120 Outdoors Chris DePaola and Don Clowes

Chris and Don interview fly fishing expert John Diez. John talks about how he got started on his fly fishing journey. He shares thoughts on how to get started in fly fishing. We discuss everything from buying your first fly rod to simple fly patterns. Beginners and veteran fly fishing enthusiasts will love this podcast.

Chris and Don interview Muskie Angler, Kevin Goldberg. Kevin discusses how to find and catch Muskie during the early summer period. He talks about the importance of focusing on forage. We get into trolling, casting and how/when to use for effective outcomes. This discussion includes bait selection for certain situations on the lake. If you like to fish for Muskie this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Stephanie Uber, Natural Resources Officer with the Division of Parks and Watercraft. They discuss boater safety courses, insurance and special safety requirements for the Great Lakes. Stephanie talks about kayak registration and safety. Also she reviews boater safety at night and shares some crazy boater stories. Remember, May is National Water Safety Month.

Chris and Don interview ODNR Fisheries Management Supervisor, Curt Wagner on Steelhead being stocked in the Cuyahoga River. Curt gives us a brief history on The River That Caught Fire. He also talks about all the partners that worked hard to help clean the Cuyahoga. We discuss the importance of the Steelhead program in Ohio and the effects on the local economy. The future looks bright for the Cuyahoga and all anglers statewide. If you’d love to hear about a true environmental success story this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview Hans Mann the Owner Operator of Buffalo Harbor Outfitters. Hans shares secrets on how you can catch Great Lakes Smallmouth. He talks about his rigs and specific rod setups. Hans offers insight into why he believes the Smallmouth fishing is so good on the Great Lakes. If you enjoy fishing this podcast is for you.

Chris and Don interview ODNR Forest Gamebird Specialist, Mark Wiley. Mark gives us an update on the current Hen Turkey study in Ohio. He shares some interesting finds in year one. The ODNR will be banding another 50 hens in 2024 to expand the study statewide. Also, Mark discusses the overall health of the Wild Turkey population in Ohio and the outlook for this spring season. If you are interested in Wild Turkey this podcast is for you.