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4 Bears Casino Cup

Does Any Place on Sakakawea Cash as Many Checks as Shell?

Prettiest Tournament Run in America

What Does it Mean When a Boat Brand is Flooding the Market with Used Boats?

Best Rod Holders for Trolling

Best Rod Holders for Live Bait

2nd Half

Why Are Manufacturers Still Using Rails on Boats?

Same with Carpet?

How Much Does a Jig Rap Color Matter?

How to Rig Creek Chubs

Tales from the Chub Tank

What to Look for When Scouting Doves

Best Shotgun Loads for Small Game (Doves/Grouse/Partridge)

The Importance of Practicing SHOOTING Your Gun

Best Over/ Under Shotgun on the Market

What's in the Garden?

Best Energy Drink

Protein Bars….Why are there so many???

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Bad Storm Rolls Through Lake Sakakawea

2024 NWT Tournament Schedule Comes Out

Four Bears Tournament Preview

How Deep Will the Walleyes Go This Season?

Tough Break for Young Anglers in the DWC

Some Idiots Got Caught in NY Stuffing Weights in Walleyes - Where Have I Seen This Before?

Salmon Fishing Update

Tales from the Chub Tank

2nd Half

Best Fall Camping Spots in North Dakota

Countdown to Early Goose Season

Thermacells Still Best Mosquito Defense?

Duck Numbers Seem Pretty Solid

What’s Doesn’t Suck in the Kitchen?

Best Ways to Tie Rigs That Hook Up on their Own

Can Anything Be More Lucrative Than Smile Blades?

Best Ways to Drink Tequila?

Have You Tried Any of These New Cereals? Look Too Good Not To...

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North Dakota Governors Cup

Montana Governors Cup

Dakota Walleye Classic

Max Wilson Pulls Off NWT Win

Yar-craft Releases New 210 Model - First Takes

Best Places To Camp in North Dakota

2nd Half

Tales from the Chub Tank

Best Discontinued Crankbaits

Hook Line & Sinker in Beulah, ND for Sale

How to Make a Bait Shop Work in 2023?

Shout Out To Those Helping Our Tourney Season So Far

West Dakota Lumber
Zack Shack Fish House's
Joe Belo - Dakota Community Insurance
The Foss's of North Country Marine
Doug, Jo, and Chad Woehl

4 Bears Casino Tourney Ahead

Then Championship at 4 Bears

Yar-craft Owners Tourney in Garrison, ND in September

What's Cooking in Dad's Kitchen?

Used Boat Prices Are Dumb

New Business Coming To North Dakota That's Popular in the South

Biden Withholding Funding for Schools that Have Hunting or Archery Programs

Anything More Punishing Than Long Island Teas?

Best Tournament Boat Snacks

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Sponsored by Wild Things Charters - Operating a Marco Island Fishing Charter

NWT Results Out of South Dakota

LOTS of Rain Around These Parts - Sorry McQuades Softball Tourney

Kicker Motors - 9.9 vs. 15-horse motors

Bottom Bouncer Gimmicks

Tales from the Chub Tank

Tournaments Coming Up

My 2nd Home, Dakota Waters Resort, Starts Now

Fishing Boats - How Do You Take Kids Tubing?

2nd Half

Lake Sakakawea is En Fuego & No Signs of Slowing Down

Review of the New Rapala R12 Heavy-Duty Filet Knife

Fly Fishing Fever

Missouri River Reservoir Salmon Preview

Can Ciscos and Smelt Dominate the Same Waters?

Leadcore vs. Snap Weights

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Project Restore the Stone

Who Makes the Best Bacon?

Will Bud Light Ever Rebound?

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Brought to you by DH Custom Baits - That Good

Kick it Off with Sakakawea

Van Hook Classic - Upper End of Sakakawea

Casino Cup in Devils Lake

Tales from the Chub Tank

Best Boat Accessories Continued in 2023

Rod Holders that WORK for You
Depth Finder Mounts
Rod Sleeves
Rod Racks
Tool Racks

Are Drift Socks Obsolete?

2nd Half

Best Size Boat Cooler, If at All???

Lead Core vs. Snap Weights?

Best Trolling Reel Hustad Won’t Break?

What are the Whackos Up to???

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

The Great Fish Breading Debate

Best Seasonings Nobody Has Heard Of

Best Hot Sauces Nobody Has Heard Of

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Summer is officially here…at least temp-wise

Tales from the Chub Tank

Missouri Reservoirs Heating up

Fort Peck Tournament

Cranking shallow water tips and tricks

What We Know From Using Forward-Facing Sonar

How Important Is Water Temperature

2nd Half

Best way to carry Lots of crawlers?

Best Way to Keep Leeches Alive?

Tackle Buddy or Pool Noodle for Rigs?

Update your Electronic devices

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Best Prime Rib

What's Shaking in the Shaker!

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It's Prime Time for Fishing in the Midwest

Tales from the Chub Tank

Bait Freezers Getting Popular

Planer Boards Talk

Can you really dial in your bait depth accurately with snap weights?

Best Snap Weight Clips

Is all Leadcore the Same?

What are the necessary components for anyone making live bait rigs?

Best Pre-Tied Live Bait Rigs?

2nd Half

How many rod and reel setups are enough?

How Many Different Types of Fishing Lines Are Necessary?

Knots Every Angler Must Know

What's Cooking on the Stone?

It's officially the garden season! I know, exciting stuff…

Necessary Things to Plant in Any Midwest Garden

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NWT Event on Winnebago…Results Are In

Aluminum vs Glass Debate (or is it really Lund?)

Tales from the Chub Tank

Spring Salmon

Shimano Tekota 600 Failed….no support

Best Chub Rod for the Money? (Scheels 8.5)

Are There Too Much Fishing Line Options?

HB1538 Signed by the Gov.

2nd Half

Guess What - Fishing Team RYG Got Sponsored This Year - We’d Like to Thank:

West Dakota Lumber (Hazen, ND)
Joe Belo Insurance / Dakota Community Insurance (Bismarck, ND)
Zack Shack Fish Houses (Bismarck, ND)
Flyway Media Web Design (Bismarck, ND - Shameless Plug)

Best Way To Find Small Lake Gems in the Dakotas

The Casino Cup Starts Saturday

Isn't AIM Coming Up?

Face Mask vs Sunscreen or What Else?

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Would You Buy Bacon Grease in a Tub?

Best Boat Snacks 2023

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Big Muddy Snubbed from Target Target

Is June the Best Fishing Month in the Midwest?

When Do You Switch From Jigs to Rigs?

Does Jig Color REALLY Matter Anyways?

Best Ways to Transport Fresh Fish?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Would You Pay for a Chub Tank Kit?

Tournament Season Has Doubled

2nd Half

Camping & Camper Essentials

Bluetooth Speaker
Fully Stocked Bar
Outdoor Kitchen
Blackstone
Portable Lantern
LOTS of Wood
Coolers for Days
Bed Toppers (Cuz Camper Beds SUCK)
Backup Fuses
Water Filtration Kits
Having 2 Air Conditioners for Bigger Campers
BEDS for Days (However you can)
No Bug Spray Needed in Nodak
LOTS of Chairs

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Too Many New Crankbaits - Don’t Text Me

Chemicals in Agriculture and Housing Affecting Bait and Fish Populations

What Fishing Reel is Hustad-Proof? (First Shimano Tekota Bites the Dust)

Trolling Reel Combo Options?

Best Ice Cube Songs

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Big Muddy Walleye Tournament Recap (Bismarck, ND)

Prefishing was Tough - Quality, not Quantity
Wind Forecast Dropped Significantly
Fish Turned On, Big Time
One Hole Produced over 16 30” Fish
55 lbs won 1st place (6 fish)

Classic River Techniques

Common Mistakes Made on the River

Looking Ahead to Hot Weather and Big Lakes

Next Up - Governor’s Cup and Dakota Walleye Classic

2nd Half

Tales from the Chub Tank

New Twists on Custom Bait Rigs

More Guys Getting Into Their Own Custom Painting

How Much Does Custom Matter?

When is the Berkley Deep Hit Stick Coming?

Best Fishing Rain Gear for Long, Wet Days

Yar-Craft Ran Flawlessly - What Makes Yar-Craft Different?

Best Boat Trailer Accessories

North Dakota Lake Outlook

Devils Lake
Lake Sakakawea
Lake Oahe
Small to Mid-Size Lakes

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Upcoming Fishing Trip at Dakota Waters for Business

Best Campfire Drinks

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Tales from the Chub Tank

Minnow Shortage is Real - When Does a Guy Start Trapping His Own?

When Does It Pay to Do a Freezer Setup

Virtual Scouting

On X Possibilities

Boat Accessories continued…

Glove Box Size

Are Baitwells DEAD?

Best Rod Storage Boat Layouts

Carpet Should Be Discontinued

Rail Accessory what does a guy need?

2nd Half

Crankbait Storage Ideas

College Sporting Clays Team Coming to U of Mary in Bismarck

High School Fishing Teams Needed Statewide

Still Geese All Over Nodak If You Scout Hard

Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Alberta Holding the Majority

Best Ways to Lose Weight When You Get Old

Small Portions
No Sugar
Drink Water
Moderate Excercise
Don't Eat Before Bed

Good Luck Big Muddy Tournament peeps

What’s Cookin On The Stone

Best Outside the Box Grilling Item

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Big Muddy Week

Tales from the Chub Tank

Bass Angler Loses 100k in a Tournament

House Bill HB 1538 Passed for ND - Both House/Senate Passed

When Jig Color Matters…or Does It?

Best Cranks for Trolling Cranks Shallow for Walleyes

Tiger Trout - Does ND Really Need Them?

2nd Half

Best Boat Accessories 2023

Are Trim Tabs REALLY Necessary?

Jack Plates for Hole Shots

Best Way to Slow Down a Boat (When Motor Alone Cannot)

Are Anchors Obsolete?

Drotto?

Landowner Story About the Funny Text

What's Cooking on the Stone

If You WERE to Drink on the Boat - What Would It Be?

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Putting my decoys away today and waving the white flag

Getting the boat stripped and repacked

Have a Hard Time Selling Stuff - Pack Rat

Yar-Craft 209 is Looking Good

Looking Ahead to the Big Muddy Walleye Tournament (Bismarck, ND)

Originally, Due to a later date, I assumed fish would be South, Now I’m not sure…

River Started Slow - That’ll Change Soon

Biggest Mistakes “Lake Anglers” Make While Trying to Fish a River

Best Ways to Speed Up the Learning Curve

Fish With Local, Knowledgeable Anglers
Always Focus on “Slow” Water
Channel Ledges and Secondary Channels Are Always Worth a Look
No Substitute for Time on the Water

2nd Half

Future of Walleye Boats - Where Will the Insanity End?

Summer Plans for North Dakota Walleye Tournament Options

Governor’s Cup
Dakota Walleye Classic
Yar-Craft Owners Tournament
What am I missing?

Runoff Expectations on Lake Sakakawea

Devils Lake Perch Should BOOM This Winter

What Happens When You Spend $250 on a Fishing Rod and Hate It???

Where Should One Spend Money on Expensive Rods vs. When to Buy “Safe” Buys?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Camping Cocktails

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Snow Goose Hunting Trip Recap

North Winds
Bad Hide
Nosebleed Geese
Solid Partners for a 4-hour Pickup

Alps Outdoors Chair

Goose Getter Ecallers

Current Snow Goose Migration Status

Missouri River Update

Polarized Sunglasses

Is It Too Early for Tales From the Chub Tank?

Will I Ever Buy a Snare Rod?

Knots Every Angler Should Know

Best Crankbait Snap

2nd Half

Realistic Trolling Motor Options Today

What is the perfect weight for pitching jigs in the current?

Best Rod Length for Jigs? Jig Raps?

Why Don't People Pitch More Crankbaits on the River?

Problems with Forward-Facing Technology and What's the Future?

What's Cooking on the Stone?

What Happened to Cloverdale Tangy Sausage?

Best Store-Bought Jerky Brand?

Favorite Fish Recipe

Best Non-Woke Beer?

Salmon Eating Obsession…too bad our local salmon sucks

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First-time Snow Goose Hunting in a Pit

Very Dry Down There
Juvies
No Snow Like Forecasted
Great Time

2nd Trip Was FUBAR

No Farmers Around
Almost Died Overnight Due to Smoking Battery
Truck Rollover in the Group

Round 3 Any Day Close to Home…Still Too Much Snow

Patching Gear

GooseGetter Customer Service

Best Snow Goose Windsock Decoys

Full Bodies…When They Matter

Spring Turkey Hunting…Who’s Got Time?

2nd Half

Missouri River Opening in Bismarck

Getting Boat Ready

Best Way to Fish Spring Walleyes?

Keys to River Fishing Over Lakes

Ideal River Fishing Boat?

Best Crankbaits for Spring River Fishing

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Drinks for Hotels?

Ideal Family Supper?

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Countdown Until We Leave Spring Snow Goose Hunting

Ending up in a Buddies Goose Pit - South of the Snowline

Prairie Tornado Outfitters - Thanks for Letting Us Use the Pit

Rented a House 7 minutes away

6 Days of Snow Goose Hunting Ahead

When the Weather Gets Nasty - Stay Close to the Biggest Roost

Best Whites to Use Snow Goose Hunting

E-Callers - What are the Vital Components?

2nd Half

What is the Best Shotgun for a Youth?

Are Aftermarket Chokes Worth the Money?

Missouri River is Opening Up North of Bismarck to South of the Wilton Landing

Rapala Coming Out with New Crankbait Colors Again - Crossing Product Lines

Best Rain Suite for the Money?

Best Bibs for the Money?

What are Food Necessities on a Long Hunting Trip?

What are Booze Necessities on a Long Trip?

What is Your Go-To Drink at a Fancy Restaurant?

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Geese moving up when they can

Are ice eaters worth the hassle?

Snow Goose Floaters…why do we do it to ourselves?

Ecaller Secrets

My 12-year-Olds first snow goose trip as a shooter

Crankbait Buying Season

Now is the time to buy ice fishing gear

Put a cork in our ice fishing season

Prepping the Yar-Craft

Best Way to Organize Crankbaits in a Boat

Why do Midwesterners stress Boat hours so much???

2nd Half

Are drift socks obsolete?

How to choose colors for boat flooring?

Most worthless boat feature?

Birthday coming up what are you asking for?

Best Hip Hop Producer of All Time

Ribs dry rub (Memphis) vs wet (KC)

Best way to coat chicken and fish for the fryer

Best Booze for Hunting Trips

Best hangover cure? Liquid IV

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It’s National Puppy Day! - Here’s to the Podcast Puppies (Lily and Hazel)

Finally, the weather is going to break in South Dakota (50-degree temps forecasted)

Kicking off our Spring Snow Goose Season in SD

Sticking to Hunting Pasture Ponds

Teaming up with Falling Feathers Lodge (Cody Bruns) - South Dakota Hunting Lodge

Chamberlain, South Dakota Fishing is On

So is the Garrison Tailrace in North Dakota

We’re Going Crankbait Crazy!!! Crankbaits Worth Talking About That Are New

Bill Lewis Precise Walleye Crankbait
Finally Got Our Hands on a Money Badger by Berkley
Looks Like Fall for the Deep Hit Sticks
Reef Runner Now That Acme Owns
Reef Runner Reef Stalker 900 Series
Headbanger Cranky Shad
Still Lucky to Score Rapala Minnow Raps (discontinued)

2nd Half

Walleye Boat Setup - Rails vs. Tracks?

Boat Trailer Fenders - Fiberglass vs. Metal?

What are your REALISTIC options for a trolling motor nowadays?

Are Some Tournament Anglers Too Dependant on Forward Facing Technology?

Custom Jig Market Getting Crazy

Custom Drags on Trolling Reels - Worth It?

Dope Sushi Today - Yes, We Had a Boat

Sunny D - Making a Comeback with Seltzers

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Yup, We’re Waving the White Flag on Winter

Putting Away Ice Fishing Gear

NWT on the Illinois River - Weather Sucks There Too

Has Tournament Fishing Changed Forever? Is Playing the Video Game Beatable?

When Fishing Rods Cost Too Much - $350 absolute limit

What is Your Bucket List Saltwater Fish?

How Much Does the Rattle Matter in a Crankbait?

Are There Too Many Crankbaits Now on the Market? What’s Missing?

2nd Half

First Area in South Dakota Getting Big Numbers of Snow Geese

Coyotes Being Tracked - Over 100 Miles in a Couple Days…Crazy

Opens The Question - How Often Do Coyotes Travel Long Distances?

Best Air Rifle on the Market?

Best Way To Cook Rabbit?

LandTrust Coming to North Dakota - Thoughts and Why It’s Being Pushed? ND Department of Tourism Selling Out Residents

Want a $275, 10-Quart Bait Cooler? Yup, They Exist…

What is the best bait aerator setup today? (Engel with Skywin Charger)

The Keys to Good Sushi? Yes, this matters…

Does Vodka Go with Everything???

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We're looking to break local records for our snow accumulations

Winterkill is Real

Screw Ice Fishing…tough winter

Wild Game Feed at RYG Headquarters (Okay, my Shop)...

10 or 15 lb test PowerPro - does it make a difference?

Best rod/reel setup for pitching jigs for walleye

When to determine jig size

Best portable aerator, hands down

How will chub season look?

2nd Half

Got plans for storing leeches

Minnows right now are bad out here

Lacrosse boots….review after 3 years

Looking at a new quad for next winter…probably Yamaha Grizzly, again

How long do utility trailers last? We may find out…

Best Place to Buy Tires?

Best Camping View in North Dakota? Arguably spot 23 at Dakota Waters Resort

Best Uses of a Crock Pot?

Best chicken or fish coating ingredients?

Why is Clamato good?

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Snow, more snow, and more cold weather ahead. Mother Nature is a #####!

Winterkill on the Prairie Lakes

HB-1538 in the North Dakota Legislature Picking Up Steam - Great Article Provided by Geremy Olson

I’m Over Ice Fishing

Sioux Falls, SD to Sioux City, IA is LOADED with Snow Geese

Future Forecast for Goose Country

Best Way to Hide in Snow Goose Decoys - and Where to Get Them

Best Whites for Goose Hunting

Backrests for Laying Out in the Decoy Spread

2nd Half

How to Look at Tournament Boat Number Drawings

The Yar-Craft 209 Will Be Ready

Looking at Dekit Boat Flooring

River Fishing Looks Light Years Away

Big Muddy Walleye Tournament - Looking Ahead

Tungsten Jigs for Open Water

When Did Jig Get Crazy Expensive?

What About Tungsten Bottom Bouncers

Everybody Is Making a Trolling Rod Now

Best Trolling Rods for the Money?

When Will Lake Sakakawea be Ice Free?

Big Lake Will Be En Fuego This Year

Fishing Shoes - Do They Exist?

What Makes a GREAT Steak?

Bourbon and BBQ

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Weather Didn’t Permit Mille Lacs - Went to Devils Lake, ND Instead

Cold Front Shut Down the Bite, It Picked Up Today After We Left (shocker)
Tracks are Almost Essential Still
Still Had a Great Time with Friends

Shout out to Mike Peluso for Allowing Us to Crash at His Place

Zack Shack is Back!

North Dakota Bill HB1538 Gaining Steam for the Future of Fishing Tournaments in the State - Contact Your Representatives

https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1538.html

First Geese Spotted in Western Nebraska. Squaw Creek Holding Over 2 Million Snow Geese - Cold Weather Will Stall the Migration

Spring Snow Goose Hunting Predictions and Plans for Our Crew

When Will The Snow Geese Arrive in the Dakotas?

Does a Rotary Machine Exist That’ll Last? (Gone Downhill Since the FIRST)

2nd Half

Best Over and Under Shotgun?

What Happens to Ammunition if We Go to War with China?

Best Shotgun Shells

Walleye Fishing on the Missouri River This Spring - Will the North Dakota State Record Walleye Fall Again?

Big Muddy Walleye Tournament in Early May

How Vital is Forward-Facing Sonar for River Fishing Nowadays?

Still Searching for Best Shuttle/Pole Combo for Forward Facing Technology

Best Alcohol Shots Ever Invented?

Best German Food

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Shamrock Shake is Back at McDonald's

Countdown to Mille Lacs Trip…hearing good reports but bad weather ahead

What date will the Missouri River be ice-free this year?

What date will the first snow goose get harvested in North Dakota?

Best portable hard ice house? Zack Shack in our opinion

Fiberglass boats you don't hear about

Best boat for the money? Glass? Tin?

Most reliable outboard motor, ever?

2nd Half

Graphene Batteries…will they replace Lithium???

Graphene coupled with an alternator

Are all braids the same?

Best jig style for pitching?

Why are eggs cheap again?

Will Gas ever be cheap again?

How far are electric outboard motors out?

Food Essentials for Ice Camping?

What Gear is Essential for Ice Camping?

Best French Fries?

Best Chicken Wings?

Go-To Fancy Cocktail?

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Solid Ice at Mille Lacs - Ice Holding Up

Trip Planning Season for Canada, etc

Saw first chub creek opening-up

New Lures Coming Out That Intrigue Us

Money Badger
Bill Lewis Precise Walleye Crankbait
WNC Lil Reaper

Snow Goose Migration Stalling Due to Cold Weather…Shocker

Ground Blinds vs Whites vs Panel Blinds for Spring Snow Geese

Abu Garcia Bluetooth Technology to Rods

2nd Half

What's important in a Livescope or Active Target Shuttle for Features?

Rod Holder Pros and Cons

Best Trolling Fishing Line and Leaders

Saegar 101 TactX Braid Fluorocarbon Combo

Do Premium Fishing Hooks Make a Difference?

Do You See Red? (Do Red Hooks Matter?)

What’s Important in a Bar or Pub to Make it a Regular Place?

Best Bar Food

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Football….who cares? Let’s go fishing.

Super Bowl Party Essentials

Ice fishing tomorrow…finally

Dock dog phenomenon

Snow geese are coming

Where do you put Rotary Machines in your Decoy Spread?

Winter probably isn't over though

Lithium boat batteries - are we there yet?

When are 48v trolling motors coming out?

2nd Half

Tackle storage season

Rapala Minnow Raps baby - bring ‘em back!

Other Missing Discontinued Tackle We Miss?

Upgrading your trolling reels

Late winter open water fishing in the north country

Mild weather is getting easier on pheasants

What went down at Lund Boat factory?

The rechargeable craze for batteries ice fishing

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Keys to Making Solid Chili

Best Vodkas

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Winter Getting Long….first signs of spring

Winnipeg walleyes

Reverse Valentines Gifts for Men

Are Custom Rods Hurting Big Tackle?

Bill Lewis Precise Walleye Crankbait Review

Don't Sell Outfitter Fishing Pins - Devils Lake Drama Taking Place

2nd Half

Counting Days til Mille Lacs

Spring snow goose season opened…started slowly overall

Migration ahead at this juncture

Chris Guest Hosted on snow goose hunting podcast….uses a photo of an old friend instead of me LOL…oh well - Wicked Hunting Report Podcast

Boat Shows…why do people go?

HB 1538 - Drama in North Dakota Politics

Livescope XR Coming

Bay Scanning
Trolling

Mount or Shuttle on the Boat for Livescope?

Running the Yar-Craft 209 Another Year…Boat is Awesome

How long does trolling braid last? How much use in-between swapping new line?

Renner Cheating in Local Chili Contest by Stuffing it with Brisket….should that even be allowed?

Sake Debate…Cold vs Hot

Best Types of Sushi

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5 - 2 Party on Renner, Party on Hustad

Winter is Getting LONG…

Ice Fishing Has Been Good

Jumbo Perch on the Prairie
Walleye When it Matters
Crappies Where They Roll
Pike Will Be Staging Soon

Really Looking Ahead to Mille Lacs Ice Fishing Trip

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

Seeing Lots of Coyotes Harvested

Pheasants are Hanging On Where There are Trees

Deer Population Stable on the Prairie

Hard to Believe Spring Snow Geese is Just Over a Month Away

Headlines

Dog Shoots Owner Accidentally on a Hunting Trip

https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/24/dog-shoots-kills-owner-car-hunting-trip-dead-dies-gun/

Does YouTube Hurt Our Public Lands?

https://www.bowhunting.com/article/are-youtubers-to-blame-for-the-public-land-hunting-boom/

Fishermen Pleeding to Save Our World’s Crab Populations

https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/noaa-follows-fishery-council-rejects-emergency-action-to-bar-fishing-in-crab-protection-area/

2nd Half

Adding Garmin to the Yar-Craft - Pairing a 106sv with LiveScope XR

Playing Catchup on Forward Facing

Boat Mounting Your Forward Facing vs. Shuttle?

Best Forward Facing Pole?

Best Economy Snow Goose Windsock Decoy?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

That Darn Hello Fresh Ain’t Bad - Comes Through in a Pinch

Best Simple Drinks to Make - I’m Making Juice

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Flyway Media
Outfitter Logic
West Dakota Lumber in Hazen, ND for sponsoring us for the DWC
Catch Your Moment Foundation

River Ice Fishing

What’s with all the Fog?

Best All-Around Ice Fishing Lures

New Garmin with Wireless Hub

Best All Around Breed of Hunting Dog?

New Mercury Verado V-10 Showing Up - 7 Feet Tall??? Will it fit in YOUR garage?

Boat Show Season

2nd Half

NOW is the Time to Book Camping Spots!

Who’s Going to Beat me and Renner This Summer? (we’re really just kidding)

Best Freshwater Fish - Eating-Wise?

Best Freshwater Fish - Fighting-Wise?

What’s New for Spring Snow Goose Season?

What Does All This Snow Mean for Next Spring?

Now is the Time to Stock up on Ammo

WHAT ARE THE BEST SMALL-TOWN EATS IN NORTH DAKOTA???

Little’s Bar in Pick City, ND
Harbor Bar in Coleharbor, ND
Dani’s Place in Gackle, ND (Homemade Pizza)
Little Missouri Grill in Watford City, ND
Little Cottage Cafe in Bismarck, ND (Okay so maybe a not a SMALL town but a small diner)

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Ice Fishing the Missouri River & Minni Winni UpComing

Mille Lac's trip planned at Red Door Resort

Side by Side vs Older Jeep with Trax

Track and Gos for 25k

Have you seen the price of ATVs lately?

Essential for Ice Camping

Best Ice Fishing Rod for the Money for Walleyes or Perch

2nd Half

Big Fish to be Found in the Sloughs

Best Ways to Find Big Perch for Ice Fishing

Best Thermal Underwear

Cold Catch E-tab Machine

Spring Snow Goose Hunting

Onion Rings vs Fries

Best “Simple” Drinks for Ice Fishing

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Current Ice and Snow Conditions in the Region

Tracked Machines are Pretty Much Mandatory

Holiday Wrap Up

Finicky Fish to Start - How Do You Adjust?

Size down
Full Minnow vs. Minnow Head
Plain Hook vs. Lure
Using Floro When Necessary

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

Ice Fishing Safety

Headlines

Ilinois Grants For Fishing for Vets Among Others

https://www.wgem.com/2022/12/28/fishing-freedom-recives-25k-grant/

Maine Looking to Overturn Sunday Hunting Ban Over Right to Food Law

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/12/27/outdoors/lawsuit-challenging-sunday-hunting-ban-likely-headed-to-maines-top-court/

Sturgeon Bay Ice Anglers Stranded on Floating Ice

https://fox11online.com/news/local/fishermen-rescued-sturgeon-bay-door-county-sherwood-point-becoming-stranded-ice-fishing-coast-guard-rafts-floating

Where Are The Canada Geese??? Not Here!

Still a Few Mallards Around Believe it Or Not

Coyotes are Getting Noticeably Thicker

2nd Half

Best Ice Fishing Boots?

Lamps vs. Strip Lights in Ice houses

Best 4 Seasons Bibs?

Lowrance Active Target 2 vs. Garmin Panoptix Plus

Don’t Buy the Stop Light Bobber from Clam…Junk

Tournament Plans for 2023

How Do You Make PRIME RIB Right

Homemade Cotton Candy Ice Cream - It’s the Bomb Diggity

New Year’s Plans? Huber is on the Loose…

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Intro of the “Panel”

What Do You Look For When Scouting A Lake?

Perch
Walleye
Panfish
Pike

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

What Do You Look For in an Ice House?

Ice House Mods

Trap Style
Hub Style

Best Ice Fishing Accessories?

Common Ice Angler Mistakes?

What Ice Auger Do You Run?

What Do You Look For in an Ice Rod?

Best Ice Cleats?

Best Bourbon drinks?

Best warm alcoholic drinks?

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Thanksgiving Food Highlights

Ice Fishing Starting Off A Bit Tougher Than Usual

Going Small When the Going Gets Tough

The Great Ice House Debate - Who Makes The Best Flip Over & Hub?

Best ice reels?

Fireline vs Braid vs Mono vs Fluoro for ice

2nd Half

Gear Review Strikemaster 24v Auger

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon

Ways to Get More Youth Into Ice Fishing?

Headlines

Lake of the Woods Resorts Bought Out Under New Owners

https://www.startribune.com/ice-fishing-sportsmans-lake-of-the-woods-rainy-river/600230183/

Man Shot While Coyote Hunting Near Jamestown, ND

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/11/27/moorhead-man-shot-while-hunting-rural-jamestown/

100+ Ice Anglers Evacuated from Upper Red Lake

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2022/11/28/crews-working-rescue-more-than-100-people-ice-chunk-upper-red-lake/

Late Season Goose Hunting Officially Starts

Easiest Hunting of the Year

Best Holiday Cocktails?

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4.28 The Sorta Ice Fishing Podcast

Ice fishing is HERE

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

101s for First Ice

Best baits for early ice walleyes

Who Makes The Best Ice Tackle Right Now?

Ice Clothing Going Cheap

Are Sonars Outdated? Still enjoy fishing with mine…

2nd Half

Smitty Sled Ideas

Headlines

Now Lobsters??? What’s Happening to Our Favorite Eats???

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/maine-lobster-not-sustainable-1234774663/

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife to Vote on Bear Hunting Possibilities

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-jersey-fish-game-vote-reinstating-bear-hunting-season-amid-237-increase-encounters

What is Lowrance Releasing on December 1st???

Best Waterfowl Hunting All Year is Now??? Canadas & Greenheads for days…

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Best Gas Station Coffee?

Worst Food, Nationality-Wise?

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Snow goose season recap

What is the minimum investment in a good snow goose spread? Minimum needed to be successful.

Big walleyes caught in Missouri River system.

ND or SD walleye record will it fall in the next 12 months

23 inches of snow forces an immediate change of seasons

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

2nd half

Tricky ice conditions in Central ND

Ice rod conversation

Headlines

What Happened to Scallops???

https://gothamist.com/news/scallops-keep-dying-in-long-islands-peconic-bay-harming-the-local-fishing-community

Youngster Looking at Going Pro in Bass Fishing

https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/11/13/dover-teen-hooked-on-professional-fishing-angles-for-spot-in-the-big-leagues/69641572007/

Dumbf*** Receives First Lifetime Ban, Ever, in the State of Indiana

https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/man-sentenced-to-lifetime-hunting-ban-a-first-for-indiana/

How important is sound vs glow in low light conditions

Top Rattle Rap baits

One lure you had to fish ice fishing what would it be

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Winter drink ideas

The best meat for tacos?

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Snow goose season recap

What is the minimum investment in a good snow goose spread? Minimum needed to be successful.

Big walleyes caught in Missouri River system.

ND or SD walleye record will it fall in the next 12 months

23 inches of snow forces an immediate change of seasons

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

2nd half

Tricky ice conditions in Central ND

Ice rod conversation

Headlines

What Happened to Scallops???

https://gothamist.com/news/scallops-keep-dying-in-long-islands-peconic-bay-harming-the-local-fishing-community

Youngster Looking at Going Pro in Bass Fishing

https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/11/13/dover-teen-hooked-on-professional-fishing-angles-for-spot-in-the-big-leagues/69641572007/

Dumbf*** Receives First Lifetime Ban, Ever, in the State of Indiana

https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/man-sentenced-to-lifetime-hunting-ban-a-first-for-indiana/

How important is sound vs glow in low light conditions

Top Rattle Rap baits

One lure you had to fish ice fishing what would it be

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Winter drink ideas

The best meat for tacos?

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Where do we start? A big cold front coming!

Sunday night - November 6th evening - strong NW winds coming

Waterfowl Migration Will Be En Fuego

Deer Opener This Friday

The Weather Ain’t Great to Start But That Will Change

How Thick is the Ice at Lake Audubon?

Essentials for Packing for a 5-day hunting trip?

What is a must-buy for your Ice Fishing this year?

2nd Half

Can Section Lines Be Blocked to Outdoorsmen and Women Legally?

Headlines

Crazy Landowner Controversy with Hunters in ND Gone UBER Viral

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/landowner-berates-duck-hunters-in-viral-video

Montana Female Hunter Who Shot HuskyThinking It Was a Wolf Faces Charges

https://www.tmz.com/2022/10/30/montana-hunter-kills-skin-husky-wolf-charged-crime-animal-cruelty/

Serious Fight Breaks Out Outside of Jackson, WY Over Elk Carcass

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/elk-hunting-confrontation-ends-with-assault-and-robbery

Northland Doodle bug discontinued will Hustad survive

Are the Opening Door Features on the New Hubs Worth the Jump?

With the border now fully open, how will it affect fishing in lower Canada?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Cold weather comfort food (chili, soups, venison)

Best Old School SHOTS (raspberry kamikaze, snakebite, bottom bouncer, liquid cocaine, scooby snacks)

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THE SNOW GOOSE HUNTERS PODCAST

Snow geese migrating into the states, finally

Fine-tuning your snow goose scouting

Snow goose socks or full bodies?

Best motion decoys for snows

What percentage of blues should you use for decoys?

Best way to hide?

Best backrests for snow goose hunting

2nd Half

Are extra guns and magazine extensions necessary?

Ecallers….to build or buy?

Snow goose mouth calls

Best way to cook snow geese

Recipes for snow geese? Stir fry, smoked, skin on the bird, sausage

Best opportunities throughout the year to hunt snow geese

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Email Newsletter Recap - News/Reviews/Bomb Recipe & More

Hustad Went Duck Hunting Again

Pheasant Hunting Public Land

Key to Pheasant Hunting??? - Don’t Break Out a New Outfit for Opener

Got Cold Today….How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon??

New Cabelas Prairie Hide Camo Bibs & Coat Review

Strikemaster 10-Inch Electric Auger Review

Over and Under Shotguns for Waterfowl

2nd Half

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Camper?

Best Way to Winterize a Camper?

Headlines

Goose on the Loose!

https://www.thederrick.com/ap/sports/goose-on-loose-causes-delay-at-padres-dodgers-playoff-game/article_5ef8a22c-cfec-568c-bdfc-e133fb6a186e.html

Kansas Offering Lifetime Hunting Licenses for Kids

https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/14/kansas-accepting-applications-kids-lifetime-hunting-fishing-license/

1 Billion Snow Crabs Gone Missing

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fishing-alaska-snow-crab-season-canceled-investigation-climate-change/

Dark Beer

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Beef Ribs Meat Candy

Best Fast Food Burger

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The mid-season lull in the waterfowl migration is upon us

Amazon Alert - Solid Price on a Good Layout Chair (Alps Outdoorz)

Lucky Duck Layout Chair Review

Comparing Camo Options for Waterfowl

Also - Sitka Heavy Half Zip HALF OFF (https://www.sitkagear.com/products/merino-heavyweight-half-zip/)

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

What’s the future hold for hunting in terms of land access?

2nd Half

Fall Fishing Can Be En Fuego - Don’t Forget at Night

Favorite fall technique? Jig rap, lindys, or Cranks

Headlines

12-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Squirrel Hunting Accident

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/boy-12-seriously-injured-after-being-accidentally-shot-by-uncle-while-hunting

Congress Trying to Ban Import of Mounts From Parts of Africa

https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-trophy-hunting-ban-could-hurt-animals-more-than-it-helps-congress-antipoaching-conservation-revenue-funding-11665342794

Technology Causing Issues with Ethics

https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/technology-raising-questions-of-hunting-fishing-ethics

Congrats Kim Ehli on a HUGE Moose

What’s Cooking on the Stone? - Scallops, Tuna Steaks, Asparagus

Eggs - Seriously How Do You Do Yours?

Best Sides for a Bloody Mary?

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Sick of the Cheaters - They won’t be forgotten, let’s move on…

Big bucks showing up on game cameras

How many game cameras are too many nowadays?

Main migration of waterfowl shifting in Canada (especially Saskatchewan)

South Dakota Starving for Ducks

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

Motion Duck Decoy Batteries Suck

Best Motion Decoys for Waterfowl?

2nd Half

Camper vs Ice Castle debate

Headlines

Girl Catches Golden Crappie in Missouri

https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article266867651.html

France Imposing Alcohol Ban for Hunters

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/05/french-hunters-react-angrily-drinking-ban-proposal-reduce-accidental-deaths

Chicago Allows Deer Hunting for First Time in 150 Years

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/10/5/23389008/hunter-chicago-first-deer-legally-harvested-modern-time

Humminbird Releases New Lake Chips

Ice rod debate best all-around rod? Size, action, reel seat?

Is Vexilar even relevant anymore?

What’s Cooking on the Stone? ~ Gyros, baby!

Chicken Wings….’nuff said

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We missed our 100th podcast, so here’s to 101!

Breaklines & Firing Lines Newsletter Launched

Cheaters Exposed on Lake Erie Fishing Tournament

Broke out the shotgun for duck hunting opener week

Tales from the Chub Tank

Best Way to Winterize Your Boat?

How About Winterizing Your Camper?

How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon?

Prepping for Early Ice

2nd Half

Coyotes are Thick, Is That a Dying Breed of Hunter?

Fox are Scarce in Western ND

Headlines

Hurricane Ian Ravishes Fishing Fleet

https://www.wltx.com/article/weather/hurricane/hurricane-ian-fishing-boat-blown-south-carolina-shore/101-0597b7d0-3cb1-4ed1-aa57-0a68eb374f9e

How to Hunt Waterfowl Without Worries of Avian Flu?

https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/avian-influenza-guidance-for-waterfowl-hunters

North Dakota Wetlands in Much Better Shape Over Last Year

https://gf.nd.gov/news/5904

Snow Goose Hatch Will Make for a Fun Fall

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

How to Come Up with New Recipe Ideas for the Kids?

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Getting Chilly and First Signs of Fall (Leaves Turning, Migration Starting, etc.)

First Flocks of Snow Geese Hitting the States

Snow Goose Hatch Looks Solid

Breaklines & Firing Lines Newsletter Being ReLaunched

Tales from the Chub Tank

How Do You Know Which Trolling Motor to Buy?

Time is Now To Look For Fishing Deals

How Thick is the Ice at Lake Audubon?

Should We Do a Contest on Freeze Over?

Canada Opening the Border October 1st to Non-Vaccintated Entry

2nd Half

What Happened to Neighborhood Block Parties?

Headlines

Are Our Ocean’s Being OverFished?

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/09/26/world/asia/china-fishing-south-america.html

For Gar’s Sake

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/28/shes-a-natural-5th-grader-reels-in-fish-her-dad-says-measured-over-8-feet/

Biden Name’s New Council for Hunting and Fishing

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/policy-and-legislation/biden-names-members-of-newly-created-hunting-and-wildlife-conservation

Best Way to Clean Out the Freezer for the Fall?

Pheasant Hunting Seasons Opening

What Fishing Lure Makes you Think of the Good Old Days

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

New Recipes on the Horizon?

View Details

Getting Chilly and First Signs of Fall (Leaves Turning, Migration Starting, etc.)

First Flocks of Snow Geese Hitting the States

Snow Goose Hatch Looks Solid

Breaklines & Firing Lines Newsletter Being ReLaunched

Tales from the Chub Tank

How Do You Know Which Trolling Motor to Buy?

Time is Now To Look For Fishing Deals

How Thick is the Ice at Lake Audubon?

Should We Do a Contest on Freeze Over?

Canada Opening the Border October 1st to Non-Vaccintated Entry

2nd Half

What Happened to Neighborhood Block Parties?

Headlines

Are Our Ocean’s Being OverFished?

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/09/26/world/asia/china-fishing-south-america.html

For Gar’s Sake

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/28/shes-a-natural-5th-grader-reels-in-fish-her-dad-says-measured-over-8-feet/

Biden Name’s New Council for Hunting and Fishing

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/policy-and-legislation/biden-names-members-of-newly-created-hunting-and-wildlife-conservation

Best Way to Clean Out the Freezer for the Fall?

Pheasant Hunting Seasons Opening

What Fishing Lure Makes you Think of the Good Old Days

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

New Recipes on the Horizon?

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Recap of Yar-Craft Owners Tournament in Garrison, ND

Weathermen Never Cease To Amaze Me

Tales from the Chub Tank

Lots of Good Duck Hunts This Weekend

Some Nice Deer Taken

2nd Half

Mille Lacs Minute Being Retired? How About What’s the Ice Thickness on Lake Audubon?

Best Shotgun All-Around

Headlines

New World Record Rifle Shot of 4.4 Miles Set in Jackson Hole

https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/firearm-hunting/7-774-yards-new-world-record-rifle-shot-set-in-wyoming

2 Men Arrested for Shooting Multiple Deer in Florida

https://www.winknews.com/2022/09/23/two-men-arrested-accused-of-illegally-hunting-in-collier-county/

Lawsuit Filed over Fishing Tournament Polygraph Test

https://nypost.com/2022/09/24/montauk-angler-edward-pollner-sues-over-polygraph/

Snow Geese Are Coming!!!

Tricks to Hunting Snow Geese

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep it Off as an Adult Male

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Recap of Yar-Craft Owners Tournament in Garrison, ND

Weathermen Never Cease To Amaze Me

Tales from the Chub Tank

Lots of Good Duck Hunts This Weekend

Some Nice Deer Taken

2nd Half

Mille Lacs Minute Being Retired? How About What’s the Ice Thickness on Lake Audubon?

Best Shotgun All-Around

Headlines

New World Record Rifle Shot of 4.4 Miles Set in Jackson Hole

https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/firearm-hunting/7-774-yards-new-world-record-rifle-shot-set-in-wyoming

2 Men Arrested for Shooting Multiple Deer in Florida

https://www.winknews.com/2022/09/23/two-men-arrested-accused-of-illegally-hunting-in-collier-county/

Lawsuit Filed over Fishing Tournament Polygraph Test

https://nypost.com/2022/09/24/montauk-angler-edward-pollner-sues-over-polygraph/

Snow Geese Are Coming!!!

Tricks to Hunting Snow Geese

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep it Off as an Adult Male

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Introduce Miles - Getting into Waterfowl Photography

Duck opener is next Saturday

Reports from up north on waterfowl

What are the duck hunting essentials?

When to hunt water vs fields?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Anything tougher than snow geese?

Best snacks for the blind?

2nd Half

Who's Got the Most Tricked Out Waterfowl Blind in North Dakota? Blake Lawrence

HEADLINES

Feds Reverse the Waterfowl Importation Ban on Birds

https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/usda-reverses-waterfowl-import-ban-canada/

North Dakota Getting Serious on Mergansers

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/09/18/waterfowl-season-expectations/

OSU Embracing Waterfowl Hunting Off The Field

https://www.ocolly.com/sports/osu-players-bond-while-duck-hunting-boat-fishing/article_2bbf6746-288c-11ed-a88f-d7501f115e7a.html

Best way to cook waterfowl?

Ammunition Available….Finally

Are Custom Choke Tubes Necessary?

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Best alcoholic beverage to dine with ducks?

View Details

Introduce Miles - Getting into Waterfowl Photography

Duck opener is next Saturday

Reports from up north on waterfowl

What are the duck hunting essentials?

When to hunt water vs fields?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Anything tougher than snow geese?

Best snacks for the blind?

2nd Half

Who's Got the Most Tricked Out Waterfowl Blind in North Dakota? Blake Lawrence

HEADLINES

Feds Reverse the Waterfowl Importation Ban on Birds

https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/usda-reverses-waterfowl-import-ban-canada/

North Dakota Getting Serious on Mergansers

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/09/18/waterfowl-season-expectations/

OSU Embracing Waterfowl Hunting Off The Field

https://www.ocolly.com/sports/osu-players-bond-while-duck-hunting-boat-fishing/article_2bbf6746-288c-11ed-a88f-d7501f115e7a.html

Best way to cook waterfowl?

Ammunition Available….Finally

Are Custom Choke Tubes Necessary?

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Best alcoholic beverage to dine with ducks?

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Yar-Craft Got a Serious Bath - Yar-Craft Tournament Coming up on the 24th

Best Way to Clean Boat Floors and Carpet?

Can you still beat Hot Sauce for boat detailing?

What to look for in a fiberglass boat these days?

What are “Must-haves” in any new boat in 2022?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Mono Sucks with Snap Weights

2nd Half

Done with swivels and lead core, rookie I know

Mille Lacs Minute Sept. 1-Nov. 30:

The possession limit is 1.
Only walleye between 20 inches and 23 inches in length or one walleye 26 inches or greater are legal to keep.

So Glad Crawler Season is About Over

Headlines

7-Foot Mako Shark Jumps in a Fishing Boat

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/09/14/shark-fishing-boat-maine-pkg-affil-ldn-vpx.wgme

Animal Right Group Targeting Lobsters in Fear of Endangering Whales

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/lobsters-placed-on-red-list-angering-maine-fishing-community-180980748/

Hunting Activist Uses Media to Criticize Dove Hunting in Texas

https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/09/14/dove-hunting-is-cruel-and-unnecessary/69492245007/

Hunting Ducks field or water?

Ice Auger new Battery powered pros and cons?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Common Meat Smoking Mistakes?

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Yar-Craft Got a Serious Bath - Yar-Craft Tournament Coming up on the 24th

Best Way to Clean Boat Floors and Carpet?

Can you still beat Hot Sauce for boat detailing?

What to look for in a fiberglass boat these days?

What are “Must-haves” in any new boat in 2022?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Mono Sucks with Snap Weights

2nd Half

Done with swivels and lead core, rookie I know

Mille Lacs Minute Sept. 1-Nov. 30:

The possession limit is 1.
Only walleye between 20 inches and 23 inches in length or one walleye 26 inches or greater are legal to keep.

So Glad Crawler Season is About Over

Headlines

7-Foot Mako Shark Jumps in a Fishing Boat

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/09/14/shark-fishing-boat-maine-pkg-affil-ldn-vpx.wgme

Animal Right Group Targeting Lobsters in Fear of Endangering Whales

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/lobsters-placed-on-red-list-angering-maine-fishing-community-180980748/

Hunting Activist Uses Media to Criticize Dove Hunting in Texas

https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/09/14/dove-hunting-is-cruel-and-unnecessary/69492245007/

Hunting Ducks field or water?

Ice Auger new Battery powered pros and cons?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Common Meat Smoking Mistakes?

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Cooler Morning Temps Making it Feel Like Fall

Lots of Bands on Canadas This Year, At Least by Recoveries

Canada Migrator Spreads a New Thing

First Signs of the Migration Started Up North

Walleyes Moving DEEP

Tales from the Chub Tank

Salmon on the Chow

Mille Lacs Minute - Sept. 1-Nov. 30:

Possession limit is 1.
Only walleye between 20 inches and 23 inches in length or one walleye 26 inches or greater are legal to keep.

2nd Half

Big Deer & Elk Being Taken

Can You Hunt Big Game Anymore Without Trail Cams?

Black and Decker Spillbuster Review

Headlines

Man Mistakes Another Hunter for a Bear

https://www.wcax.com/2022/09/11/one-critical-condition-following-hunting-related-shooting/

Man Sentenced for Selling Fraudulent Hunting Leases

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ohio-man-sentenced-prison-selling-fraudulent-hunting-leases

Michigan Working Hard to Introduce Women to the Outdoors

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2022/08/31/becoming-an-outdoors-woman-program-offering-an-archery-deer-hunting-workshop

When Do You Predict Freeze Up This Year?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Wild Chicken Eggs Are Far Superior To Store Bought

Why sushi is comfort food…

Best Gin & Vodka?

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Cooler Morning Temps Making it Feel Like Fall

Lots of Bands on Canadas This Year, At Least by Recoveries

Canada Migrator Spreads a New Thing

First Signs of the Migration Started Up North

Walleyes Moving DEEP

Tales from the Chub Tank

Salmon on the Chow

Mille Lacs Minute - Sept. 1-Nov. 30:

Possession limit is 1.
Only walleye between 20 inches and 23 inches in length or one walleye 26 inches or greater are legal to keep.

2nd Half

Big Deer & Elk Being Taken

Can You Hunt Big Game Anymore Without Trail Cams?

Black and Decker Spillbuster Review

Headlines

Man Mistakes Another Hunter for a Bear

https://www.wcax.com/2022/09/11/one-critical-condition-following-hunting-related-shooting/

Man Sentenced for Selling Fraudulent Hunting Leases

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ohio-man-sentenced-prison-selling-fraudulent-hunting-leases

Michigan Working Hard to Introduce Women to the Outdoors

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2022/08/31/becoming-an-outdoors-woman-program-offering-an-archery-deer-hunting-workshop

When Do You Predict Freeze Up This Year?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Wild Chicken Eggs Are Far Superior To Store Bought

Why sushi is comfort food…

Best Gin & Vodka?

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Bees!!!

Big Velvet Buck Taken - 176 unofficial - cool story…

Best Ways to Catch Salmon When They Go Shallow

Last Fishing Tournament of the Year Just Over 2 Weeks Ahead

Tales from the Chub Tank

Switching my Trolling Rods to All Mono

Best Way to Maintain Leeches Long-Term

2nd Half

First Sings of a Waterfowl Migration

Mille Lacs Minute

Grouse and Partridge opener

Headlines

USDA Bans Imports of Waterfowl by Hunters from Canada

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisdorsey/2022/09/06/usda-bans-import-of-hunter-harvested-waterfowl-ignores-4-billion-migratory-birds-arriving-from-canada/?sh=5d8ac8207e85

Dove Hunter Numbers Way Down in North Dakota

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/09/04/dove-hunting-season-north-dakota/

Hunting Accident Sentences Man to 2 Years

https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2022/08/hunting-violation-draws-prison-time/

Fantasy Walleye Angler Draft... Who would you pick and why?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Wild Game Eats?

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Bees!!!

Big Velvet Buck Taken - 176 unofficial - cool story…

Best Ways to Catch Salmon When They Go Shallow

Last Fishing Tournament of the Year Just Over 2 Weeks Ahead

Tales from the Chub Tank

Switching my Trolling Rods to All Mono

Best Way to Maintain Leeches Long-Term

2nd Half

First Sings of a Waterfowl Migration

Mille Lacs Minute

Grouse and Partridge opener

Headlines

USDA Bans Imports of Waterfowl by Hunters from Canada

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisdorsey/2022/09/06/usda-bans-import-of-hunter-harvested-waterfowl-ignores-4-billion-migratory-birds-arriving-from-canada/?sh=5d8ac8207e85

Dove Hunter Numbers Way Down in North Dakota

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/09/04/dove-hunting-season-north-dakota/

Hunting Accident Sentences Man to 2 Years

https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2022/08/hunting-violation-draws-prison-time/

Fantasy Walleye Angler Draft... Who would you pick and why?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Wild Game Eats?

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I love getting old and finding new ailments…

So it looks like Chris has one more tournament left…

Yar-Craft Owners Invitational Event on Lake Sakakawea

NWT Championship won on Erie Casting

Tales from the Chub Tank

Off Shore Planer Boards Getting Expensive ($40/board, $30/tattle kit, $18/snap clip) - But They’re Still the Best

2nd Half

Jason and Chris are Hooked on Electronic Pull Tabs (no pun intended)

Should You Hit a 16 Against a 7 in Black Jack? (serious question here)

Mille Lacs Minute - September 1 - November 30, possession limit is one walleye between 20-23 inches or one fish longer than 26 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released.

What’s Lowrance's Next Move? Lots of Active Targets Going on Sale.

Headlines

90-Year-Old Bulldog Fish Fossil Caught By Tournament Angler in Nebraska

https://www.themeateater.com/fish/freshwater/tournament-angler-catches-90-million-year-old-fish-fossil

Annual Redneck Fishing Tournament in Illinois

https://www.news4jax.com/features/2022/08/31/no-bites-here-at-the-redneck-fishing-tournament-fish-literally-fly-into-boats/

Monkey Hunters in Japan Shoot Woman with Monkey Tranquilizer - Monkey Still at Large

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11161187/Monkey-hunting-team-accidentally-shoot-woman-tranquilliser-dart-chasing-animal-Japan.html

Best Knot for Fusing Braid and Floroucarbon or Mono? (Double Uni Knot)

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

What’s Better Than a Fresh BLT (Tomato/Lettuce/Onion from Garden)

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Why I suck as a tournament angler…Hate Fishing Crowds

Salmon Are En Fuego

Early Season Goose - Geese Everywhere Out Here?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Time to Dove Hunt This Week

Dove Hunting Essentials?

Mille Lacs Minute

Fall Hunting or Fishing Trips Planned?

Headlines

Tom Cruises’ Son Big into Fishing

https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/28/connor-cruise-300-pound-fish-catch-grouper/

Learn About Hunting Event in Michigan

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2022/08/24/no-hunting-experience-no-problem-learn-about-hunting-event

Do ATV’s Ruin Hunting in Some Areas?

https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2022/08/atv-hunting/

Amazon Aerators Still the Bomb

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Eggs…the big debate…how and why?

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4 Bears Casino Cup Tourney Recap

Yar-Craft Was Awesome
I lost everything AND the kitchen sink
JT Snares IN-HAND and Hustad blew it
Chubs were the ticket
I Found Out My 8.5” Chub Rod IS 2-Piece

Great Plains Salmon Derby Recap

9 fish for 51
Smaller fish
Cant keep them buttoned
Herring bite finally starting

Tales from the Chub Tank

School Starting - Camping Season Starts to Wind Dow

Looking Forward to Fall Hunting Season

2nd Half

When to Go Big or SMALL Trolling Crankbaits

Mille Lacs Minute

Leadcore Catches Fish, Pain in the Rear End Though

Headlines

Bassmasters On Lake Oahe - Congrats to Austin Felix

https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2022-guaranteed-rate-bassmaster-elite-at-lake-oahe/leaderboard/?pro=1

Make a Wish Fishing Tournament a Hit with Kids

https://www.fox10tv.com/2022/08/21/kids-win-fishing-tournament-wharf-benefits-make-a-wish-alabama/

Michigan Big Game Hunters Now MUST Report a Harvest Online Within 72 Hours (with GPS coordinates)

https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/deer-hunting-goes-digital-in-michigan-this-year/

Best Fishing Shirts for Hot Days?

Update on the Best Fishing Net in 2022

Best Way to Store Food Long-Term in a Cooler?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Easiest Meals for Camping Trips?

Go-To Cocktails This Summer in the Heat?

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Had technical difficulty with Logan of the Women on the Water Tournament - Give them a Look on Facebook at Freedom Outdoors

Leaving in just days for 10 days of fishing

How do you fish that long without getting burnt out?

Ways to Get Creative When Pre-Fishing for a Tournament?

Tales from the Chub Tank

How Do You Justify Today’s Electronics Prices for Boats?

Best Route for Picking Electronics TODAY and WHY?

Mille Lacs Minute

2nd Half

10-day Camping Trip Coming Up Later This Week ( Van Hook Arm )

Am I Anal for Prepping Every Meal with Google Sheets???

Headlines

How to Pair a Beer with the Right Type of Fish

https://www.themeateater.com/fish/general/how-to-pair-beer-with-fish

Burglars Cut Power and Kill Priceless Fish in Japan

https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-fish-killed-after-burglars-break-indoor-fishing-pond-1731805

Guy Shoots and Kills Wife of 34 Years on African Hunting Trip ( Commits Insurance Fraud to Boot )

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/02/us/larry-rudolph-dentist-found-guilty.html

Will the Lifetime Cooler Hang with the Yeti?

Best Ways to Keep Coolers COLD

Best Camping Chairs?

Talking Best All-Around Fishing Line for Walleye?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Blackstones Suck Propane - Their Only Downfall

Best Booze for Camping Trips?

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Jason Bought a Camper, Woohoo…

Camper Unspoken Truths

Upcoming and Recent Fishing Tournaments

Tales from the Chub Tank

New Garmin XR LiveScope Getting Banned from Musky Tourney Trail

When Live Imaging Shines

2nd Half

Salmon Fishing Report

Mille Lacs Minute - July 16-Aug. 31: All walleye must be immediately released.

Best Leadcore Fishing Combos? Best Rod? Best Reel?

Headlines

Serious Catfish Poaching in Mississippi

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/600-catfish-captured-in-mississippi-river-fishing-bust-louisiana-crime

Florida Paying Out for Pythons - Python Hunters in FL

https://bestlifeonline.com/news-python-hunt-florida/

Shriners Putting Children on Fishing

https://www.baldwin-bulletin.com/news/shrine-patients-have-a-blast-fishing/article_24b98df0-135b-11ed-8472-c3a11a77e107.html

Best Coolers for Camping

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

We Both Got Portable Blackstones - What Dorks…

Long Camping Trips - What are the things you forget?

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Fishing on Sakakawea, Especially the Vank Hook, is EN FUEGO

Best Water Spot Remover for Boats?

How to Manage Your Fuel on LONG Run Days?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Early Season Canada Goose Hunting 2022 - Starts August 15th in North Dakota

2nd Half

How do you determine baits and colors for Salmon Fishing?

How Big is a BIG Salmon?

Mille Lacs Minute

Headlines

Big Kitty Caught in Idaho! (State Record Material)

https://sports.yahoo.com/angler-shatters-catfish-record-while-160502619.html

Michael Jordan Wins Again in Big Fishing Tournament

https://fishinoc.com/michael-jordan-and-low-profile-hit-the-leaderboard-on-day-2-of-the-huk-big-fish-classic/

New Hunter Apprentice Program in Utah

https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/try-it-before-you-buy-it-apprentices-can-learn-about-hunting-through-dwr-trial-hunting/article_ffd15bf4-6f2c-567b-b484-fb0bff755ed8.html

Don’t Love my 8.5 foot bait rod anymore…boat problems

What is the best live bait rod for walleye fishing?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Why is Busch Light so Popular?

Best Boat Snacks?

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Dakota Walleye Classic Recap

Lake Sakakawea is Stupid Healthy Right Now

Best Cranks for Suspended Walleyes

Still Loving the Scheels Tournament Bait Rod at 8.6 Feet Long

Tales from the Chub Tank

AirWave Seats's Customer Service is Awesome

Best Live Bait Rigs for Walleye

2nd Half

Where is ANS in North Dakota?

Mille Lacs Minute - July 16-Aug. 31: All walleye must be immediately released.

It’s Definitely Salmon Fishing Season

Headlines

Jay Przekurat Makes St. Lawrence his B*tch

https://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/przekurat-makes-history-with-bassmaster-elite-series-win-at-st-lawrence/article_7c9919fb-e0a3-5f07-be0c-f43fe42bad65.html

Whale Strikes Back!

https://www.wcvb.com/article/whale-breaches-strikes-fishing-boat-in-manomet-point-in-plymouth-massachusetts/40699347

Washington State Seeing Fast Decline in Hunter Numbers

https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/washingtonians-support-legal-hunting-but-more-than-ever-dont-care-either-way-survey-finds/article_a51daf2d-8c90-57e7-961a-816f73010ec5.html

Camping Must-Haves

What’s Cooking on the Stone

Does a Guy Buy a Small Blackstone for Camping?

Best Way to Drown Your Tournament Losing Sorrows?

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Dakota Walleye Classic Recap

Lake Sakakawea is Stupid Healthy Right Now

Best Cranks for Suspended Walleyes

Still Loving the Scheels Tournament Bait Rod at 8.6 Feet Long

Tales from the Chub Tank

AirWave Seats's Customer Service is Awesome

Best Live Bait Rigs for Walleye

2nd Half

Where is ANS in North Dakota?

Mille Lacs Minute - July 16-Aug. 31: All walleye must be immediately released.

It’s Definitely Salmon Fishing Season

Headlines

Jay Przekurat Makes St. Lawrence his B*tch

https://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/przekurat-makes-history-with-bassmaster-elite-series-win-at-st-lawrence/article_7c9919fb-e0a3-5f07-be0c-f43fe42bad65.html

Whale Strikes Back!

https://www.wcvb.com/article/whale-breaches-strikes-fishing-boat-in-manomet-point-in-plymouth-massachusetts/40699347

Washington State Seeing Fast Decline in Hunter Numbers

https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/washingtonians-support-legal-hunting-but-more-than-ever-dont-care-either-way-survey-finds/article_a51daf2d-8c90-57e7-961a-816f73010ec5.html

Camping Must-Haves

What’s Cooking on the Stone

Does a Guy Buy a Small Blackstone for Camping?

Best Way to Drown Your Tournament Losing Sorrows?

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New boat discussion

What boat features are essential today?

Fishing Tournament Season in Full Swing

Tales from the Chub Tank

Unique Ways to Rig Chubs

Bottom Bouncers Don't Cash Checks

Air Wave Seats - Are They Worth It?

Best Flooring for Boats?

2nd Half

How to Take Trolling Game to the Next Level

Mille Lacs Minute

Mosquitoes are bad… the best way to combat them?

How about biting flies?

Headlines

Fishermen’s Boat Capsizes in Alaska, Spend Overnight on Shore

https://www.kfsk.org/2022/07/11/fishing-lodge-guests-rescued-from-remote-bay/

17-year-old Female Wins High School Bass Fishing Championship

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/07/05/fishing-anglers-high-school-championship/7795850001/

Staten Island NY Has Countless Fish Dieoff - Their DEC Won’t Comment

https://www.silive.com/news/2022/07/intense-horrific-odor-dominates-south-shore-neighborhood-after-thousands-dead-fish-wash-up.html

What's Cooking on the Stone

To Drink on the Boat, or Not?

Best Boat Snacks

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Hustad FINALLY Got a Boat!

Destination ice fishing trips

Leeches, the forgotten fury

Best way to fish with live scope or active target?

Minnkota Ulterras….why do people still use them? Aka Genesis 2.0

Tales from the Chub Tank

Essentials for portable grills?

2nd Half

Best Place for a Fall Cast and Blast?

Mille Lacs Minute

Has the rod and reel technology hit a standstill?

Headlines

Salmon on the Fly?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/21/salmon-firm-plan-fly-fish-boeing-757-alarms-campaigners

Kids with Special Needs Getting Chances to Fish

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/fish-and-game-local-nonprofit-team-up-to-provide-day-of-fishing-for-special-needs-children/277-9b475eeb-2783-442b-8190-02496d8b57df

MN Wolf Hunting Season Close but No Cigar

https://wjon.com/no-wolf-hunting-season-in-minnesota-anytime-soon/

Best Intro Walleye Boat?

Energy Drinks….good or bad for you?

What's Cooking on the Stone?

Best Frozen Pizza?

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100 Degree Temps Are Here - Stay Hydrated My Friends…

Lithium Battery Issues

Would you run an electric engine on your boat?

Tales from the Chub Tank

If you could only have one fishing rod…?

Track Systems Hype

Mille Lacs Minute - All walleye must be immediately released. Can keep one in September, though…

2nd Half

Fishing on Fire in the Dakotas All Over

Headlines

Man Takes Kids Without Fathers Fishing

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/06/17/fathers-day-fishing-william-dunn/

“The Fonz” Harry Winkler an Avid Fly Angler

https://www.ktvb.com/article/entertainment/idaho-fishing-happy-days-barry-actor-henry-winkler/277-4e00ae96-6e42-4fe2-b87f-3c904d8b7295

Twins Giving Away Free Camo Hats in MN with Hunting or Fishing License Purchase

https://www.dl-online.com/sports/northland-outdoors/free-twins-camo-baseball-hats-with-hunting-fishing-license

What’s Shakin in the Garden?

Best Way to Target Walleye in Transition from Shallow Water?

What’s Cooking on the Stone?

Best Summer Cocktails For a Hot Day? Margs, Mojitos, and Mules…Oh My!

Besides Sushi what is your favorite seafood dish?

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Cherry Fandango is BACK baby!

Best Antique lures found in your shop or garage?

MAJOR Flooding in Montana - What does this mean?

Short Lining Crankbaits

Best Way to Organize Crankbaits

Tales from the Chub Tank

Camping Season Starting

Headlines

What do you know about Ocean Fish Farms?

https://foodtank.com/news/2022/06/advocates-for-sustainable-fishing-address-biden-in-open-letter/

Sponsored by Flyway Media.

Head2Head Fishing Down to 4 Anglers on Mille Lacs

Most are using soft plastics - either dark blue or leech black
LiveScope is changing tournament fishing
Liquid Willow Cat leeches are worth a look

AIM Tourney upcoming on Mille Lacs

NWT en route to Lake Erie soon

Fishing for a Cure Tournament June 19th at Beulah Bay

Most effective way to catch A LOT of walleyes, in short amounts of time

2nd Half

Soft plastics are getting amazing

Tales from the Chub Tank

Headlines

Humminbird Releases Mega Live Imaging

https://www.humminbird.com/learn/imaging/mega-live

Whale jumps on top of a fishing boat in Australia, teen in critical condition

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/06/09/teen-in-critical-condition-after-breaching-whale-lands-on-fishing-boat/

Free Fishing License in West Virginia for Vets and First Responders - DNR Fishing Back

https://wvmetronews.com/2021/06/07/dnr-raises-concerns-about-free-hunting-and-fishing-license/

BOAT = Bust. Out. Another. Thousand.

Coke or Pepsi?

Best Brats?

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Season 2 - Episode 31 - Sponsored by Flyway Media

AIM Championship Gets HEATED at Weigh-In

Tales from the Chub Tank...

Creeks are FINALLY Popping with Chubs

Crazy Record Temps in the Dakotas

Development around Prairie Pothole Lakes.

2nd Half

Mille Lacs Head 2 Head previews

Salmon Fishing on my Mind

Headlines

China is Now Illegally Fishing Argentina, One of the World’s Most Lucrative Fishing Grounds

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3136138/chinese-boats-caught-suspicions-illegal-fishing-argentinas

Lead Looking to Become Illegal for Hunting in New York State Public Land

https://www.fieldandstream.com/uncategorized/lead-ammo-ban-new-york

Moose and Caribou Grounds of NW Territory in Alaska Could Soon Be Closed to Many

https://www.adn.com/opinions/2021/06/05/defending-the-hunting-rights-of-alaskans/

Initial Look at Ninja Planer Boards

The Custom Rod Craze is Going Crazy

Black Stone Review - 3 Months Later

Also, why are we in our 40s and still playing Clash of Clans?

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Season 2 - Episode 30 - Sponsored by Flyway Media

Rapala opened up the paint booth

Bomber as well

Best Lure Tuner?

Where do you start if you're looking to get into trolling? Shape? Size? Colors?

Best ways to slow down a fast trolling boat?

Troll with or against the wind?

What leader length is ideal for rigging and slow death?

New rigging ideas? Can rigging make a strong comeback? Or has it been here for years…

2nd Half

Field testing a new lure prototype...will it work???

Ways to increase the bites on jigging raps? Too many you don't feel…

Crawlers, worm bedding, and hunting for your own

Headlines

Rare Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Caught in TX Turns Out to Be a World Record

https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/texas-world-record-rare-hybrid-bass

LOTS of Upcoming FREE Fishing Weekends (TX, IA, WY….etc)
1000 lb. Bear Almost Kills 2 Hunters in Alaska

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/may/23/coastal-black-bear-nearly-kills-idaho-hunters-in-a/

Tales from the Chub Tank

Best FooFoo Drink of All Time

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Season 2 Episode 29 - Sponsored by Flyway Media

MN Walleye Opener Overall, Went Well...

Best Fishing City

Best Hunting City

Tales From the Chub Tank

Clothing available for purchase

Lithium Batteries

Headlines

Lampreys Making a Comeback in Cali

https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/vampire-fish-spotted-twice-american-river-suggesting-its-return-to-the-area

MT Making it Easier for NR Students to obtain hunting/fishing licenses

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/law-offers-new-hunting-fishing-license-discounts-to-some-nonresident-students/article_a1c3cb08-1eac-556c-bc60-db5369f87c50.html

Hunter in MO Mistakes Hiker for a Turkey

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/law-offers-new-hunting-fishing-license-discounts-to-some-nonresident-students/article_a1c3cb08-1eac-556c-bc60-db5369f87c50.html

Side Imaging - Correctly Mounting is Important

Crankbait Size and Shape Overlooked

And the Winner for Ugliest Planer Boards Goes To???

Best Fishing Rod Under $150

Best Way to Makke Eggs

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Season 2 - Episode 28

Boat Coming Back This Week - Where to Head First?

Oahe?
River?
Sakakawea?
Anywhere Else?

Shore Fishing MUST Haves

Rod/reel
Rod holder
Bells?
Bait
Chairs
Lights/Headlamps
Kids?

Where Should I Go Fishing Rant?

Bass Rigs for Walleyes

Drop Shotting
Neko Rigs
Tokyo Rigs

How Long is Too Long for Live Bait Rods?

2nd Half

When Does Technology Make it TOO EASY to hunt and fish?

Fishing Graph Technology
Game Cameras
Underwater Cameras

Headlines

Wind Turbines a Risk for Commercial Fishermen

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2021/05/15/fishing-access-still-concern-federal-offshore-wind-decision/5088505001/

Montana Loosens Law for Hunting Wolves - NG article WEAK

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/efforts-to-make-wolf-hunting-easier-upset-hunters

Anti-Hunters Active in Taiwan

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/world/asia/taiwan-hunting.html

Trolling Small Lakes Tough to Beat in May - Small Lakes = Warmer Water

Planer Boards are Here to Stay

New Dreamweaver Ninja Planer Boards - Worth a Shot?

Pancakes or Waffles?

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Season 2 - Episode 27 - The MN Walleye Opener

MN walleye opener

Upcoming walleye tournaments

Motor update

Small lakes heating up

Chat about sour beers

Talking diets

Prairie dogs

2nd Half

Smallies - what are the best lakes you have fished?

Drop shot rigging for walleye?

Slow death plastic?

Tales from the Chub Tank

Headlines

Will we ever get to go to Canada again? We will find out May 21st...

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/is-canada-open-for-travel/

One of the Innovators of Orvis, Dies at 93

https://www.wokv.com/news/leigh-perkins-who/PN26L4A75H5AW2AZ2ELGYUYPRM/

In LA, Shorter hunting seasons ahead with a near bankrupt Game and Fish Department

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_47e39e8e-b1e0-11eb-aee5-6fb945d685d5.html

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Season 2 - Episode 26

I make a damn good breakfast...just sayin’

Is it crawler season yet?

New techniques for crawler rigs this year

PK rigs
Randy’s Rigs (spoon kind especially for me)
Double Trouble Rigs by WNC
Running rigs with boards for us

Tales from the Chub Tank

Headlines

Ugly looking stick with eyes scares birds from fishing nets
Largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Hunters – and non-hunters – boost reward to $10,000 to find poachers of 3 elk west of Bend Oregon

Old School Lure to Bring Back? (Clackin Rap - Minnow Rap - Daredevil - yes, Dr. Juice)

2nd half

Trolling Motors - deploy vs. auto-deploy?

What are we going to try different this year for walleye trolling?

New alternative to jigging raps coming?

Why don’t pike get more respect on the table and on the water?

Spoon fed salmon techniques

Planting season is upon us - what are you planting this year?

What happened to the flipping switch on baitcaster reels?

Morel mushrooms season should be popping anytime (no pun intended)

Best Root Beer?

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Season 2 - Episode 25

Recap of the Big Muddy

Pre to Post-spawn walleyes - May = Post Spawn

Motor Issues - Called Russ (last year) - how do you find a good mechanic?

Yamaha 4-stroke Reviews

Tales from the Chub Tank

Blackstone Review

2nd half

Berkley Hit Sticks Review

Best performer for shallow walleye trolling this spring

Best trolling reels revisited...

Headlines

Ex-Jets star Pete Lammons dead at 77 after fishing accident
18-year-old killed in goose hunting accident in Western Alaska
N.J. bans sale of hunting lures made with urine in bid to stop CWD

Best camping food?

Best Fast Food

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Season 2 - Episode 24

Got my karma badge today - fishing slow otherwise

Tales of the chub tank

Headlines

Endangered elephants to be hunted for sale in Zimbabwe
In Utah if you don’t pay child support - you may not be able to hunt or fish
Strategies for hunting morel mushrooms
50-degree soil temps to 60 degree
80/20 rule, you will find 80% in 20% of the ground you cover
Watch for ticks - what is the best tick repellant?

Talking RYG apparel - what colors of fishing shirts and hoodies? (Like to be 6 max)

Tackle Boxes - How much are they necessary anymore?

Shortage of trolling rods?

2nd Half

Putting additives in a livewell for release tournaments - should they be necessary?

Best ways to keep weeds off your lures when cranking?

How lame are outside planer boards on the river?

Best way to plan food/meals for fishing trips?

Best ways to transport bait

17 lb female walleye collected in Lake Oahe nets in SD

Why does premium fishing line matter?

Best Limp Bizkit album?

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Season 2 Episode 23 - The Michael Jordan Edition

Really starting to see some tackle shortages!

Getting youth started in archery

Do you ever get puppy fever?

NDGF send out surveys to tourney directors

Are auto deploy life jackets worth the price

Tales from the chub tank!

Would you buy fishing shoes

Headlines

Mille Lacs Regulations Out - Get your PHD now

https://www.messagemedia.co/millelacs/outdoors/fishing/local-reaction-to-the-new-walleye-fishing-regulations-on-mille-lacs/article_7f7d3160-a223-11eb-aea0-ab62330e4729.html

Man Shot by Son in SD with Arrow Turkey Hunting

https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2021/04/19/turkey-hunting-ends-in-tragedy-for-father-and-son/

Electronic Posting Bill in ND Still Lingering

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2021/04/21/update-to-bill-on-hunting-signs-for-property-owners/

Is Lil’ Ducky the Bomb or What?

Best Brushless Cordless Electronic Fillet Knives (besides Bubba?)

What’s working well trolling shallow for walleyes right now

What’s Going to Win Chamberlains tournament?

Michael Jordan vs Lebron James

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Season 2 - Episode 22

Getting reacquainted with the Missouri river system

Waterfowl migration still going out west

How to fish the river in the WIND

Greek Walleye Tacos

Best way to find deals online for hunting and fishing gear?

Headlines

True Meaning of Combat Fishing in NC

https://www.dailypress.com/sports/outdoors/vp-nw-drum-fishing-20210418-b43fxug7szb37eg6u3nf3almba-story.html

Turkey Hunter in SD attacked by 2 Toms

https://www.wctrib.com/northland-outdoors/6985310-Appleton-turkey-hunter-fends-off-attack-by-two-SD-toms

North Dakota Deer Poachers Nabbed by Valley City

https://www.inforum.com/news/crime-and-courts/6985359-Landowners-hunters-led-North-Dakota-wardens-to-poachers-who-illegally-took-antlers-from-10-deer

More and more states moving towards tungsten for EVERYTHING

How long is too long a rod for pitching jigs? Cranks?

Humminbird/Lowrance/Garmin Live System Reviews

How nice is a reliable boat mechanic?

Camper Talk - 5th wheel vs. Trailer and why?

Best energy drink?

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Season 2 - Episode 21 Topics

Head 2 Head Fishing - Wisconsin Boys Doing Well

Started a 2nd Chub Tank

Cold Weather Walleyes

Headlines

ND State Record Walleye Confirmed - Made FoxNews

https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/north-dakota-fisherman-record-breaking-walleye

SeaSpiracy on Netflix - Fact Checks

https://www.vox.com/2021/4/13/22380637/seaspiracy-netflix-fact-check-fishing-ocean-plastic-veganism-vegetarianism

Body Found in Illinois by a Man Who Was Mushroom Hunting

https://hoiabc.com/2021/04/13/body-found-in-peoria-by-man-mushroom-hunting/

Rainy River Still SOLID

How Much is Too Much for a Musky Bait?

Salmon Season In the MonDak / Great Lakes Outlook coho season is going well

Slot Limits for Walleye in ND

Pellet Grill Debate

Too Much Boat Pressure in One spot??

How do you teach your wife to back a boat

Birthday Week!!!

How Fat Men Can Enjoy Alcohol

Sushi without rice is not bad?

Best Rock Band Ever!!

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Season 2 - Episode 20 Chub Fishing Must-Haves

SMALL, NARROW Pliers
Crawlers
12 Treble Hooks
Portable Aerator
Split Shots
Small Bobbers
5 Gallon Bucket
Waterproof Boots
Cooler/Engel For End Results
Tick repellent

How should we rig our chubs for the river?

Changing to a river mindset for fishing

Why don't anglers up here buy MotorGuide trolling motors?

Talking Sunglasses

Trailer tires for your boat

Best Ways to Organize Soft Plastics

Plastics or Live Bait for Pitching Jigs?

Best dead Bait for pike?

Rattles on jig effective or gimmick?

Are Lipless Cranks for real when casting the shallows?

Headlines

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minnesota-fishing-opener-isnt-on-mothers-day-weekend-this-year
https://www.wsfa.com/2021/04/05/million-dollar-fish-has-fishing-fans-hooked/
https://www.sacbee.com/news/investigations/the-public-eye/article250441186.html

Turkey calls friction, box or reed calls

Custom chokes worth it?

Best Country Artist of All Time?

Can you Screw Up Scallops?

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Season 2 - Episode 19 Topics

Shore Fishing has been good

Renner’s Diet & Hustad’s Semi-Diet

Snow Geese are being lazy, still…

Headlines

Luke Bryan gets a hook in his hand on Social Media
Woman Wins Bow Fishing Trip - Got Taken Away By a Church
Man Tries to Make Hunting Camp Explode

Chubs are Starting

Warm Weather Ahead - Morel Season Approaching

Walleye Grilling and other seafood grills

Who uses spinners anymore? Why Not?

Who Makes Their Own Rigs? (blades, slow death, SPOONS???)

Best net on market?

Let’s talk Whiskey

Crankbait Craze Lately on the Rivers

Best Camouflage EVER

Ammo Getting EVEN Shorter

Should We Do Apparel? Fishing Shirts? Hoodies? Face Shields?

Biggie Vs. Tupac?

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Jason is Losing Weight

Ice is Fading FAST - 70-80 degree temps in sight

Missouri River Still a Popular Destination - Water Will Warm Up Fast
Rainy River in MN is Going
Still Too Early for Chubs - Where Are They?
Where are the snow geese in the Dakotas?

Creek Chubs - Best Way to Keep Alive Short & Long-Term

Shore Fishing - What are some must-haves?

Headlines

Fortnite Adds Fishing to the Mix in the Game
Auburn Bass Fishing Team Suspended for Covid Violations
Outdoor Life Takes a Shot at MeatEater

Haters

Best Way to Clean Out Your Freezer of Wild Game (Game Feed?)

Deer Steak - Jerky or Cook as Steaks?

Turkeys are Starting to Strut

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The TROLLING EDITION How many boats will we see at Hazelton, ND this weekend?

How many will be trolling cranks?

Best ways to fight debris while trolling?

What color crankbaits work best in clear or dirty water? Rules of thumb...

Planer Board Tips

Setting your rod holders up for trolling versatility

How to know what size crankbaits to use in different waters, at different times of year?

Best boat accessories you’ve never heard of?

Best snap weight sizes and styles?

Best trolling fishing line? Why?

Can any reel touch a Shimano Tekota ?

Questions for Dane How many crankbaits did you paint last year? (DH Custom Baits)

Have you employed your boy yet to put hooks back on?

What’s new for DH Custom Baits in 2021?

Favorite crank to paint and why? What’s your least favorite?

Headlines * GIANT Great White Shark Caught Off Coast in Florida * Christmas Trees Used in Wyoming Lakes as Structure * Minnesota Looking to Ban Lead in Fishing Tackle

Current Location of the Snow Geese

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Season 2 - Episode 16 - Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media What’s Hot Today:

New North Dakota state record walleye caught south of Bismarck on Missouri River/Lake Oahe

First Time on the Water

Best Shallow Water Crankbaits

Custom, semi-custom and stock rods...what the difference?

Trolling rods - what's with all the sizes?

UV vs Glow what's the difference and when to use each?

Best boat snacks

Spring snow goose hunting roundup

Time to start scouting for turkeys

Favorite spring plastics (Walleye Assassins, Authentx Moxis,etc.)

Biggest fishing gimmick EVER??? (Flying Lure? Banjo minnow? Pocket Fisherman?)

Threw first creek chub trap

Headlines

Stray bullet almost hits 14-year old ice fisherman
Costs of fishing and hunting licenses increases all over, 200% in some places
Find a BIG tree - win great prizes…

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Season 2 - Episode 15 - Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media Creek Chub Season Coming Soon….

Recap on rigging creek chubs

What traps? What bait? What aerators? Hook and line?

Where are the snow geese?

Fox Island boat landing is open in Bismarck, ND

Best spring beer?

Does jig color matter? Cranks???

Recap on spring boat ramp etiquette

How much is too much for a spinning reel???

Headlines

New Mexico teen releases record blue cat
Repeat poacher in CO banned from hunting for life
Carson Wentz farm up for sale

1 year anniversary of Covid…..yaaayyyy

Where were you when it "hit"?

Time of year to buy new grills and smokers

Pre-spawn walleye locations

Ice off pike

Put away the ice fishing gear

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Season 2 - Episode 14 - Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media It’s Getting Warm in the Midwest - Real Warm

Ice Will Erode Fast, Rivers Will Open Up (HOT action the first week)
Putting Away Ice Gear
Shed Hunting Time
Geese on the Move

Where are the Snow Geese Right Now???

How We Decoy Migrators

Headlines

Hunters Are Getting Older...How Old?
Hunters Kill 20% of Wisconsin's Wolf Population in Just 3 Days of Hunting Season
Boy Gets Disqualified in a Ice Fishing Tournament

Crankbaits Under Testing Right Now

Berkley Hit Sticks
Rapala Shallow Husky Jerks
Rapala Original Floaters
Rapala Scatter Rap Minnows
What Are We Missing???

Spring Boat Preparations

Change Oil & Filter
Change out the lower unit
Check the plugs?
Test the batteries, then test them again
Time to Start Organizing (for me, it’s my crankbaits)
Re-spooling Reels
Get the Rod Lineup Ready

Are We Ready for a Boat & Camper Shortage???

Best Rod/Reel/Line Setups for Spring

Time to Pull Out the Grill (I don’t put mine away, personally) - What’s on the Menu for EARLY spring?

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Warm weather ahead in sight but COLD for now…

How do you stay warm? Layering is important.

Lacrosse Boots Follow Up Review

What SOCKS do you Rock?

Are Lithium Batteries Worth It?

Best Ice House Snacks & Food

Headlines

Couple dies overnight on the ice on Lake Winnipeg
Bassmaster Elite Series Kicks off on St. Johns River
Judge Order Immediate Hunting Season for Wolves in Wisconsin
To Pink or Not to Pink? The New Blaze Orange?

Dream Warm Weather Trips

Overview of newer crankbaits to hit the market

Preparing for Trolling Season - New Line, Organization, Etc.

Prepping for Pitching Season - What line? Why?

Best Ways to Record Your Fishing Trips Live

Mercury Releases a 600 HP Engine

What Boat Would You Buy? (if money was no issue) Why?

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It’s COLD all over - making ice, finally…

Walleye Ice Fishing Tips for Midwinter

When it gets cold...find the reservoirs

BIG Pike Starting to School

Headlines

66 Total People Rescued from Ice Floes North of Sturgeon Bay
473 Snow Geese Harvested in Mack’s Prairie Wings Contest
Ice fisherman captures rare video of wolves hunting down coyote

River Backwater Fishing

Will We Ever See Cheap Ammo Again?

Gearing up for Spring Snows

Shed Hunting Season - When it ain’t too fricken cold

When will we be fishing the rivers in the Midwest

Canada closed through April - Not looking good for resorts

Is there such a thing as too cold of beer?

Best Ice House Sipper - Recap

Music or No Music Ice Fishing

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Season 2 - Episode 11 - Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing Big 3 Technology Companies for Anglers All Have Live

Headlines

Sioux Falls Having Their Ice Fishing Event
California’s Proactiveness Saving the Fisheries
NJ Funding the Fishing Industry
Montana hunting permits may be issued once in a lifetime

What’s with all the Ice House Makers Now?

How long will it take China to catch up to the fishing/hunting product shortage?

South Dakota’s Licenses Expire on the 31st - Don’t Forget!

Sounds like Arkansas is the place to be for spring snow goose opener…

Parts of Iowa Got 14+ inches of Snow

Spring the Best time to Look for a hunting dog

Ice conditions improving but be careful still

Best Fishing Line Combo for Ice Fishing Walleyes

Would you eat raw fish out ice fishing??

LED lights for ICE house ???

Your Ultimate UTV/ATV set up?

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Season 2 Episode 10 - Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing Recap the Weekend Fishing Adventures

What are must-haves for camping overnight on the ice?

LOTW is heating up all over - Staffer Ben Norquist heading up there

Headlines

Almost a world record: CNY angler catches huge, 45 1/2-inch tiger muskie ice fishing on Otisco Lake
Michael Jordan's fishing boat, Catch 23, claims sailfish tournament title in Florida
Organizers cancel Devils Lake ice fishing tournament for safety reasons
Target drops popular coconut milk after allegations of forced monkey labor

Spring Snow Goose Conservation Season Opens on Feb 1st - birds already up north a bit.

Spring hunting plans

Morel Mushroom Season Coming!

Dakota Walleye Classic entry on Monday - Others to Follow Shortly

Is it going to be an early season on the Midwest rivers? Too early to prep the long rods?

Boat Show Season Underway

Homemade Booze - What you should know…

The Great Phone Debate - Android or Iphone?

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SEASON 2 - Episode 9 - Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media Went Ice Fishing Today - 2 New Lakes

Open water everywhere in the Dakotas

Time to Build a Smitty Sled

What Other Mods for Ice Fishing Sleds?

Need New Lights in Ice House for Filming - Suggestions?

Fishing tournament season sign ups starting

Casino Cup Website Almost Ready to Rock to the Public

NWT Tournaments - Looking Ahead

Boat projects/upgrades

Will the state record walleye fall this spring / northern pike record?

Headlines

Boxer Caleb Truax big on ice fishing
New Hampshire sportsmen set new bear-hunt record
Wisconsin announces 1st wolf hunting season since 2014
Minnesota’s free youth fishing weekend a success

Seeking out new bibs for ice fishing….suggestions?

Perch ice fishing techniques

What does this open water in January mean for upcoming spring snows?

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Season 2 - Episode 8. The WINDY Show - Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing.

Holy crap is it windy outside! What does this mean for the lake ice conditions in the Midwest?

Permanent houses and Snow Bears not having a good winter so far

Keys to Staying Light & Mobile on the Ice

Light auger
Go light with propane
Light Rod cases
Think About Weight Before You Buy?

Headlines

Fishing is free this weekend in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Ice fishing contests in MN all but over except Virtual Events
Is hunting under attack in Washington state?
What’s up with the Propane shortage?
MN Incident (video) about DNR entering Ice House

How’s the weak ice affecting spear fishing?

Too Early to Start Thinking Open Water Fishing?

Rivers Are Pretty Much Opening Already
Not Much Snow = Not Much Runoff
Tailraces will be kicking

Also Too Early to Start Talking Spring Snow Geese?

Decent Hatch
Time to Look Into More Decoys
Tune Up the E-callers
What to look for this year - how’s it going to be different being drier?

Will fishing tournaments still be affected this summer by Covid?

Plans for the Casino Cup Tournament Series in North Dakota/South Dakota

2021 Boat Shortages? Most Shows Going Virtual? Order and Customize from Factory…

When Does it Make Sense to Build an Ice House?

Will the Border Ever Open up in Canada? Jan. 21st Still….for now…

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Season 2 - Episode 7 Topics

Mobridge Ice Tournament

Ice Fishing Tournaments In General

How to Have a Bad Ice Fishing Season?

Why Do You Ice Fish?

Ice Season without an ATV means weight drop time from humping sleds

Best Walleye Techniques Under the Ice

Review of Eagle Claw Ice Rod Case

Best Charger for Small Batteries (Interstate Charger)

What to look for when walking out on the ice?

It’s finally time...I’m buying QUALITY boot spikes.

Best Heaters and what to use for Cooking?

Best Ice House Food

Best Ice House Beverages

4 sided vs. 6 sided hubs? 8 sided?

Found the Max on my Dewalt / Pistol Bit Combo for Drilling (or darn close)

Will ANY drill work? We assume not.

Bubba Blade - Thing is still awesome

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Season 2 - Episode 6 - Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing Ice is going to be downright sketchy in places

Ice Castle boys are in trouble throughout Midwest…no ice

Northern stretches of ND/MN most popular with closure of border and Lake Winnipeg from US

Hunting season winding down

Review of the Pistol Bit / Dewalt Combo

Review of the Otter Cottage

Review of the Otter Resort

Best ice fishing clothes (outer layer)

How do you hook your minnow while ice fishing?

When to use a full minnow...when to use a minnow head.

Ice fishing rod size and action

What rod case for these longer rods?

When to hub and when to use a flip over ice house?

Best ice fishing reel

What is your go-to technique for triggering bites? Species dependent?

Coyote hunting heating up

No late season for Pierre, SD boys (geese never really made it down)

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Geese still being pounded in South Dakota

Late Season honkers in the Dakotas and MN (Rochester)

Late Season Pheasants

Ice is SERIOUSLY hit and miss - be cautious

How thick must the ice be for YOU to drive onto the lake

Early Ice Tips for Walleyes and Perch

Otter Cottage Ice House Review

Otter Resort Hub Review

Flasher vs. LCDs

Dead sticks vs. Jigging - When it matters

Christmas Dinner Staples

How to turn and burn a full freezer of Venison

Best Crappie/Panfish destinations in the Midwest

Darkhouse Spearing 101

Follow up on Best Ice Cleats

Best Portable Heaters and What Size Tank?

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Season 2 - Episode 4 Topics Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing.

Fishing Industry Lost a Legend in Ron Linder

Stall in the weather means early fall-like conditions

Open Water Fishing
Canada Goose Hunting
Snows (where available)
Late Season Roosters
Late Bow and Muzzleloader Seasons

NOT MUCH ICE FISHING - although up to 7 inches has been reported in places

Tips for Early Ice when the ice gets sketchy

Always fish with a buddy
Use a spud bar
Ice Picks (around neck or?)
Floatation Suits
Hovercraft

Best Places for Ice Fishing Right Now

Red Lake in MN
Tobacco Gardens on Lake Sakakawea in ND
Devils Lake outlying lakes
Various sloughs

(Be CAREFUL as some are thicker and some still open)

Pistol Bit Review

New Fenwick Techna AV with a Pflueger Prez of course

Light Review from Wally World (seen some bad reviews about charger...TBD)...

PK Spoons new colors

Northland Glo-Shot Fire-Belly Spoon

Otter Outdoors Rod Case (up to 48 inches)

Goose Breast Recipe worth sharing from Thanksgiving

Smoked Turkey on the Traeger

Bulking up the Snow Goose Spread with SkyFly Decoys

When is ammunition going to be available again??? Why can’t we make powder! We put a man on the moon…..just saying...

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Season 2 - Episode 3 Topics

Ice Fishing Season is Upon Us

How much ice do YOU need to start walking on?

Ice Fishing Accessories

Vexilar vs Helix vs Garmin

Favorite Winter Cocktails

Best Ways to Use a lot of Venison (freezer cleanout time).

K-Drill vs Pistol Bit

Milwaukee vs. DeWalt

Best portable ice house right now? 1-man? 2-man? 3-man? Hub?

Best ice cleats

Warm Weather Ahead - Get the Boat Out???

BBQ - To Sauce or Not to Sauce? What makes a sauce if you do???

STEAKS - Sauce or not? (same shit….but seriously...don’t say ketchup)

Smoked/Grilled/cast iron?

Mid-rifle season update

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Topics on this week's podcast:

Waterfowl report from North Dakota
Tourney cap reactions
Archery in full swing; rifle opens soon
Favorite table fair venison
Late fall open water
Early ice
What species do we target and how?
Ice Houses for this ice season
Augers into 2021
Go-to early ice lure
To winterize or not to
Humminbird 360 vs Panoptix on ice
Sioux Falls Ice Expo - Dakota Angler Ice Institute 2020

All this and more, thanks for listening!

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On this week's LIVE podcast:

Waterfowl report from North Dakota

Tourney cap reactions

Archery in full swing; rifle opens soon

Favorite table fair venison

Late fall open water

Early ice

What species do we target and how?

Ice Houses for this ice season

Augers into 2021

Go-to early ice lure

To winterize or not to

Humminbird 360 vs Panoptix on ice

Sioux Falls Ice Expo - Dakota Angler Ice Institute 2020

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Effects of the Decision to Remove Cap on Tournament Donation to NDGF

More Money for NDGF - but where’s it going is what people want to know?
ND Sportfishing Congress appears upset over issues
Rumors is NWT may NOT get permit
How does the Big muddy and NWT effect each other
Will NWT pull out!
H2h in Stump lake
Big 10 tourney.

Talk About Season Two

Great sponsors to be announced soon

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Topics this week include:

Fishing Tomorrow - Change in our Chub Rigs & Testing New Cranks

Hot Fall Weather This Week

Pheasant Opener

SD Waterfowl Opener

Chronic Wasting Disease

Salmon spawn on Big 3

Snow Geese Already Showing in the State

Where are the cranes?

Jamie Risovi Catch & Release Story

Waterfowl hunters reminded to clean, drain, and dry boats

When Do You Predict Freeze Up?

More New Ice Gear Coming Out

Ice Fishing Show in Sioux Falls in mid-November

NWT on Lake Erie

Loving my new Lacrosse Boots

RYG hoodies on sale REAL soon

When will I give up on my chub tank this winter?

How much is too much for waders?

Why are fish species found in creeks of lakes and rivers illegal to use as bait?

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This episode of RYG Radio, we talk:

How was scouting?

Pheasant Opener

Fall turkey - how boring can a sport be?

Offseason jig making

Ice Fishing gear coming out

Best loads for pheasants

How popular is reloading?

Custom choke tubes

How much to spend on your primary ice rod?

How about reel?

Shore fishing for salmon

Favorite Game recipes

What do you customize in your decoy trailers

Smoking cheese

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What we’re discussing on this week’s hunting & fishing podcast…

Did we see a moose today? And why didn’t those grouse decoy?

How to waterfowl hunt when disabled?

Duck Boats - Do you have a canoe and a dream?

Pros and Cons of field hunting vs. water

The ND duck boat parade starts October 1st.

Casino Cup Results

ND/SD/MT Pronghorn Season starting

Fall Patterns on Small Lakes for Big Walleyes

Musky Season will start peaking this next month

Is Ranger Boats going downhill???

Lacrosse AeroSport Boots Review

Super Lucky Duck HD Spinning Wing Decoys Review

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Episode 21

This week on Review Your Gear Radio.....We Discuss:

Youth Opener Went Well Overall

What do you look for when buying a shotgun?

More on field blinds...how to properly use a field blind.

Snow geese one more time….the hatch was great.

North Dakota Resident Waterfowl Opener

Which do you prefer….divers or puddlers?

What to look for when scouting the pothole region?

NWT 2021 Schedule Rumors

Headlines

Moose on the Comeback - Hunting in the Upper Midwest Continues
Grizzly Bear Kills Man in Alaska
Maine Sees 2 500+ Pound Black Bears on the Same Day

What to look for in a tackle box

Lithium deep cycle batteries….worth it?

What about ice sonar units?

Tying Chub Rigs - Tips for tying creek chub rigs.

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On this episode of Review Your Gear Radio, we sit down with Cody Northrop, a recent NWT winner on Lake Sakakawea.

Cody Northrop Interview

How long have you fished tournaments?
What is your go-to presentation when all else fails?
What do you look for when you break down a new lake, river, or reservoir for walleyes?
What made you decide to fish professionally?
What advice would you give to someone looking to fish the tour?
Do you feel someone can do well on their own on tour, or is a "team" necessary to be able to compete?
On the tour, you fish a lot of places, what would you consider your dream destination or favorite place to fish?

Headlines

Hunting season producing record number of licenses in Texas
America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
Two teens died in separate hunting incidents in Michigan

Casino Cup Finals in Devils Lake

Big 10 Tournament up in Williston

Snow Geese Showing up in Canada, Juvy numbers looking good (35-40% juvies I’m hearing)

What are snow goose hunting must-haves for people starting out?

Favorite camo pattern of all time?

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Episode 19 Topics - Brought to You By Risovi Taxidermy Studio

Mike Peluso Joins The Show

Questions for Mike:

What electronics do you prefer?
What boat do you prefer if money was no issue?
Favorite way to fish when not guiding?
Favorite method when guiding?

Prairie Knight Casino Cup Tourney

Fall Fishing - Fish Can Be ANYWHERE

Leadcore - Suffix 832 ADVANCED leadcore (thinner, faster sinking)

Grouse Opener - numbers starting to rebound? But no partridge…

What’s a Good Beginner Bow?

ND Waterfowl’s Future and What it Holds?

Duck Hunting on the Prairie - What are the essentials?

Is Sitka Gear Worth the Money?

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Deer Opener - Lots shot and many in velvet

Custom Rods - Are they worth it???

When do you think the ammunition shortage will end?

Best Seasoning Not Talked About Enough for Men

Kayaks - What are the necessities of a model?

Boots - What Pair to Wear

Headlines

Fishing Tournament Cheaters Caught in Utah using Science
Bighorn Sheep Numbers Up - Licenses in ND to 6 - SHOULD a license be auctioned off?
5500 Cougar licenses in Utah - Deer Population Declining

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Topics this week include:

We Giveaway a FREE DEER MOUNT on this podcast to some lucky listener, courtesy of Risovi Taxidermy Studio.

Upcoming NWT on Lake Sakakawea Decoy Discussion by Species - Canadas, Snows, Ducks, and Cranes Headlines * Oregon Archery Hunter Killed by Charging Elk * DodgeBow - A cross between archery and dodge ball emerges * Humpback Whale Rescued in New York Harbor - Tangled in Fishing Gear

Upland must-haves What Should I Guy Do Looking for a New Trolling Motor? Deer Season Starts on Friday (9/4/20) - Hearing Velvet is a Week Behind Taxidermy About Jamie & Risovi Taxidermy

Located in central ND - New Rockford
30+ yrs of experience
2 time national champion with whitetail deer
Specialize in big game mounts

Panoptix is it worth it Time to start looking at ice houses and winter fishing? (charge those batteries!) Peak of Salmon Season - Long-Lining Crank Options Steak Discussion - What’s Your Meat of Choice?

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Hunting & Fishing Podcast Topics This Week Include:

Big Muddy Wrap-Up

Engel Coolers - Honest Review

Why do we fish tournaments?

Snap Weight Precision

Headlines

South Texas Ranch Owners Spend 14.5 Million For No Deer
Hunting-themed Wedding Cake Makes People Go Crazy
4 Miss. Men Face Prison Time for Nationwide Turkey Hunting Spree

Trail Cams - To Cellular or Not?

Waterfowl Scouting - Is it too early?

Barrel Stickers - To Stick or Not?

Shotgun GoPro Mount Review

Who We Are?

Chris Hustad
Jason Renner

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On this week's hunting and fishing podcast...

We discuss a little about salmon fishing, walleyes, and particular lakes.

We talk with Dane Heid of DH Custom Baits about custom lure painting, and his motivations for fishing and the business.

Trolling Speed - How Important Is It?

Fall Turnaround - What it means for fishing?

Bow Hunting Around the Corner

Grouse Hunting Season Approaching

All this and more on Review Your Gear Radio!

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Hunting & Fishing Podcast topics include:

Headlines

ND will be invaded by NR hunters this fall with the closure of Canada (Fox News & Star Tribune)
Russian Salmon Disappearing Due to OverFishing by Commercial Interests
Seals Being Killed to Protect NW Salmon Run
Crooked Creek Walleye Classic on Fort Peck Boats HUGE Weights

Fall Walleye Tournaments Equals Big Weights

Upcoming NWT Event on Lake Sakakawea

Getting a Bait License - Worth It?

Plugs - Bisman AutoWorx / Laughing Sun Brewery / DH Custom Baits

Salmon Fishing Heating Up

North Dakota Goose Opener Results

What does It take to Be a Fishing Guide?

Talking Off Brand Fiberglass Boats (Recon, Tuffy, Campion, Vexus, Larson No More)

Kicker or No Kicker?

Power Pole or Not?

Crane Hunting Coming Soon

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Episode 13 - The Almost Mid August Edition

Podcast topics this week include:

Dove Hunting Season Approaching

Trim Tabs - Are they worth the price?

Headlines

Night fishermen coined Vampire Fishing
Garmen surrenders millions of dollars in ransomware attack
Summer Duck Brood Survey Promising for the Fall

Waterfowling “No No’s”

Best Fall Beer and Cocktails

NWT Predictions

Fly Fishing - why I suck at it

Kayaks - Are they in any way a replacement for a boat?

Best Knots PERIOD

Fall Musky Means Live Bait and Bobbers

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Podcast Topics for the week include:

Small Lake Opportunities

Jigging Rap Rigging and Techniques

Headlines

Chinese Fleets Illegally Fishing Galapagos Islands
Group Suing Colorado Fish & Wildlife over license requirement
News Flash - Get Outside with Covid and Go Fishing

Bass...where to find em in the Dakotas

Creek Chubs - Tips for Finding, Catching, Trapping, and Keeping Alive

Hunting Geese - Use Blinds, Yes or No?

Best Ways to Hunt Early Canadas

Leadcore Season - Tips for Using Lead to get Deep

Meat Shopping & What We’re Sippin’ On

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Podcast 8-5-20 Topics

The Early August Edition

What worked and what didn’t Salmon fishing

How to Smoke Salmon - Tips

Headlines

Brandon Palaniuk Wins Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain
Fisherman reels in over 200 fish in 2-days
Trump Signs Bill Protecting Public Parks
Wings Over Wetlands Coming to Theaters

Prepping for a Tournament

Big Muddy
Prairie Knights
Devils Lake??? = Resident Waterfowl Opener

Goose Opener in 10 Days

Time to Start Re-charging Vexilar batteries, auger batteries, etc.

Best Shotgun on the Market

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On this week's edition of Review Your Gear Radio....

Dakota Walleye Classic Results

How we found the fish
What we used to catch them and how
Prefishing week
Tourney Day 1
Tourney Day 2
Recap of Winning

Crankbaits - Why does one work so well one year and not another?

Revisiting Humminbird vs. Lowrance

Montana/ND Salmon Report

Headlines

Chris Johnson bass fishing tourney win from Canada
NWT recap - Korey Sprengel kicked ass - 2 local boys Curt Reeff and Jacob Ell in Top 10

Less than 3 weeks away from Goose Opener

Will the late spring affect what will be available to hunt?

We hope you enjoyed this week's edition, check our other podcasts as well!

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Hunting & Fishing Podcast Topics for 7/13/20

What cranks are working right now for walleyes

Headlines

I-Cast Going Fully Digital (Seen that Vexilar 30?)
Outfitter in NE guilty of 97 animals taken illegally over 6 years
Decline in hunters - only 4% of adults hunt

How to keep creek chubs alive? (lots of people asking)

Early goose season preparations

Deer tags out.

Downriggers New, Used and brands

Ice fishing trip planning? Canada????

Leadcore setups

AIM and MWC tourney results - should we still be having them?

Talons - worth or waste of money?

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On this week's edition of Review Your Gear Radio:

Big Pike Being Caught All Over - Still Shallow
Is it Too Warm to fish Monster Pike and Musky?
Testing the Salmo Free Divers
Headlines in the Outdoor News
Fishing Myths (Fizzing, Reeling in Slow)
Lake Michigan Salmon Sizes - Big King Salmon
Best Way to Organize Crankbaits on the Boat
Most lethal way to catch walleye
Creek Chubs - Where to Find, How to Rig
Best Net and why?

We hope you enjoy this week's podcast!

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On this week's episode of Review Your Gear Radio...

Fish Going Deeper Already - How to Attack? What is considered “Deep”?
Canada and Border Opening - How it’s affecting resorts.
Dream Offshore trip
Headlines in the Outdoors
Buying Electronics new or used
Lowrance vs. Humminbird vs. Garmin
Fishing Line Reviews - When to use what?
What’s with the Ticks this Year?
What’s the best “Sipper” for the boat!

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This week, on the Father's Day edition of Review Your Gear Radio, we tackle the following topics:

How’s Fishing Been?
Outdoor Headlines - What’s in the News?
Jigging Raps - Rippin Raps
Panfish
Cleaning the Boat - What to Use?
Sporting Clays/Trap Shooting
Fathers Day
Coolers
Boat Ramp Etiquette
How to Keep Bait Alive & Creek Chubs

All this and more covering hunting and fishing in the Midwest.

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On this week's episode of Review Your Gear Radio...

Devils Lake, ND Casino Cup Results
AIM Tournament Results for Lake Sakakawea and Mille Lacs Lake
Current Fishing on Lake Sakakawea
Father's Day Gift including fishing shirts, face shields, bait coolers, cordless knives, etc.
Bottom Bouncer Tips for Walleyes
Summer BBQ Favorites
Bimini Tops - Yes or No?
Salmon Fishing Gear

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In this weeks episode of Review Your Gear Radio, Chris & Jason talk walleye fishing tournaments as they prepare for their first event of the year.

Also, we talk dream trips, sushi, a review of the Shimano Tekota and how to fish crawlers this summer.

All this and more on Episode 4 of Review Your Gear Radio.

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We break down what's going on in the fishing tournament world around the Midwest with Covid-19.

We also take a dive into making fish (walleye) tacos.

And lastly, we get specific on walleye trolling. What you need to know and what just works.

We hope you enjoy this week's podcast. And look for us THIS SUNDAY MAY 24th LIVE at 8 pm at ReviewYourGear.com.

We will see you then!

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On this episode of Review Your Gear Radio, we add a little more "energy" into the mix. We feel that was lacking in our Pilot Episode.

So this week, Chris Hustad & Jason Renner of RYG Radio break down some typical guy stuff. Such as...

Cooking & Prepping Off-Season Waterfowl
Bad Beer
Post-Spawn Fishing and What to Expect
Smoked Meats

The episode is roughly 40 minutes.

We talk anything and everything about the Midwest Outdoors this time of year.

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This week is the inaugural episode of Review Your Gear Radio. A.k.a. the Pilot, it's an intro to what you'll expect into the future of the outdoors.

Check out the latest in the Midwest Outdoors for the latest in hunting and fishing with Review Your Gear Radio.

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