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EP. 59 Record Holder Corinne Skinner on Chasing Trophy Muskie on Lake St. Clair

Posted by Angie Scott · May 14, 2019

What's your bucket list fish? Mine is currently the "fish of 10,000 casts"...that's right, the muskie! I recently had the chance to chat with a young woman who has an absolutely amazing story when it comes to catching these beasts. Meet Corrine Skinner. And she gets to do it on one of the premier muskie fisheries in the country, Lake St. Clair! She's a true inspiration for other women who haven't experienced the thrill of chasing muskie and she's an active member of the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club.

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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. 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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EP. 42 Special Series: Women on Ice Episode Three Featuring Nicole Stone

Posted by Angie Scott · January 15, 2019

Welcome to our third episode in the "Women On Ice" series. The big event is nearly upon us! Today we're excited to welcome back Nicole Stone to The Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast. This is Nicole's first year being on the Woman Ice Angler Project team, and this will be her 1st experience ice fishing on Lake Superior!

The YouTube star will help introduce a younger demographic to the Women on Ice event, and the team couldn't be more thrilled to have her aboard. The feeling is mutual, as you'll hear in this episode. Nicole is beside herself to have this opportunity. Listen in on this episode presented by Clam Outdoors as Barb fills Nicole in on what she can expect fishing with the team on the great Gitchi Gami!

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EP. 41 Special Series: Women on Ice Episode Two Featuring Kristine (K.J.) Houtman

Posted by Angie Scott · January 08, 2019

This week's episode features Women Ice Angler Project team member K.J. Houtman. A sportfishing industry veteran and outdoor writer, she authored a six-book series for kids, “Fish On Kids Books” to introduce middle school-age readers to the fun adventures around fishing, camping and hunting with main-character and avid angler Gus Roberts.

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