120 Outdoors

Trolling for Muskie with Kevin Goldberg.

Our special guest on today’s show is Kevin Goldberg, a well-known muskie angler from across the Midwest. Kevin is highly skilled in both casting and trolling for muskie, and in this episode he shares his approach to trolling success.
Kevin breaks down his basic trolling setup, including his favorite rods, reels, and line choices. He also dives into rod holder configurations, planer board setups, and how he uses GPS, fish finders, and side-scan technology to locate and target fish more effectively.
The conversation also covers Kevin’s go-to bait selection and the essential tools needed to safely handle and release muskie. Whether you’re new to muskie fishing or a seasoned angler looking to sharpen your trolling game, this podcast is packed with information .

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-outdoors-podcast/id1500795200?i=1000770525353

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s31SRaWp9w1sFm7vFdtfK?si=kav8ilbYSPezmE87GssDgA

Very exciting news:
In August of 2024 we interviewed ODNR Fisheries Biologist Supervisor, Eric Weimer. Eric reviews the history of Sauger in Ohio and Lake Erie. He talks about what happened to native Sauger population and the future plans for reintroduction. This is a very interesting discussion. Link to the show listed below!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-outdoors-podcast/id1500795200?i=1000665412374

🎣 NEWS: Our agency stocked 130,000 sauger into the Maumee and Sandusky rivers as part of a pilot project to restore a self-sustaining population in Lake Erie’s western basin.

🐟 Sauger were historically abundant and a key commercial and recreational species in the tributaries, bays, and nearshore areas of Lake Erie’s western basin. Lake Erie sauger populations collapsed in the 1950s because of poor water quality, habitat modification, and overfishing. Today, sauger are common in the Ohio River and its larger tributaries upstream to the first dam.

💦 Water quality improvements, expanded access to spawning habitat, and healthier tributary systems have created the foundation for sauger populations to succeed in northwest Ohio. The sauger were approximately 1-2 inches long when they were stocked into the Maumee and Sandusky rivers. The fish were hatched and raised at Hebron and London state fish hatcheries in central Ohio.

📊 The goal of the Division of Wildlife’s stocking program is to add enough fingerlings annually to re-establish a self-sustaining sauger population in Lake Erie. Sauger produced in 2026 and 2027 will be used as pilot stockings.

📍 Restoration stockings from 2028 to 2037 will occur annually at specific locations in both the Maumee and Sandusky rivers. Differences in survival and movement between rivers will be evaluated. Strategies will be adjusted based on habitat capacity and fish survival.

Our special guest on today’s Bonus Episode is Christian Boyer. Christian is a Tick Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
During the episode, Christian discusses the growing tick problem and explains why the cold winter did not significantly reduce tick populations. He also highlights that ticks can transmit many illnesses beyond Lyme disease and examines how warming trends have expanded the geographic range of ticks. In addition, Christian shares practical strategies for preventing tick bites and offers advice on how to better protect your yard and pets from ticks.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-outdoors-podcast/id1500795200?i=1000769045437

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gpxqLXYPPvld0RRbOBPWh?si=SSxd4lcITiyUBn85CmaJSQ

National Safe Boating week May 16th - 24th.

"Always Boat Safely “ As a reminder, this is National Safe Boating Week. We discussed the subject with Stephanie Uber Natural Resources Officer with the Division of Watercraft on our May 15, 2024 podcast.

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https://safeboatingcampaign.com/

Safe Boating Campaign National Safe Boating Council 3350 Ulmerton Road, Suite 8 Clearwater, FL 33762 (703) 361-4294 [email protected]

Catching Smallmouth Bass (Brown Bass) in Great Lakes Streams with Fly fisherman Jimmy Lampros.
On today’s episode we interviewed Well known Great Lakes Smallmouth angler Jimmy Lampros.
We discuss unlocking secrets on Great Lakes spring river smallmouth. Water clarity impacts on location. Decoding spawning habits and river structure. Mastering fly fishing for Great Lakes stream smallmouth. Embracing the importance of catch n release.


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-outdoors-podcast/id1500795200?i=1000767906595

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FAzjNtZQZHyhr9KIi1akY?si=-N9UjsdpSeiU6ifERzYf0g