One More Cast Sport Fishing Podcast

  Mark and I come back down from our marketing talk, and turn the conversation back to some of his projects. Tune in for more about the inspiration and history of the show Guided with Mark Melnyk, the birth of The New Fly Fisher, and a wonderful tangent about Mark's love of rodeo and everything cowboy. We wrap up the show going even deeper into the work Mark has done with Wilderness North, and he spares no detail describing the beauty of this paradise on earth. As luck would have it, shortly after speaking with Mark about the Calgary Stampede in this episode, the opportunity to visit family in Calgary right at Stampede time came up. So, per Mark's advice, I'm heading out West to take in a quintessential piece of Canadiana this summer. Be sure to watch "The Wreck" on YouTube (the chuck wagon incident he mentions): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOkFkTtJmrc   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episod

  Mark Melnyk is probably one of the most recognizable figures in the sport fishing industry, particularly as it pertains to episodic and full length features. If you've watched the World Fishing Network for any length of time, you've no doubt seen Mark's body of work. The last thing Mark would call himself is a professional angler, yet, this man has crossed more fishing experiences off his bucket list than many of us could ever hope to. You'll find this episode to lean far more into the production and business side of the industry, but the conversation is riveting. Mark shares with us the kind of insight into the fishing industry that only a man who's worn every hat there is can give us. It was truly a pleasure having the opportunity to talk with Mark, and I'm sure you will enjoy every pearl of wisdom he shares. Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: More about Mark at: www.MarkMelny

    If only we could have Gord Pyzer on every week; there is no doubt that at some point he would be sure to share some earth shaking secret he's been squirreling away. Gord's the kind of guy who literally lives to share his experiences and the fruits of his beautiful mind, but we find out this week he's got a few cards he still keeps close to his chest. Gord gets really scientific with us this week as we discuss the impact of invasive species, and his view of how in a matter of 50-100 years, the profile of a fishery can change entirely. This isn't always for the better as you will discover in Gord's revealing talk. We wrap things up this week with some friendly banter, and Gord shares with us the many projects he tirelessly works on with us. Lastly, Gord kindly invites yours truly to share a boat with him some time; now that is an offer you can't refuse.   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode

    It's almost impossible to dissect a man like Gord who knows volumes about fishing, but in part 2, we get Gord Pyzer to reveal some of the his technique discoveries. We often think that "this is a bass technique" and never apply the technique to other species. Gord shares a story about drop-shotting walleye with his good friend Bob Izumi. For the Salmon people, Gord shares his incredible application of a lake trout pattern to put a rediculous number of salmon in the boat out west. This story dovetails into a story about using large paddle tail swimbaits to grab monster musky; a largemouth technique applied to big northern musky. Our chat moves into conservation, and we get Gord's take on fishing bass during the spawn, the closure of walleye on Lake Scugog, and the responsibility we have as anglers to use our resources responsibly.   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: Gord Pyzer

    There are few more recognizable and respected members of the Canadian Sport Fishing industry than Gord Pyzer. I grew up reading Gord's work, and to this day still learn from his many articles and productions. So, when I got the opportunity to have him on the One More Cast Show, it was truly a dream come true. Like many of the greats, Gord is terribly approachable and humble, and just a purely genuine person despite his hectic schedule. We're going to take a look at Gord's early career in the Ministry of Natural Resources; much of his work in those days are still benefitting anglers today. It's particularly the work that Gord did in Lake of the Woods that has contributed to this water body being a world class fishery for trophy musky. We talk a little bit about catch and release, the danger of over-fishing bodies of water, and the movement toward reproductions over live mounts of trophy fish. It's intimidating interviewing someone who has so much knowledge on the subject, but Gord made it almost effortles

  Randi Barry shares with us some more personal stories from her time on the water. We start off talking about the derision many of us outdoors folk tend to receive in social media when sharing our hobby, which transitions into a story about Randi's own foray into the farmed fish industry. We talk a little about some of Randi's most memorable fishing stories, and circle back to talking about some of the amazing features available within the Drophook app. On a personal note, it was really nice to hear Randi quote some of our friend Jim Hickey's comments from previous episodes of the show. Listen in as we wrap up our chat with one of the nicest and friendliest folks in the industry, and jam a bit about ideas for the future of fishing based mobile apps. And of course, download the Drophook Fishing App: drophook Fishing App - Social Angling App to Log, Share, And Compete. - drophook llc   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One

  If you haven't downloaded and played with the Drophook Fishing App, you're missing out. This week, we have Randi Barry from Drophook on the show talking about her history, and the steps that lead her and partner Daryn Dalton to creating the Drophook Fishing App. There are a number of fishing apps on the market, but none so clean and user friendly as Drophook. It is a very social app unlike many of it's counterparts, and this really distinguishes Drophook as a best of breed fishing app. Listen in to our chat this week to learn more about the interesting features of this fishing app, and learn more about the wonderful people behind it. And of course, download the Drophook Fishing App: drophook Fishing App - Social Angling App to Log, Share, And Compete. - drophook llc   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: Drophook Website: Drophook.com Follow Drophook on Twitter: @DrophookApp Like

Josh Phillips broke the news about the new Dunamis Series 1 rods with the 100% Lifetime Guarantee on the One More Cast Show. This week, we have the rest of the conversation, picking up directly after Josh stated his guarantee to every Dunamis customer. In this episode, we're going to finish our discussion about the new series 1, and then move on to the rod design process. While Josh agrees with many of the ideas that Robert Wimberly of Big Bear Rods shared, there are a few interesting places where Josh has some different ideas. We ultimately steer the conversation into how Dunamis will ensure that you are always happy with your purchase, and Josh shares a story about past guest Derek Herring at my request. It's a great episode packed with information you need to have before you purchase your next fishing rod.   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: Dunamis Website: www.dunamisrods.co

Josh Phillips has some big news to share from the Dunamis Fishing Rods camp. Every once in a while we're lucky enough to get the scoop on something that will be a big deal for our listeners, and we think we have a beauty. Dunamis creates high quality custom fishing rods, and of course their "Off the Shelf" model the "Semi Custom" concept. If you know Dunamis, and more specifically Josh himself, you'll know that this is a product they take a great deal of pride and care in building. Well, it just so happens we know about a new line of Dunamis rods launching October 20th, 2016. But it is more than just a line of rods, it's a mentality and transparency in their art that Dunamis is going to share with us. Don't miss this show; it's going to be a beauty.   Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: Dunamis Website: www.dunamisrods.com Follow Dunamis on Twitter: @DunamisRods Like Dunamis Rods o

It's always a pleasure to speak with someone who is so passionate about sport fishing inside and out. Tyler Wade McCollum is more enthusiastic about the fishing industry than anyone I have met; the good and the bad, she's seen it all and the fire has never lessened. Her love for the industry, and more importantly those people who make the industry, is demonstrated by her willingness to share sage advice with our listeners. The second half of our conversation is more to the educational side of topics. Tyler and I banter back and forth about the major mistakes people make when trying to enter the industry, and she shares some critical advice for those who want to put their best foot forward. Between our two experiences and opinions, you are sure to learn something you can use to further a career in the sport fishing industry. Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Subscribe on iTunes: One More Cast on iTunes Episode Resources: Follow Tyler on Twitte

Tyler Wade McCollum is a former social media editor for BASS, and after a short absence, is back in her role as editor for BASS Nation. Tyler has worked with just about everyone you could name in the BASS organization from Pro’s to directors, and we have her here for you! We'll talk about the keys to success in the fishing industry from an insider. Tyler shares with us a mother-load of great information about the do's and dont's of building the most important brand in the industry: YOU. We'll cover so much great content on effective social media, and how to use the internet age to your advantage. Tyler raises a great example in Brandon Palaniuk's meteoric rise in the industry, and the secret to his success; well, aside of great skills on the water. Finally, the conversation will transition into Tyler's work in promoting fishing, particularly at the professional level, to women. We'll chat about her views on this movement in the industry and how we can be more inclusive as a whole. Listen on Stitcher: One Mor

  Rob Wimberly walks me through the thought process behind rod selection, and we settle on a baseline of four rods to cover just about anything you want to do on the water. We spend some time explaining not only what to get, but the reasons why. Rob has a great deal of advice surrounding why we miss fish, and believes he knows why this happens to most of us. The amount of thought Rob puts into each selection demonstrates his 15+ years of rod building in a very short time. If there is one great lesson here, it is that anglers shouldn't buy a technique specific rod and then feel that is the only thing they can do with that rod. One More Cast is now available on Stitcher and TuneIn Radio for your listening pleasure: Listen on Stitcher: One More Cast on Stitcher Listen on TuneIn Radio: One More Cast on TuneIn Radio Episode Resources: Big Bear Fishing Rods: BigBearRods.com Follow Big Bear on Twitter: @BigBearRods Follow Big Bear on Facebook: Facebook.com/BigBearRods

Building a quality fishing rod is pretty much a science; at least it is to Robert Wimberly of Big Bear Fishing Rods. You can practically guarantee that if you ask 100 people you'll get 100 different answers about how to select the right rod. This is a a critical part of the fishing experience, so how could opinions vary so much as they do? Well, the answer, is that there isn't really an answer. Much of the process comes down to personal feel and of course quality; the latter usually being dictated by budget. Our guest, Robert Wimberly, creates some of the highest quality rods that money can buy. I don't want to spoil the episode, but you will find an attention to detail in Big Bear Fishing Rods that you just can't find in off the shelf brands. More importantly, Robert has agreed to share what he has learned over the years with me, so that I can share it with you. Buckle up for this highly technical episode of One More Cast; you are bound to learn a lot about fishing rods, and how they can literally make or b

As a member of Team NPS, Dan Miguel has a deep understanding of the inner workings of NationalProStaff.com. And fortunately for our listeners, Dan agreed to share a great deal of the history and inner workings of the innovative fishing social network. For those who don't know, NationalProStaff.com is the first platform to bring both anglers and brands together to share and collaborate. NationalProStaff.com has bridged the gap between anglers and the companies that serve them. Unlike days past where seeking sponsorships and pro-staff positions was nearly impossible, anglers of all levels can now apply to these teams and ensure their application reaches the right person in the organization. We typically view advances in gear and "on-the-water" technology as the biggest breakthroughs in the fishing industry, but this is truly one of those game changers too. Episode Resources: Dan on NationalProStaff.com:NationalProStaff.com/u13-dan--miguel Follow Dan on Twitter: @danmiguel7 Dan's FLW Canada 1st Place Fishing r

  For the second time in as many weeks we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the high caliber anglers who compete in the CSFL. This week, we're joined by Dan Miguel of Team NationalProStaff, recent winner of an FLW Canada event on Rice Lake. Dan's passion for tournament angling is unrivaled, and his passion for the craft is clear when talking with him. A self admitted competitive guy, Dan is nice enough to share with us his experience and the wisdom that has brought him this far. We'll talk about how Dan got to this point, and he'll walk us through not only the event itself, but shares with us his preparation, and the many ups and downs of his career. We get a unique view of the CSFL, and Ontario competitive fishing from yet another CSFL angler. While Dan's views and approach may differ from previous guests, the results are irrefutable proof of his, and partner Bryan's, immense talent on the water. Episode Resources: Dan on NationalProStaff.com:NationalProStaff.com/u13-dan--miguel Follow Dan on Twitt

It's unusual for a career tournament angler to be so candid about the business. Like those favourite fishing holes, most anglers want to keep the secret recipe just that: a secret. For that reason, this second half of my interview with Mike Brown is truly a feather in the cap of one of our best interviews to date. In this episode, Mike will tell us more about the bumps and bruises of being a road-dog. He'll bring some insight into how anglers can attract sponsors, and advises us where to look for these sponsors; the answer might just surprise you. Much to my surprise, Mike and I share a common connection in Comedian Russel Peters. Special Appearance by Mike's kids! Episode Resources: Follow Mike on Twitter: @BigDaddyTFB Find Mike on National Prostaff: NationalProstaff.com Comedian Russel Peters: RussellPeters.com Via Rail: ViaRail.ca Sirius XM Radio: SiriusXM.ca Lews Fishing: Lews.com The Rod Glove: TheRodGlove.com Spro: Spro.com JB's Fishing Depot: JBsFishingDepot.com Power Pole Shallow Water Anchors: Powe

Mike Brown is a professional tournament bass angler from Ontario. He has made a name for himself competing in the CSFL and the CBAF as a member of the Toronto Bass Anglers. I've had the opportunity to speak with a number of professionals, but Mike was the first to give me some deep insight into tournament fishing, successfully at that, in Ontario waters. After a short time talking with Mike, it was pretty clear that this man knows of what he speaks. More interesting is that he doesn't always follow convention, and has a tendency to do things the "Mike Brown" way as you will discover. In this episode, Mike and I will dig really deep into the preparation and experience that goes into becoming a professional angler in Ontario. We'll talk about how Mike keeps his head under pressure, and let us in on a few of his secrets. Episode Resources: Follow Mike on Twitter: @BigDaddyTFB Find Mike on National Prostaff: NationalProstaff.com Comedian Russel Peters: RussellPeters.com Via Rail: ViaRail.ca Sirius XM Radio: Sir

Jim Hickey is one interesting fella. At times during our talk, I was amused to find him steering the conversation as much as I. It's unusual for a host to be steered by the guest, but it was a good dynamic and one I quite enjoyed. You fine people reading this benefit from this interaction. Jim and I get into a "real" fishing conversation; for two people, largely strangers, the banter is open and honest takes on how we both approach fishing, and our observations spanning numerous topics. Join us for part 2 with Jim Hickey where we meander through topics like big water, smallmouth bass in rivers, light tackle versus heavy gear, and even a few fishing anecdotes. You're sure to learn something over the course of our conversation; I can tell you I did! Episode Resources: Follow Jim on Twitter: @BassFishnTips Read BassFishingTips-Tactics.com: BassFishingTips-Tactics.com Like Jim on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BassFishingTipsTactics Sasquatch Lure Company on Facebook: Sasquatch Lure Company FB Page  

When I first started looking for people in the fishing industry to follow on Twitter, it didn't take long to find @BassFishnTips. For quite some time I followed this Twitter account, and I found my self again and again reading the articles that were shared; some, I had already read, but many I had not. I wondered to myself "Who has the kind of time it takes to read and share this much information?" Well, I was fortunate enough to befriend this person, and meet the man behind the curtain: Jim Hickey. And as it turns out, the man himself owns a wealth of knowledge and opinion on the sport we love, and fortunately he doesn't mind sharing it. Listen in to this very casual chat with Jim; I sure had a lot of fun talking with him, and at times, he is as much interviewing me as I interviewing him. Episode Resources: Follow Jim on Twitter: @BassFishnTips Read BassFishingTips-Tactics.com: BassFishingTips-Tactics.com Like Jim on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BassFishingTipsTactics  

Unless you've been in hiding, you know that ICAST 2016 in Orlando has wrapped up, and once again Savage Gear has come away with a Best in Show award. This week we wrap up the conversation with Mads Grosell from Savage Gear, and he really drops some bombs when it comes to new products coming soon out of their camp. Mads also shares with us the Savage Gear secret weapon: TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer. Listen in, and Mads will share with us his obsession with invisible fishing hooks, and lets us know about upcoming plans for the Savage Gear Goby, Gizzard Shad, and the 3D Burbot. This is going to be a really product heavy leg of the interview, and you are bound to learn something. And, with many of these revelations, you will hear about new Savage Gear products here first. Episode Resources: Follow Mads on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mads.grosell Savage Gear: Savage-Gear.com Savage Gear on Instagram: Savage_Gear_Official Savage Gear USA on Twitter: @SavageGearUSA Savage Gear on Facebook: www.facebook.com/savageg