Fish University

Sheepshead! | Ep 35

Have you ever caught a marine fish that was dressed like a convict and had goofy-looking teeth that made you think you could hear a banjo playing in the distance? Ok, may

The Trophy Factory | Ep 34

Sometimes you just need to follow your dreams. Eric Mayo is a Mississippi pond owner with a small 1.5-acre pond. After complete renovation, Eric wanted something differen

Emergency Trout Restrictions | Ep 33

The State of Arkansas is well known for its quality fishing opportunities, particularly its tailrace trout fisheries. Although Fish University has spent several episodes

The Slab Lab Has a Setback | Ep 32

A good trilogy establishes the characters and the main conflict in installment one, then installment two deepens the conflict, and finally installment three provides the

Return to the Little Red River | Ep 31

The Little Red River is a unique fishery hidden in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas that boasts a world class trout fishery and some unique angling opportunities. The Gree

Island Fish | Ep 30

How do fish colonize newly formed island streams? How do fish get above a 200-foot waterfall? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Fish University. Wes

Slippery Slope to Slime | Ep 29

The word "jellyfish" may bring up a memory of an unpleasant beach experience, or of nostalgic childhood days watching Spongebob Squarepants. Often jellyfish don't get the

Big Rivers (with guest, Dr. Mike Eggleton) | Ep 28

The central United States is known for its big rivers. From the mighty Mississippi to its tributaries that include the Missouri, Ohio, and Arkansas River, these large riv

United States of Aquarium (with Mike Sandel and Tobin Davidson) | Ep 27

We are homogenizing our animal communities. You can hunt Nilgai in south Texas Reticulated Pythons in Florida, and wild pigs just about anywhere. But did you know things

Managing Mid-Size Lakes (with guest, Hayden Funk) | Ep 26

Fisheries managers have a wealth of information available on how to manage small ponds, and there has been substantial research directed at managing large reservoirs that

Managing a Deep Valley Lake (with guest, Jeffrey Clark) | Ep 25

We have scientifically proven approaches to lake and pond management, but there is always an element of art involved. Every lake is different. There is always something j

BassForecast | Ep 24

Fishing has become a game of technology. Some of it is finding fish, like with GPS and sonar, and some of it is catching fish, like electronic lures and synthetic scents.

Making Money from Ponds | Ep 23

Do you own a property rich in ponds or a small lake? Do you want to make money off those resources? If so, this episode is for you. Wes chats with Dr. Daryl Jones, Profes

Pond Management 101 | Ep 22

Are you thinking of building a pond or are managing an existing pond? In this episode, Wes presents his crash course in pond management. Learn about the best approaches f

Invasive Carp | Ep 21

You have surely heard of the flying carp that invaded our larger rivers. Videos of water skiers dressed up like gladiators and armed with dip nets pulled at 30 mph are ub

Lake Deanna – Pushing the Envelope | Ep 20

In Western Missouri there is a lake that doesn't follow the standard private pond formula. Lake Deanna is a larger private lake with unique habitat, unusual depth, and an

Trees are for Fish | Ep 19

Anglers know that many fish species depend on the structure that trees provide. Habitat, such as standing timber, blow downs, snags, and cypress trees are popular places

Managing Fishponds for Ducks | Ep 18

This episode quacks me up. Fisheries management to produce quality fishing often requires actions that are counterproductive to attracting migratory ducks and vice versa.

All Female Bass Lakes | Ep 17

Have you ever noticed that when someone catches a big largemouth or Florida bass, like a double-digit bass, they refer to it as "she", "her", or "big girl"? That is becau

Snakeheads! | Ep 16

Hide your dog, hide your kids, stay indoors! Monster fish are taking over! Well, not quite. In this episode, Wes talks with the biologist who was at ground zero of the No