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We get into life and talk fishing. Hosted by Jimi Easterling. Jimi is a content creator/editor for Fish The Moment. He is currently running The Bass Fishing Declassified Youtube Channel. Jimi has a passion to fish and help others catch fish. Jimi is known for having high energy and a drive to make others around him be better. Jimi is a former coach/teacher. He worked in the education field for 12 years.
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Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world. Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic a ...
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Jacques Cousteau introduced many of us to a place both alien and beautiful – the underwater world. Decades later, our oceans and marine ecosystems have gone through significant changes – so what’s happening down there? My guest today, Dr. Robbie Lamb, faculty at the University of Florida’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and the…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, we have the junior high Scrappers, Halton Howard & Garrett Westfall as our guest. They recently earned 2nd place at the B.A.S.S Arkansas Junior State championship. They also achieved the Team of the Year for the Ark-LA-TX series. We discuss the recent season, share fishing stories, and much more! #fishingpodc…
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Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treated pet fish and hobbyists were on their own. My guest today, Dr. Greg Lewbart was one of those vets. A foremost pioneer of aquarium fish medicine and both an award-winning veterinar…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, our guest is the southern Arkansas angler BJ Knowles! If you want to hear more about FCA Outdoors, send me a message on my facebook page: https://bit.ly/3nXii9J If you want to donate to the Roberts family, Philip is BJ's longtime friend that he mentioned at the beginning of the podcast. You can call the Union…
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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, our guest is the 2023 Mr. Bass of Arkansas Champion, Buzz Sawyer. Buzz and Jimi go into how family is first in their life, how fishing mentors and friends are impactful, how fishing has changed and much more! #bassfishing #fishingpodcast #fishing Your number 1 dealer in Arkansas, Futrell Marine: https://bit.l…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, Jimi and his guest Cole Lamb go deep into a variety of latest fishing topics. Cole won the first Mr. Bass event at Greers Ferry this past year. Cole is a young angler that had a successful career in collegiate ranks and since has competed in both team tournaments/ solo tournaments at the highest level in Arka…
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On this episode of Reel Life and Fishing, we have Jonny Schultz! Jonny has bee apart of the fishing industry since he was 8 years old! His youtube channel, Fish the Moment, set a high standard for educational bass fishing content. Jonny is part owner of Core Tackle and also is apart of developing the Deep Dive App. Jonny and I have known each other…
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On this episode of Reel Life and Fishing we have Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Beau Browning! Beau was the winner of the inaugural Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation Commissioner Cup in 2019, which is the biggest high school tournament in the state of Arkansas. Beau since then has competed in bassmaster open events as a pro but he also has put his effort…
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On this episode of Reel Life and Fishing we have an angler that has made his appearance in the central Arkansas tournament scene in the recent years. One of his biggest accomplishments was winning the Trader Bills Team Championship at Lake Degray with his brother, Tanner. Devin gave his brother Tanner a lot of credit in this podcast. Devin and I ta…
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On this episode of Reel Life and Fishing we have a special guest, Randy Blaukat! Randy has over 40 years of professional tournament experience and over 1.5 million dollars in tournament earnings. He has fished 8 Bassmaster Classics and 9 FLW Cups. He was known as one of the "Outlaws" in his career taking his boat into crazy areas and even having to…
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On this episode of Reel life and fishing, we have the first angler from northern Arkansas as a guest! Cody McEntire "The Kid" just finished his collegiate fishing career at Arkansas Tech! Cody finished the BFL series this last year 4th in the AOY standings and in the top 5... those anglers may double his age... We talk about a variety of topics on …
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Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobbyists with some success. As systems evolved further and more difficult species better understood, the interest in jellyfish keeping continues to expand. My guest today, Travis Bran…
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We are back! This is a episode with a lot of information! Our guest today is central Arkansas angler Israel Mills. We discuss the future of bass fishing, get to know Israel "Izzy" and how he ended up in Arkansas, the Arkansas Anglers Association, and much more! Your number 1 dealer in Arkansas, Futrell Marine: https://bit.ly/3ZaRxfp Use my affiliat…
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In today's episode, Jimi is rocking it solo and shares his personal take on Thanksgiving and the holidays. He also shares a fishing report, his take on how change can be good, goes into thought on how to be better, talks about personal fishing goals, and then shares how fishing the Big Flutter Spoon came about...... Your number 1 dealer in Arkansas…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, Jimi and his guest Derek Sandlin share a fishing trip that Jimi will never forget. They also discuss the growth of high school fishing in the state of Arkansas, the upcoming open at Lake Ouachita, and how there is nothing like living in a small town community. Derek has been involved with the Mt. Ida football…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, our guest Jamey Black, shares his recent tournament win in the BFL that helped him reach the 100k mark in earnings in the BFL alone. Jimi and Jamey also talk about how fishing has changed in the recent years, how the lakes change and goes through cycles, and then of course... go into depth on how Jamey starte…
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Reef aquaria - from nano tanks to large, complex, high-tech systems - have exploded in popularity with increased knowledge and more advanced lighting and filtration. My guest today, Dr. Alex Hall, a recent vet school graduate with interest and growing expertise in reef diseases, has made a name for himself on social media as “thereefvet.” Join us, …
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing. Jimi and his guest, Carson Humphrey, discuss the big glide bait trend in bass fishing. Carson shares a story from how he remembers Jimi as "Coach E" when playing football for him. They also talk about working out and how it can help your mental health. Jimi Easterling Fishing: https://bit.ly/3nXii9J Check out…
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This week we have a jammed pack show that is filled with stories, bait talk, tournament memories, and much more! Our guest, Timmy Poe is a well known angler from central Arkansas! Timmy just had a great year in the Arkansas tournament circuits and is looking to finish strong in the upcoming Mr. Bass Classic! This show is brought to you by Futrell M…
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On today's episode we have the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation's Commissioners Cup 2023 Champions Dakota & Dalton Reid! The Commissioner Cup is one of the biggest high school fishing events in the state of Arkansas. Jimi and the Reid brothers talk about the tournament, discuss fish care, go into a deep dive discussion on electronics & boats for t…
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On this episode, Jimi and Bryar dive deep into a discussion on if planting brush piles are ok for tournament bass fishing. Bryar shares how Jimi "Coach E" went off on him during a HS fishing tournament. Jimi also shares advice for Bryar being a newlywed. The #1 Marine Dealer In Arkansas, Futrell Marine!: https://bit.ly/3ZaRxfp Interested in getting…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, Jimi has Matt Stefan join him today as a special guest! Matt has qualified for the MLF Bass Pro Tour and won the recent Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 6 Event. They get into the ups and downs of being a professional tournament angler, the time commitment, and Matt shares how his wife is a big part of what…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing, Jimi sits down with recent Mr. Bass AOY, Matt Baker. They discuss a few stories such as falling into the lake while fishing, talk about the Arkansas bass fishing tournament trails, and then go into depth on what drives Matt's passion to pursue his dream of being a professional tournament angler. Reel Life & F…
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My guest today, Nick Mayer, is an award-winning artist whose science background and passions for aquatic life and fly-fishing both inform and inspire his beautiful, vibrant works. Join us, as Nick explains his metamorphosis from child naturalist to globe-trotting marine biologist to, finally, celebrated nature illustrator - specializing in fish and…
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On this episode of Reel Life & Fishing. Jimi and his guest, Kanon Harmon, discuss their dreams of life. They also go into a story on sinking a boat, jumping in the lake after a bass, then discuss technology within the fishing industry. Jimi Easterling Fishing: https://bit.ly/3nXii9J Check out Futrell Marine for all of your boating needs: https://bi…
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The catfishes - members of the order Siluriformes - include over 3000 species that vary widely in size, appearance, biology, and ecology. So what do catfish eat? Fishkeepers are often confused and assume that a one-size-fits-all approach works. My guest today, Rebecca Bentley, has a lot to say on that subject! Rebecca is an ichthyologist with a bro…
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Aquarium retail stores are the primary ‘gateway’ to the hobby for many beginners. How do large retail chains work to ensure quality animals and to provide good fishkeeping information? My guest today, Jay Springer, is Director of Pet Services and Live Animals for Pet Supplies Plus, one of the largest pet store chains in the U.S. Join us, as Jay dis…
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Coral reef tanks continue to gain in popularity, and advances in technology and coral reef biology and ecology have made reef keeping much more accessible. My guest today is Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture, a well-known coral aquaculture and wholesale facility in Plant City, Florida. In Part 1 of our Reef and Coral Keeping 101 series we discussed …
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Coral reefs are considered the rainforests of the sea – dense, hotbeds of biodiversity and beauty. Covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are believed to contain about 25% of all known marine species. It’s no wonder that interest in reef-keeping, as well advances in reef tank technology have increased exponentially over the past 10-15 years…
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Fish medicine has come a long way in the past 30 years, with more and more pet owners seeking veterinary care for their sick fish. My guest today, Dr. Jessie Sanders, owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services, is helping lead the charge of this next generation of wet pet vets. Join us, as Jessie shares her professional and persona…
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The aquarium hobby has inspired many, myself included, to careers in public aquaria, science, aquaculture, and/or conservation. My guest today, Chris Englezou, has fused his love of the hobby and science with conservation efforts through his business C.E. Fish Essentials and the non-profit Freshwater Life Project which he co-founded and for which h…
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Among the most fascinating of aquarium fishes, the bichirs - including the “ropefish” and “dinosaur or dragon eel” – share primeval features with their ancestors, some of the earliest fishes on earth. My guest today, Josh Pickett, author of The Bichir Handbook, is obsessed with, and an expert of this group. Join us, as Josh digs up some ancient dir…
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Childhood aquarium keeping has been an introduction and gateway for many professionals working in public aquaria, aquaculture, fisheries, and natural resource conservation. My guest today, Aaron Pilnick, has done all of the above – and today is a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida studying Diadema antillarum- the long spined sea urchin…
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We often use the term fish out of water to describe someone whose completely out of their element. But believe it or not, many fish have evolved with the biology, cues, and behaviors needed to move onto land and survive for long periods of time, when necessary. My guest today, Dr. Noah Bressman, is an avid fisherman, artist, blogger, and Assistant …
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Setting up an aquarium requires a lot of ‘homework.’ You need to learn a lot about your fish and what kind of environment it needs to be healthy and thrive. So what goes into opening a whole new public aquarium – with many different systems and hundreds of species? My guest today, Steve Bitter, has worked for years in the industry developing and op…
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The aquarium trade is a billion dollar industry with commerce of animals, plants, and goods supporting the livelihoods of people all over the world. National and international organizations play a key role in managing and improving this complex business. My guest today, Shane Willis, is Managing Director of the National Aquaculture Training Institu…
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The Orinoco River – one of the longest in S. America, has tributaries and wetlands that spread throughout Venezuela and Colombia for hundreds of thousands of square miles. Among the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world and the native range for many aquarium fish species, the stability of the Orinoco basin and surrounding forests is under threat …
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South American river systems, the native range for many aquarium fish species, are beautiful, biodiverse, and rich in complexity. My guest today, Ivan Mikolji is a world-renowned naturalist, explorer, researcher, audio/visual artist, and author. Ivan has been sharing his river adventures through breath-taking films and photographs of S. American sp…
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Good quality fish food is, of course, critical for the aquaculture and aquarium industries. Fresh and frozen options can supplement commercial pellets and flakes or may be important staples for some species. So how does one company’s fish food help save a land-locked salmon population which won’t eat it? My guest today is Nuri Fisher, President of …
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My guest today is 8-year-old Miles Fetherston-Resch, Founder and CEO of Kids Saving Oceans, a conservation lifestyle brand, and his mother Libby, who currently works for NOAA’s Marine Mammal Program. Join us, as Miles and Libby explain how Kids Saving Oceans is making a difference for ocean conservation. EPISODE NOTES: Kids Are The Future, But For …
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Aquarium keeping, for many hobbyists, goes beyond the pet aspect and truly becomes a way to bring aquatic ecosystems into one’s home. But how do aquariums affect personal views on science and conservation? My guest today, Dr. Liz Marchio - long-time aquarist, ichthyologist, and social scientist - works for the National Park Service in New Orleans t…
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The lionfishes, known for their contrasting banded coloration and long, venomous fin rays, are beautiful and popular marine aquarium inhabitants. So what happens when they leave their native Indo-Pacific range and become established in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico? Join us, as my guest Alex Fogg - lionfish expert and Marine Resource Coordi…
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Sustainability and conservation of the earth’s aquatic resources are critical to our planet’s health. In the aquarium hobby, there is constant debate over the pros and cons of wild collection vs. aquaculture. Aquarium trade leaders understand that both, when properly managed, can be sustainable and promote conservation, and that industry and public…
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