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Since as long as I can remember I have always been obsessed with fishing. Catching fish is just part of it. To me its more about learning new things, seeing new places, and meeting new people. It was for these reasons that I started The Fishing Podcast

Landon DeKeyser


    • Jun 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    S2 Ep. 14: Turtlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 56:18


    I know turtles aren't fish, but this one sounded to fun to pass up!  If you don't follow Johnny and David Cammenga, on their Instagram, or YouTube, you are missing out  These guys are always up to something crazy, and today its catching turtles by hand underwater.  Not just any turtle, HUGE snappers!  Check it out!

    S2 Ep. 13: Mark Tonello Fisheries Biologist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 69:45


    Mark Tonello joins me this week to talk about his love for fishing that grew into a dream job as a fisheries biologist here in the state of Michigan.  It was a fun chat discussing different aspects of his role with the DNR and talking about all kinds of differnt fish and fisheries.  We discuss everything from egg takes for walleye to where to find big browns!

    S2 Ep. 12: Trout Bumming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 69:08


    This week I decided to do a bit of an experiment and did a solo episode.  Something I was a little nervous to do honestly, because I don't consider myself an expert.  However,  I had some pretty fantastic experiences over a 5 day period of fishing, and I wanted to share what I learned.  So this episode is a combination of observations made by me and my friends over these 5 days.  I learned something everyday I felt like, and I hope that this might be interesting for all of you.  

    S2 Ep. 11: River Smallmouth with John Gouker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 77:30


    The weather is warming up, and with that so should the smallmouth bite!  Today we have John Gouker on podcast with us, and we talk in depth about his tactics for river smallmouth fishing.  John also educates us on smallmouth migration patterns and when and where to find these incredible fish.  Known as one of the strongest pound for pound fighters, smallmouth truly are incredible game fish!

    S2 Ep. 10: Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon with John McMillan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 77:05


    This week John McMillan is back!  One of my favorite guest from last season.  We talk about his most resent steelhead season,  Dam removal, hatcheries affect on wild fish, and all kinds of other interesting info.  John has been studying trout and salmon species for many years and has a tremendous amount of knowledge!

    S2 Ep. 9: Reading Water with Brian Barney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 59:00


    This week Brian joins me from Eastmans'  Flycast, and we try to break down what reading water means.  Its something that you hear about a lot, but don't hear many in depth conversations on.  So we try to break down what we are looking for in rivers, where to find fish, and how to fish certain types of river features.  Brian lives in Montana, but is from the West coast.  So it was really interesting to compare and contrast our experiences.

    S2 Ep. 8: Hex!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 69:19


    You asked for more Koz, and podcasts recorded on the water, and this one has both. Catching fish on top water is my favorite. Big trout on a dry fly at night? Even better! In this episode Brian and my buddy Ross Gibbs discuss the hex hatch. For those that don't know the hex is a large mayfly that hatches after dark. So you are fishing blind to fish that you can only hear. We walk through the life cycle of a hex, where to find them, and what to use. Spring is here, and the trout are looking up. It wont be long now before the hatches start in full swing. So get prepared and get out there! I hope this helps some of you get into some fish after dark this year!

    S2 Ep. 7: Trout Fishing with Glen Blackwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 79:36


    Today I sit down with Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company.  Glen has a deep history in the world of trout fishing and it was a pleasure to stop in and interview him at the shop!  We discuss his background in fly fishing, his favorite methods, we compare and contrast the the past to the current state of trout fishing, his favorite trout literature, and much more.  To find some of the books Glen refers to, see the list below. Selective Trout by Carl Richards and Doug Swicher Fly Fishing Strategy by Carl Richards and Doug Swicher What the Trout Said by Datus Proper Presentation by Gary Borger Trout Magic by Robert Traver A Place in the Water  The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton  Tretyse of Fysshynge wyth and Angle, by Juliana Bern To find out more information about Glen or Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company, visit his website here - https://troutmoor.net/ Thanks for listening!

    S2 Ep. 6: Epic Brown Trout Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 85:40


    Today my cousin and best fried Dustin joins me to recap some epic brown trout fishing that has happened recently.  We both caught some very big fish, and I wanted to record an episode to analyze how it all came together.  We discuss how we caught the fish and how we go about chasing big browns in general.  This one is filled with a lot of great info and hopefully a few laughs!

    S2 Ep. 5: Dupe a Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 58:40


    This week Christian Bacasa joins me from Dupe a Fish.  Christian is a stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, and it was actually his recovery that introduced him to fly fishing.  He is a well-traveled avid angler, and we get a little audio vacation from our quarantine by listening to him relive some of his favorite adventures! To learn more about Dupe a Fish and your next fishcation check out https://dupeafish.com/

    S2 Ep. 4: Mark Kenyon - That Wild Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 57:31


    Mark Kenyon is on today's episode to talk about some of his fishing adventures, the importance of public land, and his book That Wild Country.  Mark is well known for the company he created Wired to Hunt.  As well as being a team member of the MeatEater crew.  Mark is a hunter and angler, but also a very passionate conservationist.   If you would like to purchase a copy of marks book here is the link - That Wild Country.  

    S2 Ep. 3 - Fishing the Antivirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 62:46


    This week we go random!  I call 3 of my fishing buddies Matt Peisert, Bob Polanic, and Dustin Feldpausch to talk fishing and try to take out minds off the current world events.  We talk mostly about trout and steelhead fishing.  From the sounds of it, fishing has been good for both lately!  Matt tells us about a great day on the water chucking streamers,  Bob offers up some advice on catching steelhead, and Dustin and I compare and contrast his Colorado fishing to his home state here in Michigan.

    S2 Ep. 2: Arctic Grayling Reintroduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 59:35


    In today's episode, we have Biologist Nicole Watson joining us to tell us about her research on Arctic grayling, and the hopeful attempt to reintroduce them to their native waters here in the state of Michigan. This episode is packed with interesting information from Nicole's research on both grayling and some of our favorite trout species.  

    S2 Ep. 1 Winter Steelhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 76:13


    Today we have Todd Hatfield, Bob Polanic, and Roger Hinchcliff joining us to talk Winter Steelhead Fishing.  We discuss what their favorite tactics are, and how they vary from warm months of the year.  Lots of great info!

    Ep. 35: The 30" Brown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 66:28


    Any trout fisherman dreams of one day landing a 30" brown.  For very few of us that ever becomes a reality.  Today we get the chance to hear first hand about a fish of a lifetime.  Austin Wenke is a Fisheries technician.  He recently caught and released a 30" native brown trout!  We discuss his exciting story on this episode.

    Ep. 34: Fly Fishing for Carp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 97:30


    Today Jon Lee and Jonas and Joe from HUFIUS join me to talk about catching carp on the fly.  Carp get a bad reputation, but they are really amazing fish.  They are tough to catch and hard fighting which makes them incredibly fun to chase.  Jon has been guiding for many years, and does an awesome job of breaking down how its done! 

    Ep. 33: Salmon Fishing on the Big Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 89:33


    Today Hunter Engel joins us on the show to talk about salmon fishing.  In this situation we discuss catching salmon while trolling on Lake Michigan.  Hunter has been doing this his entire life, and is full of knowledge.  I dig deep to break down what is needed to be successful on the water.  We also review Hunter's recent trip to Africa, and his experience in Salmon fishing tournaments.

    Ep. 32: Michigan Trout Addicts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 71:01


    Today Matt Goehler joins me of Michigan Trout Addicts.  MTA is a non profit focusing on helping children in need as well as inspiring and educating the youth.  We get to hear how the organization got started, and where it is at today.  Matt is also an incredible trout angler.  In this episode he breaks down his fishing tactics and how he catches his trout.  

    Ep. 31: Heather Hettinger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 77:45


    Today Heather Hettinger joins me to tell us about her role as a Fisheries Biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  Heather is a wealth of knowledge and an avid angler and hunter.  A couple of the topics we discuss are dam removals, fish stocking, and the different fishing opportunities that Michigan has to offer.

    Ep. 30: Hook 360

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 88:34


    Today we talk with Brett and Matt from Hook 360, a fishing apparel company that is focused on giving back.  They donate a portion of each sale to help regrow coral reefs, and ship their packages in paper bags rather than plastic.  On this episode we also talk about Tarpon fishing, peacock bass, and many other Florida fishing adventures!

    Ep. 29: Tommy Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 85:42


    Today Tommy Lynch and I sit down at a bar in history-rich Baldwin, MI to talk streamer fishing.  Tommy is well known in the fly fishing world for his long career as a guide, and creating game-changing flies like the Drunk and Disorderly.  This guy is incredibly entertaining to listen to and drops some awesome knowledge on us about streamer fishing and trout fishing in general.

    Ep. 28: Trout Season Kick-Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 82:05


    What a time to be alive! Trout season opens up here in Michigan on Saturday the 27th, and we kick things off in style with a live podcast recording with Remote No Pressure, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Brian Kozminski, Jon Osborn, and Glen Balckwood, at Rockford Brewing Co. This episode is chuck full of trout fishing info, facts, history, and much more!

    Ep. 27: Jensen Fly Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 76:56


    Today Dave Jensen from Jensen Fly Fishing joins me to talk about their most recent adventures to Argentina and New Zealand.  Dave and Amelia capture some of the most amazing moments on film that I have ever seen.  We talk about the art of sight fishing for trout, and how they manage to capture these moments to share with the world!

    Ep. 26: Muskie and 2% for Conservation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 104:21


    This week I have Jared Frasier from 2% for Conservation.  We talk about Jared's time spent chasing the fish of 10,000 cast, why he loves Muskie fishing, and some of his families top secret methods.  We also discuss different conservation issues, and what 2% for conservation is all about!

    Ep. 25: Permit with James Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 69:58


    On this weeks episode, we talk Permit with Captain James Johnson.  We discuss what it is like to chase these evasive fish in the beautiful country of Belize.  Permit are not easy to catch!  From where to find them, what to use, and how cast we discuss it all! However, Belize has a lot more to offer when it comes to fishing. So we talk a bit about the other great species you may encounter.

    Ep. 24: Two Track Custom Rod Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 69:02


    Jake Ruedisale of Two Track Custom Rod Design gives us an inside look at custom rod building.  My cousin Dustin joins us as well.  We discuss the different possibilities for custom rods, and what goes into building a quality fishing rod.  We also talk about upcoming steelhead fishing, and past fishing adventures.

    Ep. 23: Lamiglas, Plugging, Steelhead Manifesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 68:19


    On the show today I have Roger Hinchcliff and Tom Posey. We discuss the History of Lamiglas Rods and how they have led the market in fishing rod innovation for over 70 years.  Later in the episode Roger breaks down the art of plug fishing for steelhead.  Sometimes fish just don't want to bite. So what can you do? Plugging can be a game changing tactic to make the fish bite. We talk about what you will need, and how it is done.

    Ep. 22: Playa Venao Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 68:31


    Warning!!! This episode might make you quit your job!  This story is one that is quite amazing.  Carlito Cro decided to go backpacking in Mexico and headed south.  He stopped in the country of Panama and never left.  Now he is a full time fishing guide truly living a dream!   

    Ep. 21: Rooster Hunting Baja

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 26:34


    Today's Episode is a litter different.  Since I am down in the country of Panama right now, hopefully chasing Rooster fish and Tuna, I wanted to give you a taste of what I might be doing.  This episode features Bryan Huskey's story telling podcast SkyLines.  These stories are inspired by his personal adventures, and he is an amazing story teller! This is his story of chasing Rooster Fish Baja.

    Ep. 20: Werkman Outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 83:25


    Today I sit down with Tom and Max Werkman.  They run a father and son guide business here in the state of Michigan.  They guide for many different species including trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth, large mouth, and even run ice fishing trips!  We discuss many topics including catching fish through the ice when the midwinter bite slows down, and where to target winter steelhead.

    Ep. 19: Derek DeYoung

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 71:22


    Today I give Derek DeYoung a call and we talk about his Tarpon, Permit, and other saltwater adventures.  He has spent a lot of time on the water down in the keys chasing these fish, and has some awesome stories!  Derek makes his living creating amazing art work that is inspired by his fishing adventures.

    Ep. 18: Straight Outta Cotter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 86:10


    If 20 inch plus brown trout have always been a dream of yours, then look no further than the White River in Arkansas.  John Holsten has been guiding there for many years, and he tells us all about the fishery, what to use, and when to go!

    Ep. 17: Worst Fishing Trip Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 67:25


    We all know some fishing trips are better than others.  Some are just plain terrible.  Today Matt Peisert joins me to tell about his recent disaster.  What was meant to be a tarpon filled adventure to Mexico ended up being one of the worst stories I have ever heard.

    Ep. 16: Flyfisher's Guide to Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 76:03


    Today Jon Osborn joins me to discuss his most recent book  Flyfisher's Guide to Michigan.  We discus how he came to write the book, what the book covers, and his history in the sport of fly fishing.  This book is nothing short of amazing.  It is an incredibly useful tool, and I highly recommend picking up a copy.  

    EP. 15: Spey Rods & Steelhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 59:45


    Matt Zudweg is a fly fishing guide on the mighty Muskegon River in the state of Michigan.  He specializes in spey fishing for steelhead, and top water smallmouth bass in the summer.  On top of being a phenomenal fisherman, he is also an amazing artist.  

    Ep. 14: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 72:46


    This is probably the most entertaining episode to date.  We cover a wide range of topics!  Sturgeon fishing, smallmouth bass, hidden UP destinations, canoeing across the world, and why Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is the fastest growing conservation organization out there!  This one is a great listen, and I promise you wont regret it!!!

    Ep. 13: Wild Steelhead Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 93:50


    On this episode I give John McMillan a call, and we discuss wild trout and salmon.  John is a Science Director for Trout Unlimited's Wild Steelhead Initiative currently, but has worked as a Fisheries Scientist for trout and Steelhead all up and down the west coast.  He is easily one of the most knowledgeable guest I have had on the show, and really enjoyed this one!!!

    Ep. 12: Alaska - Brady Stasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 62:31


    This week Cam Venderhoff and I sit down to ask Brady Stasa about his time spent guiding in Alaska.  We discuss the different types of salmon and trout that can be targeted, what the area is like, wildlife encounters, and much more!

    Ep. 11: Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 30:26


    On this episode I discuss my vision of what I am trying to accomplish with this podcast, how setting goals can lead to more success, how networking with others is key to speeding up learning curves, and I announce a 2 day guided fishing trip that I will be giving away next year!

    Ep. 10: Hook Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 69:32


    On this installment I give Joe Cermele a call.  Joe is the fishing editor for Field & Stream, and Outdoor life.  He also runs the Hook Shots webisode series and podcast.  Joe has a tremendous amount of fishing knowledge.  He has written articles on too many types of fish to count.  Today we discuss two very exciting fish, snakehead, and striper.  

    Ep. 9 Mark Martin - Walleye Fishing Part: 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 50:52


    Part 2 of the Walleye fishing episode with Mark Martin!  We discuss different tactics for catching walleye, and also their migration patterns.  Mark and I swap scary stories of fishing on rivers through the ice, and then dive deep into walleye fishing at night.  We even explore some sound bits from Marks very first TV show appearance!

    Ep. 8: Mark Martin - Walleye Fishing, Part: 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 66:35


    If you grew up following the world of fishing, Mark Martin is someone you already know.  Mark is one of the most dominate Walleye anglers ever to fish the professional trail.  He has been featured in many national TV shows, and magazines.  Today I am honored to have him on the show today to talk walleye.  

    Ep. 7: Backpacking - Allen Crater

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 91:38


    On this episode we talk a lot more about backpacking than fishing.  However if you are looking for a real adventure, and to catch some fish at the same time, backpacking is the way to go.  With that being said, its something you want to be well prepared for.  We talk about why you should do it, what you need to bring, and things you need to know!

    Ep. 6: KEEPEMWET

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 89:12


    If you spend as much time scrolling through instagram as I do, you have probably seen the hashtag #keepemwet on some fishing pictures, but what is it all about? On this episode Bryan Husky and I talk about his passion for the outdoors, and his journey to founding KeepemWet an organization dedicated to releasing fish in the best condition possible.

    Ep. 5: Steelhead Manifesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 68:42


    On this episode I sit down with Roger from Steelhead Manifesto. If you have spent any amount of time chasing steel, you have probably heard the name. Roger is a writer, speaker, rod designer, and steelhead guru. In this episode we talk about what to use, when to use it, where to fish, and what tackle you need. There is something for everyone in this episode!

    Ep. 4: Bass Fishing for Trout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 73:19


    On this episode I talk with my friend Rhett Feltman from Colorado.  Rhett has lived in Colorado all his life, and has great deal of knowledge on fishing and hunting alike.  Recently when I was in Colorado,  Rhett took me and my buddy Jacob trout fishing on a mountain reservoir.  We caught some AWESOME fish.   In this episode we cover that fishing trip, where we were, what we used, and what the fishing was like.  If you are wondering about the title of this episode it will all make sense.  We also cover many other types of fishing that Colorado has to offer.  If you are interested in fishing in Colorado this is a good starting place.  We also cover some of the dos and don'ts an things to watch out for.

    Ep. 3: Sam Ubl - Musky Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 78:37


    I had the chance to talk with Sam Ubl the Founder of Chase Nation TV, and Co-Founder of the huntmore and fishmore app.  Sam knows his stuff when it comes to Musky.  We talk through his history of fishing musky, his success on the Professional Musky Tournament Trail, and what you need to know to catch one of these monsters of a fish. Being known as a fish of 10,000 cast, musky aren't easy to bring to the net.  It takes a lot of hard work, but if you use the right gear, and fish in the right places you can greatly reduce the number of casts needed.  I walked away from this conversation knowing twenty times as much about musky fishing as I did going in.  We had a few technical difficulties, but if you can deal with those, I promise this will be worth your time!

    Ep. 2: Mousing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 63:45


    Mousing for big browns is arguably one of the best ways to catch 20 inch fish.  I'll admit I was pretty intimidated by it at first.  Fishing in the dark, with no lights, with a fly rod, on a river??? I thought "No thanks I am all set." However when you get an invite from someone like Brian Kozminski or "Koz" as he is affectionately known,  you don't say no.  Brian is one of the most knowledgeable trout anglers out there.  He has been guiding for many years, and you can tell he truly enjoys teaching others.     

    Ep. 1: Salmon Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 64:27


    In this Episode I talk with Bob Polanic on the subject of Salmon fishing.  We cover the basics of what you need and how to do it.  Salmon can be a hard fish to catch in the river, but they will bite, and when they do HOLD ON!  These fish can fight!  If a screaming drag and twenty pound fish jumping out of the water is your thing, chances are you will like Salmon Fishing.  I think catching salmon in a river is something everyone should try once.  If you have always wanted to give it a try, this is a great episode.

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