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Chester Floyd

Chester Floyd

Chester started working in the outdoor space the day he graduated high school. He’s a former boat builder, bow builder, and trout guide, and currently a walleye tournament angler. Chet won’t turn down any opportunity to wet a line or strum a guitar.

Home state: Wisconsin

Favorite pursuits: walleye, muskie, whitetail, rabbits
Favorite meal: chicken-fried venison
Favorite conservation orgs: Public Land/Water Access Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Known for: his many nicknames; host of Montana Walleye Tour; co-host of The MeatEater Podcast

Recent Posts

New Water

Montana Walleye Tour S01 E04 Feb 14, 2023

New Water

The final stop of the Montana Walleye Tour takes Seth and Chester to Tiber Reservoir. With no experience on this body of water, the guys have their work cut out for them. They scramble to find fish big enough to fill their card and learn a lot in the process.
Seth Morris Feb 14, 2023
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A Good Fishing Partner

Montana Walleye Tour S01 E03 Feb 7, 2023

A Good Fishing Partner

Stop two of the tour takes Seth and Chester to Fresno Reservoir. It's early June and the water is low and murky. After two days of pre-fishing, they find a unique bite that leaves them feeling damn good about their chances.
Seth Morris Feb 7, 2023
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No One Likes a Loser

Montana Walleye Tour S01 E02 Jan 31, 2023

No One Likes a Loser

After a couple days of pre-fishing and a short weather setback, the stoke is high as Seth and Chester head out into the rough waters of Fort Peck Reservoir. It’s the first tournament of the year and the guys aren’t going to let the conditions slow them down, after a long run in choppy water, it’s...
Seth Morris Jan 31, 2023
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Dream Boat

Montana Walleye Tour S01 E01 Jan 24, 2023

Dream Boat

Seth and Chester make the long haul to Alumacraft HQ in St. Peter, Minnesota to pick up their new walleye boat. They’ll have a couple days to get it fully rigged and ready for fishing, after that they’re off to Fort Peck Reservoir for their first tournament of the season.
Seth Morris Jan 24, 2023
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