The Fight Goes On: Force Recon Veteran Derek Sisson and Outdoors Legend, Babe Winkelman

Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast is a nice conversation with the Legendary Fisherman and Hall of Famer Babe Winkelman and the Founder of Merica Bourbon Derek Sisson.

Our first guest for tonight, Babe Winkelman is the host of “Good Fishing” and “Outdoor Secrets”. He will share the stories of his lifelong fishing experience, the amazing fishing moments with his father, and how he got Lyme disease and what he did about it. Babe has brought the outdoor world to people's living rooms for more than 35 years and has succeeded in fulfilling his dream of being self-employed in the outdoors industry through a combination of hard work, good business instincts, and a gift for communicating.

Our second guest, Derek Sisson, is the Owner and Founder of Merica Bourbon. Derek will talk about how he came up with the idea of producing bourbon, how he helps the veteran community, and what inspired him to get into the outdoors. His desire to create spirit brands true to the idea of America, its pride, and its patriotism, has resulted in award-winning bourbon gaining in popularity across the country.

The icing on the cake, our host Patrick Mudge & Matthew Dretzka will also have a fun and flavorful cheesecake moment with our birthday guy, Nick Conder.

Enjoy!

Favorite Quote

“Everything you do in the outdoors is a gift and a tribute to what the creator has given us here. They're all good. There's nothing more fun than taking some of your kids out and watching them get so excited to see a barb go down and get a bite.”

                                                                                          - Babe Winkelman

In This Episode

1:59 - More about today's guests

29:28 - What kept Babe bustling for the past months

33:53 - His most memorable fishing experience

47:10 - His sound advice on how to get kids into the outdoors

54:25 - Babe's fishing adventure with his father

59:15 - How he got Lyme disease and what he did about it

1:03:25 - Babe’s piece of advice to anyone who wants to get into the outdoors

1:41:44 - How Merica Bourbon was established

1:48:24 - What next for Merica Bourbon

1:51:30 - How Derek helps the veteran community

1:53:35 - What inspired him to get into the outdoors

1:56:30 - Derek’s favorite outdoor activity

2:00:34 - His piece of advice to somebody who's thinking about changing their life and finding their way in the outdoors

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