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EP. 55 Steelhead Fishing on the River of Presidents

Posted by Angie Scott · April 16, 2019

There is no better way to shake off the winter doldrums than to be standing streamside chasing steelhead. You can witness spring come alive as the ice and snow melt away and flow into the river, while birds and other wildlife wake up to the warmth of a spring sunrise. Steelhead are a massive trout (rainbow) that migrate into the streams from the Great Lakes. Steelhead and salmon are native to the Pacific Northwest but in the 1960s, a very successful stocking program developed into a multi-billion dollar fishing and boating tourism industry in the Great Lakes Region.

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EP. 54 RBFF's Rachel Auslander on Women Making Waves From the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

Posted by Angie Scott · April 09, 2019

Angie Scott recently met up with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Rachel Auslander at Media Day during the 2019 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Rachel was on hand to answer any questions about the Take Me Fishing brand and initiatives, handing out press kits, research and information on the work RBFF is doing to advance fishing and boating participation. RBFF was also there sponsoring the Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing Kids area at the Classic.

You may recall back in July Angie chatted with RBFF's Director of Marketing Rachel Piacenza about their new women's initiative called "Making Waves." (Episode 18). On this week's episode, Rachel A. gives us some insight on the 2.0 version of the initiative as well as what RBFF's been up to in their efforts to grow participation in recreational fishing to 60 million in 60 months. Exciting stuff! Help support the cause by sharing about it on social media and more importantly, introducing someone new to the sport!

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EP. 53 Pat Green on Fishing with Parkinson's Disease

Posted by Angie Scott · April 02, 2019

Pat Green grew up fishing in Northern MN with her Grandparents. She developed her passion at a young age, and it followed her into adulthood even though she moved to the Chicago area, Pat would even fish on her lunch hour while working, taking full advantage of the pond that was near where she worked, Lunch hour bluegills were her stress release.

In her early 50's Pat, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. The news was devastating, but after her Dr told her to use it or lose it, she hasn't looked back. Listen is as Pat shares some insights into her life, and how fishing has helped her along the way. It may do us all a bit of good, to check in to see if our glass is half empty or half full.

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Ep. 52 Meet The Sisterhood of The Outdoors Owner Amy Ray

Posted by Angie Scott · March 26, 2019

Are you an outdoorswoman who wants to broaden your horizons and experience new adventures, but you don't want to go it alone? On today's episode, we profile a woman who is creating opportunities for women just like you. Meet Amy Ray, owner of an organization called The Sisterhood of The Outdoors. Her life's mission is to encourage women and children to experience the outdoors by promoting friendship, adventure, and enjoyment. They provide various guided hunting trips all around the country and walk you through everything you need to know to ensure your trip is enjoyable. You just might even meet a new lifelong friend or friends. Tune in to this week's episode and learn more about The Sisterhood!

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Ep. 51 The Ladies Behind the Godfather of Ice Fishing: Meet the Genz Girls

Posted by Angie Scott · March 19, 2019

Anyone who ice fishes has heard of Dave Genz. Dave is called the godfather of ice fishing and has revolutionized the sport. Many people don’t realize that behind the scenes was his wife Patsy and daughters, Missy and Kathy. From actually sewing the shacks, to wrapping hooks with lead and packaging maggots to be shipped around the country those three women were and are an important part of this legacy. Missy and Kathy said they didn’t grow up fishing, they grew up catching! Listen in as we talk to the three of them around their kitchen table, and find out the rest of the story.

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