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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonGreat Lakes Fisheries Biologist - Bigwater Podcast Episode #93You all love the biology podcasts so we are bringing you another one! On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, we sit down with Dan Isermann, PhD, Unit Leader of the Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit. Before his employment with USGS, he was an assistant professor of fisheries at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and worked as a fisheries biologist and research scientist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Minnesota DNR.Dan's research focuses on the population dynamics and management of exploited fish populations, with special emphasis on the estimation of fish...2025-07-131h 09Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonAngling for Success in Business and Fishing with Sam Anderson - Bigwater Podcast Episode #92On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with Sam Anderson. Details matter to Sam Anderson, whether he’s running the multimillion-dollar trucking and logistics company Bay & Bay Transportation, or winning tournaments as a professional fisherman. Anderson became the youngest touring professional angler fishing Pro/Am tournaments when he started in 1992 at age 18. In 1994, he became the youngest angler to ever qualify for the coveted PWT Championship at age 20. He has 19 top-10 Pro/Am finishes and is a four-time PWT Championship Qualifier, two-time NAWA Classic Qualifier and a three-time RCL Championship Qualifier....2025-06-221h 32Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonUnbelievable Stories from two Veteran Game Wardens - Bigwater Podcast Episode #91On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with two veteran game wardens as they share stories and go over some fishing do's and definitely don'ts!Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the...2025-06-011h 32Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonRound Table with 3 Great Lakes Captains & Tackle Industry Veterans - Bigwater Podcast Episode #90In this podcast, Captain Ross joins up with long time industry partners from FishUSA and Silver Streak Lures to discuss their recent trip on Lake Ontario for Spring King Salmon. During this round table we go over how similar walleye and salmon fishing really is, the fishing industry, and of course we include just enough wacky sidebars to keep it interesting.Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing...2025-05-111h 10Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTarget Walleye Visits Captain Ross at Lake Erie - Bigwater Podcast Episode #89In this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, we sit down with Target Walleye's Brett McComas after spending a day walleye fishing Lake Erie with Captain Ross. They discuss everything from losing a giant walleye to landing Brett's personal best walleye, and even why Brett had to learn to sew.Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker...2025-04-201h 16Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonLake Erie Biologist Deep Dive - Bigwater Podcast Episode #88We've listened and are bringing you yet another Lake Erie Fisheries Biologist. In this episode of the Bigwater Podcast we take a deep dive in to everything Lake Erie, and share some surprising information about the bait fish population and future plans.Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a...2025-04-061h 38
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonLake Erie Ice Fishing History. Then and Now. - Bigwater Podcast Episode #87On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, we sit down with 3rd and 5th generation islanders to discuss how island life in the winter has changed over the years. We go all over the place with everything from forward facing sonar to what islanders had to do to make it through the winter a hundred years ago. This is a unique one I think you will enjoy!Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many...2025-03-091h 21
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonHow A $300,000 Fish Was Caught - Bigwater Podcast Episode #86On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with Ed Hatten and Len Heffron. Ed and Len are longtime fishing and hunting buddies recently won the Fall Brawl and Walleye Slam events on Lake Erie. They won this year with a 12.30-pound, 31.25-inch walleye caught on Sunday, Nov. 24, while trolling off Huron, Ohio.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament...2024-12-221h 19
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonSheepshead, Drunk Women, Fishing, and the Jersey Shore - Bigwater Podcast Episode #85What does a degenerate, drunk woman, sheepshead, thrift stores, Atlantic City, and some of the best travel fishing trip stories of all time have in common? They are all somehow in this latest episode of the Bigwater Podcast with frenemy Jersey Joe Cermele! We sit down at Joe's in-laws Jersey Shore beach house to talk, rant, rip each other, and even bring you some great fishing information.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many...2024-12-081h 47
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTips for Fishing New Waters: Rivers, Lakes & Ponds - Bigwater Podcast Episode #84On this episode, Captain Ross sits down with all around traveling fisherman, Josh Miller. Josh fishes anything from small ponds and creeks, to the Florida Gulf Coast. Almost all of Josh's fishing is done without a boat. Don't think just because you fish from a boat this episode isn't for you! There are times it can be very rewarding and even more productive to fish form shore. Sit back and enjoy, as Captain Ross and Josh give you tips on how to catch more fish regardless of specie or location.
Capt. Ross Robertson has...2024-11-171h 28
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonRoss Goes Off - Bigwater Podcast Episode #83Join in as Captain Ross goes off! This conversation goes every direction talking about boat launch etiquette, Country Steve's run in with the law, where he's been lately, social media, the Lake Erie Fall Brawl, and more! Also find out why there is candy all over Ross's boat floor!
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker...2024-10-271h 11
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonStalkers, Scallops, Hogfish & more! Captain Katie Jo - Bigwater Podcast Episode #82After a few years of traveling the world and serving in the United States military, Katie Jo decided to move back to Florida's Nature Coast and pursue her lifelong dream of being a Fishing Captain. She sits down after a day on the water with Captain Ross to discuss the challenges of going all in and starting her charter business. Captain Katie Jo shares the ups and downs that go along with it as well as dealing with others in the industry, including stalkers and crazy neighbors!
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a...2024-10-061h 12
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson50 Years of Fishing Insight & Lure Making - Bigwater Podcast Episode #81Captain Ross heads to Michigan to do some salmon fishing and then sits down with Captain Chip Cartwright, owner of Silver Streak Lures. The duo talk about the evolution of salmon fishing and Chip's family business over the last 40 years. Loaded with tips, tricks, and insight on salmon fishing as well as some typical Bigwater shenanigans.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host...2024-09-151h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDeep Water Lake Erie Walleye Round Table - Bigwater Podcast Episode #80On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with B Team Bob and Travis Hartman who is the Lake Erie Fisheries Program Administrator. They take the time to answer your viewer questions during this round table discussion. They go over fish movements, programs for bigger fish, and tricks and tips to catch more fish. Plus who doesn't like seeing B Team Bob get yelled at?
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as...2024-08-251h 32
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonFull Send on ICAST 2024, Professional Anglers & the Fishing Industry - Bigwater Podcast Episode #79Captain Ross sits down with the walleye stat man himself, John Balla. They do a recap on ICAST 2024 and then full send the discussion to talk about the bass and walleye fishing tournament scene, the fishing industry as a whole, and professional fishing hobbyists vs professional anglers. Take a listen to see how Ross and John agree and disagree on various aspects of where the industry is going.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as...2024-08-041h 26
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCrazy Shoot & Travel Tips - Bigwater Podcast Episode #78Captain Ross sits down with Sam Lungren, the traveling fisherman, to talk about their latest video shoot together and Sam's personal best Lake Erie Walleye. While Sam is a veteran outdoor writer and world traveler, you won't want to miss how a $5 flip flop can almost ruin a trip. They also discuss Sam's fishing travel adventures and give you a few tips to make your bucket list fishing trips a little smoother!
Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats...2024-07-141h 21
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCatch Giant Walleye From Shore - Bigwater Podcast Episode #77Captain Ross sits down with Casey Powell to talk about how he finds the best night fishing locations from shore. We go over his tips and tricks with lures, cadence, gear, and more. There are tremendous shore fishing opportunities across the Midwest and this is a great walleye fishing opportunity that anybody can enjoy without a lot of equipment.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer...2024-06-231h 55
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonOhio DNR Fish Tagging Behind the Scenes - Bigwater Podcast Episode #76We cover it all in one podcast from Captain Ross Pooping in a boat to Fish Tagging, Walleye's in gill nets, Electrofishing, and more! Listen to this month's Bigwater Fishing Podcast as we sit down and chat with two Ohio Department of National Resources Fisheries staff.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTales from Tow and Ferry Boat Captains - Bigwater Podcast Episode #75The golden rivet club. A boat in a tree. A ferry loses steering. Sunken boats and more! Listen to this month's Bigwater Fishing Podcast as we sit down and chat with two local captains that have operated tow boats and ferry's for years on Lake Erie.
Captain Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCountry Steve Turns The Tables - Bigwater Fishing Podcast #74Country Steve joins the Podcast for the 3rd time. But this time HE'S asking the questions.Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.Check out more from Bi...2024-04-221h 09
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJeremy Smith Lindner Media | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #73Jeremy has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod and reel. From an early age his passion for fishing has never stopped growing. He has an education from Gustavus Adolphus College (Biology/Business) and Bemidji State University (Education). Throughout the summers of his college years, Jeremy was a fishing guide in northern Minnesota, specializing in musky fishing. Upon graduating from college, he dove head first into the sports fishing world, and has been there ever since.
Since then Jeremy has worked in almost every element of the business: magazine sales, television sales, magazine writing and...2024-03-311h 28
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJeff Tyson, Program Manager | Great Lakes Fishery Commission | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #72Jeff Tyson is the Program Manager of Fishery Management for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Jeff and I talked about the health of the Great Lakes, fish populations, and the most threatening invasive species.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the...2024-03-101h 15
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJoe Cermele | Outdoor Writer/ Podcast Host | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #71 with Ross RobertsonJoe Cermele has been in fishing media full time since graduating college in 2005. He’s authored three books, and written more articles, blogs, scripts, and voiceovers than he could count. Joe currently hosts the Cut & Retie Podcast. He was the host of the Hook Shots video series and podcast, and most recently the host of B-Side Fishing, Das Boat, and the Bent podcast on the MeatEater Network.
Listen to the Cut & Retie Podcast
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Cermele was born into a fishing family. His grandparents on his dad’s side always had a bo...2024-02-181h 55
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJason Albanese | Retired Watercraft Officer Ohio DNRWith a career spanning over two decades in law enforcement and environmental protection, Jason Albanese has dedicated his expertise to safeguarding Ohio's natural resources. As a seasoned Detective/Investigator with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft, Jason has consistently demonstrated a commitment to public safety, investigations, and education.
Throughout his Time on Ohio waterways, Jason has seen it all ,from tragedy to the lighter side,, he shares his experiences on this episode.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years...2024-01-281h 33
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonOutdoor Writer Matt Markey | The Blade | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #69 with Ross RobertsonMatt Markey is the Outdoors Editor for The Toledo Blade newspaper. He graduated from St. Wendelin High School in Fostoria, OH and received a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University. He has worked for newspapers in Orlando, Bowling Green and Fostoria, OH. Prior to that, Markey worked in the movie business in California, Montana, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico for about 6 years. Before becoming The Blade's Outdoors Editor, he covered Ohio State football and the athletic teams at Michigan, the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.
Capt. Ross Robertson has...2024-01-071h 50
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonMark Fincel, South Dakota GFP - Bigwater Podcast #68 - Why The SD Walleye Record Will Be Broken AgainMark Fincel is a fisheries supervisor for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Ross and Mark discuss the recent record breaking walleye caught on Lake Oahe in the Missouri River and why it will happen again soon.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great...2023-12-041h 21
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonBruce Samson Doctor Sonar | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #67 With Ross RobertsonDoc" Bruce Samson has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as the Devil's Lake Master having won the PWT on the lake twice. He also won the MWC National Walleye Championship in 1986 and the RCL National Walleye Championship in 2002. Doc also has 8 major walleye tournament wins including the MWC twice, the PWT 4 times, the AIM once, and the FLW/RCL once.
Doc Samson has a winning formula that has worked for him on both lakes and rivers; this formula includes using today's technology to his advantage on the water. GPS and Sonar technology are common tools...2023-11-121h 21
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTerry Brown Wired2Fish | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #66 with Ross RobertsonTerry Brown has been around the professional bass fishing scene for more than 4 decades. Besides being an accomplished tournament angler in his own right, he’s a heck of a tinkerer and mechanic to boot. The resident expert when it comes to fixing boat, truck and trailer issues, Terry is a wealth of knowledge of not only maintaining fishing gear but also the history of the sport of bass fishing. He’s arguably one of the best connectors in the fishing industry in terms of networking and getting the right people together in his role as President of Sales for...2023-10-221h 08
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonIs Cheating Killing Fishing Tournaments? Walleye Fishing Roundtable | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #65In this podcast, we discuss the recent cheating scandals that have rocked the world of competitive fishing, and what it means for the future of fishing tournaments. We talk pro walleye anglers Joe Okada and Brett King along with Denny Fox from the Aim Pro Walleye Series to get their insights on the problem of cheating and how to prevent it in the future.
We also discuss the impact that cheating has on the sport of fishing as a whole. When anglers cheat, it undermines the integrity of the sport and makes it difficult for honest anglers to compete...2023-10-011h 25
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonKyle Wood | Product Manager RapalaVMC | Bigwater Podcast #64 with Ross RobertsonKyle Wood oversees the management of selected Rapala and Storm hardbaits and Williamson lures. Wood is also responsible for growing the company’s relationships with bass anglers based on his 11 years of experience with the FLW and MLF bass fishing tours, for which he developed written, audio and video content.I this episode I talk with Kyle about how lures are designed and developed and some of teh new products that RapalaVMC will be launching.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the ye...2023-09-101h 24
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDeepwater Lake Erie Walleye Round Table | Bigwater Podcast #63 With Ross RobertsonWe just finished a day of walleye fishing on Lake Erie in the East Central Basin. What better way to unwind then to talk about our day, our favorite tactics, lures, and more with B Team Bob and Flathead.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the...2023-08-201h 20
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCountry Steve Answers View Questions | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #62Guess who's back, Country's Back. And he's helping me answer questions about Lake Erie Walleye fishing from our viewers.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.
Check ou...2023-08-0134 min
Kayak Fishing ObsessedBonafide SKF117, Old Town Bigwater E-PDL, and Bladed Jig Fishing with "Faith 'N Fish'n Podcast"Welcome to the Kayak Fishing Obsessed Podcast with your host, Wendell Fishing! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of fishing gear and techniques, exploring three game-changing topics that will have anglers of all skill levels hooked.
First up, we explore the wonders of the Bonafide SKF117 kayak. Discover the unique features and design that make the SKF117 a must-have for any angler seeking an unforgettable fishing adventure.
Next, we delve into the revolutionary Old Town Bigwater E-PDL, an electric pedal kayak that takes fishing to the next level. Wendell, along with...2023-07-121h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDr. Chris Vandergoot | Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation SystemCHRISTOPHER VANDERGOOT is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System and associate professor at Michigan State University. Prior to his current position, Chris served as a research fishery biologist at the Lake Erie Biological Station, Great Lakes Science Center, US Geological Survey located in Sandusky, Ohio, supervisor of fish biology at the Sandusky Fisheries Research Station, and a fisheries biologist on Lake Erie with the Ohio Department of Natural Resource, Division of Wildlife. As a fisheries researcher and biologist, he is interested in understanding and quantifying the population dynamics of native Great Lakes fish populations, particularly...2023-06-111h 08
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTravis Hartman Lake Erie Fisheries AdministratorTravis Hartman from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources joins the podcast again to compare notes with me. Travis presents some research findings to me and I talk about the real world application. There are lots of thoughts on techniques locations, and everyone favorite, lure colors.
Travis Hartman serves as the Lake Erie Fisheries Administrator, overseeing the management and conservation of one of the most vital freshwater resources in North America. With a passion for aquatic ecosystems and a deep understanding of the intricate balance required to sustain a thriving fishery, Travis has dedicated his career to ensuring the...2023-05-141h 06
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTom Keenan | Pro Walleye Angler | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #58 with Ross RobertsonTom Keenan is a professional angler who grew up on the beautiful shores of Little Bay de Noc in Upper Michigan so his passion for fishing started at a young age. Keenan fished his first tournament in 1989. He teamed up with his brother Mark and took second place at their first Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) Event. This competition inspired him to get a college degree and land a job in the fishing industry. Keenan has fished tournaments for over 30 years and has accumulated various titles along the way.
He has won Team of the Year twice with the MWC...2023-04-231h 09
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCraig Sleeman | Tournament Angler | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #57This episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Captain Craig Sleeman is from Upstate New York and has been competitively Walleye and Perch fishing for the past 15 years. Some of his accomplishments include winning the 2017 Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout along with two 2nd place finishes in 2014 and 2015 along with a victory on Central New York's Oneida Lake. Craig's credentials also include numerous top 10 finishes in the North Eastern Walleye Circuit. This past season the team collected 3 Big Fish awards on Lake Erie and were short just a...2023-04-031h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonEd Stachowski | Pro Walleye Angler | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #56This episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Ed Stachowski has been an outdoorsman since he could walk. He’s taken his passion for the outdoors and became a touring professional walleye angler. A fierce competitor qualifying for every Professional Walleye Championship since 2012, winning an Angler Of The Year title, and in the Top Ten career for earnings and checks in National Walleye Tour.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years...2023-03-1253 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonLake Erie Roundtable with Tyler Berthold and Ryan BuddieThis episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube We're at the Cleveland boat show!! We caught up wit Lake Erie anglers Ryan Buddie and Tyler Berthold to talk all thing Lake Erie Walleye fishing. Ross, Ryan and Tyler share their favorite techniques for landing walleye.
Ryan Grew up in the city of Rocky River, OH and was always the kid looking to wet a fishing line. Whether it was walleye fishing out of his Grandpa’s boat, casting flies for steelhead in the Rocky River, snea...2023-02-1955 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonBattle on Bago BoysThis episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Glenn Curran, Jim Erdman, and Curt Stam stop by to discuss this year's Battle on Bago on Lake Winnebago and surrounding bodies of water in Wisconsin The largest ice fishing tournament & family fishing event of the year! Battle on Bago was created in 2007 by a group of five Oshkosh Southwest Rotarians in order to support area youth and conservation efforts throughout the state of Wisconsin. Beneficiaries receiving funds from Battle on Bago embody the mission statement of th...2023-01-2941 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDave Csanda | Editor - Midwest Outdoors | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #53This episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Dave Csanda is the current editor of Midwest Outdoors. He has a storied career as a fishing educator who spent 28 years as editor of In-Fisherman publications and co-host of In-Fisherman Television. While closely associated with Walleye In-sider magazine and the annual Walleye Guide, he also contributed countless articles to In-Fisherman magazine and co-authored numerous multi-species books including the 5-Part Critical Concepts Walleye Series. In 2005, Dave joined Lindner Media Productions to contribute to Lindner’s Angling Edge TV, educa...2023-01-081h 21
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonMatt Robertson ON'EM B.A.S.S. Elite Series | Bigwater Fishing Podcast #52This episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Matt Robertson is arguably the most unique personality on The Bassmaster Elite Series Tour. The Kentuckyian by way of San Diego has takent the series by storm in his short time competing. He has already achieved 6 top 10 finishes and 13 Top 20 finishes. The fur coats, fishing in his underwear, and cut off shirts highlight Matt's larger than life personality and his "lets just have fun" mentality. Roberston also talks about the unofficial wrestling league among series anglers.
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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCountry Steve Answers Viewer Questions - Bigwater Fishing Podcast #51 with Ross RobertsonThis episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm...
Country Steve is back and we're answering viewers questions about walleye fishing on Lake Erie and the Detroit River, equipment, tactics and more.. Believe it or not Steve is fantastic angler and has his own opinions about what works to land the biggest walleye. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor w...2022-11-2244 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonChuck Earls - Lake Erie Walleye Kayak Angler - BIgwater Fishing Podcast #50 with Ross RobertsonThis episode is brought to you by Powderhook.com. https://powderhook.com/lake-erie/?utm_source=Bigwater+Podcast&utm_medium=YouTube
Today we welcome fellow Lake Erie angler and @FishUSA partner Chuck Earls. We het into how he got started, the kayak fishing industry and the extra safety precautions kayak anglers need to take. Chuck is an avid fisherman who loves to get on his Old Town Sportsman Big Water 132 PDL and fish for eyes (walleye) on Lake Erie and other large bodies of water, and chase chrome (steelhead) throughout the Lake Erie tributaries. Chuck is a multi-species ang...2022-10-311h 02
The Lake Erie Kayak Anglers PodcastLife and Walleye Fishing with Ross Robertson of Bigwater FishingThis time we sit down with walleye legend, Ross Robertson from Big Water Fishing. This episode is jam packed with Walleye fishing knowledge, life advice, and so much more. Come along for the ride!!
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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonBrett King | Pro Walleye AnglerBrett King is from Hager City, WI and has been fishing tournaments for over 25 years! Being a highly accomplished tournament fisherman, Brett has some pretty impressive wins under his belt including wins in the NWT, AIM Walleye Series, and FLW tour. In addition, Brett took the NWT Angler of the Year title in 2018. When Brett is not fishing walleye tournaments, he is spending time with his family and he is also an avid hunter and ice fisherman. Brett’s son is following in this dad’s footsteps of tournament angling where he presently fishes for bass at the collegiate leve...2022-08-1459 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonMike Weinhofer - Florida Keys Fishing GuideCaptain Mike Weinhofer shares some of the crazy stories from being a charter captain in Key West Florida and discusses some of the rich history of the area. Mike Weinhofer began fishing with my father at the age of 5 in New Jersey where he learned to fish on his charter boat. He fished numerous tournaments together in many incredible locations and soon Mike and his father shared a love of fishing. He caught his first sailfish on the Gone Fishin out of Islamorada, FL when he was 7 and was hooked for life. He told his father that someday he...2022-07-171h 04
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonProducer Dude | Cameraman | Editor | General Pain in The NeckIn this episode, we're scraping the bottom of the barrel for guests. Producer Dude reluctantly agreed to join me for a conversation. We recount our decade-plus of working together with some our favorite moments, colorful characters that we've encountered, and some major fails while shooting fishing videos. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a...2022-06-2656 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonLarry Dahlberg - Fishing TV Host "The Hunt For BIg Fish"Larry Dahlberg of Taylor Falls, Minnesota, is immediately recognizable to many people because of his television show “The Hunt for Big Fish”. An all-around fisherman, Dahlberg travels the world showing anglers how to catch giant fish of all species on his program. The Hunt for Big Fish television show was established in 1992 and airs 26 original episodes each year on the NBC Sports Network. Larry talks about growing up fishing, guiding by age 11 and how he came up with the ideas for many of his popular lures .
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full...2022-05-081h 05
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJay Siemens - Outdoors YouTuber - Uncut AnglingThe search for a perfect picture is like the pursuit of a flawless fish – a seemingly impossible task packed with enough challenge to bring photographers and anglers back day after day. It is this exhilarating chase of perfection that drives Jay’s work. Armed with a rod in one hand and a camera in the other, Jay’s love for photography was born on lakes, ponds, and wherever his chase for the next bite would take him. His desire to digitally represent the world around him began with 50” Muskies and 12-lb Walleyes. Jay recognizes that a good camera is to photo...2022-04-1055 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonPete Maina - Muskie and Pike Pro AnglerPete Maina is North America’s number one authority on Muskie and Pike fishing. He is internationally known for his prowess with muskie, northern pike – big toothy fishes! He is an entrepreneur, an accomplished author, photographer and TV personality.
Pete has authored books, countless articles and educational VIDEOS – as well as being a very popular speaker and “personality” at fishing events and sport shows throughout North America. Pete Maina was named as one of the “Top 20 Anglers on the Planet” by Outdoor Life Magazine (June/2011).
Pete works on product development and promotion with the top companies in the...2022-03-131h 01
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonBrian Brosdahl - Ice Fishing Guide, Writer, Tournament ProBrian “Bro” Brosdahl, of MAX, MN, is one of the most recognized and respected anglers in North America. Bro, as he’s known, is a multispecies angler best known for his influence on the sport of ice fishing. Several popular ice fishing products are based on his ideas. He has been a contributor to F + W Ice Fishing Annual, Field & Stream, FLW Outdoors, Game & Fish Publications, In-Fisherman Magazine, In-Fisherman’s Ice Guide, Midwest Outdoors Magazine, North American Fisherman Magazine, Outdoor News, Walleye Insider and many other publications and websites. Co-designed Frabill’s “Bro Series Ice Fishing Combos” Co-developed Northland Fishing Tackle...2022-01-231h 01
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonBrett McComas - Target WalleyeBrett McComas is the main man for @Target Walleye He was discovered in Brainerd, MN after years of wondering how in the heck people break into the fishing biz. He’s in it now, but still can’t answer that question…. Brett is one of those guys who majored in marketing, only because there was no such thing as a “fishing degree” at the time. He has a strong passion for all things fishing and is dedicated to educating people new to the sport
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professio...2022-01-021h 07
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonOliver Ngy - Big Bass Dreams - Bigwater Fishing Podcast #35 with Ross RobertsonOliver Ngy is a self-taught angler from Southern California. He learned the values of commitment and dedication at an early age and has since become a familiar face in the bass scene. He's renowned for catching monster fish of many species with a specialty in double-digit largemouth and 5-plus-pound smallmouth bass. Oliver is also the creator of Big Bass Dreams.
Check out his content here: https://www.facebook.com/oliverngypublic/ https://www.facebook.com/bigbassdreams https://www.youtube.com/user/BigBassDreams https://www.youtube.com/c/OliverNgybigbassdreams.com
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete livi...2021-12-1250 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonFred Zink - Zink Calls | Avian-XFred Zink grew up obsessing over all things waterfowl, turning his first call on his father’s old Craftsman lathe at age 14. He went on to win several championships and worked as a guide before founding Zink Calls in the spring of 2000. Propelled by the success of a carefully crafted product, he sought to make every element of the hunt the best it could be. That led to the founding of Avian-X in 2011, where Fred and his team created the most realistic turkey and waterfowl production decoys in the world. Fred shares his thoughts on his early life and th...2021-10-031h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCraig Lewis - Lake Erie Walleye SlamCraig Lewis drops by the Bigwater Fishing Podcast and talks with Ross about the tackle industry and his new Walleye Slam Lake Erie Walleye Derby. Craig offers some tips on how to sign up for the walleye slam, the rules and will run and how to win the big prize. Craig also owns and runs a tackle store in Sheffield Lake, OH and talks with Ross about the challenges facing the fishing tackle industry right now.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20...2021-09-1248 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJoe Okada Pro Walleye Angler H2H FishingPro walleye angler Joe Okada stops by the podcast to talk about the fishing industry and his move to H2H fishing and thoughts on their new tournament format.
Joe has been focused on improving as an angler since he was a child. He began working at the local bait shop and running his guide service right out of high school as he prepared to compete at the tour level by the age of 24. Over the last 15 years, he has consistently found himself in the running for AOY titles in the FWL, AIM and NWT tours with...2021-08-221h 00
Duck Season SomewhereEP 151. Q&A with BigwaterRamsey Russell and Mark Wilson aka Bigwater huddle around a table in the A/C on a hot summer afternoon. Bigwater talks about a recent trip to Omaha. He then asks Ramsey questions from listeners and himself, anything from packing light to what goes on behind the scenes at GetDucks while not traveling to thoughts on hunting pressure. Got a question or topic you'd like to hear? Inbox Ramsey at @ramseyrussellgetducks, or email ramsey@getducks.com. Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments con...2021-08-061h 14Duck Season SomewhereEP 151. Q&A with BigwaterRamsey Russell and Mark Wilson aka Bigwater huddle around a table in the A/C on a hot summer afternoon. Bigwater talks about a recent trip to Omaha. He then asks Ramsey questions from listeners and himself, anything from packing light to what goes on behind the scenes at GetDucks while not traveling to thoughts on hunting pressure. Got a question or topic you'd like to hear? Inbox Ramsey at @ramseyrussellgetducks, or email ramsey@getducks.com. Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments con...2021-08-061h 14
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDoctor Sonar Bruce SamsonWant to know how to accurately know fish size on your fish finder? Confused by side imaging and the latest products? How do your sonar's settings affect what you see and your fish catch rate? Its all here. Bruce "Dr. Sonar" Samson joins the Bigwater Podcast for a second time to break down many of the common mistakes that anglers make with sonar. Bruce appears at fishing schools and has a line of educational videos at doctorsonar.com"Doc" Bruce Samson has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as the Devil's Lake Master having...2021-08-021h 10
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJohn Gillman - Pro Walleye AnglerJohn Gillman has won nearly $500,000 in fishing tournament earnings on PWT, NWT, Major League Fishing and more. Talks about his successes, hits and misses from his twenty year career chasing walleye and bass. The Freelander, Michigan native has appeared on the cover of Field & Stream, FLW and other publicationsCapt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and...2021-07-1148 min
Brown Water BanterEp 96| Mark Davis from BigWater AdventuresWe talk with Mark Davis from the TV show BigWater Adventures. Mark talks with us about how he transitioned from working for the company Shakespeare to creating his own outdoor show. BigWater Adventures is featured on the Outdoor channel. Mark describes the show as fishing show highlighting bucketlist fishing destinations and the fantastic people he meets along the way.
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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonAl Lindner - Lindner's Angling Edge, Fishing Media PioneerDuring a long career spanning the most revolutionary years in sportfishing history, Al Lindner ranks among the most renowned leaders in the fishing industry. He continues to fish avidly for all freshwater fish, averaging about 180 days a year on the water, and is hailed as one of the world’s best all-around anglers.As the host of Lindner’s Angling Edge and Fishing Edge television series, Al remains immensely popular as one of the best-recognized angling authorities in North America. Al, however, has always worn many hats, and even his most avid fans may not realize the exte...2021-06-211h 08
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonIsaac Lakich -Pro Walleye Series Angler - Bigwater Fishing Podcast With Ross Robertson #27Isaac Lakich has already made quite a name for himself in walleye fishing circles. With 4 wins under his belt in two years the Wisconsin native is on his way to becoming one of the top anglers on Head to Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series.Accomplishments• 2018 & 2019 Master Walleye Circuit TOY• 2019 (1st) GBWS-Marinette• 2019 (1st) MWC-Leech Lake• 2020 (1st) MWC-Marinette• 2020 (1st) AIM Championship- Winnebago• 2020 (2nd) NWT-OcontoCapt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats includi...2021-05-3018 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonGary Roach "Mr. Walleye" - Bigwater Fishing Podcast With Ross Robertson #26Gary Roach, known deservedly as “Mr. Walleye,” was born and raised on the shores of Mission Lake, Minnesota. He started fishing off the dock when he was three or four years old. Gary started guiding at the age of ten and has made a career of fishing ever since. He has dedicated his lifetime to guiding, promoting and teaching anglers all over North America.He was one of the original “Nisswa Guides” in northern Minnesota. Gary’s methods and angling skills have been used in numerous publications such as Fishing Facts, In-Fisherman, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Walleye Magazine a...2021-05-1045 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTravis Hartman - Ohio DNR.- All About Lake Erie WalleyeDid you know that Travis Hartman from the Ohio Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Division stopped by to share his knowledge of Lake Erie's ecology and fishing? How fast do walleye grow?What are walleyes favorite food?How many walleye are harvested in Lake Erie each year?How many eggs does a female walleye layWhat are the migration patterns of walleyes in Lake Erie?What is Thermocline?2021-04-1853 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTrevor Sumption - Fish Hawk ElectronicsTrevor Sumption stops by the Bigwater Podcast to discuss fishing electronics and his own Fish Hawk products.Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.2021-04-0446 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonDoug Straub - FishUSADoug Straub fro FishUSA joins me to talk about the online fishing business, guiding on Lake Erie and some of his favorite lures and techniques.2021-03-1554 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonMatt Johnson - Clam Outdoors Ice TeamWe talk ice fishing with Matt Johnson from Clam Outdoors. Matt and I discuss the improvements in ice fishing technology and how it has affected the industry. We also get into some of the history and ice fishing techniques that will make you a better fisherman.Matt is a professional angler and promoter who owns and operates Matt Johnson Outdoors, where he provides guided fishing trips all year round and also offers fishing tips, fishing videos, fishing articles, seminars and more. Matt has been guiding since 2002 and guides the Metro Area Lakes, Horseshoe Chain of Lakes and...2021-02-2153 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonLeon Hanson - Bamboo Fly Rod Maker and Centerpin Reel PioneerLeon Hanson started building bamboo fly rods rods in the late 1970’s. Since then he has quietly built some of the finest rods in the country. He is a rod builder’s builder. After previously being one if the pioneers of center pin reels he moved on to his next challenge, building the some of the best and most desired bamboo fly rods in the world. He has always attacked a project seeking the best possible information from the experts, and then proceeds to improve upon it. His intuitive thinking in resolving a problem has made him famous in his...2020-12-2757 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonNate Zelinsky - Colorado Fishing GuideNate Zelinsky is a western angler based out of Conifer, Colorado where he owns and operates Tightline Outdoors, a premier fishing guide service and ‘The Authority in Western Outdoors”. Nate and his team of 5, guide on 17 bodies of water throughout Colorado.In addition to his extensive knowledge of Colorado, Nate is very involved in the entire Rocky Mountain Region while also fishing all over the country. He has fished in national tournaments for over a decade as well at living in Minnesota for a bit. He does find life in Colorado mandatory due to his love with ice fish...2020-12-211h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonKristine Fischer - Pro Kayak FishermanBorn and raised in Weeping Water, Nebraska, Kayak Fishing pro Kristine Fischer wasn’t one to adhere to societal norms. Growing up in a home unimpeded by the restraints of a television, she had a natural inclination to the outdoors. This paved the way for her career, as she lives full-time on the road, competing in competitive kayak bass fishing tournaments. In 2019 alone, she boasted three national level wins, and hopes to continue to break down barriers in redefining the female angler stereotype.https://www.instagram.com/midwestfishergal/https://www.fischeroutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/kfischer112020-12-0545 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonKyle Messier - Florida Fishing GuideAs one of the few NATIVE captains from the area Kyle has been extremely blessed to have the beautiful waters of the Crystal River, Ozello, and Homosassa all in his back yard. Living and growing up along the waters of the Nature Coast has provided him with many great experiences and memories over the years and nothing excites him more than sharing these great experiences and creating new ones with visiting anglers on a daily basis. It’s those unique experiences and vast knowledge of the area, local wildlife and the in’s and out’s of many of the ar...2020-11-2244 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson"Dr. Sonar" Bruce Samson"Doc" Bruce Samson has multiple major wins to his credit and is known as the Devil's Lake Master having won the PWT on the lake twice. He also won the MWC National Walleye Championship in 1986 and the RCL National Walleye Championship in 2002. Doc also has 8 major walleye tournament wins including the MWC twice, the PWT 4 times, the AIM once, and the FLW/RCL once.Bruce "Doctor Sonar" Samson has a winning formula that has worked for him on both lakes and rivers; this formula includes using today's technology to his advantage on the water. GPS and Sonar...2020-11-0859 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJohnnie Candle - Fishing Educator and Guide Walleye UniversityJohnnie Candle owns and operates one of Devils Lake’s premier guide services and comes highly recommended walleye anglers. His travels as a touring fishing professional have taught him a lot and his passion toward sharing what he has learned makes him a great choice for a fishing guide. Johnnie calls Devils Lake, North Dakota his home body of water. To say Devils Lake has undergone some change would be an understatement as large as the lake itself.In the past 25 years, Devils Lake has more than tripled in size. While this wreaked havoc on the ci...2020-10-251h 17
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTyson Keller Pro Walleye AnglerWhat happens when the bearded man comes walleye fishing? Hyperactive kids spreading mud in your boat? Pro Walleye angler and guide Tyson shares some horror stories with Ross Robertson on The Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Tyson Keller resides in Pierre, South Dakota and has one multiple walleye fishing tournaments including the longest running walleye fishing tournament The South Dakota Governor’s Cup in 2014 and 2019. He has served as a walleye fishing guides since the age of 16. Tyson is also a renowned goose and waterfowl hunter and won a national shooting tournament at the age of 12. Capt. Ross Robertson has made hi...2020-10-1154 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonCurtis Niedermier Outdoor WriterFollowing graduation in 2007 from Ohio State, Curtis moved to Benton, Kentucky to work for FLW (Fishing League Worldwide), the largest tournament fishing organization in the world. ... He moved up in ranks first to managing editor of their magazine, to editor-in-chief for FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the FLW website. He also co author a book "Walleye Trolling" with host Ross Roberston.2020-09-2047 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonPatterson Leeth Simms FishingLake Erie Walleye Fishing Guru Ross Robertson welcome Patterson Leeth from Simms Fishing Products to the Bigwater Fishing Podcast. Ross and Patterson discuss the do's and don't of how to get sponsored by fishing companies. Leeth offers some great tips on what it takes to build relationships with leading fishing companies.2020-09-0648 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTodd Frank - Former Walleye Tour ProFormer Walleye Fishing Tour Professional Todd Frank dropped by to discuss how he joined the FLW and PWT Walleye tours, Winning his first walleye tournament, his love of walleye fishing as a child, having have his fishing boat pulled out by a wrecker and the accident that nearly ended his walleye tour career.2020-08-2357 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTom Vatalaro - Vic's Sports CenterTom Vatalaro from Vic's Sports Center dropped by to discuss @Ranger Boats , buying a boat, what options you need, and how he and his brother Vic Vatalaro started the business. Valalaro talks about the biggest boat buying mistakes that consumers make and how to make the best choice in boat options and outboard motors. Vic's Sport Center in Kent, OH sells many brands of boats and equipment including @Ranger Boats @Triton Fishing Boats and Starcraft. Tom tells Ross Robertson about his love from the Ranger FS622 Pro and how this years model is step up. Check out Vic's at https...2020-08-091h 01
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonE10 Nathaniel Welch - Pro PhotographerIn Episode 10 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes photographer Nathaniel Welch. Welch lists hunting and fishing photography as his favorite and has shot covers for Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and many other outdoor publications and products. He has also photographed pro athletes and public figures like Serena and Venus Williams, James Harrison, Donald Trump, Tom Petty and many others. Welch shares his stories about 3 Donald Trump photoshoots and many of his other subjects . He offers photography tips and tricks on how to shoot better fishing and hunting photos. Check out his work at https://www.nathanielwelch.com/2020-08-0650 minDuck Season SomewhereEP 34. Bigwater, Pop QuizBigwater, Ramsey and mutual friend, Ryan Bianchini, share a few pearly pops one afternoon. Bigwater dodged the covid-19 bullet again, and describes why the upcoming Mississippi duck season leaves him with something to be desired. Biggie springs a pop quiz on Ramsey, a question-and-answer session that bounces through places, species, and past times like a smacked bluebill skipping across water. Episode Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells GetDucks USHuntList Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures: Insta @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks...2020-07-161h 28Duck Season SomewhereEP 34. Bigwater, Pop QuizBigwater, Ramsey and mutual friend, Ryan Bianchini, share a few pearly pops one afternoon. Bigwater dodged the covid-19 bullet again, and describes why the upcoming Mississippi duck season leaves him with something to be desired. Biggie springs a pop quiz on Ramsey, a question-and-answer session that bounces through places, species, and past times like a smacked bluebill skipping across water. Episode Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells GetDucks USHuntList Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures: Insta @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks...2020-07-161h 28
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonScott Stecher - Reef Runner LuresIn Episode 9 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross Robertson welcomes Scott Stecher of Reef Runner Lures. Scott talks about the early years of Reef Runner and where the company is headed. Reef Runner is known for their cicadas, 800, and the new 44 Mag. There is also a great discussion on the colors and styles that work best for Lake Erie Walleye.2020-06-2957 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonMarshal Yanda - 8 Time NFL Pro BowlerOn this episode of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast Ross welcomes Marshal Yanda. Marshal Yanda is a former American football offensive lineman who played 13 years with Baltimore and was an 8-time Pro-Bowler. He played college football at the University of Iowa, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 13-year career with the Ravens.Recently retired, Yanda is an avid fisherman who often takes fishing trips in the offseason. Ross Robertson talks to him about his weight loss, walleye fishing trips, his saltwater fishing...2020-06-151h 11
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTravis Hartman ODNR -Division of WildlifeTravis Hartman is administrator of the @OhioDNR Lake Erie fish management program.Hartman leads the Sandusky and Fairport Harbor research stations, which assesses and manages fisheries in Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins and their tributary streams. Hartman has worked as a fisheries biologist for the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Sandusky Fish Research Unit since 2003.2020-06-051h 04
Art on Air3 Questions for a Local Artist (Special Coronavirus Edition): Christian BigwaterThis week, we're catching up with Diné artist Christian Bigwater about how he is using art to help combat the coronavirus crisis.
2020-05-2504 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonThomas Allen - BassmasterVisit our Youtube Channel for Videos of these podcasts and more https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigwaterfishing Thomas Allen is the Senior Editor at Bassmaster. Thomas covers the Bassmaster Elite Series and writes about other fishing and outdoor related topics. On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Thomas and Ross talk about the fishing print industry, bass and walleye tournament fishing and whether women will ever join the Bassmaster Elite Series.Check out Thomas' writing athttps://www.bassmaster.com/author/thomas-allen...2020-05-081h 07
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonChip Cartwright - Silver Streak LuresSee the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/zKE3MGjHHiAChip Cartwright is the owner of Wolverine Tackle, the maker of Silver Streak Walleye and Salmon Lures. Chip drops by to discuss how his company got started and how they develop walleye fishing lures and salmon fishing lures. In particular Chip and Ross discuss the long development of the Silver Streak Rattle Streak Spoon ice fishing lure while fishing for lake Erie Walleye.Silver Streak produces hundred of sizes and custom colors of spinner blades and...2020-04-3050 min
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJoe Cermele - MeateaterVideo of this podcast available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHEssCqJ9fgJoe Cermele is MeatEater’s Senior Fishing Editor based on the East Coast. He has written several books and is the former fishing editor of Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. If it swims, Joe wants to catch it—and write, podcast, and shoot videos about it at MeatEater.Ross speaks to Joe about the creation of Hook Shots and the Hook Shots Podcast, his writing career for Outdoor Life and Field and Stream and his new gig at them...2020-04-221h 23
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonSteve Pollick - Ohio Outdoor NewsCheck out the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/HxzSSvcJclM ****Steve Pollick, has been an Ohio Outdoor News columnist since the paper's inception in 2005. prior to that he wrote for the The Blade newspaper in Toledo, Ohio for 40 years and its outdoors editor since 1982. His bylined stories and columns also have appeared in local, regional, state, and national magazines for more than 40 years.Steve has travelled the world in search adventures and interesting stories like nearly being jailed in Kenya, being knighted into the Jagermeisters' guild of...2020-04-161h 02
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonTroy Lindner - Lindner's Angling EdgeCheck out the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/CN2W4Iet3dsIn Episode 2 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast, Ross Robertson interviews Lindner's Angling Edge's Troy Lindner. Troy is part of the the first family of walleye fishing. Troy's father, Al Lindner is a sportsman, television and radio personality, and fishing industry innovator who has invented, along with his older brother Ron Lindner, many walleye fishing lures and rigs. The Lindner Family also have been innovators in fishing video production, DVDs, national TV commercials, product sales videos, point of purchase videos...2020-04-161h 07
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonJoe Okada-Pro Walleye AnglerIn Episode 1 of the Bigwater Fishing Podcast , Lake Erie Walleye fishing guru Ross Robertson talks with Pro Walleye Angler Joe Okada. Among the topics are Walleye fishing, Guide Trips and Joe's accomplishments. Oh and he's not even the most famous Joe Okada. You'll have to watch to find out why.Check out the video for this episode https://youtu.be/ybHQeUd7KB4www.bigwaterfishing.com@bigwaterfishing on Facebook and InstagramVisit our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigwaterfishing2020-04-0549 minDuck Season SomewhereEP 2. Quarantine Update with Bigwater aka Mark Wilson - The origins of social media for duck hunters, hunter harassment and social distanceCo-host Mark Wilson aka Bigwater and Ramsey catch up over the phone during COVID-19 quarantine. Back in the dark ages, before social media platforms, there were chat rooms. MSDucks was like a virtual coffee shop. Hundreds of local hunters connected off-site, lifelong friendships were formed. Bigwater and Double R remember Ohio anti-hunters, swap wood ducks, and discuss how the ongoing pandemic affects them personally. Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells Follow RR’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures at @ramseyrussellgetducks Thoughts or questions about today’s episodes of future topics? Let us know!2020-03-2657 minDuck Season SomewhereEP 2. Quarantine Update with Bigwater aka Mark Wilson - The origins of social media for duck hunters, hunter harassment and social distanceCo-host Mark Wilson aka Bigwater and Ramsey catch up over the phone during COVID-19 quarantine. Back in the dark ages, before social media platforms, there were chat rooms. MSDucks was like a virtual coffee shop. Hundreds of local hunters connected off-site, lifelong friendships were formed. Bigwater and Double R remember Ohio anti-hunters, swap wood ducks, and discuss how the ongoing pandemic affects them personally. Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells Follow RR’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures at @ramseyrussellgetducks Thoughts or questions about today’s episodes of future topics? Let us know!2020-03-2657 min
On The X - Fishing, Waterfowl & More4 Corner Properties: On The X Podcast: " Bigwater 3: Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Bowel Movements, and Bigwater Goes Hunting With Ramsey Russell"In this episode of the After Hours Edition of the On The X podcast, we visit with Bigwater from Ducksouth some more. Bigwater tell us the famous story of missing the first DU banquet he was supposed to attend with Esjay. Then, Bigwater goes on to tell us about the Island Duck hunt him and Donia made and why it quickly ended. Finally, Bigwater tells us about the first time he went on a duck hutning adventure with Ramsey Russell to Ohio.
2017-05-1217 minOn The X - Fishing, Waterfowl & More4 Corner Properties: On The X Podcast: "Late Night Stories With Bigwater Part 2"In this edition of the On The X podcast, Rocky, Jeff, and Joel visit with Bigwater. Bigwater tells us about "The Greatest Coot Shoot", growing up duck hunting, frisbee golf, BDDC, and one of the most famous stories, "The Orkin Man". Please be advised again this specific podcast is rated PG-13.
2017-04-2017 minOn The X - Fishing, Waterfowl & More4 Corner Properties: The After Hours On The X Podcast: "Bigwater, Ted10, and Crossgates Lake WMA"Let me preface this by saying, if you are not a member of Ducksouth, this story will fly right over your head. Also, this is a after hours edition of the podcast. It contains a few cuss words. If you are under 13 turn it off now.
In this first part of the "Bigwater Roast", Rocky, Joel, Jeff, Bigwater, and Ted10 relive the Crossgates Lake WMA story.
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