The Angler Within

Roy and JD do a pop-up show at Bass Pro Shops in Utica, talk to a few amazing employees and give some great early spring guidance for smallmouth and perch.

Roy gives a few more ice fishing tips and JD had his car tossed.

Roy goes over his final numbers from 2025, reveals his secret weapon isn't so secret anymore, and JD has zero sympathy for his kayak complaints.

Roy and JD are BACK! Roy gives 5 great ice fishing tips to get your 79 fish on the ice like he did, and reflects on his days gathering......worms?!?????????

JD and Roy share what is on their Christmas lists, and Roy explains the great opportunity that is fishing in snow on open water.

The Mad Scientist joins Roy and JD and they cover A LOT of ground.... Kinda.

Roy and JD have a missed connection and Roy gives the most info EVER on exactly how he CURRENTLY sets up 4 Rods for Smallmouth success.

Roy gets humbled, the smallmouth are on fire and JD gets left behind.

Roy and JD reflect on the past 50 episodes as they hit an important milestone for the show.

Kyle Patrick stops by to tell us what life is like as a new Elite Series angler and established social media influencer.

Roy brings us up to speed on the beginning of turnover and JD shares his (underwhelming) results from his charter trip on the Saint Lawrence.

Roy and JD reflect on the Crumhorn Fall Invitational and JD is headed to the Saint Lawrence.

Roy surprises himself with his recent tournament outcome and JD has a not so perfect vacation.

Roy gives more sound advice on the dog days of August, JD has another unbelievable fish story, and we get some not so complimentary feedback.

Roy gives us the play by play of the grand opening of the Clifton Park, NY Bass Pro Shops store, and JD learns what the hubbub was all about.

Roy reminds us that circles of awareness can make or break a hot day on the water.

Roy gives the lowdown on new & old topwater baits and JD just wants to meet Jimmy Houston.

Roy and JD go over the results from the kayak tournament and Roy answers a question from his DM's.

Roy gets out-fished by a long time listener and JD has no air conditioning.

Outdoor writer and seasoned fishing guide Nick Petrou joins to talk all things western NY fishing.

Roy helps JD get his arsenal of rods in order, with a purpose for each one.

Roy welcomes crappie season and gives his thoughts on an out of the ordinary perch season.

JD upgraded his kayak and Roy reminds us what to use RIGHT NOW for spring Largemouth and Smallmouth bass.

Roy shares his mom's secret to a crispy perch fry and JD reports from the injured list.

Roy and JD record live at Bass Pro Shops in Utica! we meet Roy's "Mad Scientist" tournament partner, talk to listeners AND JD gets to fish in the tank, fulfilling a longtime dream.

Roy causes a run on some strangely named baits and breaks his own rules while ice fishing. COME SEE US MARCH 22nd at Utica Bass Pro Shops!

JD reports back on his first ice fishing experience and Roy gives his own analysis...

Roy details some interesting findings regarding Lake Trout behavior and JD swings and misses TWICE trying to get on the ice.

Roy has a close call on the ice and JD is excited to ice fish for the first time.

Roy and JD catch up and dive deep into cures for cabin fever.

Roy's son Ryan tells us what it was like growing up with an avid outdoorsman for a dad,

Roy switches gears ( and gear ) for ice fishing season and gives great insight on how to put more fish on the ice.

Roy gives you an early Christmas present with some really helpful suggestions that are sure to put more bass in your boat.

Happy Thanksgiving! Roy tells us how tournament bass fishing has influenced how we all fish today, competing or not.

Roy breaks down the decisions made by pro bass circuits regarding forward facing sonar in competition.

Roy goes into what to look for in your surroundings when the bite ain't right, and JD coins a new phrase.

Falling temps have Roy excited, and he tells you EXACTLY why.

Roy has had a " Eureka!" moment, and he shares the keys to turning the tide of the dreaded turnover to your favor.

Roy talks about the pitfalls of buying a used boat and how to avoid making the same mistakes he did.

Roy and JD have RETURNED! Roy talks about some obscure baits, using bass baits for walleye and we help you to eliminate the learning curve on the revered (or feared) bait caster.

Roy gets into how much luck plays into your fishing success and JD gets opinionated about drowning worms.

Roy gives your the upper hand when high temperatures make finding fish really tough, and JD brags about his new kayak.

JD & Roy had blast at the Bass Pro Shops catch and release pond and Roy takes you behind the scenes in a Bass Master event with a move YOU can do.....being a marshall

Roy goes deep with spinner baits and making them your own, reminding you not to accept the status quo.

Roy talks about his tricks to water opacity and JD is hung up on the one that got away.

Roy finishes his marathon discussion about tournament mistakes you should avoid. JD takes a friend and his son fishing and watches a memory take place.

Roy continues his discussion on what to do and not do when fishing tournaments & JD talks about getting skunked in the finger lakes.

Roy goes into the mistakes he made as a new tournament angler so you don't have to make the same ones.