Fish Schtick Podcast Episode 14

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Guest Intro

Robert Montgomery joins us from the Missouri Ozarks on today’s Fish Schtick. He has recently written “Better Bass Fishing: Secrets from the Headwaters,” on Countryman Press. He may be best known as a long-time Senior Writer for ESPN / BASS Publications. He writes mostly about conservation and fisheries-related environmental issues for BASS Times. His column, BASS Nation, runs regularly in Bassmaster Magazine. In addition, he is a contributing editor for Stratos Magazine, writing features about fishing adventures worldwide. You’ve probably seen his byline in a number of other outdoor magazines, and he also serves on the Recycled Fish board of directors, among a handful of other volunteer and service oriented positions he holds. Robert Montgomery is our guest on today’s Fish Schtick, but first….

Brian / Moldy Chum News

Mike Savlen portrait is really cool
Lots of great art and photography
Dredge Mining Ban
Great Fisherman Need Great Beer

www.savlenstudios.com

Teeg / Recycled Fish News

Recycled Fish Stewardship Pledge

Angler Appreciation Night went well – thanks to Redwood Creek and all of our partners: people can get rabid at silent auctions
Lake Cleanup this weekend here in Council Bluffs
Wilcraft – Amphibious Ice Fishing & Hunting Vehicle
Beginning to think ice fishing
Announcement: Conservation Forum at Big Fish Tackle

Guest Intro / Interview

In the world of bass fishing, it would be hard to find many authors who have done more to spread the word on conservation and stewardship issues than Robert Montgomery. He goes far beyond catch and release and exposes pollution issues, the front lines of invasive species, and a host of other issues. His current book, Better Bass Fishing provides a more holistic look at the “big picture” of bass fishing. In addition to how-to information, it reveals secrets for becoming a better bass angler through scientific knowledge on bass biology and the effects of weather. Better Bass Fishing encourages a thoughtful approach to fishing and the realization that success is tied to more than just using the right bait. Robert, welcome to The Fish Schtick.

First off, how’s fishing?

We want to talk about your book, bass fishing, all these conservation issues, but first give us a snapshot of who you are – give us your life story in a few minutes.

You know a lot about catching fish, but more often than not, your writing leans toward fisheries and conservation. In magazines full of how-to and where-to articles, yours spotlight issues. Why is that, and why is it important?

You’ve been at this game for a while now – how long have you been writing, and what are some of your favorite things to have done?

The book – Better Bass Fishing – covers more than what lure to tie on, it mixes science and nature with a more holistic approach, talk about that a little.

Your book is also full of bite-sized tips and tidbits, care to share a few of your favorites?

When you go fishing, what excites you? What’s the game for you at this stage in your life? (Exotic destinations, home waters, moving water, different species, especially large fish, etc.)

Is there anything in the fishing game that doesn’t interest you, that you can definitely do without?

Conservation

Robert, as someone who has written volumes on conservation issues, for today’s conservation segment can you just lay out the three or four main issues you see as being the biggest risks or problems facing fishing in our country, and what some of the solutions might be?

Close:

Where can we find everybody on the web? (Robert – where can someone get a copy of Better Bass Fishing?)

Contact Us

Robert Montgomery – “Better Bass Fishing: Secrets from the Headwaters,” on Countryman Press

Brian Bennett – www.moldychum.com – moldychum on twitter

Teeg Stouffer – www.recycledfish.org – teeg stouffer on facebook

Michael Mauro – www.mauromedia.com – mauromedia on twitter and facebook

That’s the Schtick for another week, remember that our lifestyle runs downstream . Good Cheer, Blessings and Great Adventures.

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