Midwest Hook and Bullet Podcast

Fishing Kayaks. Do’s and don’t of getting set up with your perfect fishing kayak.

Spring Turkey Hunting. Ted Kushion walks us through tips and tricks to help you bag your next big “Tom Turkey”

2 episodes in 2 days!!! WHAT??? No, this won’t be the norm, but we wanted to cover “popper-fishing” and it just wasn’t going to happen on the river. Listen in as Ted gives advice on one of his favorite ways to beat the “dog days of summer.” Also, check out footage from our most recent trip on the Grand River. https://youtu.be/UCD7_TYS2os

In this short update, we’re recording from the Grand River as we navigate really skinny water for Smallmouth and Pike. Check out our YouTube clip here: https://youtu.be/UCD7_TYS2os

We're back!  After a long winter layoff Captain Tom Werkman, of Werman Outfitters and Ted Kushion re-unite to discuss the 2018 spring Steelhead season.  We'll cover the early march flood, the late march dought, current conditions and techniques.  We'll also introduce the start of the warm-water season on the rivers for Smallmouth and Pike, as well as strategies to improve your success.  The beer was cold and the bourbon was flowing!

New podcast is up. In this episode we review the salmon run, discuss the current steelhead run, bootlegging, gods and guides and what it takes to get a captains license.

World Champion Goose Caller Robert Dick discusses the waterfowl season with Ted Kushion and Tom Werkman.

In this episode of The Dirty Nympher Podcast, Tom and Ted record live on the Grand River on a 95 degree day in late September.  Our guest is Phil Cusey.  Phil is a veteran fishing guide of 25 years. He spends his time guiding on the Muskegon, Kalamazoo and Grand rivers in western Michigan. Depending on the season, Phil chases trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass and northern pike.  He is the past president of the West Michigan chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Michigan River Guides Association and enjoys introducing first timers to the sport of fly fishing.

In this episode we meet RJ Dick, world goose calling champion and avid waterfowl hunter.  Recorded in Grand Haven, Michigan at the Werkman household we discuss goose and duck hunting, calling, gear and the Hot Lobster.        

In this first episode we meet Ted Kushion and Tom Werkman.  Tom is an owner and fishing guide in Werkman Outfitters. Recorded from Harmony Hall BrewPub in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they discuss how they got into fishing, the ample opportunities Michigan offers and their recent Smallmouth bass trip on the Grand River.