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Do you remember when intruders took over with big profiles and tons of flash? But what if the real edge is going smaller? In...

Episode Show Notes Some people fall into fly fishing. Others get pulled in hard and never really come back out. Tim Arsenault fits squarely in...

Today’s story bridges two very different worlds: the tight banks and icy tributaries of the Great Lakes, and the raw, tidal power of Western...

Episode Show Notes When you spend enough time around steelhead guides, you start to notice something: the truly fishy ones never stop learning. That’s exactly...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, host Jeff Liskay and Dave Whitey Evans takes us into Bulkley River Fly Fishing. They dive into stories from...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, Jeff Liskay, your “Great Lakes Dude”, dives deep into the skunked angler's survival guide. From steelhead slumps to blown-out...

If you’re curious about Michigan steelhead and salmon fishing, this episode is for you. Christian Gradowski swings streamers under city bridges, strips flies for...

In this episode of the Great Lakes Dude Podcast, Jeff is joined by industry rep Phil Cook, one of the most respected fly anglers in the region. Phil shares his journey from growing up fishing Michigan’s Au Sable River to leading Backeddy Sales, where he represents top fly fishing brands. They talk about the evolution of Great Lakes fly fishing—from streamer innovations to smallmouth bass tactics, the rise of Atlantic salmon, and hunting Cohos in skinny water. Phil reveals his passion for sight-fishing, his approach to gear testing, and why movement, research, and Google Earth are anglers' best tools.

In this episode of the Great Lakes Dude Podcast, the spotlight turns to the southern shores of Lake Erie and the legendary Steelhead Alley—also known as Rainbow Alley. Jeff is joined by a longtime friend and the current president of the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders, Tom Blotzer. Together, they dive into what’s happening with steelhead programs in the region and what anglers can expect over the next four to five years.