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The Hook One Pod

Hook One Bait & Tackle www.hookonebaitandtackle.com

Join Capt Pete and crew, a captain on Lake St Clair and the St Clair River as they talk fish, fishing, and the culture of fishing. Hook One Bait & Tackle is located in Marine City on the St Clair River. We're here to talk about how we target our favorite species and help you get tight lines!

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Episodes

Ep. 53 w/ Roy Miller (Jig Production, Tournament Fishing, and Family)

Capt Pete sits down with owner of Fat Boy Jigs, Roy Miller. Roy has created a very successful jig company as well as juggles time with his full time job, tournament fishing, and his family! He gives some great insight on the behind the scenes and how he keeps familt first. Tune in here on YouTube or wherever you podcast. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7U...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 3 min

Ep. 52 Fish for Dinner- Let's Talk Food!

One of the best parts about a day on the water is the haul of meat that comes with it! It's tough to beat a fish fry, but have you really thought about all the different ways to cook fish? Walleye, perch, salmon, pike, bluegills, trout, whitefish and more are all possible to catch out here so tune in to hear how we prep them for the table! -Shop Online: www.HookOneBaitandTackle.com -YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing -Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 3 min

Ep. 51 w/ Rob Jones (Electronics, Teaching, and More!)

Capt Rob Jones with One More Pass Sportfishing is a true professinal when it comes to the fishing idustry. Whether it's representing a company, teaching a new angler, or simply taking somebody fishing, Rob makes sure it's done and done the right way. Tune in this week as we talk a little bit about everything in this weeks episode! - Pre Order your Hook One Hoodie Here: https://hookone-baitandtackle.square.site/product/hook-one-cotton-hoodie - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing - Apple ...

Oct 23, 202359 min

Ep. 50 Trolling Talk on the Great Lakes

50 episodes already?! We here at Hook One are so grateful you all tune in to watch/listen every week! Episode 50 starts getting us ready for fall trolling as we talk equipment, baits, techniques and more! Shop Online @: www.hookonebaitandtackle.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPw Support the show...

Oct 16, 202351 min

Ep. 48 Mags Custom Rods (What's New)

Pete and Louie sit down with Pat, owner of Mags Custom Rods in Gwinn, MI. Pat has built a successful custom rod brand that ships throughout the country, all from a tiny town in Michigan's upper penninsula. We also talk about a BRAND NEW vertical jigging rod hitting the market and some huge news from Mags Custom Rods about some ice rods. Dont miss this week! -Mags Website: www.magscustomrods.com- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoo...

Oct 02, 202349 min

Ep. 47 The Information Era- Where to Start

There's more information out there now than ever before! Most of us would think that's a good thing until we get lost. Listen to Pete and Louie explain how they search for the most useful information and keep all the nonsense away! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-one-pod/id1583397959 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6f6HYbCzpmtj7UthcikimV?si=oucXKu60R8alCz3ydMbVPw Support the show...

Sep 26, 202357 min

Ep. 46: Top 5 Walleye Bait Debate

Pete and Louie go over their personal top 5 walleye baits on the St Clair system. Going into detail over why they chose each bait, they break down exactly what they like to use and why they chose those baits. What are your favorite walleye baits? Let us know below in the comments! Check us out on Social Media! Instagram: @hook.one Tik Tok: @hook.one Facebook: Hook One Bait & Tackle Youtube: Youtube.com/hookonefishing Support the show...

Sep 18, 202348 min

Ep.45 Is Fishing Getting Too Expensive

Catching that "free" fish for dinner doesn't seem so free after all when you start to think about it. Boat prices rising, bait and tackle increasing, it can be tough to get going in the fishing world.... or is it? Tune in this week as Pete and Louie break down why fishing is getting so pricey and how to solve the problem! Support the show

Sep 11, 202353 min

Ep. 44 Setting Up For Fall

North winds at the end of summer are the signs of fall fast approaching! As we get closer to fall our fishery begins to change rapidly. Tune in this week as Capt Pete and Capt Loue talk about how they set up for fall as some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner! View on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing?si=e_FNIOT2jAp0c9Ns Support the show

Aug 28, 202350 min

Life At The Shop pt.4

One of our favorite podcasts to do! Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about everything that has happended since the early spring as well as talking about all the things going on at Hook One! Get a sneak peak at what will be coming up for the crew as we head into the fall! Check out our other segments of Life At The Shop on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you podcast! View on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing?si=i3PIpVUZtjN0-C8G Support the show...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 10 min

Ep. 42 The BEST Smallmouth Fishing in the Country w/ Capt Joe Bauer

Capt Pete and Capt Louie are joined by good friend and guide Capt Joe Bauer of Smallmouth Heaven Guide Service. Capt Joe makes his living chasing smallmouth bass in Lake St Clair and after and incredible Bassmaster event, we had to talk about why this is the BEST smallmouth fishery in the country! Check it out on Youtube or anywhere you podcast! Capt Joe Bauer Info: https://lakestclairbass.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hookonefishing Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-...

Aug 16, 202353 min

Ep.41 Lake Huron is Booming

Capt Pete and Capt Louie talk about how good the fishery on Lake Huron seems to be! Big walleyes are being caught in northern Michigan while the numbers of walleyes are exploding on Saginaw Bay. The guys found some GIANT Lake Trout while jigging 1 of the 100s of strucutre humps out there. And trolling all over Lake Huron is producing abover average steelhead, cohos and even kings! Check out this episode to get the low down on Lake Huron and hear the story of the Louie getting his 40" Lake Trout!...

Aug 07, 202333 min

Ep. 40 Creating a Crankbait and the 411 w Jake Romanack

Jake Romanack, co-host of the Fishing 411 tv show joins the show this week! Jake talks to us about their new Precise Walleye Crank and the process of creating a crankbait. He also talks about the new rod series with Eagle Claw and gives us a sneak peak at one of the newest baits coming to the Bill Lewis Fishing lineup! Support the show

Jul 31, 20231 hr 10 min

Ep. 39 Giant Stannard Rock Lake Trout w/ Chase Palosaari

Capt Pete sits down with good friend Chase Palosaari. Chase is from the Upper Penninsula of Michigan has takes advantage of God's country. Lake Superior offers tons of fishing oppertunities but not many are as unique as Stannard Rock. 35 miles offshore lies some of the best Lake Trout fishing in the world, you won't want to miss this episode! *This episode is now available on Youtube* Support the show

Jul 24, 202350 minEp. 39

Ep. 38 2023 Spring Derby Recap

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to recap and awesome 2023 Spring Debry! The health of our fishery is excellent right now just by seeing all the fish weighed in and the different size classes of fish. Tune in! (This episode was inteded to be on Youtube until we lost half of the footage, sorry for any youtube referances) Support the show

Jul 16, 202347 min

Ep. 37 Finicky Summer Walleyes

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about what to do when the waters warm up and the walleyes start to get finicky. From trolling and pulling spinners to vertical jigging and casting, they'll throw some tips and tricks out to increase success on the Great Lakes. Support the show

Jun 27, 202339 min

Ep. 36 Life At The Shop Pt. 3

Hook One is off to a hot start the first half of 2023 and the shop has been growing! Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to discuss what's been going on and what the near fuuture has in store! Support the show

Jun 09, 202347 min

Ep. 35 Shore Fishing

Capt Pete and Capt Louie disuss shore fishing and all the possibilities that come along with it! There are many techniques to try to land any of the fish that swim through the St Clair system! Support the show

May 01, 202338 min

Ep. 34 Walleye Migration and Cold Water Patterns

Capt Pete and Capt Louie discuss the walleye migration into the St. Clair River and how cold water temps can slow down a bite. Luckily with some simple tweaks and techniques, you can still grind out great days on the water. Support the show

Apr 24, 202338 min

Ep. 33 MWT Detroit Recap

Captains Pete and Louie talk about their most recent tournament event, the Michigan Walleye Tour on the Detroit River. It was their first tournament event together along with Capt Joe Bauer of Smalmouth Heaven Guide Service. Tune in to hear about the changing conditions, a lot of fish, and how they ended up! Support the show

Apr 18, 202336 min

Ep. 32 w/ Mags Custom Rods

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk to the owner of MAGS Custom Rods. Pat tells us about where the idea for building rods came from and how it all happens. Pat has built an extremely succcessful country wide business in a small town in Upper Peninsula of Michigan! Support the show

Mar 27, 20231 hr 2 min

Ep. 31 Working Together for Success

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and talk about the importance of working together on and off the water to increase success. In today's time, anglers seem to get irritated often and lose patience but the guys talk about how to deal with the frustrations and how to help out fellow anglers to make fishing your body of water a little more enjoyable! Support the show

Mar 20, 202353 min

Ep.30 Functions of the "Fish Finder"

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and discuss all the differnent funtions of your "fish finder". From 2D sonar to side scan and GPS, the guys touch on all the functions and when to use them. Support the show

Mar 13, 202336 min

Ep. 29 Spring Derby

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down this week and talk about the 2023 Spring fishing debry presented by Aftco, taking place right here at Hook One. 12 weeks of fish catching with the best sponsors in the game, dont miss this one! Support the show

Mar 06, 202351 min

Ep. 28 How To: Boat Control

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about one of the biggest asked questions about river fishing. They discuss how to be more efffective while vertical jigging and how to stay the course while trolling or pulling spinners! Support the show

Feb 27, 20231 hr 7 min

Ep. 27 Preseason Prep

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down to discuss all the steps they take in getting their boats prepped and ready for spring. Taking the time to prep early can save anglers lots of time and money! Support the show

Feb 21, 202349 min

Ep. 26 Our FIRST Distributing Show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down after heading to their first distributor show. The talk about the great people they met, the new products coming to the store and more! Support the show

Feb 06, 202346 min

Ep. 25 Ultimate Fishing Show

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and disuss the chaos that was the Ultimate Fishing Show. It was very busy and very successful and we talk all about what the future holds. Support the show

Jan 29, 202355 min

Ep. 24 How To: Understanding the Equipment

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and talk about choosing the right equipment for what you're doing. From rods and reels to lines and leader, they discuss how sometimes making a change in equipment can make all the difference. Support the show

Jan 06, 202354 min

Ep. 23 Avoiding The Crowd

Capt Pete and Capt Louie sit down and discuss how to stay away from all the boats AND how to find better success when fishing in heavy pressure. Support the show

Dec 12, 202240 min
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