The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Welcome to the Canadian Fishing Podcast. ​Hosted by brother/sister duo Brad Pallister and Jessica Pallister-Dew. Tune in as our guests and experts talk fishing, share their favourite outdoor memories, insights into the sportfishing industry and share a few fishing tips and tricks along the way. Brad and Jess are based out of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada and are the fourth generation owners of the Thompson-Pallister Bait Company —manufacturers of Len Thompson® Lures and Northern King® Lures. Learn more at www.lenthompson.com/podcast

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Episodes

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

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

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025

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

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025

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

Tuesday Dec 24, 2024

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

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

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

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

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

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024

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

Monday Sep 30, 2024

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
 

Friday Jun 28, 2024

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

Tuesday May 14, 2024

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

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