Freshwater Bite - Sportsmen's Empire
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Local bait shops are often an anglers hangout to learn about what techniques, tackle, lures and bait the fish are biting on. The Freshwater Bite Fishing Podcast content will be an audio version of a bait shop that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. This podcast will talk with both pros and everyday anglers who are passionate about sharing their stories on the water and why they love to fish. It is through these stories you will find tips, techniques, gear and tackle to use on your next fishing pursuits. Host Lee Kleinow is a passionate angler, sportsman, family man and just all around curious dude who hopes to provide valuable content that you can pass along to the next generation.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Local bait shops are often an anglers hangout to learn about what techniques, tackle, lures and bait the fish are biting on. The Freshwater Bite Fishing Podcast content will be an audio version of a bait shop that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. This podcast will talk with both pros and everyday anglers who are passionate about sharing their stories on the water and why they love to fish. It is through these stories you will find tips, techniques, gear and tackle to use on your next fishing pursuits. Host Lee Kleinow is a passionate angler, sportsman, family man and just all around curious dude who hopes to provide valuable content that you can pass along to the next generation.
Language:
English
Episodes
Michigan Walleye Tour Stop #1
4/28/2022
Detroit River is popping right now with limits of walleye being filled for anglers on most boats. On this episode Lee is joined by some local river rats Fred, Ryan and Austin who just finished 13th out of 149 boats on the first stop of the Michigan Walleye Tour. If you have ever thought about coming to jig or fish the Detroit River for walleye you’ll want to tune into this episode as the boys share how they were successful in changing weather conditions and water clarity from day to day....
Duration:01:15:42
New Boats and Set Ups For Spring Fishing
3/28/2022
It’s been a minute but Lee is back with the Freshwater Bite Podcast that you all have come to love. On this episode Lee sits down with his friends Fred and Ryan, two former guests of the podcasts, to discuss their new rigs they purchased, electronic setups, tips for early spring walleye fishing and more. The podcast is back and better than ever. Thank you for the continued support and for sticking with the show. Now, Enjoy!
Duration:01:13:23
The Jonah Jig with Larry Jennings
8/20/2021
There are a ton of fishing lures out there that are famous for a certain type of species. A few examples would be the crawler harness for walleye, weedless black worm for bass, the original Dare Devil for pike. In the state of Michigan, the Jonah Jig is what many anglers recognize to be their choice of lure for vertical jigging salmon. On this episode Lee is joined by founder and creator of the Jonah Jig and no, his name is not Jonah. His name is actually Larry Jennings. Larry has literally...
Duration:01:04:55
Catching Up with Doug Glimmerveen
7/12/2021
On this week’s episode Doug Glimmerveen, host of the Smackdown Outdoors podcast rejoins the podcast to catch up. Lee and Doug talk about summer bass fishing, podcasting life and Doug recently joining the Waypoint TV network where Doug will now have his podcast available. Hope you all enjoy this little b.s. session with Doug and be sure to go follow his podcast now on Waypoint TV! Cheers!
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Duration:01:07:40
Salmon Season Is Back
6/11/2021
It’s that time of year where we here in Michigan can give thanks for how fortunate we are to have Salmon swimming in our Great Lakes! On this episode Lee talks with Bob Hinds and Quinn Knudsen of Central Coast Angling out of Traverse City, MI. The boys talk about upgrades to the Central Coast Angling fleet, first mate Quinn coming aboard to share his knowledge and about how the salmon are starting to show up along the Lake Michigan coast. Salmon are back folks…..it’s officially summer time!...
Duration:00:48:41
Ryan Petravicius & Michigan Walleye Tour Recap
5/12/2021
Any angler with a competitive bone in their body has either entered a fishing tournament or at least thought they have what it takes to enter one at some point. What does it take to truly be successful? Are you really as good as you think you are? I am joined this week by Ryan Petravicius who gives us all some great insight as to what he had to do and what mindset he had to be in, in order to take that next step in competitive walleye fishing. The Michigan Walleye Tour is a walleye...
Duration:01:02:12
Joe Okada & The Detroit River
4/21/2021
The first event of the Pro Walleye Series of the H2H fishing tournament wrapped up last week here on the Detroit River. Lee brings on past guest and walleye professional, Joe Okada who finished in the top 8 to discuss his experience fishing the new format and how he had to change his plan of attack daily to move on to the next round day after day. The event was extremely exciting to follow and Joe discusses how the pressure of a live streamed event helps sharpen his skills in ways he never...
Duration:01:03:37
Shallow Water Salmon From A Kayak
4/8/2021
Think you need a big boat to chase salmon? Not this time of year! Ice is blowing out and melting around The Great Lakes region and that means it’s time to bust out the long rods. Nolan Tokar joins the podcast to talk about his experiences trolling for salmon close to shore from his kayak. This time of year requires safety and a well thought out plan before hitting the open water as water temps remain extremely cold. Nolan shares with us how to stay safe, his kayak set up and how he likes to...
Duration:00:58:10
Captain Donnie O’Bert
3/17/2021
When you listen to and meet our guest on today’s episode you’ll instantly feel like you have known the dude forever and will want to get out fishing with him just to see what he will do or say next. Guest and friend of the show, Captain Donnie O’Bert joins Lee this week to discuss all about how he learned early on in his guiding profession that it is not all about catching fish all the time but more about leaving a positive lasting impression. Donnie shares how most of his clients become...
Duration:01:08:03
Head2Head Fishing with Matt Tratz & Andy Cleveland
3/4/2021
March madness is coming up just around the corner. The upsets, overtimes and high pressure situations play out in the next few weeks. If you like this style of excitement and you like to watch competitive fishing, you MUST check out H2H Fishing (pronounced Head 2 Head Fishing). Matt Tratz and Andy Cleveland join Lee on the podcast today to talk about where the idea originated, the breakdown of the bracket style / fast pace tournament and how it will change the future of competitive angling...
Duration:01:06:59
Fin Gear with Drake Herd
2/10/2021
Making a living in the fishing industry is something can vary and look quite different across the board. Some are business owners, guides, professional angler, tournament winners, YouTube stars, engineers and or just a model employee at your local outdoor equipment store. In my opinion, if you are making a living in the outdoors and love what you are doing you are crushing it in my book! Drake Herd joins the podcast to share his diverse and evolving portfolio of fishing knowledge both on the...
Duration:00:40:26
Buying An Affordable Boat
1/13/2021
We are off and running here in 2021 with the podcast and a new episode for you to enjoy. Not everyone chases fish during the hard water season so it is a great time to work on your boat or start looking in the market for one to purchase. Eric Long from Long Line Charters joins us for this episode to tell us all about a $3,000 boat he purchased and fixed up for an affordable price. When looking for a boat you don’t have to break the bank especially if you don’t have much time to fish or if...
Duration:01:02:15
JT Outdoor Products with Joe Bricko
12/30/2020
Happy holidays everyone! On this episode of the podcast Joe Bricko, owner of JT Outdoor Products stops on by to chat. It has been almost 2.5 years since we last spoke with Joe and JT has grown significantly since then. Joe and the team have come up with some very unique and innovative rods that separates them from the competition like the new 9 ft 2 snare rod. We discuss where Joe came up with the idea, how it proved to be a success and how we all should fish it during the open water season....
Duration:00:56:16
How To Utilize Garmin’s Livescope with Joe Testa
12/9/2020
Christmas will be here before we know it. A new fishing sonar for the boat or ice may be on your list this year. Joe Testa of Freshwater Therapy rejoins the podcast to talk about his experience with Garmin’s Livescope sonar. As technology becomes more and more advanced and more expensive it seems the learning curve becomes slightly longer. Joe shares with us how to cut the learning curve of Garmin’s Livescope and just how beneficial it can be both in open water and on the ice. We also talk...
Duration:00:59:01
Photography and Fishing with Brian Eavey
11/19/2020
Behind every good photo there is a person trying to tell a story by freezing one moment in time. How you take that photo can be the difference between a great story and a forgettable one. I would think a great photographer is trying to make sure you always remember their story or at least the way they would like to tell it. Brian Eavey joins the podcast to tell his story about how he got into fishing and how picking up a camera has put him behind the lens photographing some of the most...
Duration:01:08:57
Understanding Lake Erie Walleye - Past, Present & Future
10/23/2020
There are a few spots and locations throughout the United States that are deemed or self proclaimed to be “Walleye Capital of the World”. One lake on that list is undeniable, in my opinion. A body of water so rich and a considered a “factory” for producing consistent large numbers and size of walleye is, Lake Erie. Having grown up near the shores of this historical body of water I can attest to the amount of fish that come out of there year after year. But how good is it truly from a...
Duration:01:15:50
The Arctic Grayling Initiative with Nicole Watson
10/9/2020
Arctic Grayling are a historic fish to us here in the state of Michigan as they used to inhabit the cool waters of the Au Sable River and other streams up until the early 1900’s when they rapidly disappeared completely. These fish were the only native salmonid to Michigan streams and could be easily identified by a sail like dorsal fin and blue slate colored body. Arctic Grayling were so abundant at one point that the town of Grayling was named after the salmonid. What you may not know...
Duration:01:12:07
Berkley’s Hit Stick with Dan Spengler
8/28/2020
Berkely and the other brands with Pure Fishing, Inc. have been leading innovation in tackle, lures, rods and reels for decades. Berkley has designed baits that have won many tournament anglers big pay checks and has given everyday anglers the chance to fill their live wells consistently. Dan Spengler, senior project manager for bait development at Berkley rejoins the podcast to break down why their new bait, The Hit Stick, lives up to all the hype and anticipation. Not only do we learn about...
Duration:00:56:44
ICAST 2020 Winners
8/13/2020
The pandemic has re-shaped many of our daily lives, activities, plans, events and much more. We as a society and country have had to adapt and keep, keeping on. ICAST is an event that I look forward to each and every year. So on this episode I wanted to bring awareness to the fact that, yes it did still happen. But, also wanted to highlight the winners of product categories that I thought might pertain to the freshwater fishing world. Even with all the challenges that have been thrown our...
Duration:00:43:38
365 Days of Fishing with Stephen Veals
7/9/2020
Most of us if asked to fish every single day for a year straight would be all over the opportunity. However, could you really do it? Think about all of your priorities, obligations, commitments, vacations planned etc. Still think you could somehow manage to fish every single day, 365 days? In the perfect world I would say yes, but reality is, it is a hell of a bigger commitment than most realize. However, my guest this week, Stephen Veals did just that. He fished 365 days, every…....
Duration:01:20:40