Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show. Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show.
Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Catfish Radio – March 7th Episode Summary
Host: Luke Clayton Guests: Larry Weishuhn, Pastor Charlie Nassar, and Brayden Castillo
Episode Overview: Join Luke Clayton for another action-packed episode covering everything from international big game to local honey holes. Whether you are gearing up for the spring turkey season, looking for a family-friendly outdoor event, or wanting to fill your cooler with Sabine River white bass, this episode has you covered.
Segment Breakdown & Key Takeaways
Segment 1: Campfire Talk – International Hunts & Upcoming Events
Hunting in England: Larry Weishuhn joins Luke to share the unique experience of hunting Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer around historic English castles.
Hog Hunting Locally: Luke recaps a recent successful hog hunt at the Friendswood Ranch in Red River County using a CVA SR-80 scout rifle.
DSC Foundation Gala: Mark your calendars for the upcoming DSC Foundation Gala happening July 23-25 in Grapevine, Texas.
Segment 2: The 7th Annual Outdoor Rendezvous * Community Gathering: Pastor Charlie Nassar from the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville, Texas, stops by to discuss the 7th Annual Outdoor Rendezvous happening on March 28th.
Free Family Fun: This free event features vendor booths, Dutch oven cooking, hunting dogs, and live music from Marshall Allen Bailey and Cowgirl Janey.
Segment 3: Sabine River White Bass on Kayaks
The Bite is On: Brayden Castillo of Stick and Scales Bowfishing details the incredible white bass action happening on the Sabine River north of Greenville.
Tackle & Tactics: Brayden recommends launching a kayak and throwing a 1/8 oz Road Runner paired with a Bobby Garland Chartreuse paddle tail to land limits of 13-to-14-inch fish.
Preparation: Luke and Brayden share practical advice on how to correctly trim the red meat off white bass fillets so they fry up tasting just as clean as crappie.
Segment 4: 45 Years of Spring Turkey Hunting
Season Prep: With spring turkey season just around the corner, Luke reflects on 45 years of chasing gobblers.
The Golden Rule: Luke shares his biggest piece of advice for new hunters: patience kills more turkeys than anything else.
Classic Stories: Enjoy a nostalgic story about Luke’s time hunting and counting turkeys with legendary outdoor writer Bob Hood.
Featured Sponsors: Support the brands that support the outdoors: Platinum Cadillac Chevrolet, Choctaw Hunting Lodge, Pyramid Air, Ultramatic Feeders, Smokin’ Tex Electric Smokers, CVA, Stealth Vision, Hornady, and the Dash for Cash Pawn Shop.