WeFishASA
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWeFishASA is always pleased to offer you conversation with the most interesting, the most informative, the most entertaining, as well as some of the biggest names in the world of fishing
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Episodes
Episode 408: Episode# 408, April 17, 2024
April 18, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s podcast. Dan Johnston talks about spring crappie fishing. Brian Brosdal tells me about the start of his Minnesota open water fishing. Then fresh off a 100,000.00 Dale Hollow win Jacob Wheeler talks about how he got it done and more!
Episode 407: Episode# 407, April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston starts with adapting to changing fishing conditions. Jim Crowley talks about spring fishing and more. Rusty Cooper tells me how he won 95,500.00 at the MLF Toyota Smith lake tournament.
Episode 406: Episode# 406, April 3, 2024
April 03, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 87.1 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston starts it off with fishing visible cover vs open flats. Kristine Fischer tells me about the news of fishing the opens out of her new boat, not a kayak. Tater Reynolds MLF Toyota winner at Toledo Bend tell us how he won.
Episode 405: Episode #405, March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this episode. Starts off with Dan Johnston talking about what high school and college fishing means to the fishing industry. Then Dave Terre talks about being B A S S Conservation Director of the year! Next Justin Hamner tells us about how it feels to have just won the Bassmaster Classic!
Episode 404: Episode # 404, March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 87.3 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. I start off talking with Trey McKinney about StCroix rods. Then Bobby Dennis long time lure designer talks about changes in the lure making industry. Red Crest winner Dustin Connell won 300,000.00 and he talks about that tournament.
Episode 403: Episode# 403, Mar 13, 2024
March 14, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to check out this week’s episode. I start off talking with Ryan Teach about some new products being released from StCroix. Then I talk about the WeFishASA podcast and why I am doing it. Next TMK Trey McKinney! Listen to the words of this already very successful 19 year old in the Bass fishing community.
Episode 402: Episode# 402, March 6, 2024
March 06, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this episode. Dan Johnston talks about lure colors and weather they make a difference. Joe Bucher gives me a Florida Red Fish update and talks about targeting big pike when he returns to Wisconsin. Charlie Evans talks about the changes in the fishing world over the decades.
Episode 401: Episode # 401, Feb 28, 2024
February 28, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 91.7 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston talks early season bass fishing. Then Shane Wilson CEO and founder gives us an update on Fishings Future.org and his I Can Initiative. Jeremiah Kindy talks about his 44,000.00 win in the latest Bassmaster Open.
Episode 400: Episode # 400 Feb 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast wants you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston talks about early spring panfishing. Carson Veath tells us about the journey it takes to become a conservation police officer. Then Hayden Marbut tells us about his 100,000.00 tournament win, for this collage student.
Episode 399: Episode # 399, Feb 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston talks about Tackle preparation. Then Mike Lenard vice president of governmental affairs gives an update on what’s happening on capital hill. Drew Gill tells us how he won 80,000.00 in the Tackle Warehouse tournament on Sam Rayburn.
Episode 398: Episode# 398, Feb 7, 2024
February 07, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston starts off with talking about keeping fishing fun while introducing new anglers to the sport. Ken Duke tells us about the Bass fishing world for 2024. Dustin Connell talks about winning the Toledo Bend tournament by 44lbs. 3oz. Over the next competitor!
Episode 397: Episode # 397, Jan 31, 2024
January 31, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 87.1 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast, would like you to listen to this week’s episode. The show starts with Dan Johnston from St Croix talking about every angler can influence what products manufacturers make. Then Jay Garstecki president of Take a Vet Fishing and Operation Healing Heroes give me an update on their fine organization. Jessie Mizell just won a Toyota Mlf series tournament in Florida, listen to hear how he caught these big bass.
Episode 396: Episode #396, Jan 24, 2024
January 24, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston talks about using the right line for the right application. Brian Brosdal give me a mid-winter ice fishing update. Ott DeFoe talks about an exciting 2024 season that’s about to start.
Episode 395: Episode # 395, Jan 17, 2024
January 17, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 87 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this episode. Dan Johnston and I talk ice fishing. Then Glenn Young from ZMAN brings us up to date on all their new products. Bass Master Elite angler Pat Schlapper talks about the upcoming 2024 season.
Episode 394: Episode #394, Jan 10, 2024
January 10, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 93.1 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this episode. Dan Johnston and I talk Northern fish vs Southern fish. Jody White MLF website editor talks about the 2024 Major League Fishings schedule. Then back to the WeFishASA podcast is Matt Becker talking about his phenomenal 2023 year and outlook for 2024.
Episode 393: Episode #393, Jan 3, 2024
January 03, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. I start with talking to Dan Johnston about winter fishing open water. Next Jim Crowley talks about highlights from 2023 and an outlook for 2024 Then Charlie Evans tells us about the year ahead for him.
Episode 392: Episode #392, Dec 27, 2023
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 97 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this. I start off interviewing Dan Johnston about finesse fishing vs power fishing. Then I talk to Dale Bowman a newspaper man, outdoors sports writer for the Chicago SunTimes about fishing opportunities in the Chicago area. Trey McKinney talks about his approach to the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Episode 391: Episode # 391, Dec 20, 2023
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston kicks it off with talking about fishing a body of water for the first time. Joe Opager Director of communications of Major League Fishing gives us an outlook for the 2024 season. Then Joe Bucher tells us about saltwater fishing in Florida, it’s phenomenal fishing!
Episode 390: Episode# 390, Dec 13, 2023
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. First I interviewed Dan Johnston about how to take your fishing to the next level. Then Shane Wilson talks about Fishings Future.org and his I Can initiative. Ish Monroe talks about his upcoming 2024 fishing schedule and more.
Episode 389: Episode# 389, Dec 6, 2023
December 06, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston and Dave talk about getting the most out of going to sport shows. Pat Neu talks about the National Professional Angler’s Association event in Florida. Then Brian Brosdal Bro talks about everything ice fishing and more! Thanks to Joe Bucher for his music on the show!
Episode 388: Episode # 388, Nov 29, 2023
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MBDave Kranz Creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. I start with an interview with Jesse Simpkins vice president of marketing for StCroix. Next Mike Lenard vice president of governmental affairs give me an update on what’s going on with outdoor legislation on Capitol Hill. Then Bass Master Elite Angler and owner of Missile Baits talk about his upcoming 2024 season and more!
Episode 387: Episode # 387, Nov 22, 2023
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s podcast. I start by interviewing Dan Johnston about fall patterns and how important the jig is. Kevin Brannon brings us up to date on what he has goon on the west coast. Then Jordan Lee talks about returning to BASS to fish the Elites.
Episode 386: Episode #386, Nov 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. First I talk with Dan Johnston about using jigs for fall fishing. Then James Linder and Jeremy Smith give an update on all the content they filmed this year. Chad Mrazek tells us how he won the Major League Fishing Toyota series Championship! 200,000.00 win listen to his journey. Thanks to Joe Bucher for the music on the show.
Episode 385: Episode #385, Nov 8, 2023
November 08, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast wants you to listen to this week’s podcast. Dan Johnston talks learning how to use a bait before you give up on it. Ken Duke editor of Fish Insider talks about the bass fishing world. Jim Saric the musky hunter talk about big fish and where to look for them. Thanks to Joe Bucher for the music for the show!
Episode 384: Episode #384, Nov 1, 2023
November 01, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston and I talk about catch and release and more. I talk to Austin Wiggerman musky guide about what it takes to be a fishing guide. Then Captain of team USA who just won gold Scott Martin talks about how team USA won the gold. Thanks to Joe Bucher for the music playing in the show.
Episode 383: Episode #383, Oct 25, 2023
October 25, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. First I interviewed Dan Johnston and we talked about ice fishing safety and the items you should have with you. Bob Allen children’s books author tells us about the 5 books he has out and the 6th one coming out. Then Author, guide, writer, seminar speaker and teacher Spence Petros talks about being in the outdoors industry for 50 plus years! Thanks to Joe Bucher for the music in the pod...
Episode 382: Episode #382, Oct 18th, 2023
October 18, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s podcast. First I interviewed Dan Johnston and we talk about ice tackle preparation. Then Shannon Martin executive director of the Kenai River Sport Fishing Association talks about this area in Alaska. Sounds like a bucket list place to fish . Then 18 year old Trey McKinney qualifies to fish the B. A. S. S. Elite series, listen to his journey.
Episode 381: Episode #381, Oct 11th, 2023
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. My first guest is Dan Johnston we talk about scouting for ice fishing from your boat. Pat Neu president of the NPAA talks about their upcoming conference. Mike Iaconelli talks about the IKE foundation and being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.
Episode 380: Episode# 380, Oct 4th, 2023
October 04, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week's episode. Dan Johnston and I will talk about careers in the outdoors industry. Dave Van Doorn from Take A Vet Fishing. Org will give us an update on that fine organization. Then I talk with Christian Greico who just won the MLF Toyota series tournament on the Potomac River. Listen as he tells us the way he won and the challenges of a tough bite and bad weather.
Episode 379: Episode # 379, Sept 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode! I start with Dan Johnston talking about line management. - Next Joe Opager Director of Communications for Major League Fishing talks about the 2024 schedule. - Stephen Hosken won the co- angler side of the Toyota Series Northern Division on the Potomac River. Listen to how he did it!
Episode 378: Episode # 378, Sept 20, 2023
September 21, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s podcast. I start off interviewing Robert Woods product manager from StCroix. He is going to talk about SEVIIN Reels. Next Dale Bowman will tell us about being a News paper outdoors writer for 27 years. John Hoyer won the National Walleye Trail championship and Angler of the year! Listen to his journey through the season!
Episode 377: Episode #377, Sept 13,2023
September 13, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. - Zack Dalton Director of fly fishing sales from St Croix is going to talk about fly fishing for bass. - Charlie Evans comes back on and tells us how the USA won the gold medal for Bass fishing. - Joe Bucher not only talks Muskie but Pike, Redfish, White-bass and more! Listen to the music on the show that’s Joe Bucher too! Thanks for letting us use your music Joe.
Episode 376: Episode# 376, Sept 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBDave Kranz Creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s podcast. Dan Johnston’s going to talk about hot weather transitioning to cooler fall conditions. Shane Wilson CEO and Founder of FishingsFuture.org gives me a update on all the events they have going on. Then Dave Kranz talks about how the WeFishASA podcast came to be. The sponsors are all very involved in our industry and care about our environment.
Episode 375: Episode #375, August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast wants you to listen to this week’s podcast. Dan Johnston talks about whether fishing is getting better? Jay Yelas Executive Director for Cast for kids.org gives an update on what they have going on. Patrick Walters tells us about his win with 105 pounds of smallmouth at the St Lawrence River.
Episode 374: Episode #374, Aug 23, 2023
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. Dan Johnston talks about fall fishing patterns for crappies and bass. Charlie Evans is coaching the USA bass team at the Pan American championship September 8th - 9th. Wait to you hear who is fishing for the USA! KVD that’s right, Kevin VanDam joins me to talk about life after retirement from professional fishing.
Episode 373: Episode #373, August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this week’s episode. We have Dan Johnston talking about giving back to our industry by taking others fishing or volunteering. John Murer, COSTAS Global Product Marketing Manager will give us an update on COSTA. Matt Becker just won the Bass Pro Tour Stage 7 and Angler Of the Year! Listen to his journey to get there!
Episode 370: Episode #370, July 26, 2023
August 09, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBDave Kranz creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to this! This week I interviewed Dan Johnston and we talked about Fly Fishing. Then Pat Neu president of the National Professional Anglers Association and president of Future Angler Foundation gives an update on these fine organizations. Remember this name Trey McKinney he is going to talk about his journey to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to check out Keep America Fishi...
Episode 371: Episode #371, August 2, 2023
August 09, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBDave Kranz the creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to the. Episode 371. My first guest is Dan Johnston talking the mental side of fishing. Then Joe Opager giving an update on MLF Major League Fishing and then winner of stop six of MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Matt Stefan.
Episode 372: Episode #372, August 9, 2023
August 09, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBDave Kranz Creator of the WeFishASA podcast would like you to listen to episode 372. My first guest is Dan Johnston talking about observations while fishing, and how this will help you catch more fish. Then, I talk to Mark Hanson about how to be a pro staffer. I am with Ron Nelson who just won angler of the year in the Tackle Warehouse Invitational series. Listen along as Ron talks about his journey to the AOY.
Episode 358: Episode #358, May 3, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MBThe last time he was on our show, Alton Jones, Jr. told us how much he was looking forward to the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters event on Bussey Brake Lake and Caney Creek Reservoir in Louisiana. Did he have a vision? Maybe so. Alton Jones, Jr. scored a decisive win in this event, following up his getting a $165,000 check in the same event last year. Alton Jones, Jr. is a tremendous young fisherman who is on a hot streak right now. Please give a listen to one of th...
Episode 357: Episode #357, April 26, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MBDrew Benton just won the 2023 Marathon Bassmaster Elite event at Lake Murray. The Floridian had the lead after two days of competition and then slipped up and barely made the cut to earn a berth on the final day. Benton proved his toughness by coming back strong and taking the crown on the final day. Drew Benton is a master at the technique of sight fishing which came in handy on Murray. Benton is hovering around the million-dollar mark in career earnings and we are sure his best da...
Episode 361: Episode #361, May 24, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBJustin Lucas would be a great choice if you wanted to make an investment in Las Vegas for who is going to win an Angler of the Year award. Lucas in incredibly consistent and seems to always be in the upper regions of the leaderboard. Justin Lucas talks about the difference between fishing to win and just fishing to cash a check. He talks about beginning his career in California and then moving to Alabama yet learning that upstate New York tops his list of favorite locations. There i...
Episode 360: Episode #360, May 17, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThis guy is a skyrocket in the world of competitive pro bass fishing. Will Davis Jr. is a Bassmaster Elite Series rookie who earned a spot via the B.A.S.S. Nation competition. From Sylacauga, Alabama, Will Davis, Jr. gained a huge victory less than an hour from his home on Lay Lake, his home lake. Davis shares an in-depth analysis of his shallow-water triumph. Is there a Rookie of the Year award in this young man’s future? We wouldn’t bet against him! Dan Johnston from St. Croix is ...
Episode 359: Episode #359, May 10, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBWe are joined by the “Tin man,” John Cox, the busiest angler on the water. Cox just won a big Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational event on Lake of the Ozarks. We talk about fishing shallow, forward facing sonar, how he handles his hectic schedule and eating Slurpees with his grandson. The interview was going so well, that my best buddy, Buster the Wonder Dog felt he had to join in the conversation. Dan Johnston from St. Croix is with us as usual. Has this guy ever don...
Episode 366: Episode #366, June 28, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBBill Siemental is a fishing legend. He catches the big ones and is noted for his tournament success. Bill Siemental can usually be found hanging out in “The Big Bass Zone,” which is also the name of his popular website. Bill is one of the top educators in the world of fishing and it would be nearly impossible to listen to this interview with Bill and not come away with the knowledge to help you catch more and bigger fish. Please give Bill a listen. Our buddy, Dan Johnston from St. C...
Episode 364: Episode #364, June 14, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBAdrian Avena scored a huge win on Stage Five of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour at Cayuga Lake in upstate New York. It was a $100,000 win that pushed his career earnings past $1 million. Avena caught 20 bass weighing a total of over one hundred pounds. Yes, that is an average of over five pounds per fish. Avena talks about his love of saltwater fishing off the coast of his home in New Jersey, his long wait for his first major win and his passion for snacking on Sour Patch Wat...
Episode 363: Episode #363, June 7, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBAlways a competitor for an Angler of the Year award, we welcome Patrick Walters to the show. Patrick finished in the money at last week’s Bassmaster Elite event on the Sabine River in Texas. The week prior, Patrick scored a huge victory in the National Professional Fishing League tournament on Santee Cooper in North Carolina. We talk about all things fishing and much more with one of the nicest young men in professional bass fishing. Please give Patrick Walters a listen We welcome t...
Episode 362: Episode #362, May 31, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBSimply the best bass fisherman in the world today – Jacob Wheeler Dan Johnston from St. Croix is with us to talk about bass behavior during the post-spawn period. Most of the country is experiencing this tremendous fishing opportunity. Let Dan help you catch your share. Charlie Evans has done it all in the world of fishing from running charities, running tackle companies, operating tournament circuits and competing at the top levels. His passion is bringing kids into the sport. Brav...
Episode 365: Episode #365, June 21, 2023
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBBoyd Duckett is one of the driving forces who came up with the concept of Major League Fishing. His dream became a reality and now MLF is the mega-force in the fishing business that it has become. Boyd covers a slew of topics including the upcoming draft for the Major League Fishing’s General Tire Team Series events. Season one just concluded and MLF is gearing up for season #2. We can’t wait! Please listen to a great interview with the man I call, “the smartest man in professional ...
Episode 346: Episode #346, February 8, 2023
August 06, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBGary Klein is the co-creator of Major League Fishing. In four short years, MLF has revolutionized the world of competitive bass fishing. Gary Klein takes time from his busy schedule to discuss some thoughts about today’s landscape in pro bass fishing, the recent rule changes in MLF and the upcoming 2023 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour schedule. Gary Klein is one of the smartest guys in pro fishing, so please give him a listen. Dan Johnston from St. Croix joins us to talk about ex...