Episode 26
Grandpa & Jack: Year Three
Show Date: June 27, 2026
Location: The Upper Peninsula of Michigan
This week we're making our third annual grandfather-and-grandson fishing trip, heading north to the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These trips have quickly become one of the highlights of my year, and it's been a lot of fun watching my grandson Jack develop into a passionate angler.
Jack has really caught the fishing bug. When he's home in Green Bay, you'll often find him and his buddies casting for walleyes on the Fox River, and whenever he's in the boat, he fishes with the kind of energy every guide hopes for. He never stops casting, never stops asking questions, and is always eager to learn something new.
When we arrived in the Keweenaw, we found conditions a little different than we expected. The fresh weed growth that usually holds fish hadn't developed yet, so finding both walleyes and bass took more searching and a little extra patience. We covered plenty of water, adjusted our approach throughout the trip, and eventually found fish willing to cooperate.
Of course, that's one of the great lessons fishing teaches. Not every day is easy, and sometimes the reward comes from sticking with it and figuring things out. Watching Jack stay focused, work through changing conditions, and enjoy every minute on the water was just as rewarding as anything we caught.
The fish were certainly a bonus, but this trip was really about spending time together in one of the most beautiful places in the Midwest. These annual adventures have become a tradition that I hope we'll continue for many years to come.
