Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson

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Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host, and podcaster to name a few. Ross welcomes some of the fishing and outdoor industry's heaviest hitters for a no holds barred conversation.   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bigwaterfishing  Visit the Bigwater Youtube Channel for Videos of these podcasts and more https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigwaterfishing

  1. 3d ago

    Nick Lindner Talks Walleye, YouTube, & his recent Lake Erie Trip - Bigwater Podcast Episode #106

    On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with one of the youngest of the legendary Lindner family. Nick and Ross discuss everything from how it was been growing up with such a famous last name, his decision to go out on his own, fishing, and some of the recent travels he has been on, including a Lake Erie Walleye Adventure! Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano #lakeerie

    1h 44m

  2. May 3

    Lake Erie Fisheries Director on Perch, Water Levels, Walleye & More - Bigwater Podcast Episode #105

    Lake Erie Fisheries Program Director, Travis Hartman is no stranger to the Bigwater Podcast or Videos, and on this episode he talks about the current topics of Lake Erie, water levels and what it really means. We also discuss the hot topic of what is really happening with our perch population as well as travel down some other great lakes rabbit holes too! Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano #lakeerie

    1h 26m

  3. Apr 19

    How Austin Tomasek WON the LAKE ERIE NWT Walleye Tournament - Bigwater Podcast Episode #104

    Like it or not, technology has caused a major change in both how anglers are fishing and how tournaments are being won. Youngsters like Austin Tomasek are quickly making a name for themselves by using FFS to cast for walleyes, even on large bodies of water like Lake Erie. In this episode Captain Ross talks with Austin about what to look for, what to use, and exactly how he just won over a $100,000 at the 2026 Lake Erie NWT. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano #lakeerie

    1h 20m

  4. Mar 1

    Lake Erie Walleye Ice Fishing History & Stories - Bigwater Podcast Episode #103

    On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with his long time friend and 3rd Generation Islander, Ryan Stoiber. They talk about the challenges of ice fishing Lake Eire, how living on an island makes things both easier and more challenging, as well as how the 2026 ice season developed. And of course they share ice fishing tricks and tips, with small talk sprinkled in. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Online https://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/ https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing Podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano

    1h 31m

  5. Feb 8

    James Lindner talks In-Fisherman, PWT, Fishing Stories, & More - Bigwater Podcast Episode #102

    As part of the legendary Lindner Fishing Dynasty, James Lindner grew up in the world of sport fishing. James Lindner has filmed and fished from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts and just about every place in between. Today James is co-host of Lindner’s Angling Edge and serves as the CEO of Lindner Media Productions. On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, James Lindner sits down with Captain Ross and talks about the early years of In-Fisherman, the Professional Walleye Tour, and how walleye tactics and strategies have evolved over the year. Make sure you listen to the end on this one! Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano

    1h 36m

  6. Jan 18

    South of the Border with COUNTRY STEVE - Bigwater Podcast Episode #101

    Guess who's back? And this time we are not walleye fishing and we are not where it's cold! We head south and yes that's where this podcast goes too! Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345#millertech #podcast #fishing #mercurymarine #shimano

    1 hr

  7. 12/28/2025

    Cheers to 100! A Special Rewind and Surprise! - Bigwater Podcast Episode #100

    We did what many don't do. We made it to our 100th Episode here on the Bigwater Fishing Podcast! And to celebrate we brought back our guest from Episode 1, Joe Okada. And it's not Joe Okada The Last Samurai, it's Captain Joe Okada the Walleye Whisperer. We go over some of our favorite episodes and we have a surprise for all of you viewers so make sure you listen so you have a chance at some great items from some of our sponsors. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #mercurymarine #shimano #podcast #fishing #walleyefishing

    1h 31m

  8. 11/30/2025

    Fishing Careers Coming Full Circle - Bigwater Podcast Episode #99

    If you do anything long enough, you are bound to see a lot of change. In this case it was circling back with a fellow angler that was also one of the "young guys" when Captain Ross was starting his career. This was now long ago enough, that we are also now joined by his son who has been making some waves in the fishing world and dropped some big news on us. This one is all over the place as we discuss the GIANT Walleyes of the Missouri River system, the Great Lakes, running a fishing business and just about everything in between. Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins. Follow Bigwater Fishing Onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/BigwaterFishing/https://www.instagram.com/bigwaterfishing/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT9X8REPiDS3yYZ0iqKhWw/join Download and Listen to the Bigwater Fishing PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigwater-fishing-with-ross-robertson/id1508243662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i8zS8tQumNGYGAXqKLX45Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/bigwater-fishing-podcast-with-ross-robertson/PC:1000520345 #mercurymarine #shimano #podcast #fishing #walleyefishing

    1h 8m
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Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host, and podcaster to name a few. Ross welcomes some of the fishing and outdoor industry's heaviest hitters for a no holds barred conversation.   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bigwaterfishing  Visit the Bigwater Youtube Channel for Videos of these podcasts and more https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigwaterfishing

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