120 Outdoors Podcast

The cooler weather signals one thing for many Great Lakes Anglers, the beginning of Steelhead season. To jump start the season we want to make you aware of the Steelhead Expo. This year marks the 31st year for this event.. The Expo takes place on September 27th at the Rocky River Nature Center (Cleveland Metro Parks)from 8:30am - 3:00pm. Several local and national experts will be sharing their knowledge. If you are interested in le...

Many of us started out the same way, fishing or hunting close to home. Our guest on today’s podcast is Ohio Outdoor News Editor, Mike Moore. Mike’s love for the outdoors started at a young age. His Father took him smallmouth fishing in southern Ohio streams. We talk about how the fishing and hunting industry has changed over the years and the trends he is seeing. We get into some of the craziest stories he has covered and the tim...

It is common to hear about or know someone who has been injured while fishing or hunting. Today, our guest is Chad Peterson, a Physician Assistant with Independence Health Systems and an expert in Wilderness Medicine. During our discussion, Chad shares his expertise on various survival situations and frequently encountered medical conditions he treats. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and awareness when venturing outdoor...

No book or written instructions exist for an individual angler’s ethical decisions. They are their own. Frequently, ethics in fishing have no uniform standards. Discussions may surface among anglers, with differing opinions. Today, we talk about fishing ethics with Tom Kirkman. Tom is the editor/publisher of RodMaker Magazine. He bings a view of someone in tune with the tackle industry. If you are interested in fishing this podcas...

Pymatuning Lake also referred to as  the “Big Tune” or “Pymie” is renowned as a Sportsmen’s paradise. The Pymatuning Lake Association is instrumental in maintaining this reputation. Today we are joined by Vice President, Katie Wickert.  Katie, shares the lakes captivating history and the rationale behind its formation.  She talks about the array of annual activities including the lake habitat program and kids fishing tournament. If...

Have you met anyone who has visited all of Ohio’s public lakes and streams? Our next guest, Tom Cross, did just that. He wrote the book “Fishing Ohio” published in 2008. Tom is an award-winning author, outdoor photographer, and avid angler. Tom recounts his experiences visiting each lake and river in the state, discussing those that surprised him and those that did not live up to the hype. While the book was published years ago, mu...

The Ohio River is probably the most under utilizedfishing destination in our 120. Today, we interview Ohio River guide, Dale Broughton.  Dale has been featured in many national publications including InFisherman, Outdoor Life and Ohio Game and Fish. He specializes in trophy catfish. He gets into season movements and locations.  The use of planer boards and live bait setups are reviewed in detail. A different type of rod and reel is...

Finding places to fish and hunt in your 120 can bedifficult. Recently, many of our listeners have asked how do we find places to fish and hunt in our 120. In this bonus episode,  Don and I share our ideas how we find placesclose to home.  We talk about a wide range of available resources. Lots of ideas are toss around in this conversation. If you are interested in finding a few overlooked places to fish and hunt this podcast is for...

If you have driven across the state of Pennsylvania, you crossed over the Clarion River. A tributary of the Allegheny River, it’s approximately 110 miles. In the 1970s, the river was considered a "dead river,” unable to sustain life. It’s now become a recreational Mecca. Our guest on today’s show is Dr. Andy Turner, a Professor at Penn West University. We discuss the history of the Clarion and it’s rebirth. Andy talks about everyth...

If you fly fish the Great Lakes you probably have heard of our next guest. We interviewed Legendary Fly Angler, Jeff Laskey. He is the owner and operator of Great Lakes Fly Fishing. Today, we talked about Fly Fishing for the elusive North Coast Bone Fish “the Carp”. Jeff shares his thoughts on seasonal locations and overlooked techniques. We dive into fly rod setups, line types and leader material. Also, he shares some of his favor...

Chris and Don interview Walleye Pro, Ryan Buddy. Several years ago, Ryan started fishing the Great Lakes from his small aluminum boat. Today he is a tournament angler. We discuss how small boat anglers can enjoy the fantastic fishing on Lake Erie. He talks about easy to use tactics to improve your results. Planer boards, bait selection and boat control are just a few of the topics covered. If you are a small boat angler this podcas...

Chris and Don interview Pro Walleye Anglers, Ted Takasaki and Sammy Cappelli. Ted and Sammy are great friends and share a similar fishing style. It’s not often you get to talk with two pro anglers at the same time. We get the inside scoop on one of their favorite techniques. Both have had great success slip bobber fishing for walleye. We touch on all the fine details of this much overlooked technique. If you love walleye fishing t...

Chris and Don interview Legendary Muskie Angler, Pete Maina. Today, however we will not be talking about Muskie fishing instead we will be discussing Turkey hunting. Many people don’t know that Pete is an avid turkey hunter. He has chased birds all over the upper Midwest. Pete shares some of his favorite techniques for bagging a bird. We talk about scouting, types of decoys, his favorite calls and much more. If you are interested i...

Chris and Don interview ODNR Upland Gamebird Specialist, Mark Wiley. Mark gives us an update on the current Turkey study in Ohio. This is year number two of the study and he shares some interesting findings . The ODNR will be banding another 50 hens in Southwest Ohio to expand the study. 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 Wil...

Many look forward to warmer weather and the early season crappie bite. Chris and Don interview Panfish Expert, Tyler Woak. We discuss early season tactics, the importance of water temperature and crappie location. We get into different floats, jig sizes, line weight and rod length. If the bite is slow, Tyler stresses the willingness to try different tactics and locations. This is a detailed interview that should be enjoyed by any p...

Chris and Don interviewed John Jablonski who is an avid angler that has fished Chautauqua Lake his entire life. He is the co- founder and former executive director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. He spoke to us as a fisherman, not as arepresentative of the Conservancy.   Aquatic plants are a part of the lake, and various efforts to control them arise yearly.  Many lakes and waterways in the Northeast and Midwest have simil...

Chris and Don interview Travis Hartman. Travis is the Lake Erie Fisheries Program Administrator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We discuss the latest walleye production report and Travis offers an overview. Excellent walleye fishing can be expected for the foreseeable future, with large numbers of fish found throughout the lake. We talk about the seasonal movement of Lake Erie walleye and the impact for anglers. Also,...

Searching for Shed Antlers is a pastime enjoyed by whitetail deer hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Chris and Don interview Erin Lewis from Buckeye Antler Dogs. Erin has six shed dogs, four of which earned elite titles and Hall Of Fame (HOF) status. According to the United Kennel Club (UKC) shed hunting with a dog has become very popular. We talk to Erin about what breeds are natural shed hunters and when is the best time to begin t...

It’s no secret that women share and enjoy the outdoor opportunities we have around us.  If you’ve tuned in to our podcast before you know we acknowledge women in the outdoors. Many occupy important roles in the agencies that keep the outdoor, fisheries, and wildlife world functioning. Join us for a discussion with Fisheries Biologist, Beth Streifeneder of the New York DEC . She shares her perspective of someone in the field and d...