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Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson

Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host, and podcaster to name a few. Ross welcomes some of the fishing and outdoor industry's heaviest hitters for a no holds barred conversation.

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02 August 2026

Joel Nelson Talks Walleyes & Some of the Greatest NON FFS Tech - Bigwater Podcast Episode #109

Joel Nelson has been in and around the fishing world pretty much all of his life. Captain Ross and Joel cover a lot of ground on this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, but they mostly talk walleye fishing and how Joel caught an absolute GIANT WALLEYE through the ice on Lake Erie. Joel also gives us some insight into some technology (NOT Forward Facing Sonar) that all of us have at the tips of our...

12 July 2026

How To Improve Your Photos, Videos, & Social Media, with Jeff Shelby - Bigwater Podcast Episode #108

Captain Ross sits down this week with a longtime friend who has become one of the elite photographers and outdoor media guys in the country. Jeff Shelby, widely known as "FaFa," is recognized for his high-quality cinematography and photography. This podcast goes all over from his time working for THE Jack Daniels family to some of the shenanigans they got into in their younger years. Jeff also...

21 June 2026

High Speed Marking & Sonar Settings Explained with Bruce Samson - Bigwater Podcast Episode #107

On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with long time friend, Bruce Samson, aka Doctor Sonar, to talk about how to setup your sonar. We go over what sonar settings really mean and how it makes a when you can apply these tricks to your fishing. Along the way these jokesters poke at each other and reminisce about some of their first fishing days together nearly 30 years...

31 May 2026

Nick Lindner Talks Walleye, YouTube, & his recent Lake Erie Trip - Bigwater Podcast Episode #106

On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with one of the youngest of the legendary Lindner family. Nick and Ross discuss everything from how it was been growing up with such a famous last name, his decision to go out on his own, fishing, and some of the recent travels he has been on, including a Lake Erie Walleye Adventure!Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living...

03 May 2026

Lake Erie Fisheries Director on Perch, Water Levels, Walleye & More - Bigwater Podcast Episode #105

Lake Erie Fisheries Program Director, Travis Hartman is no stranger to the Bigwater Podcast or Videos, and on this episode he talks about the current topics of Lake Erie, water levels and what it really means. We also discuss the hot topic of what is really happening with our perch population as well as travel down some other great lakes rabbit holes too!Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete...

19 April 2026

How Austin Tomasek WON the LAKE ERIE NWT Walleye Tournament - Bigwater Podcast Episode #104

Like it or not, technology has caused a major change in both how anglers are fishing and how tournaments are being won. Youngsters like Austin Tomasek are quickly making a name for themselves by using FFS to cast for walleyes, even on large bodies of water like Lake Erie. In this episode Captain Ross talks with Austin about what to look for, what to use, and exactly how he just won over a...

01 March 2026

Lake Erie Walleye Ice Fishing History & Stories - Bigwater Podcast Episode #103

On this episode of the Bigwater Podcast, Captain Ross sits down with his long time friend and 3rd Generation Islander, Ryan Stoiber. They talk about the challenges of ice fishing Lake Eire, how living on an island makes things both easier and more challenging, as well as how the 2026 ice season developed. And of course they share ice fishing tricks and tips, with small talk sprinkled in.Capt....

08 February 2026

James Lindner talks In-Fisherman, PWT, Fishing Stories, & More - Bigwater Podcast Episode #102

As part of the legendary Lindner Fishing Dynasty, James Lindner grew up in the world of sport fishing. James Lindner has filmed and fished from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts and just about every place in between. Today James is co-host of Lindner’s Angling Edge and serves as the CEO of Lindner Media Productions. On this episode of the...

18 January 2026

South of the Border with COUNTRY STEVE - Bigwater Podcast Episode #101

Guess who's back? And this time we are not walleye fishing and we are not where it's cold! We head south and yes that's where this podcast goes too!Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product...

28 December 2025

Cheers to 100! A Special Rewind and Surprise! - Bigwater Podcast Episode #100

We did what many don't do. We made it to our 100th Episode here on the Bigwater Fishing Podcast! And to celebrate we brought back our guest from Episode 1, Joe Okada. And it's not Joe Okada The Last Samurai, it's Captain Joe Okada the Walleye Whisperer. We go over some of our favorite episodes and we have a surprise for all of you viewers so make sure you listen so you have a chance at some great...