Hello BFFs, come join us at the Iowa Craft Beer Festival put on by the Iowa Brewers Guild . With 70 brewers and 300 beers to sample there is something for every kind of beer drinker. This one is loaded episode! We taste a few beers, sit down with Matt who is helping out Adventurous Brewing LLC , Ross of the The Sports Fanatics on 1460 KXnO , Bruno of Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers/Full Court Press and Christina from Kalona Brewing Company /Iowa Brewer's Guild. https://youtu.be/PpBIv_yh3vc <&l...
Aug 30, 2021•58 min
BONUS EPISODE #3: BFF Somehow gets a booth at the Iowa Craft Beer Festival! We take advantage and tryout many craft beers and help support local businesses. See below of the Breweries we tasted in this bonus episode and Cheers! Iowa Brewers Guild: https://www.iowabeer.org/ Beers Tasted: Jackson Street Brewing - Sioux City, IA - Warrior Lager https://jacksonstreet.beer/ 1717 Brewing Co. - Des Moines, IA - 2 Hopps West Coast IPA http://1717brewing.com/ Flix Brewhouse - Des Moines, IA - Dark Helmet...
Aug 26, 2021•19 min
Once again, Beer Fish Fanatics Team are catfishing together as MaPop Fishing and Fishing Kith record a new BFF podcast episode. Channel Catfish are the target species as we talk about bait fish and fishing rod set ups. We have some beer while our friend is catching bait for us. Great tips and advice from Fishing Kit and how to target fish!! Grab a beer and cheers! Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/dt5M_RlUYJw < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics ...
Aug 23, 2021•33 min
Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. On today's episode we have Leslie VanDerau; USMC Combat Engineer, founder of the nonprofit Heroes Outdoor Therapy, catfish angler and MC for the Catmasters Tournament circuit. Take a peak into how cafishing helped her cope with PTSD after coming back from overseas and why she founded HOT to help her fellow veterans by taking them on hunting and fishing trips. More Leslie! https://www.instagram.com/leslie_vanderau/ Heroe...
Aug 16, 2021•59 min
Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! We recently when on a Kayak fishing trip and just wanted to do a little final recap of our trip and also talk about the current summer fishing situation. We go over some great tips and advice for mid-summer fishing and target species. Fishing Kit gives some tips and advice on targeting Catfish, White Bass, and fish in general during the hot months. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as we recap our Kayak Trip for Blue Cats, and also the hot summer bite! Chee...
Aug 09, 2021•54 min
BONUS: BFF does a tasting of Left Hand Brewing Nitro Stout and Goose Island's Lemonade Shandy. We give our opinion of the beers so enjoy! Cheers! Beers Tasted: Left Hand Brewing - Nitro Stout https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/milk-stout-nitro Goose Island 312 - Lemonade Shandy https://www.gooseisland.com/ Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Download the audio for this episode and more: https://993337.buzzsp...
Aug 05, 2021•7 min
Hey BFFs, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. We are joined by big catfish catching Denny Ransom of Float Fish Adventure. Denny joins us on site, during a fishing trip where we were on the hunt for BIG catfish. We break down our game plan, bait, techniques, things we learned and how to bite went overall. https://youtu.be/-6_enGNL1u4 < Video Podcast Denny's YouTube Channel - Float Fish Adventures https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYdCGC8ZwyBImv2GACC4_A Podcast We...
Aug 02, 2021•51 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. BFFs, today we are joined by the amazing, brilliant, and inspiring April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors and Anchored Podcast. She is the Fly Fishing Specialist we've dreamed of, and the world traveling Fisherman we dreamed to be! April gives us insights into fishing in British Columbia, to fishing in New Zealand, and now her current location of Australia! We talk from everything about her podcast, to her fly fishing guide career, to ...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! Grandy and I recently when on a fishing trip and just wanted to do a little recap of our trip. We talk about some techniques we used and had some thoughts on why the bite didn't go exactly how we expected it to. We are also gearing up for a kayak catfishing trip so we talk about how we're going to put Grandy and a few others on their first ever catfish from little plastic boats. Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/QFFEadOflzg < Video P...
Jul 19, 2021•46 min
Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we are joined by the Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang. Mark gives us an insight into the Iowa DNR Fisheries current status on water and fisheries. We get a high level education on everything fish, water clarity, fish habitats, and pure fishing knowledge. Mark brings over 20+ years of experience with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to this episode along with his love for the Hybrid Stripe Bass! This is ev...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Hey there BFFs, hope you had a good 4th of July holiday! Today's episode is truly a Beer Fish Fanatics episode as we discuss just that. We are joined by Grandy's brother in law and just talk beer, fishing. From fishing while growing up, getting into ice fishing, fishing new lakes, trying different techniques and tackle. Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/8bUN_hyh-8w < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Than...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! Today's episode we have Mark Przybysz from Catfish and Crappie/Panfish Nation. Mark has a great YouTube following and many amazing fishing guest on his channel. We get into is tips and advice for Catfish and his journey into the fishing industry and fishing world. We learn about the fishing scene in the Chicago, IL area and just a fun down to earth conversation with Mark. Sit back, grab a drink and Cheers! Catfish...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! On today's episode we have Arlie of Angling With Arlie. Arlie is especially passionate about getting kids and their families out fishing through his Facebook community page. Along with his cousin Garry, they also put events together for veterans to get out and fish as well. Angling with Arlie and Family FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/382765289336419 Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/TMXY...
Jun 21, 2021•57 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. Today, Fishing Kith joins us onsite as he is currently targeting those massive Blue Catfish. He breaks down his current game plan and how his current fishing trip is going. Sit back relax as we this is a quick episode until he is back for more Beer with MaPop Fishing! Grab a beverage of choice and enjoy! Cheers! Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/pfaFqr3SO7M < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfish...
Jun 14, 2021•23 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. Today we go onsite and record behind the scenes at Kalona Brewing Company. We are joined by Head Brewer, "W" Yoder and Marketing Specialist, Christina Patramanis. This is every Craft Beer drinker's dream, we get a chance to learn everything about craft beer from the people who work within the industry. IPAs, Lagers, Hefeweizen, and any other style of beers! Grab a Kalona Beer and Cheers! Get a hold of Kalona Brewi...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Hey BFFs, we are heading back to the Ocean to talk with Kristy "K Bear" Batista! Kristy is a former marine mammal trainer and lover of animals. She is the other half of 2Bears Outdoors, so join us as she shares her outdoor adventures from down in Florida! 2Bears Outdoors YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0_mnpi4EdATQoM2vc1OUA Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalon...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. We get a chance today to speak with Outdoor EXPerience YouTube sensation, Tim Her. We get a chance to learn more about the fishing ways in Colorado and many priceless tips and advice from Tim on Hybrid Bass/Wiper fishing and crappie fishing. Tim gives us a little insight into his brain and how he plans fishing trips and adventures so that he gets the most out of his outings. Who knows, maybe we'll get a chance soo...
May 24, 2021•57 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. Today we are taking a behind the scenes peak at making fishing plastics with an Iowa bait company, Fishing Assault. This is a family owned business ran out of Clayton's basement, your quintessential Mom and Pop shop! We didn't realize there's so much that goes into making soft plastics used for fishing! Grab a drink and absorb some knowledge with us! Get a hold of Fishing Assault with the following links https://w...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! Today we have what we consider the most interesting man in the world, Mr. Gus "OneBear" Batista. This man has done everything from wrestling alligators for a living, to working with deadly Snakes, to even fighting off a BEAR and Lived! (Hence the nickname). On top of all these unimaginable adventures in Florida, he finds time to fish and be a part of the Kastking Bass Ambassador. Grab a beer/drink and just enjoy Gus and his stori...
May 10, 2021•58 min
Hey BFFs! Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! We have multispecies angler, bass tournament fisherman, Iowa fishing product JB's Fishsauce Co-Owner; Cory Weaver on the show with us today. We touch on how scent plays a role in how a fish reacts, nuances of our fish species and the challenges when trying to target a new species. Since Cory will pretty much fish for anything that swims, there should be something for everyone here. Cheers! Podcast Website and Social Med...
May 03, 2021•59 min
Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we are once again joined by the Iowa DNR's Biometrician Jeff Kopaska. Jeff gives us an insight into the most recent Central Iowa DNR Fish Netting and Survey results. We learn in-depth the types of fish caught, size, weight, and species. We even get into the NEW Iowa DNR website Data information that will be launched soon with a variety of fish nerd data and numbers. This is every Iowa Fisherman's dream of information! Grab ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Hey there BFFs, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast! We are keeping it local to Central Iowa this episode with Derek Wilkins of 515 Fishing! We talk about <<< Video Here Derek Wilkins Social Meda: https://www.facebook.com/515FishingGuides https://www.facebook.com/groups/1788619811468631 https://www.instagram.com/515_fishing/ Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewing Company https://www.facebook.com/kalonabrewingcompany Whisker Seeker Tackle https://whiskerseek...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Hey Guys, Welcome to episode 50 of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! Today's episode consists of our most varied group of topics from stereotypes to fishing etiquette but more importantly spring fishing, blue cats, Livescope on the kayak, PBs, and the SPAWN! Please feel free to give your thoughts in the comments, would love to hear our audience's opinions the things we touch on in this one. As always shout outs to our sponsors Kalona Brewing Company https://www.facebook.com/kalonabrewingcompany Wh...
Apr 12, 2021•50 min
Hey there BFFs, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design products for a fishing company? Well we have the Product Development Manager from KastKing ! #KastKing is making a splash in the fishing world. Scott Thomas; a vetaran in the industry is here to give some insights on developing products, where he draws inspiration from and the satisfaction that comes with his job. Oh he also went to Iowa State University for t...
Apr 05, 2021•57 min
Hey Everybody, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics! As the Ice fishing season for us ended, we take a trip to the Iowa Great Lakes at Lake Okaboji!! We have Sean Tran of Sake Fishing join us on our final Ice fishing trip and episode. Sean gives us a nice recap of his Ice Fishing season along with how his custom ice rod business is coming along. We get into our game plan for our last ice fishing outing and what we plan to target and do. Make sure you stay until the end of th...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min
Hello BFFs! Welcome back for another Beer Fish Fanatics podcast. It's o-fishially spring here in the midwest and that means kayak fishing season is just around the corner. On today's episode we have Aliex Fishing to talk about kayak fishing. From paddle, pedal and motorized kayaks, he covers them all. If you're looking to get into kayak fishing or upgrading your kayak, this is a good place to start. Hope you guys enjoy, cheers! https://youtu.be/Wb2iMmEU2Xc <<< Video Here Find more Aliex...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Hey Everybody, Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics! We have tournament angler Nicole Jacobs Fishing with us on today's episode. Her mission is to empower others to follow their passions through faith and fishing. In what most would consider a male oriented industry she hopes to inspire women and girls, strive for equity in the sport because at the end of the day, fish don't discriminate. More Nicole Jacobs https://www.facebook.com/NicoleJacobsFishing https://www.instagram.c...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Hey BFFs, back with another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast! We are joined by another rising star in the YouTube fishing world, Westin Smith from the Dallas Fort Worth area. He's been grinding out the content and has done 100 and some videos straight?! Collabs with some squad of guys called Googans, you might have heard of them. Hard work pays off, and despite just getting into fishing only a couple of years ago, he's got some knowledge that would make some season veterans blush. Hope ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast. We're proud to announce a new sponsor for the show, Kalona Brewing Company out of Kalona, Iowa! "Heavenly Beers, brewed by mere mortals." On today's show we have David Wyner, who runs the Chasin' Cats - Catfishing Guide Service right here in Central Iowa. Dave specializes in targeting channel catfish in our larger impoundments and smaller lakes around central Iowa. He puts a big emphasis on education as part of his serv...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Hello BFFS, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics. On today's show we sip on a couple of brews from Kalona Brewing Company while talking to Communities Fishing Biologist Tyler Stubbs. The Community Fishing Program works with cities around Iowa to bring fishing opportunities to communities around the state. These ponds are primarily stocked with bass, blue gill and catfish though there has been some experimentation with perch in some. All the ponds are mapped out on the Iowa D...
Feb 22, 2021•59 min
