The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Episode 44: Tackle Tariff Talk with Dustin Rhodes (Lucky Strike Bait Works)

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

Episode 43: West Coast Kayak Fishing with Huy Tran (Pedder Bay Marina)

Join Brad & Jess as we welcome Huy Tran.Huy and his partner Jen are both Brand Ambassadors of Len Thompson and Northern King lures. They are currently based just outside of Victoria, BC after making the move from Edmonton, Alberta a few years ago. Huy is an avid Kayak fisherman who has taken his love of Kayak fishing from the Alberta prairie lakes, to the Pacific Ocean. He currently works at Pedder Bay RV Resort and Marina where he’s been diving in and learning all there is to learn about fishing the West Coast. 
Huy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huyfishin/
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 42: Competitive Angling + Bass Fishing with Dave Chong (Team Canada)

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

Episode 41: The Big Jack Classic with Byron Geddes

Welcome to a new year of the Canadian Fishing Podcast!
On this episode, join Brad & Jess as we chat with Byron Geddes, Executive Director of the Stettler Board of Trade. Byron is the driving force behind the Big Jack Classic, a family ice fishing derby that takes place February 15-16, 2025 in Stettler, Alberta. We will be discussing the derby, the role of fishing tourism in a community and (of course) ice fishing.
Learn more about the Big Jack Classic at https://www.bigjackclassic.ca/
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 40: The History of Len Thompson with Richard Pallister

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

Episode 39: Fish & Wildlife Enforcement with Officer Sam Pidwerbeski

Have you ever been curious about the role of a conservation officer? Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Alberta Fish & Wildlife Officer, Sam Pidwerbeski about his career in fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Report A Poacher
Report suspicious or illegal hunting and fishing activity, or dangerous wildlife encounters online or by phone:
Toll-free phone: 1-800-642-3800
Report a Poacher Online: https://www.alberta.ca/report-poacher
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 38: Musky Fishing with Glenn McDonald (54 or Bust)

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

Episode 37: Interior BC Fishing with Brett Roberts (Willis-Harper Home Hardware, Quesnel BC)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Brett Roberts, owner and the sports buyer at Willis-Harper Home Hardware in Quesnel, British Columbia. After helping Jess pronounce "Quesnel", Brett will tell us ALL about the local fishery. He'll also share the story behind the Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby hosted in Nakusp every January. We aren't ACTUALLY sponsored by Tourism BC, but this episode is going to make you want to plan a trip ASAP.
Brett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironfishtadventures/
Blue Knuckle Derby: https://www.facebook.com/blueknucklederby
Willis-Harper Home Hardware Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057181432717
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 36: Hot Spots with Gary Cooper (Gary Cooper's Fishing Diary)

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
 

Episode 35: We have a HOT announcement!

Join Brad & Jess as we make a HOT announcement and welcome our extra special guest, Nav Bassi.
Len Thompson LuresWebsite: https://www.lenthompson.com/
Northern King LuresWebsite: https://www.nklures.com/
True NorthWebsite: https://www.truenorthsmokers.com/
Hot Spot LuresWebsite: https://www.hotspotapexlures.com/
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html