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Nathan Blank is an avid angler who calls Manitoba his home. Growing up going to the family cabin on Lake Winnipeg, what started as a simple pastime quickly turned into an obsession. Fast forward to today: Nathan is attending the University of Manitoba to earn an Environmental Science degree, hoping to build a career in [...]

It has been five years since Rob visited us on the podcast and he and his family are celebrating 35 years as a business! Rob and his wife Donna are some of the hardest working people on the planet and have built one of the best outfitting businesses in the province of Saskatchewan.They make Last [...]

On today’s show we talk to the Rock and Roll Fisherman, Todd Longley. A guide for almost 30 years Todd has made a tremendous name for himself on the local angling scene. He helped found the Urban Angling Partnership that has been instrumental in getting thousands of Winnipeg youth out fishing over the 28 some [...]

Andrew Klein has been fishing since he could walk, growing up competing with his brother over who could catch the most fish. He enjoys hunting and fishing throughout Manitoba and at his family cottage near Kenora, Ontario. This upbringing inspired his passion for working with and managing the fisheries he values so deeply. Andrew enjoys [...]

Hooked Contributor and 2023 Bassmaster Classic champion, Jeff Gustafson, joins me on this episode of The Complete Angler Podcast. Gussy had a particularly tough year on the Bassmaster Elite Circuit in 2025. In fact, it was the first time he has not qualified for the Classic. He picked a bad time not to as it [...]

Alex is the Fish Culture Manager for the Province of Manitoba. She moved to Manitoba for school and has been ‘hooked’ ever since. She has a PhD in fish and shark physiology, with an emphasis on fish stress. She most recently served as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Winnipeg. Her post-doctoral work focused [...]

Wes David was born and raised on a cattle ranch near Beiseker, Alberta, and has called Airdrie, Alberta, home for the last 23 years. The former professional bull rider became a professional walleye tournament angler, outdoor writer, and host & producer of Fishing the Wild West TV. Wes David’s fishing show is dedicated to multiple [...]

12 Gauge Outfitting (formerly Big Sky Outfitting) is based at the family farm near Cut Knife, Saskatchewan – which just happens to be located in “Waterfowl Heaven”! Jordan Rowswell grew up in the area and has been guiding hunters from around the globe for 20 years. As a Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council certified hunting guide, [...]

Cindy grew up in Creighton, Saskatchewan, where the outdoors was a regular part of life. After finishing school, travels around the country led to work in the outdoors and then education in adventure tourism and outdoor education. Jobs that furthered her interest in tourism included working at a flyout fishing lodge, a hunting camp, an [...]

Based in Southwestern Manitoba, Sarah Henuset is an avid multi-species angler and passionate outdoor enthusiast who thrives on chasing trophy fish. With Northern Manitoba as her favourite fishing destination, Sarah is always on the hunt for her next big catch, sharing her adventures with a growing audience that loves her authentic, high-energy approach. In addition [...]

Dale is a travel enthusiast with a fishing addiction. He believes you cannot truly experience a place unless you sample the fishing. He also maintains no fishing trip is complete until you see what it offers away from the water. The seed for all this is likely the childhood road trips he took with his [...]

On this Episode we talk to another of the hottest tournament anglers in Northwestern Ontario.  Ian Waterer is trying to follow in the footsteps of Jeff Gustafson and Jamie Bruce, two of the best anglers in North America. Ian has been on a major role since 2021 winning a number of big events in this [...]

Melanie grew up on a cattle ranch near Eddystone, Manitoba. She left home after graduating from high school to complete 6 years of university, ultimately becoming an Occupational Therapist. After 9 years , she decided to switch gears, focusing on her children while pursuing her greater passion to develop a family business. In 2014, Melanie [...]

Keevin Erickson is a passionate hunter and angler with a love for filming, photography, and writing. His extensive experiences in Manitoba’s wilderness have ingrained within him a deep love for this province and its wilderness. This love of the outdoors along with his desire to use social media to tell about has made him famous [...]

Hooked Contributor and defending Bassmaster Classic champion, Jeff Gustafson, joins me on this episode of The Complete Angler Podcast. I reached Jeff on a rest day at the Classic being held on Grand Lake, Oklahoma. He has one more practice day, then media day Thursday before the start of the event on Friday. Jeff will [...]