GRIP N GRIN

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Our mission is simple; to become a better outdoorsman. We want listeners to submerge themselves in the outdoors, and to come away with a better understanding of the prey they pursue without losing sight of the natural enjoyment of these activities. This podcast is for the average outdoorsman. We do not pride ourselves on being professionals, but rather relating to those who consider themselves as the common hunter and angler. Failure is the lesson, and success is in the eyes of the beholder. Join us as we continue to better ourselves in all facets of the outdoors. From trout fishing to turkey and whitetail hunting, follow our stories and tactics while diving down a few rabbit holes along the way.

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Ep. 48: Fly Fishing Marathon

July 14, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. The team will dive head first into the northwestern mountains of Maine. The difficult balance between entomology, water quality, and weather is the challenge that all anglers face. Listen along as the team deciphers the codes of Maine’s brisk waters to reveal absolute beauties. So pack light and tighten up your wading boots, this episode is going to be a marathon.

Ep. 47: Early Spring Monsters

June 30, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. The time has finally come to pursue native brook trout and landlocked salmon. Early spring fly fishing has endless obstacles, however, anglers that overcome these challenges are rewarded well. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team hikes their way into the western mountains of Maine to experience some top notch fly fishing.

Ep. 46: Red On Red

May 24, 2023 22:52 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. The cool quiet mornings are now interrupted by deep thunderous gobbles. As the morning starts to come alive with song birds and cutting hens, the grip n grin team is already in position. So chalk up, lock and load, and set your sights on the jam packed episode; it's going to be a turkey shoot.

Ep. 45: A Wintery Mixed Bag

April 06, 2023 00:43 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. The best time of the year seems so far away, but it will be here before we know it. In the meantime, the team keeps their lines tight by hitting the hard waters of Maine and the rolling frigid waters of mass. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team releases a mixed bag of stories, equipment, and tips.

Ep. 44: Mass January Outing

March 22, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish in the spring, you feed him for a few months. However, If you teach a man to fish year round, you feed him for a lifetime. Listen along as the team braves the harsh winter months of New England fly fishing. Success would be an understatement.

Ep. 43: Winter Gold

March 08, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. Adjust your indicators and mend the line for the perfect drift. It may be chilly out there, but the team has been chasing the hot bite of the winter months. Listen along as we recap our solo outings and discuss what’s new in the bag for the upcoming spring season.

Ep. 42: They Do Exist

February 22, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. For those hardcore fly fisherman, the early winter season can be a grind. However, at the end of those long cold days, sits a pot of gold. Mother nature always rewards those, who are persistent. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team talks trout conservation, rainbows, and nymphing.

Ep. 41: Maine Autumn Flies

February 08, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. Fall is a special time of year in Maine. Early frosty mornings eventually mature to warm afternoons. The breathtaking foliage casts onto the river valleys below, creating mesmerizing water colors. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team revisits their autumn fly fishing outings. Mend your lines and get ready to be hooked on the underrated Maine tail waters.

Ep. 40: The 2022 Recap

January 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. 2022 will for sure be one to remember. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team highlights the great memories and gut busting laughs from the past year. We thank all you listeners for sticking with us and we hope to bring you more action as we enter a new year. Cheers!

Ep. 39: Buck Fever

December 28, 2022 21:05 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. Miles of scouting on foot. Months of checking game cameras. Hours of sitting in the saddle. All for one pivotal second. Listen along as Grip N Grin recaps their bucks from the 2022 season. Everything is situational based on what mother nature has to offer, and this season, she was more than generous. So saddle up, knock up, and be ready. This episode is about to hit with full force.

Ep. 38: Whitetail Frenzy

December 15, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. Preparation, Procedures, & Persistence. Like all you listeners, Andrew and Fecteau have been living by these words for the past few months. The team has recorded many hours in the saddle and it’s about time to showcase those victories. Arrows have been released and memories have been made. So climb on up and get strapped in as Andrew and Fecteau relive the achievements spanning from September to November.

Ep. 37: The Hunt Begins

September 23, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week on Grip N Grin. Surveillance of the forest has commenced here in Maine. The advantage of setting up game cameras is being able to lay eyes on possible targets; what should walk and what should not. Listen along as Fecteau reports whitetail business and Andrew plunges further into his artistic fly tying.

Ep. 36: Frigid Summer Headwaters

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Heat waves and low rainfall amounts are the two most concerning factors for anglers during the summer months. To the average angler, catching a trout in July seems impossible, but you'd be wrong. Follow along as the Grip N Grin team reveals their successful outing and what tactics to follow for summer trout fishing in Maine.

Ep. 35: Allagash Law

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

The Grip N Grin team has been planning this northern trip for several months. However, one thing that no one can control is mother nature. Follow along as the team dives head first into the deep deep waters of the Allagash Waterways.

Ep. 34: Spring Butterballs

June 05, 2022 15:01 - 49 minutes - 90 MB

The month of May is the super bowl of the spring. Gobbles can be heard all across the North East and it is time to discuss our recent outings in pursuit of the elusive gobbler.

Ep. 33: Hiking the Riverbanks

April 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MB

There is no better way to pass the time then to hike some riverbanks. Hike along as the team discusses their adventures chasing trout along the riverbanks of Maine and Massachusetts.

Ep. 32: Cabin Fever

April 05, 2022 14:06 - 40 minutes - 75 MB

Cabin Fever has set in for most outdoorsman and the best cure is to get "In The Woods" or "On The Water". Listen along as the Grip N Grin team discuss their recent outings on the river banks of Massachusetts and Maine as we wait for spring to have sprung.

Ep. 31: Kick Off to 2022

March 24, 2022 00:23 - 1 hour - 112 MB

We are BACK! It has been awhile, but we have plenty to discuss as the heart of winter is behind us. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team discusses their adventures on the ice, and in the hemlocks, as we pass the time for the spring season ahead!

Ep. 30: Annual Recap

January 04, 2022 22:32 - 1 hour - 138 MB

2021 Has come to an end, and it is time to look back on the inaugural year of Grip N Grin. Listen along as we recap our top stories from 2021, and our hopes and dreams of 2022.

Ep. 29: Making the Trek

December 30, 2021 21:55 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MB

It's time to get in the car and do some out of state hunting. Trek along as part of the Grip N Grin team travels out of state to chase some whitetail in the 2nd/post rut.

Ep. 28: Post Rut Recap

December 21, 2021 00:38 - 1 hour - 110 MB

There is still time left to fill the freezer for the 2021 deer season. Follow along as the Grip N Grin Team discusses their stories and lessons learned from the 2021 Whitetail post rut.

Ep. 27: Peak Rut Recap

December 13, 2021 22:50 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MB

The Whitetail Season has led to the "Super Bowl" that is November. Hunt along as the Grip N Grin team recaps the triumphs and failures that is the month of November.

Ep. 26: Maine Rifle Season

November 15, 2021 02:15 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MB

With the Maine rifle season opener fast approaching it is time to adjust our setups and techniques before the rut. Join us as we discuss the changes we make once the orange brigade invades the surrounding woods.

Ep. 25: October Lull & Fall Fishing

October 31, 2021 14:47 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MB

The October lull has been in full swing, so no better time to gear up for impending rut. Follow along as we discuss the low points of the archery season, while also heading out to catch a trout or two in the meantime.

Ep. 24: Archery Opening Day

October 26, 2021 20:51 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MB

The season has been flying by and the Grip N Grin team is back to talk some whitetail hunting from over the extended break. Listen as we break down the expanded archery and our respected archery openers for the 2021 season.

Ep. 23: Last Minute Tune Up

September 24, 2021 09:28 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Expanded archery has finally arrived here in Maine. Listen along as the Grip N Grin team discusses their archery setup and early season attempts at trying to tag a deer for the freezer!

Ep. 22: Mixed Bag

August 28, 2021 22:17 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Whitetail season is fast approaching, but fall fishing is just over the horizon. Listen as the Grip N Grin team discuss their fall fishing plans and also dive further into whitetail scouting.

Ep. 21: I Spy

August 13, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 130 MB

As the season is just around the corner it's time to get our whitetail spots ready for opening day. Follow along as the Grip N Grin team discuss their preparation for chasing whitetails.

Ep.20: Getting into the Woods

August 06, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 123 MB

August and September are important months of the Whitetail deer season. Preseason scouting is crucial to the success in season and the Grip N Grin team covers a broad range of topics in this episode.

Ep. 19: The Beginning

July 30, 2021 14:13 - 1 hour - 136 MB

It might sound crazy, but soon enough we'll be chasing whitetails for days on end. This episode the Grip N Grin team start the early season discussion for the impending 2021 Whitetail season.

Ep. 18: Stretching the Boundary

July 23, 2021 12:02 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MB

The season for trout fishing is winding down, but there is still plenty to discuss! Listen along as the Grip N Grin team recap their summer fishing, from bass fishing in Southern Maine to fly fishing the great Rocky Mountains!

Ep. 17: Northern Maine Square Tails: Part 4

July 16, 2021 15:24 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

As we wrap up our Northern Square Tail series follow along we discuss the closing moments of the trip of a lifetime as we reflect on what was a memorable trip!

Ep. 16: Northern Maine Square Tails: Part 3

July 09, 2021 21:44 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MB

Paddle along with us as we continue our series from our northern Maine fishing trip. Follow us as we discuss boiling trout rises, canoe paddling/portaging, and other such adventures on our busiest day of the trip.

Ep. 15: Northern Maine Square Tails: Part 2

July 02, 2021 12:59 - 52 minutes - 95.4 MB

Follow along with us as we discuss the first day of our northern Maine adventure. We begin our journey with our driving and hiking into the deep woods for some back country fishing!

Ep.14: Northern Maine Square Tails: Part 1

June 14, 2021 02:14 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MB

Pack your gear as the Grip N Grin team makes their biggest trip yet as we travel up to "The County" in search of the Northern Square Tail. Listen as we discuss packing/planning for a big fishing trips.

Ep. 13:"May"hem: Part 3

June 09, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 113 MB

As we close out the month of May its time to wrap up the 2021 Turkey Season. However, as one door closes another opens. Follow us as we discuss our remote fishing trips bushwhackin' for native trout!

Ep. 12: "May"hem: Part 2

June 03, 2021 00:51 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Turkey season has been in memorable highs and lows and we are here to recap our outings during the 2021 season. Listen along as the members of Grip N Grin discuss the majority of their success and failures.

Ep. 11: "May"hem: Part 1

May 14, 2021 09:40 - 1 hour - 136 MB

The month of May might be the busiest time of year for an outdoor enthusiast. We kick off May with Part 1 of our "May"hem series with our recap of trout fishing. Listen as we use both spinners and flies to catch stringers worth of brook trout!

Ep. 10: Spring Thunder

April 28, 2021 00:28 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MB

One of Grip N Grins favorite seasons. The early birds are rewarded with the thunderous gobbles and delicious meat. This episode is all encompassing as we discuss strategies and stories.

Ep. 9: Early Spring Fishing

April 12, 2021 16:56 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Grab a fishing pole and wet a line as we discuss the first few outings of the young fishing season. Follow us as we recap our first few attempts at catching both cold water and warm water species, with added surprises along the way.

Ep. 8: Gearing Up

March 30, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 152 MB

With spring just around the corner Andrew and Fecteau are gearing up for the next big season! Follow us as we recap our general fishing setups, swap stories, and share the upcoming excitement for the impending season!

Ep. 7: Emptying the Freezer

March 14, 2021 12:39 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Grip N Grin is all about filling the freezer, but in this episode we will discuss on how we enjoy all of our hard work. Join along as we salivate over our different recipes and strategies for enjoying our prized meats.

Ep. 6: Ice Fishing Adventures

February 28, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Join us as Andrew and Fecteau recap their fishing journeys for the 2021 season thus far. Limited fishing opportunities along with venturing onto new bodies of water have made this season quite unique. Make sure you listen as we discuss getting new equipment, meeting some characters, and going out on the river to "attempt" smelt fishing.

Ep. 5: Breaking the Ice

February 14, 2021 13:31 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Tread lightly alongside Andrew and Fecteau as they venture out onto the hard water for the first time this season. Scarce ice conditions make the start of the season slow and challenging. Listen as we recap our "success" or lack thereof for the beginning portion of 2021.

Ep. 4: Ice Fishing Prep

January 30, 2021 19:42 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

The hard water season is finally upon us! Tune in to catch some tricks and land some tips that Andrew and Fecteau cover before heading out onto the ice. With better preparation, comes more flags. In turn, more flags means more opportunity to fill your freezer and cover your plate with fish.