Hook One Pod

Welcome back everybody! We took a short break while guide season ramped up and the bait shop got busy but WE ARE BACK. In this episode we'll talk about what to expect this season, new guests, new sponsors, new studio and more! Let us know what you want to hear or who you want to see this year! Thank you to Whitewater Fishing, Papa's Pilar, Great Lakes Angler Co, and Cortland Line.Shop Now: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwGreat Lakes Angler Coffee: https://www.greatlakesanglersco.com?sca_ref=6454938.0YMgPXP4uG.   Code: HookOne10 for 10% offSupport the Show.

Capt Joe Bauer from Smallmouth Heaven Guide Service and Northland Tackle Pro joins us this week to talk about what we're seeing and what we're looking for as the rivers are setting up for the spring walleye run! Rains, warming water and moon phases are all very important as the spawn sets up. Tune in to hear about current conditions and what we expecting for this coming spring!Book with Capt Joe: www.LakeStClairBass.comShop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete is joined by Abbey Obrzut, Owner of Bloom Outdoors. With medical problems while in high school, Abbey took a different route of 4-H fairs, competition archery and being outdoors which has led to her clothing and apparel business, BLOOM Outdoors. Tune in this week to hear how her company has helped Abbey and many others "Bloom" to be the person they want to be while using the outdoors!BLOOM Website: https://www.bloomoutdoorscompany.com/House in the Woods Charity: https://www.houseinthewoods.org/Shop Hook One: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Join us in some random Air BnB just outside of Grand Rapids as we sit down with the team from Mags Custom Rods! We sit down with the guys and talk about another show in the books, what the season has been like and what it's like behind the scenes!Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

"It's hard to take an animal that was already perfect and try to replicate it" -Lexi VaughnWise words from the owner of The Fish Studio, who we had the pleasure of sitting down with this week. Capt Pete talks about the business side of taxidermy, some of Lexi's favorite mounts from the past, and what makes being a taxedermist so rewarding. Check out The Fish Studio's social medias below and give Lexi a shout when you catch the trophy you're after!The Fish Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFishStudioByLexiShop Hook One: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Help continue to support the resurgance of Salmon and Trout in lower Lake Huron by supporting the Blue Water Sport Fish Association! This week Capt Pete and Capt Louie are joined by guest Ben McNeice, president of the Blue Water Sport Fish Association. The club has been on the forefront of helping restore the population of salmon and trout since the major King crash of '04. The club keeps connections with the DNR, donates to local charties, emphasis kids in the sport and hosts local tournaments. Tune in this week to hear all the behind the scenes work the club does and what events they have coming up that you may enjoy! Also, a club is only as good as the support it recives so please look into joining the Blue Water Sportfish Association.-BWSFA Website, JOIN CLUB HERE: https://www.bluewatersportfishing.org/-Salmon Stakes Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064588156126-Fishing Forver Banquet Info and Tickets: https://www.bluewatersportfishing.org/reservation.php-Shop Hook One: www.HookOneBaitandTackleWaYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Over 90lbs of bass weighed in 3 days, the elite series is back, and Okeechobee is being discharged again leading to more red tide coming this spring to the Gulf of Mexico. There's alot to talk about this week in the podcast and you wont want to miss any of it! Check out Captains for Clean water to stay up to date with Florida's water crisis. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

It's derby time folks! It's one of our favorite events of the whole year! The Hook One Spring Fishing derby is a St Clair River ONLY derby, paying out top 3 heaviest Walleyes, Heaviest Salmon/Trout and a FREE kids division!  Tune in this week to get the details, hear about years past and hear about what's new! Join us in store for our Sign-UP Party/Open House Feb. 17th & 18th!Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Do you have any major superstitions before or during a day on the water? Bananas on the boat? Lucky pair of undies? Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and break down all the things that make the guys tick! Let us know below what you think can be a game changer on the water!Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and discuss what was an awesome Ultimate Fishing Show 2024! Tune in this week to hear all the funny stories, hear about new prodcuts and how the show went for the Hook One Crew!Shop Online - www.HookOneBaitandTackle.ComYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and recap what a year 2023 was. Great fishing, growing business and a full charter schedule made for a busy year but it wouldn't be possible to do what we do without our awesome customers. We "may" even give the podcast audience a sneak peak at the NEWEST bait by us here at Hook One... (HINT HINT)Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down with Capt Craig Tipton from MI Time Charters. Capt Craig has tournement fished salmon and walleyes as well as running a full time plumbing business. Capt Craig was also President of the West Michigan Walleye Club and speaks about the importance of joining a good club! They have an aawesome semiar event coming in February and you can sign up following this link: (https://www.facebook.com/wmichwalleyeclub)Muskegon Lake Charter Info:-Capt Craig Tipton: MI Time Charters (https://www.facebook.com/captaincraigtipton)-Capt Derek Nykamp: Freedom Charters (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081350353887)-Capt Bryan Buist: 2B Caught Charters (https://www.facebook.com/2bcaughtcharters)Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete sits down with Tyler Brick from Boatsetter to talk about the app and his rise in the fishing industry! Boatsetter is the newest way to rent boats hourly and daily, hiring guides and captains, and gives easy access to explore waterways around the country. We also talk about Tyler's experience with the Bass Mobile adventures, getting into the socail media game early, and how his journy has been along the way!Check out Boatsetter: https://www.boatsetter.comShop Hook One: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Hear about the newest Derby series coming to the Great Lakes! Both a walleye and salmon division to compete in for your chance to win 1 of 12 center console boats!! Capt Pete sits down with Gabe and Dave, 2 of the minds behind the Ultimate Derby. We talk about where this idea came from and what their overal goal is, as well as touching on all the rules, regulations and boundries that will make these 2 derbies great!Websites: www.theultimatesalmonderby.com - wwww.theultimatewalleyederby.comAnnouncement Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/nC7KhwNg2g4?si=O6PGsHC_VV4wYs32Follow along on Instagram and Facebook!www.hookonebaitandtackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down with good friend and guide Capt Joe Bauer. Capt Joe owns Smallmouth Heaven Guide Service (www.lakestclairbass.com) and spends many days on Lake St Clair, the Detroit River and even St Clair River. The guys sit down to discuss the opportunties that the fall brings, the best way to target these predatory fish, and what is coming up for the Hook One crew!-Hook One Website: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.com-Fishing Show tickets 50% off: https://showspan.com/UFD/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

This epsiode of the Hook One Pod was very special to us here at the store! We got to sit down with our local painting legend John Latham! John has been with us since day 1 and now he can fianlly come on here and tell his story and give us ALL the 101 on whip fishing! Enjoy this episode and every episode anywhere you podcast!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete sits down with owner of Fat Boy Jigs, Roy Miller. Roy has created a very successful jig company as well as juggles time with his full time job, tournament fishing, and his family! He gives some great insight on the behind the scenes and how he keeps familt first. Tune in here on YouTube or wherever you podcast.YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

One of the best parts about a day on the water is the haul of meat that comes with it! It's tough to beat a fish fry, but have you really thought about all the different ways to cook fish? Walleye, perch, salmon, pike, bluegills, trout, whitefish and more are all possible to catch out here so tune in to hear how we prep them for the table!-Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.com-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Rob Jones with One More Pass Sportfishing is a true professinal when it comes to the fishing idustry. Whether it's representing a company, teaching a new angler, or simply taking somebody fishing, Rob makes sure it's done and done the right way. Tune in this week as we talk a little bit about everything in this weeks episode!- Pre Order your Hook One Hoodie Here: https://hookone-baitandtackle.square.site/product/hook-one-cotton-hoodie- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

50 episodes already?! We here at Hook One are so grateful you all tune in to watch/listen every week! Episode 50 starts getting us ready for fall trolling as we talk equipment, baits, techniques and more!Shop Online @: www.hookonebaitandtackle.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Pete and Louie sit down with Pat, owner of Mags Custom Rods in Gwinn, MI. Pat has built a successful custom rod brand that ships throughout the country, all from a tiny town in Michigan's upper penninsula. We also talk about a BRAND NEW vertical jigging rod hitting the market and some huge news from Mags Custom Rods about some ice rods. Dont miss this week!-Mags Website: www.magscustomrods.com-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

There's more information out there now than ever before! Most of us would think that's a good thing until we get lost. Listen to Pete and Louie explain how they search for the most useful information and keep all the nonsense away!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Pete and Louie go over their personal top 5 walleye baits on the St Clair system. Going into detail over why they chose each bait, they break down exactly what they like to use and why they chose those baits. What are your favorite walleye baits? Let us know below in the comments!Check us out on Social Media!Instagram: @hook.oneTik Tok: @hook.oneFacebook: Hook One Bait & TackleYoutube: Youtube.com/hookonefishingSupport the show

Catching that "free" fish for dinner doesn't seem so free after all when you start to think about it. Boat prices rising, bait and tackle increasing, it can be tough to get going in the fishing world.... or is it? Tune in this week as Pete and Louie break down why fishing is getting so pricey and how to solve the problem!Support the show

North winds at the end of summer are the signs of fall fast approaching! As we get closer to fall our fishery begins to change rapidly. Tune in this week as Capt Pete and Capt Loue talk about how they set up for fall as some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner!View on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing?si=e_FNIOT2jAp0c9NsSupport the show

One of our favorite podcasts to do! Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about everything that has happended since the early spring as well as talking about all the things going on at Hook One! Get a sneak peak at what will be coming up for the crew as we head into the fall! Check out our other segments of Life At The Shop on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you podcast!View on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing?si=i3PIpVUZtjN0-C8GSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie are joined by good friend and guide Capt Joe Bauer of Smallmouth Heaven Guide Service. Capt Joe makes his living chasing smallmouth bass in Lake St Clair and after and incredible Bassmaster event, we had to talk about why this is the BEST smallmouth fishery in the country! Check it out on Youtube or anywhere you podcast!Capt Joe Bauer Info:  https://lakestclairbass.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishingApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPwSupport the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie talk about how good the fishery on Lake Huron seems to be! Big walleyes are being caught in northern Michigan while the numbers of walleyes are exploding on Saginaw Bay. The guys found some GIANT Lake Trout while jigging 1 of the 100s of strucutre humps out there. And trolling all over Lake Huron is producing abover average steelhead, cohos and even kings! Check out this episode to get the low down on Lake Huron and hear the story of the Louie getting his 40" Lake Trout!Support the show

Jake Romanack, co-host of the Fishing 411 tv show joins the show this week! Jake talks to us about their new Precise Walleye Crank and the process of creating a crankbait. He also talks about the new rod series with Eagle Claw and gives us a sneak peak at one of the newest baits coming to the Bill Lewis Fishing lineup!Support the show

Capt Pete sits down with good friend Chase Palosaari. Chase is from the Upper Penninsula of Michigan has takes advantage of God's country. Lake Superior offers tons of fishing oppertunities but not many are as unique as Stannard Rock. 35 miles offshore lies some of the best Lake Trout fishing in the world, you won't want to miss this episode! *This episode is now available on Youtube*Support the show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to recap and awesome 2023 Spring Debry! The health of our fishery is excellent right now just by seeing all the fish weighed in and the different size classes of fish. Tune in!(This episode was inteded to be on Youtube until we lost half of the footage, sorry for any youtube referances)

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about what to do when the waters warm up and the walleyes start to get finicky. From trolling and pulling spinners to vertical jigging and casting, they'll throw some tips and tricks out to increase success on the Great Lakes.

Hook One is off to a hot start the first half of 2023 and the shop has been growing! Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to discuss what's been going on and what the near fuuture has in store!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie disuss shore fishing and all the possibilities that come along with it! There are many techniques to try to land any of the fish that swim through the St Clair system!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie discuss the walleye migration into the St. Clair River and how cold water temps can slow down a bite. Luckily with some simple tweaks and techniques, you can still grind out great days on the water.

Captains Pete and Louie talk about their most recent tournament event, the Michigan Walleye Tour on the Detroit River. It was their first tournament event together along with Capt Joe Bauer of Smalmouth Heaven Guide Service. Tune in to hear about the changing conditions, a lot of fish, and how they ended up!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk to the owner of MAGS Custom Rods. Pat tells us about where the idea for building rods came from and how it all happens. Pat has built an extremely succcessful country wide business in a small town in Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and talk about the importance of working together on and off the water to increase success. In today's time, anglers seem to get irritated often and lose patience but the guys talk about how to deal with the frustrations and how to help out fellow anglers to make fishing your body of water a little more enjoyable!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and discuss all the differnent funtions of your "fish finder". From 2D sonar to side scan and GPS, the guys touch on all the functions and when to use them.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and talk about the 2023 Spring fishing debry presented by Aftco, taking place right here at Hook One. 12 weeks of fish catching with the best sponsors in the game, dont miss this one!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about one of the biggest asked questions about river fishing. They discuss how to be more efffective while vertical jigging and how to stay the course while trolling or pulling spinners!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to discuss all the steps they take in getting their boats prepped and ready for spring. Taking the time to prep early can save anglers lots of time and money!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down after heading to their first distributor show. The talk about the great people they met, the new products coming to the store and more!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and disuss the chaos that was the Ultimate Fishing Show. It was very busy and very successful and we talk all about what the future holds.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about choosing the right equipment for what you're doing. From rods and reels to lines and leader, they discuss how sometimes making a change in equipment can make all the difference.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and discuss how to stay away from all the boats AND how to find better success when fishing in heavy pressure.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about what 2023 is going to look like around Hook One. Ultimate Fishing Show, Podcast News, Spring Derby updates and more!

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about one of the most under rated fisheries in the St Clair ststem. Perch and Bluegills are on the menu for this episode!

Capt Joe Bauer joins the show to discuss late summer transitioning to fall in the bass world on the St Clair system. They also talk about fun fishing and trolling winter walleyes in the lake.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about all sorts of things. From Hurricane Ian to the Lake Erie tournament scandal, and more about what coming up for the shop.

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to discuss the beauty of fall walleye fishing. Empty boat ramps, falling temps, and big bait schools lead to some of the best fishing of the year!