On this week of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast, Matt Vavroch returns to school us on the fish of 10,000 casts. Matt knows a thing or two about muskies so we ask him the important questions like, can I use a crappie to catch a musky? What does a muskie taste like? Why do I keep spelling it differently? But seriously, Matt knows his stuff, we dive into tactics, gear and tackle for muskies. Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/HGm8xxXZOIQ < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfishing.co...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
BFF ends this episode with part 3 at the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! This last part, we get the intel of the breakthrough technology used to track fish and collect data. We even get the low down on Spearing Sturgeons in Wisconsin! We finish off learning about Walleyes, Saugers, and the crossbreed of Saugeyes in Ohio. Grab a brew and cheers! Guest Contact Info: Chris Vandergoot - GLATOS vandergo@msu.edu Joe Conroy - Ohio joseph.conroy@dnr.state.oh.us Dan Isermann - Wisconsin daniel...
Mar 09, 2022•37 min
BFF continues the fish biologist, beer, and info overload at the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! This part we get the information on the hot crappie bite in Missouri and the hot Salmon bite South Dakota. We get to learn so much on the different locations and how different, yet similar fisheries are in these two states. Enjoy and Cheers! Guest Contact Info: Chris Brooke - Missouri chris.brooke@mdc.mo.gov Mark Fincel - South Dakota mark.fincel@state.sd.us Podcast Website and Social Medi...
Mar 08, 2022•39 min
Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast team gets invited to the 82nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference! The best underground and scuffed up fishing podcast, gets to talk with several fish biologist along with many fishing insiders. We got so much fish information we split this episode into 3! Part 1 we have Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR, along with Ernesto Flories of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks join us. This is every fishing geeks dream come true, so grab a beer and CHEERS! ENJOY! Guest Contac...
Mar 07, 2022•34 min
Ice fishing season is winding down and the BFFs look back on the season so far. Ice camping, veterans ice fishing event and maybe the best ice fishing season ever for Kit? YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/9_m0vSPbJds Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewing Company https://www.kalonabrewing.com/ Whisker Seeker Tackle https://whiskerseeker.com/ ...
Feb 28, 2022•58 min
Hello BFFs, on this week's episode of the Beer Fishing Fanatics Podcast, we welcome back Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang. He gives us insight into the Iowa DNR Fisheries current status on water and fisheries down in southern Iowa. We dive into the understanding of Pond management and how fish population is thriving in his area. Mark gives us more high level information on fish, their longevity, and even gives us tips on how to tell a fish's age! We even have time to discuss Ice Fishi...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Local legend Laz Castillo joins us on the latest episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics podcast. He's a pro-staffer for MarCum Technologies, Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear and more. He brings a wealth of fishing knowledge and he enjoys an IPA so he fits right in with the BFFs. I'd also like to give a big shout to Iowa's #1 fastest growing company VizyPay for providing us with an awesome venue! #LFG Laz's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/ljc_outdoors/ https://www.facebook.com/laz.castilloii Podcast Web...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Today, on location at Lucky Horse Beer and Burgers, we do something very different on Beer Fish Fanatics. Fishing Kit is under the weather, so we decide to have on, YouTube's River legend, River Certified, while we are also joined by 2 very special guests, Ella and Hieu. MaPop Fishing's wife and River Certified's Wife. This gets interesting as we get their viewpoints as wives of fishermen! Spencer gives us great insight and tips into catfishing, while the wives gives us some great feedback on fi...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Heading into the midwinter season for ice fishing and we're hitting our stride. Catching some fish, hitting a few ice goals and coming up with a game plan for new lakes. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/y5hUJ8mDADw Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewing Company https://www.kalonabrewing.com/ Whisker Seeker Tackle https://whiskerseeker.com/ Do...
Jan 31, 2022•58 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics. Today we welcome back Communities Fishing Biologist Tyler Stubbs with the Iowa DNR. We get a status update on the Community Fishing Program works with cities around Iowa, we get into Ice fishing, and We get educated on pond management. Tons of fishing info and knowledge was on this episode from the Iowa DNR. Grab a drink and Cheers! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/s1nWpuzw9sw Iowa DNR Links: https://www.iow...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
The Beer Fish Fanatics are finally ice fishing! We've been talking for what seemed like forever before the season started. We recap our season so far, cheers! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/ftmrJaNT07M Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewing Company https://www.kalonabrewing.com/ Whisker Seeker Tackle https://whiskerseeker.com/ Download the ...
Jan 17, 2022•48 min
Trout Ice Fishing is on the minds of BFFs! MaPop Fishing travels with his family to the Colorado Rockies to find some safe Ice to fish for Trout! Of course it ends up being tougher than the "Trout Fishing is So Easy" that the locals say. We are joined by Dan Phi, The Bro-In-Law, to get some tips and hints on trout fishing in the Rockies. Great times with great Beers and Fishing stories! Cheers! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/8yvIAkiUMao Podcast Website and Social ...
Jan 10, 2022•53 min
Taro Murata is back by popular demand. On this episode we keep it reel with the most scuffed up fisherman on the block. If you're unfamiliar with him, Taro has been on the popular 39 Hours YouTube series, Honda Marine and runs his own YouTube Channel. Dude is hilarious, oh and he's a fishing guide too. Taro Murata YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TaroMurata Taro Murata IG https://www.instagram.com/taro_murata Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/G2Kfb_YRom0 MaPop Fishing Website, Social Media, an...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Aloha BFFs, Hope you all had a good Christmas and 1 year later, Nick Morris of the Reel Adventures Hawaii YouTube channel and Morris Lures Hawaii joins us in today's podcast again. Nick gives us a little break from the cold weather and for our Saltwater fish lovers some great fishing info! Everything from bottom fishing in 1000' of water to catching 300+ lbs marlin this year. Grab a beer and Cheers! Reel Adventures Hawaii YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ReelAdventuresHawaii Morris Lures ...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast team went to the St Paul Ice Show a few weeks ago and we still have no fishable ice in Central (maybe most) of Iowa. That doesn't mean we aren't getting lines wet while we wait for ice. Won't be too long before we'll be on hard water! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/T-eRAIxhiaA Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewin...
Dec 20, 2021•50 min
Beer Fish Fanatics welcome back to another podcast episode. As we are looking forward to Ice Fishing Season, we have Barry Chavarria of StrikerICE Brands, joining us to drop all the juicy information of Ice fishing Suits and apparel. Barry gives us the behind the scenes as he has an integral part of designing these float suits for ice fishing! We geek out on the process and just the new gear StrikerICE has in store for the upcoming season. Grab a beverage and enjoy all this ice fishing informati...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The BFFs head down to Iowa's only dedicated fly fishing shop on this episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics. Rod and Rivet is owned and operated by husband and wife, Kevin and Laura. They do it all, from fly fishing gear, tackle, apparel, fly tying, lessons and guiding. They are also running a promo for all you BFFs! Use code "BEERFISH" to save 10% when you spend $100 or over either online or in store! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/g7LTwBiA3xU Rod and Rivet https://ro...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 17 min
BFFs are situated at Fishing Kit's basement drinking beers and talking fishing. We're joined by our fellow buddy and fisherman, Bo Lo! We wanted a fun episode where we sit back relax and talk fishing with a buddy. Grab a beverage, join us, and cheers! YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/d1RO_6oMX-U Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewing Company ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min
BFFs are on location at Des Moines branch of Peace Tree Brewing Company. We're joined by Trevor Randles Outdoors Iowa! It's a Deer Fish Fanatics episode as Trevor is a big time hunter but he fishes too! We chat about hunting, eating game, ice fishing and some close calls with extreme weather. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/VGLPUXe5I4M Find more Trevor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEpnGIevlD7-W9rHOKKrKg/about https://www.facebook.com/TrevorRandlesOutdoors http...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Hey BFFs, Fall is in full swing as the fish fanatics keep seeking out them fall walleyes. That also means ice fishing is right around the corner so the Kit and Grandy talk about how they're getting ready (or not ) for the hard water. Even though temps are dropping, Kit runs into some hot tempered fisherman. YouTube "Beer Fish Fanatics" Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/sy2X8l2lPw4 Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfis...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Beer Fish Fanatics, welcome back to another podcast episode. Fall and winter is here, and looking forward to Ice Fishing Season! We have Matt Waldron of Vexilar joining us to drop all the info and intel. Matt gives us the true explanation of flasher ice fishing, and also all the benefits. He dives into the details and pretty much what all Ice fishing geeks want to learn. Grab a beverage and enjoy all this ice fishing information in regards to electronics! Find Vexilar with the following links ht...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. BFFs, today we are joined by Jacob Vang of JKV Outdoors! He gives us the insight into fishing in Minnesota and their Lakes. We get into details of how he started his YouTube channel and the behind the scenes a bit of JKV Outdoors. We love what he's doing for the Hmong Fishing community so Sit back, relax and enjoy this special guest as we have fun talking fishing with a few beers! Cheers! JKV Outdoors at the following links https...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr
Hey BFFs, on this week's episode, we talk fishing for walleye in the fall, Kit tries to convince Grandy to buy a boat, address some issues people are having with "Fishing YouTubers", and should you start a YouTube channel? https://youtu.be/oOEJVJ5LYSk <<< Video Podcast Podcast Website and Social Media: https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LO9SllYT7y60G3s0PMtqA < Video Episodes https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our spon...
Oct 25, 2021•49 min
Hey there BFFs, welcome back to another episode of the Beer Fish Fanatics Podcast. As Fall is here, we are slowly looking forward to Ice Fishing Season! We have Thayne Jensen of Clam Outdoors join us for a beer and talk ice fishing!! Clam Outdoor is well known for Ice Fishing equipment, so grab a beer, sit back relax, and get some info on new products and what Clam Outdoors has instore for the upcoming Ice season! Cheers! Find Clam Outdoors with the following links https://clamoutdoors.com/ http...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Hey BFFS, We head on down to 515 Brewing Company and are joined by amateur bass tournament anglers Daniel Sanchez and Jose Rivera. These guys won their club's anglers of the year award their first year and were battling it out for 1st place in their sophomore year. Should be a good listen for anyone interested in jumping into the tournament scene or just wanna hear 4 fish geeks talk fishing. https://youtu.be/7giESjO4vmQ <<< Video Podcast Download the audio for this episode and more: htt...
Oct 11, 2021•58 min
BFF does a quick recap of our recent fishing trip to target crappies, white bass, hybrid bass, and catfish. Also, as MaPop Fishing is getting into the YouTube Fishing Video realm, we discuss the current situation with large Hunting/Fishing YouTube Channels getting demonization and it's effects. Fishing Kit also gives us his plan and tips for the upcoming fall bite. Sit back relax, and grab a brew! Cheers! Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/zw9kHgY11sA < Video Podcast https://w...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min
the BFF gang went on a fishing trip to meet up with some friends and family. Even though we're a couple states apart, fishing always brings us together. We toss a few back with our friend Mr Yang to talk about fishy things like the underrated white bass, and tech vs experience in fishing Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/k49PPEgxjQg < Video Podcast https://www.mapopfishing.com/beer-fishing-fanatics https://www.tiktok.com/@beerfishfanatics Thanks to our sponsors! Kalona Brewin...
Sep 27, 2021•55 min
Welcome Back BFFs. We are once again joined by Hank Kohler of Hank's Learn 2 Fish and his son Andy Kohler. Since this is BFF, we also have Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR join us for some drinks and stories. It has been over 40 years since Hank's first journey, chronicled in the book "This Water Goes North", and this time Hank is back with new stories of his most recent adventure along the Mississippi River! We are onsite for this one at Alluvial Brewing Co. to get all the details. Sit back, relax,...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Hey there BFFs, on today's episode we are joined by Jimmy of Lawrence Taxidermy Studio ! Even though he's based out of our great state of Iowa, a lot of his work comes from all over the nation. We tackle all topics taxidermy from skin vs replica mounts, best ways to prepare your fish for a mount to competing in and judging taxidermy competitions. Check out his work on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawrencetaxidermy/ Lawrence Taxidermy Studio Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Lawrence-...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Hey BFFs, welcome back to another episode! Fresh from a nice Beer Festival and Boat fishing outing, we recap a few topics and our most recent experiences. We get into boat fishing etiquette, if there is even such a thing, and we get into some Kayak Fishing Safety. Fishing Kit gives some pretty good tips on kayak safety and we ramble on about boat fishing etiquette. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as we just catch up and chat. Cheers! Podcast Website and Social Media: https://youtu.be/GU5UFooVLvc &...
Sep 06, 2021•50 min
