Finding Fins Fishing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bret Amundson
Scott Mackenthun is a fisheries biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, but he’s also a Lake Trout aficionado. He shares some tips on catching lakers through the ice this winter. Scott covers everything from lure choices to where to set up. He also has a good tip on how to drill your holes to improve your odds on landing feisty Lake Trout!
Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, and leave a rating if you like what you’re hearing. Also share it with your Lake Trout fishing friends so you can all have a better time on the ice this winter! Good luck fishing!
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On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson chat with Danny Thompson from Garmin about why you should get the new Livescope Plus for this ice fishing season.
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Danny gives us the rundown on what makes this new Livescope Plus so special. He tells us how the LVS34 transducer is a big upgrade from the LVS32 including a difference in stitch points, and did he really say they fixed the ghost tree problem?
He also tells us about the Garmin ice bundle that is available now which includes everything you need to run a livescope on the ice this winter. Danny breaks down why this is a great deal and should be an option you explore if you’re looking for a setup this ice fishing season.
Of course we can’t have a conversation with Danny Thompson without mentioning deer hunting. Danny recaps his season so far, talks about the prime hunting land he has for sale, and how he still has hopes for another big buck to hit the ground.
Be sure to stop by and see Danny at the Garmin booth at the Saint Paul Ice Show this weekend, and tell him you heard him on the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, and ask him about using the livescope at Tazin Lake Lodge. He caught some pretty big fish and the livescope made it even cooler.
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On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Erik Osberg and Joe Henry about ice fishing prep. They both have some things for you to do right now to get ready for the upcoming ice fishing season. Whether we like it or not, winter is coming, so we might as well get ready […]
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On this podcast, host Bret Amundson is joined by Ali Shakoor to find out whether or not harmful algae toxins can be transmitted to humans through the flesh of fish. Ali is a tournament angler, and he’s a biologist currently studying algae blooms on Lake Erie. They already know that toxins from algae can harm […]
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On this podcast, we’re musky fishing in Otter Tail Lakes Country with Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service. He gives us a rundown how to catch muskies in the fall, including a breakdown of how we were fishing that day. He tells us about his live bait rigs, why he uses suckers this time […]
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On this podcast, Scott Hed from Businesses for Bristol Bay to talk about a proposed pebble mine project near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Scott talks about what the project is and what dangers it poses to the area. He also talks about why the Bristol Bay region is so special and why it […]
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On this podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fisheries Manager Brian Nerbonne about the recent changes to the Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulations. He lays out what the changes are and why they were implemented. Brian also talks about what they feel is influencing the walleye population on the lake. […]
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On this podcast, Bret Amundson is in the boat with The New Fly Fisher TV show host Jenna Mckeown. Bret and Jenna talk about her role with the tv show, how she got started on this career path and fly fishing for northern pike and lake trout. Jenna talks about her time at Tazin Lake […]
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The crew is at Tazin Lake Lodge right now, and they sat down with owners Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall to talk about the start of the season in Saskatchewan. They talk about how the fishing has been and what the outlook for the summer looks like. Trevor also has some tips on what he […]
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Steve Pennaz is a hall of fame angler and the host of Lake Commandos which airs on the Outdoor Channel and the World Fishing Network among other places. This year, Pennaz was the honorary tournament director for the Minnesota Fishing Challenge. He tells us about the tournament and how much money they raised for MN […]
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On this show, we talk to hall of fame angler and fishing guide Tom Neustrom. Tom tells us how he got started in the industry, why he moved from Illinois to where he lives now, and even get a few early season pointers on how to catch walleyes. This guy knows a thing or two, […]
On this show, we chat with fishing guide Tim Domaille about fishing Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. He tells us what jigs and soft plastics are his favorite for spring walleyes and how he fishes them. He also talks about the big walleye he caught in front of us a few weeks ago down […]
On this show, we talk to John O’Keefe from Yamaha Rightwaters. He tells us about the work they’re doing to clean up lakes and rivers across the country and why it’s important. He also fills us in on how we can get involved. Then we talk to Lucas Mertens from Haybale Heights Campground and Resort […]
On this show, Sporting Journal Radio is celebrating their 500th episode at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We talk to Cory Loeffler, Jamie Dietman and Jesse Sanders about how fishing has been and cooking up a sucker in the oven. Joe Henry, Greg Jones and Paul Johnson talk about what techniques were working […]
On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the new regulations permitting walleye darkhouse spearing on Devils Lake, the Missouri River system and Stump Lake. He gives us the details and his thoughts on the impact it will have on the walleye population. Then we talk […]
On this show, Matt Erickson from Big Nasty Tackle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at their shop and tells us more about their jigs and why they glow so much. Then we talk to Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country about Tullibee fishing and conditions in the area. Joe Henry also joins us to talk […]
On this week’s show, we’re joined by Jay Siemens. We talk to him about how he got his start in the fishing industry, how he’s so successful and ask him about some of the coolest adventures he’s ever been on, including trips to the Yukon and the Amazon. We also hear about how he once […]
On this show, we’re at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods for the 2022 AGLOW Ice Camp. We talk to Savannah Stenlund from St Croix Rods about how some of their rods are made and which ones we tried out. We also talk to Tom Peterson and Karen Lutto from Al’s Goldfish Lure […]
Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On this show, we chat with Trout aficionados Scott Mackenthun, Marie Neve and Hunter Madsen. All of them have been on their own unique trout adventures lately, spanning from the Boundary Waters to the Great Lakes. They each give us some tips, lure choices and […]
Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: It’s the Jasons!! Jason Durham and Jason Rylander joined us from the fish house on a northern Minnesota lake to talk all sorts of things fishing-related. We talk about Rylander’s famous Eelpout hot tub picture, Durham’s love for costumes and wigs, the best prank one […]
On this podcast, we’re joined by Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about a unique way to get to the Northwest Angle and avoid crossing the border and dealing with Covid tests. People can still drive up the normal way now that the border is open. He also talks about how […]
On this podcast, we’re joined by former fishing guide turned TV star Jason Mitchell and current fishing guide Randin Olson. They both give us an ice update in their respective regions and then tell us some stories of times they’ve struggled with falling through the ice and the dangers that go along with it. We […]
On this show, we talk to Joe Henry to find out what’s happening at Lake of the Woods right now. Are people ice fishing yet? What does the ice look like? Is there still open water to be fished? Joe gives us the rundown and even talks about some underrated Pike spearing opportunities. Please support our […]
On this show, we come to you from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We’re joined by Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors, Dena Vick from King Eider Communications, and Paul Johnson and Brian Smith from River Bend. We chat everything Rainy River and Lake of the Woods related, including what we’re doing up there, […]
The new NWT champ Eric McQuoid and Angler of the Year Drake Herd join the show to recap their recent success at the National Walleye Tour Championship on Ottertail Lake. Erik Osberg is also on to tell us how hosting the event went. We ask Eric and Drake how they found their fish, what it’s […]
Our friend Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism is out at the AGLOW conference in Michigan with us, and he’s actually the one that introduced us to the association. He talks about why he feels AGLOW is so important and valuable, how the conference has been and what he’s gotten to do while […]
The DNR has plans to restructure, and it has kind of slid under the radar. Retired fisheries manager Henry Drewes joined the show to give us insight into the plan and the possible impacts it’ll have on our natural resources we cherish in Minnesota. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On […]
Randin Olson has been hammering the Walleyes all summer, and he’s catching ’em in some unconventional ways. How’s he doing it and how deep (or shallow) is he finding ’em? We find out. Then our friend Joe Henry is back to preview what Lake of the Woods is like in the fall and talks about […]
It’s for real! The Canadian border is open! On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism about getting across the border, what wait times are like, and how the fishing is on those untouched Canadian waters of Lake of […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to wild game chef Hank Shaw. Hank has a new book out called Hook Line and Supper. He gives us a little preview on what’s in the book, and he’s full of tips on how to handle and prepare fish, […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on location at Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort at Lake of the Woods. They chat with Lance Peterson, the founder of Warriors and Walleyes Outdoors, an organization who takes veterans fishing on Lake of the Woods for a weekend. Lance explains […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Randin Olson of Lock Jaw Guide Service about spring fishing for suckers. Where to look, what to use and more. Then, Randin gives us a fishing report from Otter Tail County. He’ll tell us where he’s finding crappies and what he’s using […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Joe Henry (Lake of the Woods Tourism) and Paul Colson (Jakes NW Angle Resort) about new restrictions at the Canadian border that went into effect recently, forcing Angle residents to go into Canada instead of Minnesota for groceries, medical visits and more. […]
On episode #20 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson talks to Garett Svir from Slab Seeker Fishing about steelhead fishing on the north shore. He gives us tips, water temps and more. Plus, he digs into the QBI and what it might mean for limits when you fish different lakes on the […]
On episode #19 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson gets the latest from Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau. As ice comes off the lake, here’s what you need to know about limits on the lake vs the river. Plus, what to use for sturgeon fishing. Please support our sponsors. […]
On episode #18 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson talks tullibees with Ross Hagermeister from Meister Guide Service. Ross has been spending more time actually tapping maple trees and walks us through his process of making sweet maple syrup. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On X Hunt |Otter […]
On episode #17 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson gets a Rainy River report from Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods Tourism. What accesses are open, what first timer visitors should look for, what lures to use and more. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On X […]
On episode #16 of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson learns more about fall muskie fishing. Why it’s generally considered the best time of year to target the big toothy predators, where to look, what to use and more. Guests include Dom Schneider from Savage Gear, Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service […]
Host Bret Amundson gets the latest fishing report from Otter Tail County from Erik Osberg. Download the podcast below or watch the video here:
Bret Amundson and Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism discuss the latest conditions on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River. Download the podcast below or watch the video:
In episode #15 of Finding Fins, we explore how to capitalize on the increase in outdoor participation. Fishing license sales were through the roof this year during the COVID pandemic. What will it mean for hunting? How to we recruit and retain those people? We ask 3 people who specialize in outreach, Ray Ruiz, who […]
Host Bret Amundson discusses the border closure effect on Canadian outfitters with Roy Anderson from the Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters, Trevor Montgomery from Trevor Montgomery, and Ron Bonneau from Alumarine Boats and Tru North RV and Marine. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: ON X HUNT | LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN […]
Host Bret Amundson discusses late summer crank baits with Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: ON X HUNT | LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID MIGRATION OUTFITTERS Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get podcasts. Or watch the show on Youtube,Facebook and Instagram.
Host Bret Amundson discusses using small boats successfully on a big body of water like Lake of the Woods with Joe Henry. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: ON X HUNT | LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID MIGRATION OUTFITTERS Subscribe to our podcast wherever you get […]
Host Bret Amundson discusses summer walleye patterns on Lake of the Woods with Joe Henry. Colors, locations on the lake, and how to get down to the bottom with various presentations. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID MIGRATION OUTFITTERS Subscribe to […]
This week on Finding Fins, Bret Amundson learns about the Otter Tail County area with Erik Osberg from The Outdoor Report. How Covid as affected travel to the area, the Governor’s Fishing Opener, otter facts and more. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE […]
Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins Host Bret Amundson to discuss fishing at Lake of the Woods during July and wDo saugers and sturgeon deserve more respect? Host Bret Amundson discusses the close relative to the walleye with Joe Henry and then break down sturgeon gear and why this is a good […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, Host Bret Amundson examines the strange events fishing guide Jason Durham has had in the boat this summer. From hooking Barbie rods to netting muskies that have t-boned a hooked pike. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: Download the podcast here: LAKE […]
In this show Host Bret Amundson discusses a shallow water walleye bite on a hot, calm July day using crawler harnesses with Joe Henry. Joe also recaps his recent tv show film shoot with Steve Pennaz. Brought to you by Lake of the Woods Tourism. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: […]
On this episode of the Finding Fins Fishing Podcast, we learn about a new phone app that will allow you to participate in tournaments all over the world without having to travel. Host Bret Amundson talks to Darren Amundson, co-founder and CEO of FishDonkey. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: LAKE […]
Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins Host Bret Amundson to discuss fishing at Lake of the Woods during July and what an angler could do to help businesses at the Northwest Angle. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: LAKE OF THE WOODS TOURISM | TAZIN LAKE LODGE HAYBALE HEIGHTS | PRAIRIE SPORTSMAN | MID […]
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*NOTE TO LISTENERS: We’ve created a new podcast as part of the Sporting Journal Radio Family. You can still subscribe to Sporting Journal Radio to get our entire radio show like before, but now we also have a podcast dedicated only to fishing content. The subscribe links below are for subscribing to our NEW podcast […]
Bret Amundson and Mike Kempenich, the Gentleman Forager explain how to find morels, ramps and asparagus.
Bret Amundson and Mike Kempenich, the Gentleman Forager explain how to find morels, ramps and asparagus.