Fish Stories
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFish Stories in an online archive dedicated to the fishing community and anglers from around the world. Fishstories.org
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Fish Stories 042 - Covid Positivity Stories
April 26, 2020 18:42 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDuring the COVID-19 crisis, faithful Fish Stories ambassadors are doing their part to keep people positive and optimistic. Some of these stories are about childhood memories, some are a recent smile-enducing encounter. All of these stories will help us find perspective in a time of so many unknowns. Thank your friendly Fish Stories ambassador for what they do, and spread the good word with your networks. Stay fishy my friends.
Fish Stories 041 - Midwest Angler Podcast - Fish Stories
March 18, 2020 01:55 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThe Midwest Angler Podcast is a weekly podcast focused on fishing in the Upper Midwest. They interview interesting anglers and industry pros from across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. Loved having a conversation with these guys, and I can't wait until we can get on the water and tell some stories together. To record a fishing story and upload it to the archive, start here. The fishing world will appreciate you for it.
The Godfather of Kayak fishing - Fish Stories 040
February 12, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBMarty Hughes moved to Nebraska in 1976. Until that time, he had moved around a lot within a military family. But he set his roots in the cornhusker state and found awesome fishing opportunities! When he decided to try paddling to stay in shape, he opened a world of opportunities for angling, and has been growing the sport ever since. Check him out on Instagram Kayakjak Kayakjak Angler Profiles Uncommon Educator Blog Fish Stories is proud to partner with Hagen's Fishing in Mitchell,...
Fish Stories 039 - Teachin Fishin with Capt'n Lance
January 30, 2020 05:09 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBLance Valentine is a charter boat captain and angling educator from Flint, MI. He has always wanted to work in the fishing industry and his grit and determination has allowed that to happen. Anyone who wants to be a better angler or has aspirations to work in the industry can learn something from Lance. Enjoy! Teachinfishin.com You can watch my Ted Talk about the importance of recording angler voices right here. We are excited to announce a new partnership with Hagen's Fishing as ...
Fish Stories 039 - Teachin Fishin with Capt’n Lance
January 30, 2020 05:09 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBLance Valentine is a charter boat captain and angling educator from Flint, MI. He has always wanted to work in the fishing industry and his grit and determination has allowed that to happen. Anyone who wants to be a better angler or has aspirations to work in the industry can learn something from Lance. Enjoy! Teachinfishin.com You can watch my Ted Talk about the importance of recording angler voices right here. We are excited to announce a new partnership with Hagen's Fishing as a p...
Fish Stories Feature 038 - 2019 year in review
December 31, 2019 01:53 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB2019 was a great year for fishing stories! With 2020 on the horizon, here is a look at some of our favorites.
Fish Stories Feature 037 - Kristine Fischer
October 07, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBKristine Fischer grew up in small town Nebraska. I met her at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) conference in La Crosse, WI. We sat down to chat about her childhood, career path, mentors, goals, and legacy. It's a short conversation, but we touched on some great topics. I believe we can all take something away from Kristine's journey and the things she has learned along the way. Check out her instagram stories for a taste of her writing @midwestfishergal.
Fish Stories Feature 036 - David Sawatzky - Snapper Man
October 01, 2019 03:24 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis story would not have been possible without the support of huntfishsd.com. This is the premier directory for hunting and fishing adventure in northeast South Dakota. HuntFishSD.com is your one stop resource for planning trips and finding vetted industry partners to trust with your next South Dakota experience. HuntFishSD.com. #huntfishsd We met David Sawatzky on the side of a gravel road in a tie die t-shirt and arm sling. We could not believe what he was doing in this tiny creek, ...
Fish Stories Feature 035 - Shaun Lezotte - Black Hills Fly Fishing Guide
July 01, 2019 23:13 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBShaun Lezotte is a fly fishing guide with Dakota Angler and Outfitter in Rapid City, So. Dak. He has been fly fishing since he was a teenager, but loves traditional fishing methods just as well. We sat down in the comfort of the new fly shop on a busy Jackson Blvd to talk fishing, hunting, significant others, and what the future holds.
Fish Stories Feature 034 - Clay Groves - Fish Nerds
June 29, 2018 09:38 - 44 minutes - 41 MBClay Groves is an educator and licensed fishing guide from the triangular state of New Hampshire. Clay loves to talk to people about his true passion for fish, fishing, and eating fish...a past-time that has led him to becoming the Chief Executive Nerd on the Fish Nerds podcast. As the podcast, and his audience grows, so does Clay's library of great audio shows feature fish experts from all around the area. Check out his new website here, and then go to his Patreon page where you can su...
Fish Stories Feature 033 - Charlie Moore - Pro Angler to Pastor
June 13, 2018 21:55 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBCharlie Moore is a South Dakotan with a fishing life story that has a lot going on. He grew up in the professional fishing world. All of his angling dreams were coming to fruition, but he lost his grip on true happiness. Fishing was turing into a job. In order to get his mojo back he made the move from pro angler to pastor.
Fish Stories Feature 032 - South Dakota Deaf Anglers
May 16, 2018 20:55 - 9 minutes - 9.43 MBPaul Fosheim has been a member of the South Dakota Deaf Anglers for many years. He and his fellow deaf anglers get together at least once each year to fish together. This year, they were on the banks of Lake Oahe in central South Dakota. The South Dakota Deaf Anglers was created in 1982. This organization gives members of the deaf community an opportunity to learn more about fishing, and to meet others who share a similar passion. While there were cash prizes on the line for anyone wi...
Fish Stories Feature 031: Larry Myhre and Gary Howey - Outdoorsmen Adventures
May 04, 2018 19:10 - 45 minutes - 42 MBGary Howey and Larry Myhre have collectively worked in the outdoor communications industry for more than 80 years. Their connection to the resources, production/writing, and educating the public have led to a great friendship and a lot of outdoor adventures. They are both members of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and have miles of wisdom and outdoor stories to share. Music: Jason Shaw - Mountain Man Riot - Southern California
Fish Stories Feature 030: Georgine Chytka - SD State Record Walleye
April 21, 2018 15:14 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBSouth Dakota State Record Walleye On November 16, 2002, Georgine Chytka and her son went fishing like they did on most evenings. It was a cold evening down in the tailrace of Fort Randall Dam, but they persisted. Georgine's second bite of the evening would produce a fish that many thought they would never see...a new state record walleye.
Fish Stories Feature 029: Jason Durham - Go Fish
April 12, 2018 20:40 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBJason Durham started Go Fish Guide Service when he was 15 years old. He has learned a lot from the great people he's fished with over the years, and has a lot of great fishing stories. We could have chatted for hours up at the Iron Horse Bar & Grille in Nevis, MN. His fishing stories captivate, entertain, and sometimes even have a moral or lesson for you to put in your back pocket. I really enjoyed our conversation, and he was a great sport with some of the questions I had for him.
Fish Stories Feature 028: Igor Chinyakov
March 27, 2018 19:15 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIgor Chinyakov is responsible for sport fishing in Russia and for oversight of the annual World Ice Fishing Championships. Igor and I chatted about sport fishing in Russia and why their country has experienced so much success over the years.
Fish Stories Feature 027: Kate Golden - Fish obsessed
March 14, 2018 10:20 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBKate Golden is a fish obsessed gal living in Australia. She penned an article for the Sierra Club magazine about her journey into fishing and all that has come along with it. Our conversation went a bit further, and we got to learn more about this passionate outdoor enthusiasts with a taste for fish and all that comes along with catching them. You can read Kate's original article here. Go to KateGolden.org to sign up for her newsletter and follow along as Argo becomes a seaworthy ves...
Fish Stories Feature 026: USA Ice Team - Part 2
March 07, 2018 08:21 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWe joined USA Ice Team at tryouts in 2017 and will be following the team to the 2018 Ice Fishing World Championships in Kazakhstan, March 16-17. In this episode, we learn more about international competition and the guys who compete for our country. USA Ice Team is a group of anglers representing the United States at the World Ice Fishing Championship. This is the Olympics of ice fishing, and a very big deal for the countries involved. This is part 1 of a series leading up to this year'...
Fish Stories Feature 025: Todd Heitkamp - Dakota Angler Family
February 28, 2018 14:08 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBTodd Heitkamp - Dakota Angler Family Todd Heitkamp is a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. He is also the proud owner of Dakota Angler in Sioux Falls, SD. He gave us a backstage pass to his fishing career in this conversation. We talked about his passion for fishing and where it comes from, some of the challenges that exist for the "mom and pop" tackle shops, and his proudest moment as an angler. Enjoy! Links: Dakota Angler Website Music: "Mountain Sun" - Jason Shaw ...
Fish Stories Feature 024: Chip Leer
February 21, 2018 06:16 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBChip Leer is a professional outdoor communicator and educator from Walker, MN. His passion for fishing and the great outdoors is something that we can all strive to achieve. This episode will definitely help you become a more passionate and successful angler. Music: Jason Shaw - "Mountain Sun" Josh Woodward - "I Will Not Let You Down"
Fish Stories Feature 023: USA Ice Team - Part 1
February 17, 2018 15:01 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBUSA Ice Team is a group of anglers representing the United States at the World Ice Fishing Championship. This is the Olympics of ice fishing, and a very big deal for the countries involved. This is part 1 of a series leading up to this year's World Championships in Kazakhstan. USA Ice Team Website USA Ice Team Facebook Page Music: "3rd Eye Partner" - Otis McDonald "Not For Nothing" - Otis McDonald "Rooftops" - Silent Partner
Fish Stories Feature 022: Travis Swartz
February 14, 2018 01:52 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHank Patterson is a larger-than-life character who doesn't give a heck about anyone but himself. Hank's a beer-drinking, fish catching, lady swooning machine...and he knows it. That's the character that Travis Swartz gets to play in his videos. In real life, he's a low-key guy with a past filled with comedy and fishing adventure. We had a great conversation at the Alex Johnson in Rapid City. I challenge you not to laugh during the discussion...pretty sure you'll lose. Good luck! M...
Fish Stories Feature 021: Gary Nault
February 06, 2018 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBGary Nault is a semi-professional angler and fishing guide from Sturgeon Bay, WI. He wears his passion for fishing, fishing education, and the Sturgeon Bay area on his sleeve. I really enjoyed talking with him at the National Professional Anglers Association Conference, and enjoyed the conversation even more the second time around! Check out what makes Gary so passionate about the sport, and find out the real person behind the success of his guide business.
FSF 020 - Stories from the 2017 Brainerd Jaycees Extravaganza
January 27, 2018 04:09 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBFish Stories made the trip to Brainerd, MN last year to attend the 27th annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. We had great conversations, and met great people. Get primed for this year's event with some stories from the ice in 2017. Music (in order of appearance): "Mountain Sun" - Jason Shaw "Thingamajig" - Jason Shaw
FSF 019 - Remembering Anthony DeChandt
October 20, 2017 19:24 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn October 19, 2008, Anthony Eastman DeChandt passed away at the young age of 67. he was known by hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts by the name Tony Dean. Tony's career spaned over 25 years including radio, written word, television, and seminar presentations. To remember Tony on this 9th anniversary of his death, we talked with three people who know him well. Here is a nice write-up about Tony Dean in the Capital Journal. Music (in order of appearance): "Keith" - Huma Hu...
FSF 018 - More than a hatchery
October 18, 2017 04:07 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDeWitt Clinton Booth, or “D.C.” as he insisted on being called, came to South Dakota in 1899 to become the youngest hatchery superintendent in the country. What he created has become the gem of a community, and an archive of fisheries knowledge. His legacies lives on through an ever-expanding fisheries archive, active youth activities, 150,000+ visitors each year, and fish production/stocking within South Dakota and beyond. Visit the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and A...
FSF 017 - Mike Stracco - A Dog Named Fish
October 11, 2017 07:29 - 17 minutes - 12 MBMike Stracco was a reverse-retired angler spending summers in Alaska, and winters travelling the world to chase fish. His laid-back nomadic lifestyle was flipped upside down after a small pup picked the scruffy guy in camp to hang out with. Music: "First Day" - Huma Huma "Nevada City" - Huma Huma "North" - Silent Partner "Even When We Fall" by Phillip Weigl
Fish Stories Feature 016: Like Mother Like Son
October 03, 2017 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDan Frasier has a genesis story that is a bit different from most. His mother, Joyce, was the person primarily responsible for teaching him how to fish, and feeding his fishing curiosity as a youngster. This story is about Joyce and the impact she has had on the Frasier family fishing traditions. Joyce grew up fishing with her grandfather, and has always had fishing in her life. She fell in love with the sport at an early age and has been at it ever since. After Dan began fly fishing, h...
Fish Stories Feature 015: 101 Carp Flies and Counting
September 26, 2017 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.7 MBDan Frasier is the author of Orvis' Beginners Guide to Carp Flies. He snuck into catching carp on the fly, and is building a foundation for his career in the industry. His passion for common carp, fly fishing, and adventure is contagious. Guarantee you'll be searching for your next fishing adventure, or searching for carp before the episode is over. And this is only the beginning... Check out the first issue of Carp Pro magazine, fly fishing edition. Very, very good information. Music...
Fish Stories Feature 014: Fishing is family
September 20, 2017 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBDoug "Duke" Seiner is a lifelong angler from Mitchell South Dakota. He's also my dad. He is one of those dads who goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a good experience. You know, the kind of dad who would create/host outdoor events, make trophies, take you out of school early to go hunting fishing and sometimes (albeit unknowingly) embarrass you in front of a crowd. Another thing he has always been good at is telling stories. Fish Stories is about family, friends, and the an...
Fish Stories Feature 013 - Poor Fish Ranch
September 13, 2017 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJim and Martha Schwartz own the Poor Fish Ranch in western Idaho. It is an oasis in the middle of and Idaho countryside. Hospitality, creativity, passion, and fish now fill a property that was once a wasteland of weeds and cheat grass. Music (In order of appearance): "Etude" by Ondrosik "Rotisserie Graveyard" by Doctor Turtle "J'ai toujours prefere le gris" by Monplaisir "Even When We Fall" by Phillip Weigl
Fish Stories Feature 012: Short Stories and Going LIVE
September 05, 2017 21:48 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThis is a few short stories and a few stories told live all rolled into one. Eddie Salmon talks about a memorable experience as a nine year old, Monty Nelson reminisces about catching walleye in Canada, and the Crawfords tell a few stories live in SD. Music (In order of appearance) Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ "Cylinder Six" - Chris Zabriskie ...
Fish Stories Feature 011: Lucky
August 30, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBJordan Rodriguez is the outdoor columnist for the Idaho Statesman. He has been fishing since he and his father took up the sport when Jordan was young. Some of his earliest memories, and favorite stories, involve a fishing pole and some excitement. Join Jordan on some of his favorite fishing adventures, and a journey through his early career as an avid angler. Music from this episode listed below. Please say thanks to the artists for making it available for me to use. "The Zeppelin...
Fish Stories Feature 010: NWT Pro Champ
August 23, 2017 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBThis is the story about Duane Hjelm's (pronounced Jelm) first win on the National Walleye Tour, fishing a lake he had never fished before pre-fishing for six days prior. Duane is from Ft. Pierre, S.D. and has aspirations for being a better angler in the future. He tells a great story about his early career success. Music from this episode listed below. Please say thanks to the artists for making it available for me to use. It really made the episode great. "Southside" by Lee Rosevere ...
Fish Stories Feature 009: Walleye of a lifetime
August 15, 2017 22:38 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBBuddy Seiner is the founder of Fish Stories. This is the story about the largest walleye he has ever caught, and the fight he had later with his conscience. Recorded on his smartphone to prove that it can be done by anyone. Music (in order of appearance): Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Hit the Streets (Version 1) by Kevin MacLeod i...
Fish Stories Feature 008: Unexpected Catch
August 08, 2017 20:30 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBCraig Mickelson is a realtor from Aberdeen, S.D. He is also an avid angler fishing almost 200 days in a good year. Craig told us a story about catching a big drum in an unexpected place, and chatted with us a bit about being a responsible angler and business person. Cameo by Casey Weismantel himself. Music (in order of appearance): "Where I am From" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Funky Good Time" - Doug Maxwell "On Our Side" - Silent Partner "Doctor True" - Jingle ...
Fish Stories Feature 007: Chignik Childhood
August 01, 2017 22:44 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWhitney Anderson grew up in a commercial fishing family in Chignik, Alaska. Her experiences fishing with her family, and values she picked up along the way have helped her create her own art business and fashion line. She shared some of the lessons she learned, and some of her childhood memories with us over the phone. Music (In order of Appearance): "Plastic or Paper" - Wes Hutchinson "Reasons to Smile" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Crimson Fly" - Huma-Huma Sites to check out...
Fish Stories Feature 006: Let's Go Fishing
July 26, 2017 01:13 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBStan Wright is a media icon in the state of Hawaii. Now retired, Stan talks about his life as an angler, host of "Lets Go Fishing" television and shares stories about fishing with his family in Hawaii. Music (In order of appearance): "Atlanta" - Jingle Punks Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192 Artist: ...
Fish Stories Feature 005: Bears and Bars
July 18, 2017 22:42 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBBob Landberg is an 83 year old angler from North Platte, NE who loves to fish. He's had some epic adventures over the years, and has the photos to prove it. We dusted off some of those rusty old photos and shared some of his memories from out on the water. Salmon, walleye, battles won, and battles lost. Music (In order of appearance): "Humidity" - Silent Partner "Funky Good Time" - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions "The Gunfight" - Everet Almond "Where do I go but to the Lor...
Fish Stories Short 004: It takes a family to catch a shark
July 11, 2017 22:00 - 4 minutes - 5.96 MBLillian Seiner tells a short story about fishing for shark in Hawaii proving that fishing stories need not be long or factual to be fun to listen to. Music (in order of appearance): Triumphant Return by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ "Claudio the Worm" - The Green Orbs "The Creek" -Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Fish Stories Feature 003: Catching A Catfish for Lunch
July 04, 2017 22:20 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBCasey Weismantel is the Director of the Aberdeen CVB, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. He told one of his earliest fishing memories, one that has helped shape his outdoor perspective and passion. Music (In order of appearance): "Swamp Stomp" - Silent Partner "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "We Were Once Kings" - Silent Partner
Fish Stories Feature 002 - Quitting Fishing
June 27, 2017 21:18 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBDan Maio grew up as a keen fisherman in Australia. This is a story about his life as an angler and how one fish changed his whole perspective. Special thanks to The Getaway Plan for allowing us to use a few tracks from their Dark Horses album. Here is a link to Dan's original facebook post. Music - In order of appearance: "Cielo" by Huma-Huma "Dreamer/Parallels (Feat. Freeds)" by The Getaway Plan "Last Words" by The Getaway Plan
Fish Stories Feature 001 - Jim Mollison
June 22, 2017 03:08 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBJim Mollison has been fishing for nearly 80 years. He's learned a thing or two during that time, and has some great memories on the water. We sat down with Jim to share some of those memories and learn about what makes him so passionate about the sport we all love. Music (in order of appearance) Redwood Trail by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ "Walk the Dog" by C...
Fish Stories Feature 000: Trailer
June 20, 2017 01:21 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBWe believe that all fish stories deserve to be told. We will do this by recording fishing stories and preserving legacies of the people who tell them. Fish Stories will be more than a podcast. It will be an online archive dedicated to recording fishing stories from all over the world about anglers who make fishing the sport it is today. We will also allow the fishing industry to record the people they care about, so their voices, stories and legacies will never die. Fish Stories is the ...