Lake Cumberland is home to one of the nation’s top inland striper fisheries — and it didn’t happen by accident. In this episode, I dive into the fascinating history of how stripers came to Kentucky, share my own striper journey across three boats, countless memories, and the mentors who helped shape me along the way.

Then I’m joined by my friend Brian Beauchamp of Laker Guide Service, one of the most respected guides on the lake. Brian shares how he got into guiding, his day-to-day tactics for chasing trophy stripers, stories from the water, conservation insights, and even his walleye trips up in Michigan.

We close it out with the Sports Minute 🏈⚾🏐 — covering Kentucky football’s rebound win over Eastern Michigan after the Ole Miss loss, the UK Women’s Volleyball team’s split weekend against Penn State and Pitt, the Reds’ playoff hopes slipping after a sweep by the A’s, and the Bengals’ hot 2–0 start with Jake Browning stepping up for an injured Joe Burrow.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just love Kentucky’s outdoors, this episode is packed with stories, history, and insights from the woods and waters of the Bluegrass State.

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