:00] it yet, Canada, which you can control and practice. You've got strategy, which is about where do I do this? And how is all the system working and is where's my likelihood, the highest. And they have tactics that you combine with the strategy I'm in this kind of a spot. What are the tactical options I have at hand? And then can I ask the cute, the mechanics then you've rubbed the silver off a lottery card, finding her fishing. I think it's pretty much the same. David Merrill: I was lucky enough to grow up in the Pacific Northwest. And my dad was a avid steelhead fishermen growing up in. In middle school and high school, we spent a lot of afternoons evenings in the drift boat on the water. And I learned to row, you know, I was 10, 11 years old when he, when I was running the boat myself, the whole, the whole drift. So dad could be efficient steel. Larry Dahlberg: Exactly. That's an interesting, it's really an interesting creature. If you grew up this, you know, those are interesting animals, a couple of different reasons, you know, you've got, uh, a riverine system. And in a situation of her speaking with almost any other [00:12:00] species of fish, you've got to care. And that is based on the amount of before. And as the season changes, you know, things shift around, but you have this finite amount of character feel efficient. These crazy creatures come flying in and other not designed or thinking about eating. They come in in higher numbers in terms of their number of fish per square inch in the, in the water than any native fish would be yet they're reluctant to buy, except in some cases where they could see like sharp. I have a friend that did a study on the Northern Umpqua river and because fish that river. Okay. And that's pretty tough, you know, a lot of deeper water and. Yeah, David Merrill: it's got a lot of drops, big rocks, a little more water folly. Yeah. Larry Dahlberg: But anyway, I did a sample of stomach contents analysis on a hundred and some steelhead and like 101 of them had nothing in it and the a hundred seconds in a water. [00:13:00] No, no. We're one of those orange crates. If you ever first, those bright orange crayfish put those in front of a Steeler, they squirt them up like a little kitty Franco Americans. David Merrill: Yeah. I've noticed there's a common thread, whether you're into big game or even photography or fishing there's guys with their craft that have really honed it and fine tuned it to the point where they're very successful. And what would you think would lead? I mean, you, you kind of gave us three tips of where to work in those regions, but what helps a guy all the way around become, you know, that pinnacle fishermen, Larry Dahlberg: probably something my great grandpa told me, and that is believe nothing of what you hear. David Merrill: And I think the old timers, you know, I think about the old time dot counters that spent time in their garage with basswood whittling duck, decoys, right hand, painting them to go out and harvest ducks. And now we get to go to a big box store and buy some of the most [00:14:00] beautiful, deep duck decoys that, I mean, when they're on the water, they sit there and swim and look realistic. I've stocked up on other people's decoys before thinking Larry Dahlberg: whack and open their mouth. David Merrill: It's crazy though. But I mean the same thing has happened in the fishing lure industry for sure of from I'm sure you've seen it a lot more than I have in my lifetime from going from just a simple metal spinner or, you know, worms to what we have now. Well, Larry Dahlberg: good. That went a long ways. What you just said, because there's a whole bunch of different contrivances that I could substitute for a map spinner and have exactly the of success that I would have with it based on how I run in the water column. How fast based, how fast. Got it. Got it pretty difficult to beat the war properly. Patrick Edwards: That is true. I remember when I was a little kid, you talked about catching sunfish and using a worm. That [00:15:00] was, I was a barber and worm kid when I first started and there's this little lake here, close to where we live and it's got large mouth bass and yellow perch. And now it has blue Gill and tiger Muskie, which is vastly improved the fishing there, but, and it'll remain a named by the way. And, uh, anyway, when I was little, I would wait out, you know, up to my armpits just about, and we would throw. A bobber and a worm. And there were, there were guys fishing plastics and in doing their thing. And what I found was that, that Barbara in that worm was actually, I had a higher catch rate than a lot of those guys in a plastic worm did. Yeah. I think part of it was, you know, placement of where I, where I put it, I was looking for those, you know, weed edges in different places, beds where the bass were. But I think also it's just that you can't beat natural sometimes. I mean, it's just, yeah, Larry Dahlberg: honestly, the fact of the matter, [00:16:00] if you can present it properly, you can. Beat natural. It can't be beat. I tried, um, uh, there are times where you have to modify how you present it to get the most out of it. That is very common, but it is very, very, very, very hard. And the other reason is that the natural bait, when it is. And you have to break it into P uh, imagine a Ben, you know what a Venn diagram is retake a circle, and then you make another circle and it overlaps one circle is first at each other. And the other circle is fish that he insects and things that can't swim away quickly. And. Times when. Okay. And we let's take trial for example, most of the time they're on that side, that he insects and then a big brown will get bullet point where he shifts over and he might eat other fish more often than eats insects and most to become crazily available. On the other hand, we could take a lake [00:17:00] trout that often might eat other fish that weigh four pounds for dinner. If, uh, insects become widely enough available, I've seen 40 pounders cruising on the surface, just eating insects, like a whale, would he krill? And so very often there are two, 100. Can you beat degree preggers when it comes to fish that are focusing on one of these things or another, when it comes to fish that are eating insects, um, very often it requires getting that food form in front of it into a, what I would call a zone of awareness. And it might only be a cubic order to put three and it has to enter it in a drag free grip. And then as it gets close, it might have to go push Quitch just a couple of microseconds and then go dead. God tapped that Fisher on the shoulder. You'll see as gills flair. The thing goes in, uh, probably Cuba's face four inches square on a trout and it goes in and then you'll see as gears for four, again, organic, it goes [00:18:00] out. And if he didn't get a strong by it, you could do it again. And you might make that same mistake a couple of times in a row. When you get fish on the other side of the diagram, oftentimes what it takes when they're in a negative slash neutral sort of mood is for that live bait to react to the fact they're there. So it's going along like a lure goes along with kind of a steady mechanical action, a live bait. If it's presented properly, set up properly, sees a predator that goes over. And that random non mechanical action relax, uh, wracking the predator is some of the most potent medicine. That's kind of what the world of the two are. And you can, there are ways to sort of interesting to watch when it's really cold. He might be able to walk to the farm this afternoon and do that drill a hole, drops up and down. Okay. Put up metal on it and, uh, you know, hook it up. So you're not killing it. Maybe just a [00:19:00] little bit in the dorsal fin and watch and watch a fish go after it and try to swim away and get in a big circle and take a weight and put it 36 inches above it. And now he can only spend in the 36 inch circle and you put it down. Now he can only spend in an 18 inch circle having a play. We'll see, there are times when reducing the circle size makes the fish bike. There are times when increase. Patrick Edwards: That's interesting. Yeah. And I'm glad you brought that up. Cause there's one of the things I've learned. I pursue walleyes a lot and there are times when, I mean, you, you throw out and I, I like to work suspending. Uh, crank bait. Some people call them jerk baits. I don't necessarily call them jerkbaits, but you know, like a suspending crankbait like a app or a, a rogue or something like that. And I'll throw it out. And some, some nights when I'm fishing, they want it just ripped through the water. I mean, just really hard jerks and they'll come up and they'll smack it. And other [00:20:00] times that won't catch a fish, sometimes they want to really? Yeah. Larry Dahlberg: Slow or you can't even make it Patrick Edwards: slow retrieve. Sometimes they want it where you do kind of a medium retrieve and then just stop it and let it suspend. And it's just crazy how different day-to-day is. Cause I, a couple of weeks ago, one night and that night that I showed you that picture of it with my kids, those fish just wanted a slow, just painfully slow. I hate reeling in that slow, but anyway, really slow retrieve. And my, my youngest daughter, she caught a 28 inch while I on this super slow retrieve with this extra app, which usually when I use an extra app, I'm ripping that thing through the watery, but that's what they wanted that day. And it's just crazy how they're just different from night to night. Cause the next night that I went, which was only a couple of days later, they wanted it ripped through the water. So it's just insane how different fish are day to day on different things. Or Larry Dahlberg: you're fishing in places Patrick Edwards: where there's any current. Yeah. So it's, it's like a, kind of like an inlet system where the waters, you know, it's moving, but it's not moving [00:21:00] really fast. Yeah. You'll Larry Dahlberg: find that the angle that you pick and the current is huge, the distance you cast is huge and the place where you allow it to turn the corner is maybe even the Patrick Edwards: hugest. Yeah. So one of the things I noticed was you understand what I'm talking about? Larry Dahlberg: Angle you're casting the current angle. That is absolutely. Oh, absolutely. Patrick Edwards: Your creation this earlier this year, I found that. So I was fishing pike in a undisclosed, a river system. And if I was casting upstream and reeling it down with the current, for whatever reason, that day they weren't hitting it. And I, and I was like, okay, that's different. So then I cast downstream, which seems totally weird to a lot of us who fish trout for a lot of times, you know, fly fish and I cast it downstream and I started ripping it upstream. And boy, you talk about turning on a pike. It was, it was awesome. I have this one pike. He just exploded on this thing, but yeah, it does. And day to day, it can make a huge [00:22:00] difference. So in a year, um, tell me just forever he say fishing, uh, a river system, something like that. Cause you've fished so many of them and you're fishing lures. What, what are some things to consider when you're, when you're looking at a piece of river you've never fished before Larry Dahlberg: I break it right back down to strategy, tactics, mechanics, first of all, what's my strategy going to be? I just got here. How much, like, how much of this is navigable? If I go over the border, will they shoot it? So you decide how much, what is my range? What is my reasonable range? And you know, how many days? And so I would do his run as far as I could run up and down. And I would establish where the, uh, if there are any semi barriers, natural barriers, moreover, what I've been looking for is relative changes in vertical drop and sections of river, where the speed varies because of those changes in vertical drop. And [00:23:00] then I would be just like in a lake looking for where the main basins are, where the stretches are. They have a highest carrying, and then in my mind I would rate them. Yes, a, B, C, D kind of spot. And then, um, after I've run them like that, I have some idea of the best way to begin approaching them. And I would always work them inside out or shallow to deep in most cases, unless I got something spotted. That's real obvious. Yeah. David Merrill: Well, I want to tell you about, uh, I got to go fish. The, uh, we, we went to Africa Namibia in 2015, my wife and I did we, we went on safari, but I, uh, added the fishing trip. Just tiger Fisher. A cool fish. If you haven't don't know what they are. I know, you know what they are, but for our listeners go Google tiger fish and look them up Patrick Edwards: the best grill on a fish I've ever seen is on a tiger fish, man, that has some teeth. David Merrill: Unfortunately, I don't have a picture with a tiger fish, but I had one on and I lost that fish. And so the one that got [00:24:00] away, I mean, I'm, there's this fire to, I'm not, I'm not a huge fisherman. I'm, I'm a big game. Hunter, Patrick knows this, but that tiger fish that got away. I want to go back and fish that river and catch one. Larry Dahlberg: Well, river Sam, easier David Merrill: on the Zambezi. I can't remember the name of the outfit we went with. We went guided in a pontoon boat. We spent the day Larry Dahlberg: we were David Merrill: headed. We were headed to Victoria falls. And we stopped over at one of the camps there, right on the main Larry Dahlberg: road. I know dad. Yeah. Yeah. They're amazing animals. They're really bad, good carpet. And I've had some of them that have, when I first went there, they told me he couldn't catch them on Lewers. You couldn't do this. You couldn't do that. And we figured it out relatively quickly. I've gotten him on snap, Jamie know, 5, 5, 5, 6 banners, like a use for a king salmon. Catch them upstream, let them, they could just snap them snaps. No, not even let the spinner, but anyway, I had some jump. I'm not kidding you. They jumped in front of [00:25:00] my boat. And then all of a sudden there's one jumping behind the boat. And I'm thinking that can't be the same fish got there too quick. And when we ran in full motion, you'd see a cavitation trail of bubbles from its tail, from where I happened to work. Yeah. They could bite your finger off your snippet like that. That's what they do. They're designed to eat fish that are up to two thirds. They're on site. What happens is MBZ jumps up and down like crazy, you know, season some years, there's no flooring and the tiger fish, the ball to being able to stay ahead of the forage base. So they come flying in and they'll take a bite out of something. Two thirds. The size of they are spin around and eat the rest of it. Really interesting. Why golden Dorado flies there. David Merrill: You know, I've been talking to Patrick and I said, if we were going to go do a fishing trip. Yeah. Golden Dorado. And I think that's from watching some of your adventures down there. So tell me more about golden Durado. Larry Dahlberg: Um, you know, they're found primarily in the [00:26:00] plateau basin, which is the Jason south of Amazon base. They have a light cycle that run up and down these rivers and spawn and relatively fast water next to another creature, I think is called a co portal. And, um, they're born and these poor little other creatures get born side by side and they started eating in front of minutes. Literally they're they're born and they run up and down these river systems they'll run up into marshes. They'll run up rapids on. Yeah. Very very aggressive fish, biting power. Uh, I have spoons. I put fish lake trout with it looked like you shot him with a 22 short word. has just come up like that. Unbelievable. You looked at it. You would not, you would not believe me if you looked at it. These are, you know, 35 40 pounders. They get up to, to compete 70 and a couple of areas, Argentina, Bolivia, certain parts of Brazil. They're pretty well spread David Merrill: out. As you were traveling the globe going on these fishing trips, are you gearing up and specifically [00:27:00] getting your lure set and your, your technical aspect set for one species and one fish? Or do you kind of have a kit that just goes with you anywhere you go? Patrick Edwards: Um, Larry Dahlberg: I've usually got, sometimes it'll be like, I wonder what lives here, type trip in there. When I first started doing that, it was ridiculous, but more, you know, 90% of the time when I've done this, since I've had an idea of what I'm after and you know, the second time around, I'm more tuned in. Third time around. Very, very, very great. Patrick Edwards: I have another question on that you talk about, and I've heard you talk about this before, but I think it's good for our listeners to hear this as the different phases of fishermen goes through because, um, you kind of described the progression of, uh, of an angler throughout their time, if they're really serious about it. So I don't know if you could talk about that a little bit, that it's just the phases that people go. Larry Dahlberg: Well, I guess the first thing that I would say is I just want to get the fit. And then the second phase is I want to catch a limit. And then the third phase is I want to catch a big one. And [00:28:00] the fourth phase is I want to catch one how I want to catch one. And then there's a, there's another phase. It's the phase I'm in. It's kind of interesting. Last few years. I just want to watch somebody else. And I'm happy to share one little one of my guests. And so what I do is just mostly drive the boats. I can ask right there. I really David Merrill: do. I had the, uh, I said, I grew up chasing steelhead with the Pacific Northwest steel headers club. So my dad was a member of the club and there was a few older guys in the club that had been there, done that. And I was a young pup in the club, you know, I just want to catch a steelhead. And then, then it turned into, I just want to catch a limit of steelhead. And then it was, oh, I just want to catch a really big steelhead. And the guys that I was going with, they're on the other end of the spectrum of, Hey, I just want to see somebody. Yeah. catch a steelhead. Patrick Edwards: So yeah, there's a, there's a local guy here that I'm really good friends with. And he, he's definitely in that phase where you're at he's about 78 years old [00:29:00] and his favorite thing bar, none hands down is to take kids, watch him catch a fish. And he's got this, this older Silvan DV boat, put it in the reservoir and he'll take people out and put them on, you know, big rainbows, big walleyes. And he just, he gets tickled. He'll, he'll send me videos of these kids real and in these nice walleyes or a nice big rainbow trout. And it's just, I think that's just such a cool thing to think about that progression. Cause I can see that in my own life where I wanted to catch a fish on that bobber and worm, and then it was like, oh, that was cool. Let's catch a limited EAs. Let's catch a really big one. And I've definitely changed over time. I'm probably more in that. I don't know. I enjoy the aspects of taking my kids. I think that's really fun and seeing them, but man, I still love catching that. Larry Dahlberg: Well, and we skipped over the catching on how I want to catch one. Right. You know, you're to the steelhead or you got for you couldn't use a fly or are you going to be, you know, leave off and do another dry fly. [00:30:00] And you know, that's a whole nother, a whole nother side of it. And it's one, I question a little bit, you know, cause there's guys that say, here's what I'm going to do it. And they pick some way that is like one hand tied behind him and that's fine. And they say that's the best way, but they haven't tried any of the other. And that always kind of gets the guys, tried everything. He wants to go do whatever he wants. No, that's fine. No, the purist with his nose in the air and separate press never taught me either. David Merrill: I say I pretty much went through three or four of those stages for those stages on one fishing trip. And Larry Dahlberg: on one trip David Merrill: on one trip, we went, uh, we I'll even give the name of the river. It's the select river in Oregon. It's a, it's a steelhead river primarily, but there's actually small mouth bass on that river. And we a drift floated at one day and starting in the morning, I just wanted to catch a fish. Right? Cause I had never been small mouth bass fishing on that river. I'd only gone steelhead. Larry Dahlberg: Yeah. When you never know if we're even [00:31:00] going to get a, David Merrill: so we, uh, yeah, that th the, the average, the average fishermen fish is 40 hours for every steelhead, just so people understand that the drive it's, it's many golden Dorado fishing, but we will well, Larry Dahlberg: steel and steel head refers to the patient. Also a state of mind. That's very quick fishermen. I like that. Patrick Edwards: I've never heard that before. Larry Dahlberg: Yeah. Pretty obvious. David Merrill: Well, we're, we're throwing jigs this particular day and we'd, we'd landed. We'd voted at least 60 small mouth. And I had brought my four-piece take down flight. And a mouse pattern I'd tied. And if anybody's ever tied a mouse pattern takes a lot of deer hair, spinning deer hair and shave it. It's a mess and it takes forever to tie one pattern. It's not a, it's not a quick fly to Tai, but I I'd got bored of catching small mouth on a [00:32:00] plastic jig. You know what the jig head under the surface. So I started pulling that mouse pattern, you know, throwing it right against the bank and pulling it. And now my cash rate, wasn't nearly as high as when we're, you know, throwing plastic jigs. But I got a couple small mouth to break the surface of the water and hammer that mouse pattern. Now that is something if you've never done that, that is a Larry Dahlberg: lot. Absolutely. I was finished with my dad. One time I was in it. I had a summer I'd figured out this lure. It was a thing I could make big Zack back and forth off center board feet to each side, sort of go back and forth like eight feet and only come forward. Maybe a foot. It had a liquid Merck. It had mercury inside of it. That was just shoot to the back, to get the balance right. To get it to zigzag. Then as it slowed down, stuff was forward and I caught every single musky we hit. Right called like 50. Some of them aren't the, sometime this summer and it's toward the end of the year. I'm following his surface and like he had all summer [00:33:00] and then I cast this thing on the catcher and I said, dad, just cranking in quick, take my rod, throw this date out and text the damn thing. So you'll have fish. He just kept cranking and looked at me and said it won't break my lure in front of a bitch. Patrick Edwards: For me, one of the things I really enjoy doing. And sometimes I probably don't catch as many fish as I do like to catch them on top water. David's the same way. There's just, there's something about watching that fish come blowing up out of the water or seeing that V that weight coming behind your lure. It's like, holy crap. Holy crap. Here it comes. Right? Larry Dahlberg: All of your senses. Think about it. You're holding it. Boom, boom, boom. It's tactile. You put a barber with it and, well, I thought the bobber go down, but it's not that exciting. Top water Lurie watching it and every single one of your senses isn't off. You can hear it. See it, feel it. [00:34:00] Yup. Patrick Edwards: And one of the biggest mistakes I learned early on is when you see that fish blow up on your bait, you got to wait until you feel them before you set the hook. I, I pulled a few top waters out of tiger Muskie smiles, because I didn't wait long enough or actually chomped down on it. I could see him coming. And I got so excited that I ran or out of there out of their mouth, you know? And, but yeah, top, water's just, it's the ultimate for me in adrenaline fishing. Uh, and I've watched you do it on so many shows for so many things. It's like Larry Dahlberg: hunting, it's much more like hunting, right? Yep. You're saying you're sick. All of a sudden here comes this teacher and that begin, and then you, and you know, it is a lot like that. And also there's something called, I call it puckering. Now there's an invisible string that goes from the top of your head and it goes right down your spine. And it goes all the way around here. And down into your, your reproductive organs. And when you get real [00:35:00] excited, it gets tight. Your neck gets shorter. Closes up like it's called puckering. Like when a grout jumped up real quick and it's control the puck and use that to get your gun up and shoot you did it. Don't get dope. Same with a top water strike. Patrick Edwards: I was growing up. We had a pucker factor on a scale of one to 10, I think. Got it. You're talking about Larry Dahlberg: your dad. David Merrill: We pulled a lot of quick fish chasing steelhead when I was a kid, right? Larry Dahlberg: Oh, that's super effective. Yeah. That's a territorial thing. It's super David Merrill: effective. It's also super boring. Right? Well, one of my favorite things to do with that, because it's super effective fishing and you in Oregon on steelhead, it's one rod per fishermen. So if there's two of us in the boat, we can have two plugs working either side of the boat and we can kind of work down through the holes and usually agitate the fish enough to get them to. But you don't get to see [00:36:00] it. You don't get to hold the rod, you just sit there and you're a passenger. So I would always have a fly rod, a spinning rod. And I'd love to flow through a blue Fox over in a couple of little channels too. Yeah. Two of my favorite steelhead was one was a number three blue Fox come out of the deep water. And I could see my spinner 50 yards out there in front of me, you know, we're we had a gravel bar basically kind of between us, but it was two or three inches of water. And then there was a seam right against the bank of like five foot deep water. I saw him coming from five feet away to strike that thing. Oh yeah. And the other one was, we were sitting anchored up, plugging into a hole and I got bored and I reeled mine in, I got my fly rod out and I just started throwing a wooly bugger, a number. I don't remember a smaller wooly bugger just to catch a few rainbow trout that are in that same stream. I had a, uh, a medium-sized deal. I had come up with strike that wooly bugger on my four weight fly rod for trout. And it was, it was a 24 inch steel. It, it wasn't a big steelhead, but [00:37:00] it kicked my butt. It was more Patrick Edwards: fun. I wanted to ask you about your TV show, just kind of how you got into that. And it's, it's a show that's inspired thousands of people to, to fish and to travel and, and fish places they would have never, ever fished. So how did you, how did you get involved in the TV show side of fishing? I mean, you talked a little bit about how you got started in guiding, but how did you get into the TV show side? Larry Dahlberg: Well, um, while I was working as a guy, I got a phone call from, uh, I think it was Spencer Petros. He's a guy that worked with a fishing fax magazine and he was filming with a roll with mark somewhere in Northern. And they'd been up here for a couple of weeks and they had not shot a foot of footage. They were actually trying to get steel that he did in the pool. I think he had a bite at midnight or something. So they were really thinking that book. And at that time, um, how was the factory wrap I had gotten out of college actually was a major in English, creative, right? [00:38:00] And a minor in politics from the guys that guided where the kind of heavyweights that president of the three, I'm like three generations of Pillsbury that had a Minnesota mutual, the international head for general electric, a bunch of really, you know, that'd be white people. And they wanted me to kind of like get into politics and law schools. So Vietnam and so on came along. I lost my best friend over there and I decided to go a different direction. And, uh, 3m had just purchased scientific anglers company, pilot company. Uh, there was a hiring freeze on him. Jimmy Carter was president. So the guy said, well, you know, we want to hire you for sure, but maybe you should get, go get some retail experience. We can't hire, you know, so I wanted to work for retail store, took the owners fishing and, uh, they made me the buyer. We developed a very successful business there. And then, uh, one day I decided it wasn't for me, but I couldn't stand it living in the city. So if we're going to sell this five fishing camp that had been out, [00:39:00] I called the guys had hit my own. I'd come back and run it. I would like to start a rep business. I said, okay, Keep it open wall, told a hundred, we'll do whatever. And so he did that. I got to start, so I was doing that and I get a call from fencer. When the tape rolling efficiently. Is there anything going on? I go Muskie fishing. I haven't been for a week. The water's 50 degrees. It's exactly time. Yeah. So he came up. We, uh, that's that's about what? About 200 yards, but where I knew there was a Fisher, too, for sure can get loose. I dropped my anchor and got ready to roll camera mans with me said, Hey guys, come on over here. This Castro over here, we'll get one teach is kind of like, it looks over here. And back when I was that age, I had like a really, well, my fuse is really hard to light. If he got it lit, it was pretty short. That would light my views because I just ran a whole bunch of water where there's no good options and white book place where [00:40:00] I know how to catch. So I turned to Eddie and I said, Eddie, do you want to get a picture of, uh, you know, shoot a musty being caught. He said, what? Now he's been, got realized he'd been up here for two weeks. He hasn't taken out the camera and he's got a cooler that says Fred on it. F R E D. And I asked him what I'll take out. Fred what's Fred f-ing. Electronic. Yeah, effing ridiculous electronic device. That was what he is named. This camera's one video camera and he gets it out and I hook on this. Then we just worked on a loader called the re fog that was wrapped rider. It was a variation of a zigzag bait and just, just, we just got it out, selling it. And I kinda re frogging a cast and stuff. Screen angle, uh, lands and make three pumps of 44, 45 inch Muskie eats it. And we get on camera. And now these guys come over. [00:41:00] I had a boat up in there kind of excited about it and put it live while we do tell them where that fish was at the top of there's going to be one, maybe two more. It should be right there, ranking just perfect for it, cast there. And they're throwing a bunch of stuff that I told him not to use that was there, moving away away with, with an Eddy, make a cast, to make a cast. We're going to downhill, uh, at the right speed. And I see a flash behind it and I brought my lure out of the water and there's one right there in front of the podcast. Do what I said, you get them. And they looked at me and they did not be. They didn't believe. And so, you know, I told Patty to cam make the cast and tore her cats, this Facebook 15 feet in front of the boat. And it rolls up on the surface and I see it flash I'm hauling it rolling cast to my fish. By now he's put on the small refund that I had given him in the first place. So now he's a believer Roland catches on quicker than the other guy did and roll and make the calf [00:42:00] crime. We've got a double is, is about three feet long and it gets off at the back end of the boat. And the one I've got is about my first son, we hang a board and take the first one that hook it on, whatever it was for special men was using because it's kind of a fake landing scene. And then maybe say, we've got enough footage. And I've got 15 miles of river to fish and another 10 that I'm going to catch her. And I just want to go home. So we do, that was my first TV stuff. And then, uh, lender talked to those guys and he gave me a call and I come over and he come over and fish with me. And we worked out a deal where I write for his magazine about fly fishing for warm water species. It's kind of an exclusive thing could write for other magazines. And then we did a couple TV pieces and then they offered me a job to actually produce the TV shows and do that stuff. You know, English background, the grade writing back. It's pretty easy to put the story together. And I did that for several years and then a professional wildlife trail came along and became a pretty big focus what [00:43:00] they're doing. And I had a lot of curiosity about the rest of the world. Pretty much been through most of the species available, different types of. Systems that we have, but anyway, I'm excited to leave the fishermen and go off in the hunt for big fish to see what the rest of the world was about and to explore some of the environments that I have not been able to experience. And then all of a sudden 20 years went by and, uh, 80 odd countries. And here I am at home, happy as can be. Well, I like it here a lot. And like Dorothy and the wizard of Oz, nowhere at the end, would you Quicken or heal? There's no place David Merrill: like home. So what was your, one of your most memorable TV episode trips species that, that just one that comes to mind? I'm sure they're all memorable, but what, what was your favorite one Larry Dahlberg: memorable kind of in different places. We had a trip in west Africa where I had never fished Marlin and I was really excited to go Marlin and we'd go over there. I worked out for like eight months before we went over there with us. 12 pounds, weight [00:44:00] cranking it with my right hand so I could keep reeling. And then, uh, I was just like, it was ridiculous. And we went over there for six, seven days and caught a bunch of great big Marlin. And then they had a military revolution. We're going to leave him, sorry, the country's calls because the president's being held hostage by, you know, blah, blah. So we went back. Yeah. I caught a Marlin that was estimated that 1300 pounds on stand up. That was just the most incredible flight you can. It's just ridiculous. It was like something out of it. And my camera man had been up a little bit too late the night before. Cause we thought we were leaving and everything and he missed almost all of it. I've got a few of them that got missed. We had had more than another one that had a peacock bass and he had to wait 35 pounds. I had chase in a diver right at my feet. I located at the day before and I was out of the boat on a sandbar camera's right behind me. And this thing ate like 15 feet in front of me. And it was like the biggest peacock I've ever seen in my life. We double-clicked on the [00:45:00] camera and missed all of it. And then the thing ended up actually wearing off 60 test, hard on her teeth. So I never used 60 days. Holy cow. Yeah, David Merrill: I'm not into filming much, but I did. Uh, we had a wonderful day. I lived in Alaska and we did quite a bit of fishing on the Kenai river for a few years. And most of the time I lived there, king salmon was closed. You know, that fisheries for some reason, having struggling. But one of the years we were up there, we had just a bumper crop, great year of Kings come in. And I took everybody I knew. And we, we filled that boat up for two days in a row, right at high tide and was just, just hammering the Kings. So finally it was my turn, got a king on one of the passengers and boat. I had my cell phone too, and I hand the net to my wife and I mean, I've got a, it's a 45, 50 inch king, you know, in, in the 40 pound range, maybe a little bigger Larry Dahlberg: it's three David Merrill: quarters of the way in the net. All the wife had to do was lift. And she's [00:46:00] got the net upside down. You know how the net has a lip that Patrick Edwards: kind of, David Merrill: yeah. Well, fish flops left the fish flops, right? The treble hook gets caught in the net and the fish flops back in the water and swims away. And I, I land in the bottom of the boat. There might've been a tier. We are still there. Yes. Yeah. Patrick Edwards: It's awesome. Every time you tell that story, I can just imagine the pain and the heartbreak David Merrill: that's on film. I haven't shared it much because it's hard for me to watch every time. Larry Dahlberg: Uh, well, my, my memory of, with my wife, it was more of a hunting thing. And then she's faced with me in a lot of different places. There's been a number of humorous experiences, but she was getting those hand thrower, quite pigeon deals, you know, condom, and then you got it from him. She was behind me and she was going to give that thing a throwing. Let me tell you it's the hardest I've ever been hit in my life. I went [00:47:00] flat on the ground. I was seeing stars and sweets and I was unconscious for probably 15 or 20 seconds. Did you have a David Merrill: shotgun in your hand? Getting ready to shoot the pigeon? Larry Dahlberg: Yeah. David Merrill: Okay. So I have a question. Was it intentional or not intentional? Larry Dahlberg: I have no idea. Or she wouldn't admit it. Brilliant. Brilliant, brilliant. Patrick Edwards: Yeah. So I always wanted to ask you this question. Like I said, I saw you at ICAST a number of years ago, and I always wanted to ask you this. So I have to ask those question of all the fish that you caught in salt water and in fresh water. So two different categories. What was the hardest fighting fish you've ever tangled with in freshwater and saltwater Larry Dahlberg: and fresh water? No question. Uh, we were in sir, the river. We were called the [00:48:00] corn time borders, sir. Uh, Ghana and, uh, the certainly fish, all these little creeks and so on. It says picture river, it Caesar what's about this river below the big guy waterfall and see what's, there should be big cat. So we run up there 250 miles. It was like two and a half days running. You guys never been up there. And we host the catheters that was an eight and a half feet long that a three of us couldn't lift it. And I remember lifting all of a sudden my arm disappeared and I went, my hand, went up into the actual bug hole all the way up to my elbow. It was the grossest thing. Uh, that's pressure. And I had a, I was running a Torsa for real with, uh, I didn't have a standup rate cause I was afraid to use it there. Cause if you get pulled out, it would be your dead. It's real, 120 feet. Some of these pools that's real fast. And I had 130 pound line on, I had the drags up so tight that even not even, you couldn't pull line off the reel and I'm pulling on this thing and there's blind flip and I'm thinking something's wrong with a [00:49:00] reel. And it's fun. A boat was 26 feet long. It's fun and right around and current in those started heading upstream. And the thing almost killed me, my heart rate. I thought I was going to die and I've never had that happen before where it's like, man, I don't want another one right away. Anyhow. Yeah, that was, that was a hardest freshwater plate is called out loud. It's the largest CA it's large enough. If I took the fresh water at this records, this fish would be large enough to eat the world record channel catfish and Flathead it in one meal. And I imagine that, I mean, it's so big as an oil barrel, maybe we'll pick her and eight and a half feet long. It wasn't like those European cats, you know, that are all tail just right there. Just peace, just amazing creatures. And as far as the salt water, for sure, these 1300 pound Marlin, I popped her hernia played under the boat and the boat kind of bumped a little. I felt this kind of a [00:50:00] funny deal. It's a little black stuff. Still have a little higher, oh man. Running, you know, 60 pounds of drag, straight off the meal. Yeah, Patrick Edwards: I was, I was wondering about that because I've seen you catch the bluefin and few other things on your show. And so I was curious what was the hardest fighting fish? Cause every fishermen always wants to catch that and really hard fighting big fish. So I was curious what you put in that, in your top. So now, Larry Dahlberg: cause you know, a lot of them say heartbeat in the ones. I think about it, the painful ones, you know, there's others where you have to run them round with them, you know? And they're trying to go here and go there. Some fish quite well. Like for example, uh, let's say a bath. I had a dog in the house in most cases and I went chasing stick, he'd go run into a corner going or need something. Right then there's fish steelhead. It's more like a lot of bird lotion in your house. It's tenant's racket. [00:51:00] So, you know, there's different, different, uh, David Merrill: sides to deal most always come out of the water two times. Yeah. King salmon, bottom of the river and downstream. They're going to find the deepest hole and they're going to yep. So Larry Dahlberg: a lot, depends on how hard you pull in the first place. That's always fun. There's a lot of fish around there. Just seeing what they do when you pull really, really. I mean, like breathing really hard and sometimes it really David Merrill: changes sometimes dry fly efficient. I get so excited set in the hook. I ripped the whole fish right out the water. Yeah. Some Patrick Edwards: of these small trout here in Wyoming, just like, oh, there they go. Larry Dahlberg: So Patrick Edwards: another thing I wanted to talk about, if you have a minute, um, I, I don't know. This is, this has always been something I've enjoyed from your show, uh, your YouTube channel, your website, you, you do a lot [00:52:00] of lure making and design. And so what really got you into tinkering around and making all of these innovations? Uh, what, what was it that spurred that Larry Dahlberg: along? I'll probably just, my dad always made everywhere. I grew up, everybody made their own stuff, made her own boats and it was a little kid. I would take a little Denzel. And the lips, he would just do that. So I just instinctively, I always drink from the monkeys round with stuff, and then I got the type flies, you know, the little fun fish wise. I mentioned by fishing for sunfish earlier, a little piece of Shaneal and a little bit of red Maribou and that's about it. And may flies with my dad getting back to, you know, goes back to that again, uh, when I was 5, 6, 7 years old. And so, you know, and then especially fishing muskies are, these muskies are really, has you guys, maybe they're all kind of strange creatures. They get smart fast and are doing just little variations things, uh, oftentimes, uh, make the difference [00:53:00] between catching them and not. So I guess all my fishing career, I always, uh, monkeyed around with, uh, Patrick Edwards: Yeah, and you've, you've made a number of different awesome lures. And I want you to talk a little bit about Mr. Wigley. I mentioned that earlier, and a lot of people don't understand what that is, but it's just kind of explain what Mr Wigley is and, and kind of what you use it for and, and kind of how it, Larry Dahlberg: um, just talking about random mechanical action before and, uh, opposed to mechanical action or Wigley is, is a piece of rubber that is given stiffness and it's stiff enough or soft enough so that if you crank it really fast, Yep. Flops like a, kinda like a flag at the back end of it. But it's stiffen up as it's banding when it gets fully bad, that stores energy. So if you stop it just dead, it goes kind of zooms off side and just kind of hangs there. [00:54:00] You can put the edge, Twitch it sideways, you bands a little bit and give it slack and it kind of jumps around. So it has this really insane non mechanical action that you can. If you've got a fish coming after and you could read the fish, you can really trigger them in and a half long ways doesn't pull hard. Would real stripers must be anything that other fish actually in a single hook in it slide. So the fish gets hooked in the line. He's a, he's really a good one. Patrick Edwards: Yeah. I, the first time I saw you use that you were fishing in Tennessee and you were down below some dam and you were throwing it. And I was just sitting there, sir. Seriously, my mouth was gaping open as you're catching these stripers. I was just like, just be there right Larry Dahlberg: now. Well, what was weird? We had a guy we'd fish and I had some of them with, and then we were going to fish [00:55:00] stripers, and we had a guy that we were with. It went all his trouble, went to, I had somebody at that drive two hours over the hill to get a bunch of live rainbow trout. So we'd catch stripers for sure. And we got below the dam, put out these trout, we weren't catching anything. And, uh, I put on a wiggly and just started firing out it out into the fast water and started catching, whatever crazy, crazy way to kick anything on the trout. A couple of them kind of got rushed away. No trucks swam fast away from something, but none of them ever got there. Fine. We just cranked them in. But yeah, that was really fun. Had the same thing happened out in our Cape Cod official Patrick's stripers, and same thing happened. We got into schools. I was mentored by, they quit buying to put our way great fired out there, burn it, stop it, burn it. Ridiculous. Patrick Edwards: That's awesome. So, David Merrill: Larry, I, uh, I tell Patrick this all the time, but the reason I go to Alaska almost every year is just for the [00:56:00] halibut. Yeah. Larry Dahlberg: They're so good. And they'll fall. They'll pull, they'll give you. David Merrill: Oh, and when you're, when you're fishing for halibut, you know, it's, it's not a, it's not a fun fishery, right? It's, it's basically cranking up a battery from the, from the bottom. But every once in a while, you'll get a battery that strips all the line and goes back down to the bottom again. Then you have fun. So my question for you, Larry, is, you know, if, if I had to pick one fish to eat, it would be halibut. If I had to pick one fish to just go chase and catch, I really love catching those, those king salmon. There, you tie into one of those and you you've done something. They, they pull back. So what's your favorite fish to catch? And what's your favorite fish to eat? I Larry Dahlberg: think I'd have to say the catch would have to be tough because they use every single environment. You can catch them on flies. You can catch them on lowers. You can catch them on live. Bates can catch them on everything. And so, yeah, probably Tarpon. And if I got to pick the environment, they'd be in, [00:57:00] it'd be some sort of an estuary thing as far as eating well, I'll tell you, I really, really like tuna, fresh tuna, a lot of white meat fish. It'd be, it'd be kind of a toss up between Nile perch, Snoke and halibut, somewhat similar. That's kind of a hard question and to make my mouth water Patrick Edwards: talking about that. But, um, I, I took a trip to Hawaii once and we, we got into the Yellowfin and the mahi mahi. It was kind of funny. We had a house rented, we were there for a wedding and of course I had to go fishing. Cause that's what I do everywhere I go. But there was a grill at this house. So we brought back the mahi mahi and uh, grilled that and we put it on a plate and we kind of set it off to the side of the grill. And then we start grilling Yellowfin, tuna steaks that were about an inch thick. Next thing I know, I turned to the left and almost all the Mahima. And, and what had happened is all the, all the women in the house, it came over and they were like, man, that [00:58:00] smells really good. And they ate almost all of our mahi mahi. I was so bummed. I got a little bit, but I think of all the fresh or the saltwater fish I've ever caught, uh, that my humor, he was really, really good on the grill. And then my wife and I went to Costa Rica and we caught some little or tuna. They called them black and white tuna. And man, those were really, really good too. And I, David and I both liked to eat the hell halibut. That's a, especially those halibut cheeks. Those are pretty darn Larry Dahlberg: yes. I had a lot of catching those things. I made some, uh, you know, the Beatles center. Patrick Edwards: Yes. Yes. It's like a little spinner bait. I Larry Dahlberg: took some, uh, that were 16, 24, 32. And then I used a wire like biggest coat hanger, wire only. And made these great big Beatles spans and put a soft plastics on them and use them for halibut [00:59:00] and just washed them really. It's all effective. You can't even believe all affected. Patrick Edwards: It's like more fun than just dropping down. Uh, you know, oh, it's way more fun. You can Larry Dahlberg: feel it. And when people are quitting, when the current is picking back up or flip drifting and find the little knob to stop Beeler on there, those Calvin we're catching it, catching prime. Really a lot of us are really, really find also some real big link. So David Merrill: right around some of those pinnacles in when the water has been a little clearer, I've seen as many as 10 or 12 chickens following one lure. Larry Dahlberg: Absolutely. Right. Yeah. Yeah. You reel it up and then drop it down and it goes, thanks. And all the night spinner, you know how they think, and it look real good and real positive hookups, the plastic on the back and how maybe a little strip of meat to some kinds of. David Merrill: Well, the most interesting things we're, you know, running a bigger plastic [01:00:00] jig, Gerkin, you know, jig and sea bass and, and halibut and lingcod. And I, I hooked into about a 30 inch lean cotton. I mean, the jig was in his mouth, but he had got a half hitch around the middle of him on the way up. I don't know how that happened. Right. You fight. And then whatever was interesting where we're on about a 30, 30 foot boat out there in the ocean. And I was off the front and I'm reeling up this 30 inch, you know, link Cod. And it was fighting really funny because he was last suit. I'm not joking, Patrick, Larry Dahlberg: something's going to eat it. Something's going to eat that David Merrill: about eight feet under the water here comes another main. Mine was 30th link card. Yes. Another link card. 60 inch lingcod swam up and bit. I mean, swallowed the whole head of this one. I shook him a lot, came out. He couldn't get him, but he swam one. I mean, it was a 30 edge link, right. Patrick Edwards: It's a nice fish. He's bait. He was baking. David Merrill: I Larry Dahlberg: should have done. [01:01:00] Patrick Edwards: So, um, one of the other things that I really want to pick your brain about, because this was kind of the crux of the show is that David and I are very passionate about the future of fishing and hunting. You know, you've been doing it ever since. Four years old, just, just a little guy. What advice would you give to our listeners about being a good fishing and hunting mentor and teacher, and what are some tips and suggestions that you would pass along? I think Larry Dahlberg: probably it's, it's kind of sick. Um, consistency would be the word that comes to my mind. And that means official often, as you can imagine, I think myself as a little kid, if I only had gotten the fish on the weekends, it would have killed me. That's only like eight days a month. That's gotta be torture. So, you know, consistency, I think as often as you can, and then rather than jumping around, where are they bite? They bite and find a place that you can make your own. That's [01:02:00] maybe off. Of where other people are and learn it. And you can take that anywhere else you go. Right. Patrick Edwards: That's good advice. I, I try to get my kids out as much as I can. And, and David does as well with the hunting. And one thing I've noticed about my kids is that they love to go one, they look forward to it. They're always interested in trying something new. Like I started them off with bait fishing because it was, you know, it just made sense. They weren't really able at the beginning to cast and do that. But now Larry Dahlberg: that they're getting. Yeah. Wonderful. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. Patrick Edwards: Now that they're getting bigger. Oh, and I gotta tell you about catching nightcrawlers. They love that too, but, um, they, uh, like my oldest daughter, she's 11 and she caught a 26 inch walleye the other day. And just, it was so cool to watch. Cause I kind of see her silhouette as, as the sun starting to come up on we're efficient early in the morning. She's, she's standing over on a Rocky point or, or wherever she's at and she's casting and she's working this [01:03:00] bait and I'm just like, man, that is so cool. That's my kid. And she's been casting. Um, she, her first fishing rod was a Mickey mouse fishing rod with a little plastic fish and she would go into our basement and she would just, you know, with that little spin cast, she would just cast in our basement and to see her grow and change is just such a cool thing. Um, and. So you talked about catching bait. I want to, one of our favorite activities in the summer is the water, the water, the yard, and the garden. Take the kids out with flashlights and headlamps. Larry Dahlberg: Amen. Patrick Edwards: So fun. Well, another thing David wanted to touch on. And so I have note here to talk about it as he's, he's big into knots and, and, and the importance of knots. And I think a lot of fishermen sometimes forget that there are a lot of different kinds of knots that you should probably use in different situations. So can you talk a little bit about the importance of knots and fishing? Well, you know, [01:04:00] Larry Dahlberg: obviously you don't want your line to break and you need to tie it maximizes, whatever the wine, there are so many fishing knots, it's a pretty confusing, but there's a family of not that, uh, known as a uni and a uni, not really is the same. You can also look up nail that. Well, we used to tie that fly leader onto a fly line. That's the, probably the most reliable family of not, it's not personal is going to simplify their life. That would be the family to learn because it can be used to join two lines together to use, to make a loop. And, uh, it consistently tests out higher than any of the other knots that I've tested at my own station. Patrick Edwards: Yeah, that was good. I remember when I was a kid, I didn't really know any knots and boy I had lost. Lost fish because I, I didn't know how to tie a proper knot. And then I had some people showing me and I was like, oh, well, that makes a lot more sense David Merrill: if you can't tie knots, Patrick, tie lots. [01:05:00] Patrick Edwards: Sometimes that works sometimes not, but no, I, I think that's great and I, I really appreciate your insight there. And again, Larry, it's been wonderful having you on the show. I have, uh, just a lot of respect for everything you've done and I'm really grateful for inspiring, you know, you've inspired me and a number of my friends that grew up watching your show. And, and, uh, so I just want to thank you on behalf of everybody that I know that it's going to listen to this, uh, for everything. So thank you David Merrill: so much. And I'll send you a picture of a golden Dorado next summer. Yeah. Patrick Edwards: So David and I are hoping when this COVID stuff gets under, we can, we can go catch the golden Dorado. So when we get one, we'll have to send you a picture. Larry Dahlberg: I'd do that for sure. Where it would a video and make sure the camera's running Patrick Edwards: country, would you say would be the best one to go pursue, Larry Dahlberg: um, Paraguay, Uruguay, uh, borders. Really good. Otherwise the Bolivia is, [01:06:00] uh, is a really good place where it's a little more rugged, but when you, if you decided to go there, drop me a note and I'll hook you up with my friend that, uh, spends quite a bit of time Patrick Edwards: there. That sounds awesome. Well, we appreciate that. And again, thank you so much for coming on. Um, it's been definitely a pleasure for me. I, I just, I love your show. So, um, one question is if someone wanted to get a hold of like a DVD collection or, you know, some of your materials, um, where do they go to find that that Larry Dahlberg: mean the best place to be? Uh, there's a website, make lower.com. Where we have all little we're making stuff and everything that account there, the DVDs and all of that, we're making stuff that we do, I think is all handled on that website. Okay, Patrick Edwards: cool. And so he has a little bit of everything on that website. There's some really great video tutorials, so definitely go check that out, um, and start making your own cause that's, that's a lot of fun. Um, and then for, for everybody, again, if you like the show, it really helps us out. If you [01:07:00] like and subscribe, please go to rag, cast, outdoors.com. We'll have show notes and we'll link to make litter.com and to other, uh, like his YouTube stuff that he has as well. So you can watch some of that and, uh, yeah, definitely go check out our website and, uh, we will be back here soon with another show. Larry. Thanks for your time. Hi, you bet. My Larry Dahlberg: pleasure. Good luck in the future. You guys stay safe. Bye bye. Bye.
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Patrick Edwards discusses his hiking trip from Worthen Meadows Reservoir to Leg Lake in the majestic Wind River Mountains. Patrick and David discuss backpacking, camping and most importantly, fishing.
Here are some videos of the trip so you can see what we were doing. Thanks to Jimmy in the Wild for making these videos. Please subscribe to his channel.
David Merrill and Patrick Edwards go through the trip that David recently took to the majestic Brooks Range in Alaska hunting for Dall Sheep. Dall Sheep are majestic, athletic and difficult to harvest. David gives expert tips and tricks on doing a sheep hunt. He outlines the planning, gear, terrain and much more for your dall sheep hunt. If you are a sheep nut, this episode is for you!
Mackenzie and Karen from the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center join the RadCast Outdoors Podcast crew to talk about bighorn sheep and sheep initiatives across the world. They discuss topics including:
- Sheep Preservation
- Educating the Public
- Touring the Center
- Volunteer Efforts
- Sheep and Mountain Goats
- Ways to Get Involved
For more on the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center visit their website.
Photo courtesy of petemaina.com
Pete Maina, one of the top 20 fishermen of all time joins the RadCast Outdoors Podcast. Patrick asks him about muskie fishing, what tools to have when pursuing the big fish, fish handling and much more. If you are curious about muskie fishing, or if you've been a muskie angler for years, then this episode is for you. You can learn more about Pete and muskie fishing by going to his website.
Kevin Peterson from Matrix Targets joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about his unique archery target design. Patrick and David ask Kevin about the journey of developing one of the hottest targets on the market. Kevin explains how durable the targets are and how versatile they are because each piece can be replaced with ease. This is a must listen if you are an avid archer.
Randy Yow joins RadCast Outdoors to visit about elk hunting the west. Patrick and David discuss hunting preparation, getting youth involved and the ladies hunting camp. If you want to check out the Extreme Desire TV show, you can visit their youtube channel.
Brian Tucker, from Love of the Hunt TV, joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to discuss filming hunts in the outdoors. Brian also works for Hi Mountain Seasonings in Riverton Wyoming. The guys cover a number of topics such as:
- Filming Equipment
- Challenges
- Permits
- History of Outdoor Filming
- What happens behind the scenes
Brian also details his Wyoming Bison hunt and gives some tips and tricks to anyone who may be trying to fill a Wyoming Bison tag.
David interviews Patrick about his state record white sucker. Patrick talks about the kind of gear needed, the things you should do to preserve a state record catch and the processes for getting it certified.
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Patrick and David talk about COVID testing regulations by the state of Alaska and how it kept them from making their trip. The go into detail about the 72 hour window of having a negative COVID test and the other regulations the state has put in place. They are rescheduling the trip for 2021. They also visit about the Total Archery Challenge and about archery solutions from Bow Spider.
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast, David and Patrick explore the gear needed to plan a successful Alaska fishing trip. They cover:
- Fish Specific Gear
- Safety Gear
- Overall Trip Planning
- Fishing Gear Recommendations
- Fish Species like Salmon, Pike, Halibut and more
Josh Kirk, joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about his hit show, 'Mountain Men' on the History Channel. Josh is a Georgia boy who is now living and working in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. He is managing a bison herd on the edge of unforgiving wilderness in Wyoming's Wind River Range and also he is living the mountain man lifestyle. On this podcast, Josh tells stories of how he became a mountain man and he does his best to inspire others to get outside and experience nature. If you love the outdoors and love survival, you must listen to this episode.
On this episode of RadCast Outdoors Podcast we sit down with special guest, Gene Galitz. Gene has had a career in taxidermy, law enforcement and has spent most of his free time in the outdoors. Gene makes custom elk calls, does taxidermy, bakes, cooks, hunts, fishes, and goes shooting all the time. He takes the time to talk about taxidermy, bears, fishing, hunting and law enforcement. He also tells the now infamous story of "Rattle Snake Bob." You have to hear the story.
Also, you can order Gene's book, "Beyond the Blue" right here on our website. Please order a book and learn of all the interesting stories from his law enforcement career.
Here is Gene's Chicken Friend Elk Recipe:
This recipe works well with elk, deer, moose or antelope.
Trim away all fat and membrane. Pound steaks with meat tenderizer or serrated knife blade. Sprinkle on a few drops of Lea Perrins Worcestershire sauce and Lawry’s seasoned salt. Cover and allow to set 30 minutes to an hour.
Beat a couple eggs in a pie pan and sprinkle in a little more Lawry’s seasoned salt. Dip the steak in flour, egg mixture and flour. Fry at medium high heat, turning once when golden brown.
Serve with hash browns and country gravy!!
Check out Gene's custom elk calls. You can inquire about getting one by emailing ggalitz@wyoming.com
Dan Thompson, PHD from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast for a very special show on grizzly bears. Wyoming and the GYE have a large number of grizzly bears. Dan goes in depth on the number of grizzly bears, what they eat, how they act and so much more. He provides resources for hunters and anglers who venture into bear country. He gives insight into what drives bear behaviors and how to avoid a deadly encounter. Grizzly bears defend their young, their food and their space. This episode will help you know how to avoid a bad situation in the backcountry with interior grizzly bears. Dan gives scientific data and time tested advice to help you better understand the Grizzly bears in the greater yellowstone ecosystem.
David and Patrick from RADCast Outdoors bring you a shorter episode about a big trip they’ve got coming up!
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David and Patrick are back to bring us part two of their archery elk hunting preparation for archery elk hunting season!
Don’t forget to check out the recipe of the week at the end of the show, too.
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After a few weeks of isolation, David and Patrick are back for more RADCast Outdoors!
This week, they discuss archery elk hunting preparation and all things Wyoming hunting.
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If you’re getting anxious for some springtime fishing, RADCast Outdoors is here to help.
Outdoorsmen Patrick Edwards and David Merrill discuss some fishing tips, recipes, stories, and much more.
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For more on Hi Mountain Seasonings, visit himtnjerky.com. If you’re in the Riverton-area you can stop in and see them at 1000 College View Dr.
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Candy Yow, from LadiesHunting.com joins RADCast Outdoors this week.
Yow discusses her background in Oregon, all things hunting and fishing, and her annual Ladies Hunting Camp!
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Susie Busta joins hosts David Merrill and Patrick Edwards to discuss women in the outdoors and new lines of women’s apparel.
Busta is from Minnesota and works for DSG Outerwear.
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By popular demand, Jess Johnson returns to RADCast Outdoors.
Jess chats about the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Wyoming Legislative session, and a variety of other hunting, fishing, and outdoors topics.
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For more on Hi Mountain Seasonings, visit himtnjerky.com. If you’re in the Riverton-area you can stop in and see them at 1000 College View Dr.
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Photo Courtesy of Dan Thompson
Wolves in the GYE are some of the most controversial animals on planet earth. The subject of wolves is more polarizing than politics for many people involved in the debate. Dan Thompson, PHD in biology from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department discusses the science with wolves and also the policies/management of the species. The RadCast Outdoors crew recommends this episode to anyone who has an interest in wolf management. Wolves are the most divisive large predator in the west along with the grizzly bear and their management has been widely scrutinized. The podcast covers the major issues surrounding wolves like predation on livestock, elk, moose and impacts to local ecosystems.
Photo Courtesy of Dan Thompson, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
David Merrill, hunting expert and entrepreneur, and Patrick Edwards, fishing enthusiast and Central Wyoming College staff member, are back to host another episode of RADCast Outdoors in the Porters 10Cast Studio. This week, they chat with Dan Thompson from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Part 1 of the 2 part conversation features an in-depth conversation about mountain lions. To contact the show, e-mail: 10cast@county10.com. For more Wyoming podcasts, follow 10Cast on Facebook. For more on Hi Mountain Seasonings, visit himtnjerky.com. If you’re in the Riverton-area you can stop in and see them at 1000 College View Dr. On your next online order, use promo code: HMS10 for 10% off!
RADCast Outdoors visits with legendary outdoor enthusiast, writer, and television host Jim Zumbo.
Zumbo share some of his favorite hunting, fishing, and professional stories, as well as details about living in Wyoming.
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Bow Spider – Grab your bow and go!
Expert hunter David Merrill and fishing extraordinaire Patrick Edwards chat all things outdoors! They focus on several of their favorite books about the outdoors this week, and some stories about Wyoming’s great outdoors.
To contact the show, e-mail: 10cast@county10.com.
For more Wyoming podcasts, follow 10Cast on Facebook.
For more on Hi Mountain Seasonings, visit himtnjerky.com. If you’re in the Riverton-area you can stop in and see them at 1000 College View Dr.
On your next online order, use promo code: HMS10 for 10% off!
RadCast Outdoors hosts David Merrill and Patrick Edwards are joined by Jess Johnson from the Wyoming Wildlife Federation. She talks about learning to hunt as an adult, discusses hunting for elk and she also discusses her trip to the Northern Territory to hunt caribou and dall sheep. She also goes in-depth on how to recruit more women to the sport of hunting.
Photo Courtesy of Pat O'Grady
Pat O’Grady from fishing tackle company, PK Lures, joins the RADCast Outdoors Podcast. Hosts David Merrill and Patrick Edwards chat about his business, connection to Wyoming, and lots of fishing. Pat O'Grady, is the founder and designer for PK Lures Inc. Pat O'Grady talks about fishing in Wyoming, how to start a fishing lure company and much more. Some of the topics include:
- Fishing in Wyoming
- Seminole Reservoir
- Walleye Fishing
- Trout Fishing
- Fishing Tips and Tricks
- Starting a business
Pat O'Grady is a legend in Wyoming Fishing. Pat has fished his whole life and is one of the most knowledgeable fishermen in Wyoming on Glendo Reservoir, Seminoe Reservoir and Grayrocks Reservoir. His fishing skills are some of the best in the industry and he has great tips and tricks for anyone who wants to become a better walleye or trout fisherman.
To buy these incredible lures, go to www.pklure.com.
Hunting nut David Merrill and avid angler Patrick Edwards are back to discuss all things outdoors. Today, Wyoming outdoorsman, Brian Tucker joins the show. Brian works at Hi Mountain Seasonings in Riverton and shares some hunting, fishing, and recipe tips. Brian is an avid hunter and knows a lot about hunting and field dressing big game animals as well.
Brian works for Hi Mountain Seasonings and has expertise on what seasonings to use for your fish or game that you procure in the field. Brian gives ideas and specific recipes you can use with the Hi Mountain Seasonings kids. You can find more information on the Hi Mountain website.
Photo Courtesy of Buck Tilton
David Merrill and Patrick Edwards visit with Wilderness Medicine expert, instructor, and textbook author, Buck Tilton. Tilton has published 43 books on the outdoors on a variety of topics. He share many experiences with the RadCast Outdoors crew including:
- Bears - How to avoid a bear attack and bear encounters.
- Snakes - What to do if you are bitten by a venomous snake such as a rattlesnake.
- Spiders - What to do if you are bitten by a black widow or other spiders.
- Sunburns - How to avoid being sunburned in the wilderness and the devastating affects it can cause.
- Hiking in the Wilderness
- Alaskan Wilderness
For more on Tilton’s books, click here.
David Merrill and Patrick Edwards introduce us to their new show, RADCast Outdoors Podcast. David is the hunter on the show. He grew up hunting in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, spent time hunting big game in Alaska, and relocated to Wyoming in 2013. He’s the founder of Recreational Archery Development (hence RAD cast) and The Bow Spider. Patrick Edwards is a Wyomingite and an avid fisherman. He has earned a number of Master Angler awards in Wyoming and from In-Fisherman. He is also a state record holder in Wyoming. The guys introduce the new show, talk about what the show will be like and what kinds of topics they will discuss. You can check out more about them by going to www.radcastoutdoors.com.