crappies

Mike McKnight, Tom Patti Candidate for US Congress

Subjects Discussed: Crappies have become a business;$100K Crappie Tournaments;Crappie Tours;Taking a friend fishing for slabs;Border Issues with Public Land;Fentanyl;Washingtons Ruling Class;2A;Opportunities to Reach Across the Aisle;Energy Issues;Homeless Pollution to the Ecosystem. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and never miss an episode!

We're talking giant crappies on this edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast with Grenada Lake guide Jason Golding.

Jason talks about the challenges of fishing on a lake where water levels can vary drastically from season to season.

He also describes the difference between targeting black and white crappies, why trolling isn't as popular these days and how Garmin has changed fishing with their "Livescope" feature.

The veteran angler and boat rigger also talks about why he's convinced Angler Qwest is the best pontoon on the water.

Trolling for crappies is the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with Doug Wynn.

Doug is a fishing guide and tournament angler who owns the Crappie-Gills-n-More guide service in Kentucky.

Doug talks about trolling crank baits through timber for big crappies...and why you have to be prepared to lose a few baits along the way.

He also describes how to set up your OR-12 boards for light biting fish, why tournaments are different than fishing with clients and why big baits really do catch big fish.

All that and much more, this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

We're heading to warm weather this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast with South Carolina charter captain Mike Gault.

Mike owns Time 2 Fish Charters on Lake Murray.  He specializes in stripers, catfish and crappies.

The retired Conservation Officer talks about the winter fishery for striped bass and how they troll live bait for big fish.

Mike also describes why his Angler Qwest 824 Striper is the perfect rig for his style of fishing.

We're wrapping up the north country open water fishing season this month on the Angler Qwest podcast.

Boat designer and avid angler Brad Dupuie talks about getting in some time on the water before it freezes up for the winter.

His plans include chasing walleye on Saginaw Bay and the River.  Then, he'll turn his attention to some key southern fisheries for crappie, catfish and stripers.

Brad also talks about the new lineup of Angler Qwest clothing and how that fits into their marketing plan.

We wrap up by discussing the upcoming Polar Kraft podcast from the folks at Apex Marine.

Fishing expert Tony Mariotti of Detroit Lakes, Minn., joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss the continued good fishing in Minnesota lakes country. But it is the weekend of WeFest, the big country music festival south of Detroit Lakes, and so that means cautioned is advised on certain lakes. Also, they discuss whether the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is right to investigate setting aside certain lakes to have limit and size restrictions on bluegills in an attempt to grow more trophy bluegills.

Minnesota fishing expert Tony Mariotti of Detroit Lakes joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk fishing. Mariotti says walleyes are biting well, despite heavy use of popular lakes by recreational enthusiasts. Also, crappies and bass are good options at this time of the year.

Minnesota lakes country fishing expert Tony Mariotti joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss prospects for fishing this weekend in the Detroit Lakes, Pelican Rapids and Fergus Falls area. Water temperatures remain chilly, just like the air, and fish are being found in spots they'd normally have vacated by now.

Minnesota fishing expert Tony Mariotti of Detroit Lakes talks about catching opening day walleyes, the shortage of spottail shiners, crappies and other stuff.

Minnesota fishing expert Tony Mariotti from Detroit Lakes shares a story and tips about how to catch springtime crappies from unlikely places -- roadside ponds or sloughs. He literally looks for spots that have fishing line or bobbers hanging from overhead power lines and gives them a try. Sometimes, it pays off. Also, a look ahead to the Minnesota walleye opener.

Detroit Lakes, Minn., angling expert Tony Mariotti says the crappie bite is already on in Minnesota lakes country. The ice went off most lakes this week and fishermen are already catching crappies in shallow water. Mariotti joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss crappies, the upcoming walleye season and other angling topics.