Fish Schtick Podcast – Episode 23 – Guest John Crews
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John Crews joins us on today’s Fish Schtick. One of the younger generation of stars in the world of professional bass fishing, John is more than a BASS Elite Angler. He is also currently the president of the PAA – the Professional Angler’s Association. To be elected president means that you have gained a position of respect among your peers, and you’ll have no question as to why after meeting him on today’s show.
Brian / Moldy Chum News
Played outside at all in the last week?
Cheney at the American Fly Fishing Museum
What happens if someone clicks that box on the Chum that says “What do Wild Steelhead mean to you?”
Teeg / Recycled Fish News
The next event for Recycled Fish is a natural resources outdoor day in North Carolina from Ambassador Alec Plummer
If you’re in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Northern Iowa, come see us at the Albert Lea Ice Fishing Show at Northbridge Mall on November 21st and 22nd. A couple of our southern Minnesota ambassadors – Adam McCaleb and Jim Stewart – will have an “On Ice” edition of our Drop in the Bucket game and you’ll be able to win free Grabber handwarmers if you’ve got a sharp mind and a good arm.
Most of all – you heard it here first – the Recycled Fish Online Store is now open for business!
Guest Intro / Interview
PAA President – John Crews
John Crews is just over 30 years old and has already fished in the Bassmaster Classic four times. He’s had 15 top-10 finishes in BASS and FLW events, and his career winnings total better than half a million dollars. When he’s not on the water, he calls Salem, VA home where he lives with his wife and two kids.
> Where have you been fishing lately, what was your best outing this year?
> It takes a lot more than being a good stick to become an Elite angler – how did you get there, and get there so young?
> Your degree is in business and economics – does that factor into your job?
> What are the main misunderstandings that people have about what it is to be an Elite angler?
> What are the main differences between the way pros fish and how average Joes fish?
> Last time we saw each other was the Toyota Texas Bass Classic – what’s your take on that event?
> How much of your job is fishing, and how much is doing “other stuff,” and what’s that other stuff?
> Professional Bass Fishing is unlike any other professional sport in so many ways. Talk about some of those.
> When you’re on the water, you’re battling the elements – ever had any sketchy times?
> Your office is a boat and your co-workers are not just other anglers, they’re all sorts of critters. Had any animal encounters out there?
> You have roomed with Mike Iaconelli and Ish Monroe – how does that work?
> Any good stories for us on living with those guys?
> You’ve got a ton of stuff on YouTube. One of my favorites is “top 10 BS lines fishermen use.” Give us one of those.
> What is hot, new and fresh that people are going to want to know about?
> What are you looking forward to for the 2010 season?
> Bassmaster Classic field was announced today – any comments on that?
Conservation
We’ve talked recently about the risk of losing access to waters, and it’s happening everywhere, public and private.
One of the reasons: trash. Every spot I’ve ever fished, from high mountain lakes to remote stretches of river and beach, I’ve found trash.
John – you’ve got some good stories about this.
Since we’ve got a pro bass guy on this week – let’s talk livewell care. What are the measures you take to make sure your fish stay healthy in your livewell, John?
Making up for the other guy matters.
Brian – want to touch on Skeena or anything else here this week?
Song of the Week
Randy wrote another fishing song and he recently recorded that in Nashville ….
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