Fish n Tips with Betsy

Walleye at its best! Fishing with Black Water Cats and some of the best Winnipeg guides around. We discuss what it takes to catch fall walleye in Hecla. These fish are fat and hungry. Thanks to Walleye Mafia and Dino out of Winnipeg for the quality lures.

I got a chance to sit down with James and discuss what the club offers throughout the year and some different locations they fish. We touch on equipment, electronics, baits, etc. If you're looking for a less expensive way to cover a lot of water without owning a boat, you won't want to miss this episode. James and heartland kayak Anglers run a great club that gives back to the community. Thank you James and thanks for listening.2

I got to sit down with Tanya Johnson again who is one of the owners with her husband Thane. We touch briefly on her last year fighting breast cancer before we get into the big event they have coming up in November. Being breast cancer awareness month and right before their show, we are excited to share this episode with you.

This is by far the most touching and emotional podcast I have had. Calvin a 17 year old new scuba diver saves a life of another on his first solo dive. This young man is a hero and a man that I would want next to me in the time of trouble. I look forward to seeing what this young man will do in the future.

I’ve never seen a display of animals like Bernie has from over the years of hunting. Bernie has close to 150 animals from South Africa and close to 500 altogether. Trapping and skinning flickertail gophers at the age of 6, Bernie was meant for the outdoors. Listen to the stories Bernie has about each of the animals he has shot and stuffed. I could talk to him for hours with the stories he has.

South Dakota Guides and Tournament fisherman Cody and Tyler talk about targeting big walleye and what it takes to win tournaments. We also talked about Walleye Nation Creations and how their crank baits are tried and true. Thanks guys that was a lot of fun.

If you like catching big walleye through the ice, you must call Donovan from Blackwater Cats. Donovan and his crew have been catching trophy walleye for clients for years. These guys work their tails off, drilling, searching and finding trophy greenbacks. Donovan touches on different lures and colors and how new technology has changed the game when searching.

Check out the first episode of Season 2 when Nate Fibich shares his story of catching 2 monster walleye out of the same ice hole 45 minutes apart 2 days before the actual tournament. Nate has been fishing this tournament with his dad , brother and other friends and family since he was a little boy.

Oh my, what a treat hunting the buffalo that have roamed these lands for over 400,000 years. These massive animals that we call Buffalo or Bison can reach weights up to 2000 lbs., and trust me you don’t want to be close to a buffalo when they get mad. The American Indians used every part of the Buffalo and it was a key source to surviving by eating their delicious meat and using their hide for clothes and tepees. So sit back and enjoy some to good talk on the buffalo.

You never know what you’re going to catch fishing with Captain Danny Alverez fishing the Corpus Christie Bay. Then up to Rockport for airboat fishing with Captain Chase Odem. Redfish, drum, trout, catfish, stingray and a few other interesting fish. Steve talks about fishing these areas as a boy growing up in San Antonio and the memories over the years. Fishing these waters reminds me of fishing the Missouri river there’s so many types of fish you never know what you’re going to catch. The Corpus Christie Bay is shallow and there’s many houses out in the bay on stilts that people own and use to get away and fish. Navigating these waters can be very tricky since it’s so shallow you need to know what you’re doing to stay safe.

If you want to catch big Muskie you have to look up Shane Akin who is considered a legend muskie fishermen in these parts. Shane and his partner Matt still hold the record for most muskie in a day and most in a 2 day tournament with 12 muskie recorded. That record tournament landed them in the PMTT world championship muskie tournament in Kentucky. They had some tough luck and ended up 4th in the world which is awesome considering they were going up against the best. We touch on the reproduction of muskie in the great lakes area going over the netting and milking of these Apex predators. Did you know a muskie can grow 15 inches in one year? Shane is a guide for all fish in the Okoboji area such as walleye, bluegill, bass, perch crappie etc. With all these fish to catch, the one that sparks the most interest for him is the elusive Muskie. Shane also shares some news about plans to split time guiding down in Florida.

Learn how a battle with breast cancer inspired this mother daughter duo to raise awareness for breast cancer. Dawn and Amanda’s mother daughter were both born and raised in South Dakota. Not only that but they both spent time growing up on a South Dakota resort hunting and fishing and enjoying the outdoors. This is part of the reason when they started the calendar, they had to have Dakota girls that actually enjoyed fishing hunting and the great outdoors. If you follow their face book page and see the life these girls lead you will see these ladies love the outdoors. Part of the proceeds of every calendar boobie koozie posters etc., go to a cancer research program. Enjoy the show and save the tatas!

If you’re in the Spirit Lake Iowa area you gotta check this place out. Pick up some bait buy a gun maybe a sweatshirt they have it all. When it comes to hunting and fishing Kabeles does it all. If you fish you can buy bait and tackle to start your day. After you catch your fish take them in get some photos and they will tell you where you can get these fish cleaned. If you hunt… stop in and check out their great selections of guns, ammo and accessories. You can also purchase some of their own fish breading and spices for that fish fry. Did I mention lodging they have rooms available all year around. If you’re into outdoors check out this podcast.

13 year old Leif shares his tips and talks fishing Okoboji from the dock and shore. Leif is wise beyond his years and explains we didn’t inherit this land from our ancestors were borrowing it from ours kids and future generations. We talk fishing the bluegill spawn when they work their way to the shallows to bed. We touch on the importance to allow these bluegill to spawn and do their thing when their on their nest and let the ones with eggs go. Other fish mentioned in this podcast are crappie, perch, walleye, northern and drum. Fishing is a passion for Leif and I’m sure he’s hooked for life.

This is a trip out of my wheel house being a first time goose hunter. Scott and Logan talk about what it takes to have a good Goose hunt. Theres a lot of talk about preparation from scouting and getting permission from local farmers to hunt the geese. We also talk about some of the other types of ducks we are able to hunt at that time. We also discuss the decoys and different ways to call these geese in. I learned a lot from these 2 and look forward to doing it next year.

Take a trip to Kodiak where you never know what you may hook into. Jim with ROC shares a trip of a lifetime. This is a 4 day fishing trip with 3 days on a boat and 1 day fishing the streams by land. There were some big halibut caught and oh my are they good eating. Fish caught and mentioned are halibut, rock fish, salmon, ling cod and some other cool fish. There was a good size octopus caught and brought to the side of the boat with a head the size of a bowling ball. This is a trip I will definitely go back on. Alaska is a place that the true outdoors still exist.

This may be the largest 2 man ice fishing tournament in the world. The 22nd annual tournament has grown into a tournament that’s hard to get into because of the popularity. Jesse talks about how it started and what it takes to organize such a large tournament. The fishing tournament focuses on the popular walleye. You're able to weigh in 6 walleye total per 2 man team with only 2 fish being over 20 inches in length and 4 between 14 and 20 inches. This fishing tournament is very well run and organized for having over 1000 participants. It's tough to get in so get your name in the lottery or purchase a team on ebay you will then be in every year. You also can't help to hook into some great tasting catfish and northern who will give you a fight you will remember.

Captain Kyle Wallace shares his knowledge of fishing the Tampa Bay area as a Saint Petersburg native growing up in the area. Going over the types of fish caught and how to catch them. This trip was out of my wheelhouse and I learned so much from Captain Kyle. We talk about Kyle catching the baitfish before he picked me up at the dock to then go catch bigger baitfish to use for bait. It's amazing using this different species of baitfish to ultimately go after the tarpon. We also discuss the different types of fish caught on the inland fishing opportunities available. Captain Kyle made this trip one I will never forget and I can’t wait to fish with him again.

Kerry talks about fishing Lake Oahu in the beautiful Mobridge South Dakota area. The Missouri river can be very rewarding when you dial in on the walleye and many other specious it can offer. We touch on the different types of bait and presentations used and the question of whether colors make a difference. You don’t want to miss the knowledge that Kerry has for the area. Other fish popular to catch in Lake Oahu are small mouth bass, northern, perch, crappie, catfish, white bass and more. Fishing Lake Oaha will always be one of my favorite places to fish and experience the great outdoors.

Long time guide John Grosvenor shares his knowledge of West Lake Okoboji bluegill fishing and a few other species. John dials in on some tips to catch fish. John knows people want to catch fish when they come on the boat that’s why he targets bluegill in the spring. These bluegill start to become active in May after the ice goes out and the water starts to warm up. John targets this sometimes finicky bluegill by never going over top of them and fishing them with casting bobbers. John touches on how clear the water is on West Lake and how they can easily be spooked with a boat going over top of them. Other fish mentioned in this show are crappie, perch, northern, muskie and yellow bass. Okoboji will always be a place where I will go to experience the great outdoors.