The Canadian Fishing Podcast

Episode 9: Lure Manufacturing with Dustin Rhodes (Lucky Strike Bait Works)

Today Jess & Brad are speaking to (queue the dramatic music)... the competition. Join the conversation with Dustin Rhodes (Lucky Strike Bait Works).
Dustin will talk about the history of his family's 4th generation business, the strange parallels between Len Thompson and Lucky Strike, manufacturing challenges, working with family and of course, fishing. 
Website: https://luckystrikebaitworks.com/
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

BONUS EPISODE: Fishing for Food Banks 2022

Join us for a Fishing for Food Banks 2022 update. We'll talk about what inspired the campaign in 2020, will give a numbers update, and will chat with Erin Katerynych, Executive Director at the Battlefords District Food & Resource Center. She'll be sharing a bit more about what programs they offer, the people they help and what the current challenges are. 
LINKS
Fishing for Food Banks 2022 Website: https://www.lenthompson.com/fishing-for-food-banks.html
Battlefords District Food & Resource Center Website: https://www.battlefordsfoodbank.ca/

Episode 8: The ”Complete Angler” with Don Lamont

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Don Lamont, editor of Hooked Magazine and former host of the Complete Angler TV show which aired for over a decade.
Don will share details from his multi-media fishing career which started on the North Saskatchewan River after catching his first Master Walleye and evolved from Newspaper, to TV, magazines, podcasting and his own published book, "The Complete Angler".  We'll also learn a lot from Don during Rapid fire on his favourite Manitoba fisheries, techniques and more! You don't want to miss this episode.
Learn more about Don Lamont: https://www.hookedmagazine.ca/the-complete-angler-don-lamont/
The Complete Angler Podcast: https://www.hookedmagazine.ca/podcast/
 

Episode 7: Kayak Fishing & Community with Mike Zilkowsky (Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Mike Zilkowsky, founder of the Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail.
Mike will share his love for kayak angling and will discuss the joys and challenges of running a tournament series. We'll also chat fishing with kids, our favourite childhood fishing memories and the importance of community. BONUS: Tune in to learn about Brad's biggest fear....
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html
Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wckft/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/west_can_kayak_trail/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOClOlAyre9rpJBldiqQlxA
 
Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail - Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/174518422623151
 
Mike Zilkowsky Outdoor Adventures
https://www.facebook.com/mikezoutdoors
 
Email
mikezilkowsky@gmail.com

Episode 6: Outdoor Wholesale, Retail and Podcasting with Jason Laudin (The Outdoor Adventures Podcast)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Jason Laudin (The Outdoor Adventures Podcast).
Jason will talk about his career in the outdoors industry in wholesale and retail. We'll discuss how he got into Podcasting and put Jay on the spot a few times during RAPID FIRE. We cover a lot of ground in this one... be sure to tune in!
Website: https://www.mylakelandnow.com/32763/on-air/the-outdoor-adventure-podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenw71/
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 5: Guiding, Making Memories & Mental Health with Adam Gamble (Adam’s Angling Adventures)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Adam Gamble (Adam’s Angling Adventures).
Adam will talk about his career as a firefighter, the adventure of opening his guiding business and his secret to the perfect sandwich. We'll also dive into the important conversation of mental health and the healing aspect of angling and disconnecting in the great outdoors.
Adam's Website: adamsanglingadventures.com
Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_gamble_outdoors/
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html
Other Links:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/nurse-uses-fishing-to-fight-ptsd-1.6154568
http://dreamcasterssociety.com/
https://woundedwarriors.ca/
 

Episode 4: Fish Farming with Max Menard (Smoky Trout Farm)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Max and Corrie Menard of Smoky Trout Farm.
Max will share some very interesting insight into the fish farming industry. We'll also discuss the joys and challenges of family business and his thoughts on the best way to catch fish from stocked ponds.
Smoky Trout Farm Website: https://www.smokytroutfarm.com/
Smoky Trout Farm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smokytroutfarm/
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 3: Inspiring Women in the Outdoors with Lisa Roper (Lisa Roper Outdoors)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Lisa Roper.
Lisa will share her mission of empowering women in the outdoors and will chat best practices for aspiring Brand Ambassadors. She'll also crush her "Rapid Fire" segment where she shares her favourite memories and best fishing tips (all in 30 seconds or less). 
Lisa's website: https://lisaroperoutdoors.com/
Lisa's Walleye: https://youtu.be/uWXFvlmC_74
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html

Episode 2: Hosting a Fishing Show with Wes David (Fishing the Wild West TV)

Join Brad & Jess as we chat with Wes David, host of the Fishing the Wild West TV Show.
Wes will share how he got into the outdoors industry and why that journey lead to his WILDly (pun intended) successful TV show. He will also answer our Rapid Fire questions, pick a favourite Pallister sibling, and admit to a few embarrassing moments on camera. 
Fishing the Wild West TV website: https://www.fishingthewildwesttv.com/
The Fishing the Wild West TV episode featuring Jess at Black Bear Island Lodge: https://youtu.be/vyHpxTEbjxY
Have a question for the podcast?: https://www.lenthompson.com/podcast.html
 

Episode 1: Introduction

Welcome to the first episode of the Made for Memories Podcast. Meet your hosts, brother/sister duo, Brad Pallister & Jessica Pallister-Dew.
Brad & Jess are the forth generation owners of the Thompson-Pallister Bait Company (manufacturers of Len Thompson & Northern King Lures). They'll explain why they are starting a podcast, they'll ponder if the Fish Gods are out to get them, Brad will take on the first round of "Rapid Fire" and YOU can decide who is worse at telling jokes...