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Doc Talks Fishing PodcastAuthor: Liam Whetter & Gord Pyzer
Welcome to DOC TALKS FISHING, the podcast dedicated to exploring cutting-edge fisheries projects with renowned biologists from around the world. Join Liam Whetter and Gord Pyzer as they unravel the secrets that will help you reel in more and bigger walleye, bass, trout, salmon, muskies, pike and panfish.Tune in every second week as we unveil breakthroughs in fisheries science that will elevate your fishing game to the next level. DOC TALKS FISHING is your gateway to success. Let's make every fishing trip an extraordinary adventure.-------------------------------------------------Follow Liam Whetter:https://linktr.ee/whetterfishingThank you to our partners:RAPALA CANADAWILLIAMS LURES-------------------------------------------------Intro song: Cold World by Jackson Klippensteinhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0aUhZMbG1nz102PvP9HKdW?sibkcx3z_SQqebvK1WazBwFA Language: en-ca Genres: Science, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#53 || Dr. Connor Elliott: The Secret Life of Tournament Bass - What Science Just Revealed
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
How old is the biggest bass you've ever caught?If you fish Lake Ontario or the St. Lawrence River, the answer might surprise you. In this episode of Doc Talks Fishing, Dr. Connor Elliott from Queen's University reveals that some tournament-caught smallmouth in this world-class fishery are more than 21 years old - fish that have been growing, surviving and feeding for over two decades.Using data from tournament mortalities, Connor explains why smallmouth here are outgrowing largemouth, and how round gobies have created a smallmouth "super-factory" of growth. But when tournaments consistently target the largest and oldest fish in the system, what does that mean for the future?It's an eye-opening look at the hidden biology of tournament bass — and what anglers, organizers and scientists can do to ensure these giants continue swimming for decades to come.Send us a message
