The Great Lakes Outdoors Podcast

Episode 132 Collin from Openwater Industries

September 14, 2026·58 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This episode digs into how Open Water Industries started, what an ice eater actually does, and why moving water can be a difference maker for late-season duck and goose hunting. Kyle and Travis talk with guest Collin Merryman, a mechanical engineer who turned a do-it-yourself solution into a growing product line for waterfowlers and pond owners.Collin explains the design choices behind the unit, the real-world tradeoffs between generators and batteries, and why small changes like cord length, angle adjustment, and anti-rust coating matter more than most people think.

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