The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Episode 41: The Big Jack Classic with Byron Geddes (Stettler, Alberta)

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/
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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Episode 34: Sophie Hughes (Lucky Bug Lures)

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/
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Episode 33: Sturgeon Fishing with Nick Porayko (Lunkers Fishing Adventures)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Nick Porayko, owner and operator of Lunkers Fishing Adventures based in Edmonton, Alberta. We're talking all things Sturgeon fishing, the North Sask. river fishery and his "Guest's best catch" will leave you in stitches. 
Lunker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunkersfishing/Lunkers Website: https://www.lunkers.ca/
Learn more about the Canadian Fishing Podcast at https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 32: Northern Adventures with Zack Brown (Fecal Guide/Lac La Martre)

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