246 - Fishing Tales and Life Lessons with Ted Rulseh

In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel Podcast, I sit down with author Ted Rulseh to talk about his latest book, You Should Have Been Here Last Week, a heartfelt collection of fishing stories from his life. Ted opens up about his journey as a writer and why storytelling matters so much in the outdoor community. We chat about the feedback he’s gotten from readers, how living in Wisconsin has shaped his work, and his deep interest in the science of lakes. Ted also talks about the growing need for environmental awareness and highlights how vital community support is for writers. He encourages everyone to share their own stories, too.

• 02:45 Introduction to Ted Rulseh and His Book
• 04:45 The Journey of a Fisherman: Stories from an Angling Life
• 09:20 The Importance of Storytelling in Fishing and Hunting
• 14:13 Living in Wisconsin: A Fisherman's Perspective
• 19:31 Ripple Effects: Understanding Our Impact on Lakes
•  25:24 The Writing Process and the Role of Critique
• 28:47 Teasers from 'You Should Have Been Here Last Week'

Links:

• The Lake Guy Website
• Ted's book on Amazon