The World’s Greatest Fishing Podcast

On this week's episode, we're going to talk about back country backpacking fishing adventures. It doesn't matter where you are, or what state you're in, there is a place where you can put a backpack on and go catch fish. We'll tell you everything you need to just pack a bag, take off into the wilderness, and start catching some fish. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: The story of how Paul and I met, and the origins of this podcast. What to expect when high altitude fishing. What kind of gear and setup we use, and how easy it is to get into back country fishing. If we could take only one thing with us on a backpack adventure, what would we take? What tactics you should be implementing when back country fishing. Featured On The Show: Super Duper 503 Lure Panther Martin Lure Wounded Warrior Project Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group

Will Goodman and Mark Nawrocki are absolute Catfish Experts. They fish in the hills of east Tennessee, and they have grabbed more giant catfish BY HAND than anyone we know of. The catfish they catch are regularly about 60 lbs. I don't think we've ever heard something quite this manly on the show. On this very episode, Will and Mark join us to talk about what it takes to wrestle a catfish out of the water. Seriously. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: How Will and Mark got started "Grabbling", or grabbing fishing catfish by hand. The nitty gritty on exactly how to grab a huge catfish by hand. The two battles you have to fight when handfishing a catfish. What kind of safety precautions that they take to make sure that folks are in good hands. The number one species of catfish to catch. Featured On The Show: BigTNCats.com BigTNCats on Facebook Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group

Dave Mercer is a man who needs no introduction. He is the host of Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing, the Facts of Fishing Tip Series and the emcee of the Bassmaster Classic. Dave is one of the best known anglers in the world. On this very special episode, Dave stops by to share some of his favorite fish to catch, his history with fishing and some incredible insight on his experiences, complete with his signature sense of humor. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: What really got Dave into fishing and what made him want to become a professional angler. Some of the tactics that Dave uses to get inside of the brains of Large Mouth Bass and catch the big ones. Dave's favorite colors for jigs, and how to use baits that match what the fish are feeding on. Insider tips on how the top anglers in the Bassmaster are fishing the tournaments. How to determine the area of the water column that fish are living in. Featured On The Show: FactsOfFishing.com Dave Mercer on Facebook Live Target Soft Plastic Hollow-Body Frog CastingForACure.com The Sabretooth Payara Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group

Matt Servant is the man behind the Lures at MattLures.com, one of the most popular, handmade swimbait manufacturers around. When Matt got frustrated because he couldn't catch a fish over ten pounds, he decided he would re-learn how to bass fish. Matt stops by the show to talk about some of the techniques that he has perfected, his philosophy for creating lures, a downright brutal story about the one that got away, and much more. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: The biggest things that people are doing that are keeping them from catching big bass. The differences between big bass behavior and small bass behavior, and how you can apply those trends to fishing bass all around the world. Matt's personal gear setup and his favorite conditions for fishing big bass. How you can use followers and territorial habits to really zone in and catch bigger bass. Why you should be hunting big fish instead of fishing them. Featured On The Show: MattLures.com Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group

Angie Sorenson is one of the only female fishing guides in the Pacific Northwest. Her ingenuity and experience have earned her the title of "Fishing Goddess", as well as a reputation for really shooting from the hip and telling it like it is. Angie stops by the show today to talk about her history of fishing, some of her favorite places to fish, how she caught a 72 lb Chinook King Salmon. In addition, we'll get her to spill the beans on some of her secrets to reeling in the kinds of fish you've always dreamed of. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: What you need to know if you're trying to catch in the Spring instead of the fall. How fishing the same fish in different rivers can be entirely different. Why you should never fish in a river on a full moon. Some of Angie's strategies that will help you catch fish anywhere in the world. Advice for men that are trying to get their wives or daughters to start hunting with them. Featured On The Show: NorthwestFishing.com Blog.TheFishinGoddess.com Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group

Michael Fowlkes is the Executive Producer, Writer and Director of Inside Sportfishing. He has been with the show since 1989. The series has earned an unprecedented 25 Telly awards for broadcast excellence. It is the longest running, highest rated fishing show in Fox Sports history. Michael stops by today to talk about his experiences on Inside Sportfishing, as well as his critically acclaimed action-adventure novel "Perfect Bait". The book is based roughly on his real life experiences, and you'll hear about the thrilling experience that inspired the story. In addition, we talk about Michael's favorite fishing destination, "the one that got away" and one positively killer tip for catching Spotted Bay Bass. Don't miss it! Listen To The Full Interview: What You'll Learn From This Episode: How Inside Sport Fishing got started, and Michael's earliest experiences on the show. One common, universal principle to catch any species of fish. Michael's favorite fish to catch right now. Michael's secrets on what it takes to catch Swordfish, Sand Bass and Large Mouth Bass. How absolutely crucial it is to be aware of your environment Featured On The Show: Inside Sportfishing PerfectBaitTheNovel.com Fish For Life Join the Conversation: Subscribe in iTunes and Leave us a Review Subscribe via Stitcher or RSS Join the Facebook Group