The Canadian Fishing Podcast

RE-RELEASE: In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode!Episode 17: Life as a Lodge Owner with Derrick Uniat (Lloyd Lake Lodge) On this episode, Jess & Brad speak to Derrick Uniat, co-owner of Lloyd Lake Lodge. Ever dream of owning a lodge? Derrick has some advice for you that starts with a bathroom reno. In this episode we talk about the challenges and joys of lodge ownership, what brought the Uniat brothers to the lodge, life as a professional chef (including an experience on Chopped Canada) and - of course - fishing. BONUS: Enjoy the ambience of chirping birds in the background - Derrick is chatting with us from the lodge. Lloyd Lake Lodge Website: https://lloydlakelodge.com/ Link to Derrick's episode on Chopped Canada: https://watch.globaltv.com/series/125482051815 Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

RE-RELEASE: In case you missed it, we are re-posting a handful of our favourite interviews. Tune in for a quick update with our guest(s) to find out what they are up to now. Then, enjoy their early episode! Episode 15: Food, Forage & Family with Brad Fenson On this episode, Jess & Brad speak to journalist/seminar host/podcaster Brad Fenson. Brad will talk about his career as (what he calls) an Outdoors Communicator and what that path looked like for him. We'll talk a lot about his passion for food and we'll really dive into the topic of fostering outdoor values in young kids. Aspiring hunters, foragers and/or parents.... you don't want to miss this one! Harvest Your Own Website: https://www.harvestyourown.ca Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Blaine Calkins. An avid outdoorsman, Blaine is a Canadian Member of Parliament and the Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Hunting, Angling, and Conservation. This episode is packed with information. We discuss how the government manages fisheries from a federal/provincial level, the current proposed changes to West Coast Salmon allocation (and why recreational anglers are upset), how anglers can impact policy, fisheries habitat management across Canada, Blaine's thoughts on government funding of conservation programs and more. Blaine Calkins' Website: https://blainecalkinsmp.ca/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

WELCOME TO EPISODE 50! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jay Siemens. Jay Siemens is a Canadian fishing influencer, YouTuber and Entrepreneur. With a passion for cinematography, Jay’s videos feature stunning scenery and engaging adventures. In fact, his YouTube channel has attracted almost 300,000 subscribers. He has partnered with many brands including AlumaCraft, Eskimo, Garmin, Frostbit and Old Town Canoes and Kayaks (just to name a few). Jay is also the co-founder of Catch and Cook, a seasoning and coatings brand inspired by a love of outdoor-inspired cooking. Lastly, and most importantly, it’s clear that Jay is a family man. He’s the dad of two boys and husband to Sam who seem to be along for the adventure whenever possible. In this episode, we talk about how Jay found his niche in the fishing and outdoors industry. We cover guiding, YouTube, videography, ice fishing (including safety), fishing with family and more. Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QtG1n01F7z7fb4qhMOxqg Website: https://www.jaysiemens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_siemens/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jenn McDonald. Jenn is a passionate hunter and angler based in Ontario. Jenn is also an avid forager, passionate cook and is the host of Wild Cookhouse on Fishing the Wild West TV, where she shares her love of cooking and wild foods. Jenn ALSO hosts the Horrible People Podcast where she interviews people in the outdoor industry on their “misunderstood” lifestyles. It was hard to pick a title for this episode because we cover a lot including the criticism outdoorsmen face, her favourite fish brine recipe, cormoronts (Brad's favourite topic) and how YouTube can make a great mentor. Jenn's website: https://whywehunt.ca/blog/ Jenn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenndvc/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with two of our long-time Brand Ambassadors, Rob Ouellette and Al Benoit. Both Rob and Al reside in Sudbury Ontario, made their careers as corrections officers, and both own recreational property near Manitoulin Island where they do a lot of fishing for Salmon and Lake Trout. On this podcast, we talk about the local fisheries, fish allergies, trolling techniques, spoons and tournaments. We also dive into the important topic of fishing as a tool to improve mental health. Mental Health & Fishing: https://www.lenthompson.com/blog/mental-health-fishing Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robbytheoutdoorsguy_channel Al's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albenoitfishing/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

We have been getting a lot of questions about tariffs so we thought we would dedicate an episode to the topic of tariffs, manufacturing in Canada and a few personal thoughts on Canada/USA relations. For some added insight, we have invited our friend Dustin Rhodes (owner of Lucky Strike Bait Works) to be part of the discussion. This episode is a bit different than our usual content and format, but we hope you find the conversation interesting. Learn more about Lucky Strike Bait works at https://luckystrikebaitworks.com/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome David Chong (who has a heck of a bio)... Dave is one of Canada’s most recognizable and successful competitive tournament anglers. He has won numerous bass, pike, crappie and perch tournaments, “Angler of Year” titles, “Team of the Year” titles and Classic titles. An Independent Sales rep by day, he is also a highly sought after seminar presenter, social media influencer and outdoor writer. On this episode we are talking Bass fishing, Perch fishing, Dave's career as a sales rep, and his competitive angling career INCLUDING Team Canada's Gold at the 2019 Pan American Black Bass Championship. Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fish_hard/ Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chonger.FHDB/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with our dad, Richard Pallister. We have had many requests to bring Richard on but it took a bit of convincing. We are discussing Len Thompson as a person, the history of the company, family memories and Richard's career at Thompson-Pallister. We will also talk about fly fishing (secrets out - he doesn't usually fish spoons). This episode is a special one for us. We hope you enjoy it too! Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Glenn McDonald from 54 or Bust - a growing YouTube channel that promotes Musky fishing in Ontario's Sunset Country. We are chatting about YouTube, social media/branding, growing a fishing community and of course.... targeting Musky! 54 or Bust YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/54orbust 54 or Bust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/54orbust/ "Did Social Media Ruin the 50" Musky?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABu2JPIMsjc Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

We are back! Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Gary Cooper, host of Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary. In this episode we talk about Gary's 40 year professional fishing career and the evolution of fishing TV shows. Gary has been working with Hot Spot since 1985 so is a wealth of knowledge on why they work and how Hot Spot's founder Jack Gaunt developed the first plastic flasher. Gary Cooper's website: https://garycooper.ca/ Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6N085pVtFWKzd-4frgCBw Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Sophie Hughes, owner of Lucky Bug Lures and Heights Coffee based in Burnaby, BC. Sophie has been in the tackle business for 20 years and we are talking entrepreneurship, family businesses, Lucky Bug Lures, fishing (of course), coffee and more... Lucky Bug LuresWebsite: https://luckybuglures.com/en-caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckybuglures/ Height's CoffeeWebsite: https://heightscoffee.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightscoffee.ca/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Zack Brown, Operations Manager at Lac La Martre Adventures. On this episode we are talking Northern fishing, lodge life and Instagram "fame". Zack has been guiding at Lac La Martre lodge in the NWT for over a decade and has countless fishing stories and some absolutely insane wildlife encounters. What is the coolest thing YOU have experienced in the wild? Lac La Matre Adventures Website: https://nwtfishing.com/ Zack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fecalguide/ Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html