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Do you want to learn how to fish and hunt, and find great places to go? Whether you’re just getting started in fishing and hunting, or looking for the latest tips, you’ve got a friend in MidWest Outdoors. Since 1967, we’ve been helping people enjoy the outdoors by following our formula of providing information on “where to go, what to use, and how to use it.” You have more fun when you have more success, and our team of contributors includes the finest teachers in the outdoors. In addition to how-to, where-to segments, the show features exclusive interviews with legendary anglers and hunters, and celebrities who love the outdoors.
We are at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo talking to Jeff Van Remortel, Colyn Kotlowski, and Rick Lax. They walk us through where to find muskie, what you can use to catch them, and how you can preserve the fishery and your memory through reproduction mounts. Then we hit the red carpet for the premiere of "Muskie Man;" a film from Aluma Craft about Larry Ramsell, the Muskie Man himself.
We are joined by Easton Fothergill on this special episode to talk with him about his incredible win at the 2025 BASSMaster Classic. He gives a look into the mindset, tactics, and drive needed to win the ultimate bass fishing tournament. Again, we want to extend a huge congrats to Easton for winning the Classic in historic fashion!
The ice is starting to melt and we're already thinking about open water. This week we're sitting down with some of Jim's friends who are avid anglers to talk about their best fishing memories and at what moment we all realized this is more than a passion for us.
This week we are on the ice coming to you from the fishing utopia that is Green Bay Wisconsin. We see for ourselves how hot the Whitefish bite can be through the ice. We sit down, in the pop-up, to talk with Capt. Alec Nickel about what species you can expect up on The Bay. Then we're joined by Nolan's Top Gun Charters in a blizzard to talk about what to look for in guide's when you're planning your next trip.
This week we are at The All-Canada Show in Chicago to talk about dream fishing opportunities north of the border. We are talking big fish, untouched wilderness, and the millions of fish that have never seen a lure. Canada is the pinnacle of fishing trips for many anglers and resorts, lodges, and tourism destinations share with us what we can expect when we head up to The Great North.
We are talking about ice and how this is shaping up to be an incredible year for fishing it. We talk with Caleb Wistad about how fishing is in the Northwoods of WI. Then we sit down with Wandee Kirkland from Eagle Claw Fishing to go over some of their new products to put big fish topside this ice season! When and where you can meet us in person!
- Muskie Expo Chicago: January 17th - 19th
- All Canada Show Green Bay: January 23rd - 26th
- Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo: January 23rd - 26th
- All Canada Show Chicago: January 30th - February 2nd
- St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show: February 7th - 9th
- Muskie Expo Milwaukee: February 14th - 16th
- Wisconsin Fishing Show (Madison): February 21st - 23rd
- Milwaukee Sentinel Sport Show: March 6th - 9th
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Jim O'Neil checks out the Wisconsin OshKosh Ice Show, then makes a run to @RiverBendResortLOW to meet up with friends to catch whatever's biting on Lake of the Woods! @ExtremeOutdoorsmen @NicoleStoneOutdoors @NASPELTZ @BabeWinkelmanOfficial @bluejaysoutdoors and Brad #icefishing #lakeofthewoods #fyp #fishing #fish #ice
We're back! We're kicking off Season 2 with the legendary taxidermist, artist, and fishing legend Don Dubin. Then we sit down with Ryan Kwiecinski to talk bass fishing the south shore of Lake Michigan. Santa then stops by to talk about some awesome gift ideas for you this holiday season.
We're at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range for the annual Sight-In Day! It's a great faciltiy!!!! Check them out and everything they have to offer at ISRA.org. Thank you to all the listeners and fans of the show, we have been renewed for season 2! The new season will drop November 11th.
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This week we are talking all about hunting. We sit down with Dawn and Autumn Pratt to talk about the mother daughter duo who are Michigan State Black Bear record holders. Then we are joined by the Perry family to discuss the importance of family and getting youth interested in hunting. Thank you for checking out the MWO Podcast make sure to like and subscribe on all platforms and as always, Tight Lines!
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We join Troy Peterson in his man cave (the Bötehaus) to discuss various types of line, particular those from Seaguar Co, and their designed application that will help you put more fish in the boat. From Perch to Pike we cover it all this episode! As always we would love and appreciate your downloads and follows! Make sure to subscribe to MidWest Outdoors on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Season two will begin November 2024!
We are on the road this week, coming to you from the 57th Annual Hay Days Festival in New Branch Minnesota! We run into BASSMaster Rookie of the Year Trey McKinney and talk with him about how his season went and what he's looking forward to next year. Then we sit down with Scott Wakefield and Keith Twombly to talk about how Northern Minnesota winds down their summer, and how they get ready for this winter. We take a look at what Sea-Doo has been designing for the angler who wants to get to every inch of a lake, FAST!
This week we are talking about unforgettable days on the water. We go over what's biting and how in the Midwest with Mike Steinke and Pete Johnson. Then we sit down with Tournament Musky Angler Clayton Spiess to talk about how everything had to go wrong for him to get it right and win his recent tournament!
This week is all about hunting down and smashing records. We go over the end of tournament bass fishing for the year and a few state records that blew us away. Then we sit down with Kyle Hammond and talk about how he's broken 2 records, and has his eyes set on a third. Brett Leable then joins us to talk about his record breaking trout he got in an unusual way.
This week we are talking about the fishing opportunities of Lake Michigan's South Shore. We sit down with Johnny Wilkins of Chicago Fishing School to talk about fishing the inland waters of Chicagoland. Then we talk with guide and tournament angler Ryan Whitacre about his performance in the South Shore Bass Open and how the fishing is on Lake Michigan and the rivers that feed it.
This week we are headed to Florida for the largest fishing trade show in the world; ICAST 2024! From all over the world, the fishing industry comes together to show off the latest and greatest innovations in fishing. We compete in the ICAST CUP bass tournament, talk with industry and media professionals about where our sport is headed, and we get to show you brand new products that will be in a store near you later this year!
This week we have a new black crappie state record from Minnesota. We sit down with Chicago Sun-Times Outdoor writer Dale Bowman and talk about the diversity on the lakefront. Then we talk with Pro Crappie Angler Terry Adams about the amazing crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake. Afterwards we talk about an awesome product for your big baits from Lakewoods Products.
Forget Shark week, It's Panfish Week! First we check in with MLF Angler Drew Gill for a fishing report. Then we visit with FishDaddy's Andy Clayburn to talk about his fantastic and innovative baits that are perfect for panfish! Later, Brennan Shuette shows us a couple great ways to to cook up some crappies
This week we are talking about the big fish that are popping up across the Midwest. We talk with the NEW Ohio state record holder for blue catfish, 16 year old Jaylynn Parker. Then we sit down with Dumper Dan out of Sheboygan to talk about the big salmonids that are here in our back yard.
This week we are talking about the legendary Door County Wisconsin and and it's incredible fishing. We catch up with the winner's of the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass tournament and have a report from the boat with MWO's Greg Jones. Then we sit down to talk with Josh Woodward about the incredible fishing that happens in Door County.
This week we're talking all about the bass! We are joined by 2023 BASSMASTER Classic Winner Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson to talk about making a living chasing hogs and how he likes to fish for them. Then we sit down with Pro Angler Chris Groh to talk about his life on the Elite Series and how growing up in the Midwest influenced his fishing.
This week we focus on one of the hottest fisheries this time of year, The Bay of Green Bay. We DIVE into an interview with Ed the Diver to talk about how he has become an entrepreneur and Midwest legend, all from doing his part to keep our waterways clean. Then we sit down with Capt. Curtis "Cletus" Cecchi to talk about fishing the Bay and how he stumbled onto the type of bite that we thought vanished decades ago, the Lake Michigan Smelt!
Giant fish are running and we're running to catch them! This week we are talking about the spring bite that's happening all over the Midwest. We talk with our man in the field, Dennis Leppell, about the insane action that happens during the Maumee River Walleye Run. Then we sit down with Clam Outdoors pro-staffer Callie Price about how she makes time to hunt AND fish while the spring fever hits everything all at once. We're also joined by Captain "Coho Joe" Altwies to talk about the Rainy River walleye run and how the sturgeon fishing has been on fire there the last few years.
This week we talk about the Super Bowl of fishing, THE Bass Master Classic! We sit down with angler Easton Fothergill about his performance at The Classic and about his bumpy but incredible journey to compete. Then former competitor Trevor McKinney joins us to talk about how life changing and amazing The Classic is for professional anglers and those watching at home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
We are back from the shows and so is open water! We talk state records and perch on the Mississippi River. Then we sit down with The Stream Queen to talk fishing in Pennsylvania and the youngest B.A.S.S. Master Champion ever, and Illinois's own Trey Mckinney. so sit back and enjoy!
SPECIAL AUDIO ONLY EPISODEThis week we travel up to Zipple Bay Resort in northern Minnesota on the shores of the world famous Lake of the Woods. Greg Jones from the MidWeest Outdoors TV show joins us as well as a whole cast of Zipple bay's finest individulals. Did we mention this show was filmed in an Igloo on the lake that has food, full service barr, live music, and holes to ice fish in!
This week we talk with BassMaster High School Series winner Carter Pjesky about winning national tournaments the same year he takes his driving test. Then we chat with Karlee Winkelman about ice fishing up north. To top it off, we sit down with the Extreme Outdoorsman Dylan Grubb about an ice fishing technique straight out of Aquaman.
We are coming to you FROM THE ICE! We're talking ice action on the Fox Chain in Illinois. We then chat with Devil's Lake ice fishing legend Jason Mitchell about the amazing fishery and this ice season so far. Hang onto your seats this is going to be a good one!
Its cold and the Ice is growing! Although its been a funky ice fishing year, there is safe ice from the Canadian border to Madison. We are joined by Logan Long from the Long Ice Outdoors Podcast and we have Troy Peterson AKA Mr. Bluegill. Safety first is the focus catching fish is closely second.
Happy Ho-ho-holidays to everyone! Our gift to you is an extra long episode filled with amazing guests. We sit down with the founder of Forrest Feeding Families to talk about what we as outdoorsmen can do to give back this time of year. Later we talk with the Wisconsin DNR to wrap up our hunting series. Then we gather around the fire to talk about our year of fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
We hit the road this week and take you to the floor of the St Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show! We sit down with Matt Johnson from Clam Outdoors and Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about this upcoming ice season. We also check out some of the new gear hitting the hard water this winter!
Everything is happening all at once this week! Big fish are being caught all over the Midwest and deer season is in full swing. We talk with the new South Dakota state record holder for walleye and we take a look at the amazing perch bite on the Chicago Lakefront. We also catch up with Jacob Foutz a discuss his personal experiences and the trial and tribulations of being a professional bass angler.
This week we're feeling the MUSKY MADNESS! We sit down with guide Gus Mantey and The Musky Hunter himself Jim Saric to talk fall fishing for one of the most elusive fish in the Midwest.
This week we are joined by the newest inductee to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Mike Iaconelli, as we talk about his historical carrer, we also have rookie Elite Series pro Logan Parks stopping in. We will wrap this episode up with talking BIG BUCKS and how to to prepare to take your first deer.
This weeks episode we are joined by Bryan Partak, Joe Henry, and the fish scientist himself Nate Herman will be our featured guest. We took a trip down to the Giant Goose Ranch in Central Illinois. Not only did we catch some big ones, but we learn the secrets of how to grow a big fish. The product review features the new Abu Garcia Revo line and we are smoking salmon and trout in the Wild Game Kitchen.
This week we're joined by Bassmaster Elite Angler Mark Menendez to talk about his home water, Kentucky Lake and Bassmaster Angler Trevor McKinney about fishing Lake of the Ozarks. Later, we talk with Capt. Dumper Dan of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters and Capt. Louie Dazzo of Get Hooked Guide Service about chasing the fall salmon. Also featured is must have gear for fall salmon fishing from St. Croix Rods, Diawa, and Flikr Fishing.
Welcome to the re-launch of The MidWest Outdoors Podcast. Host Jim O'Neil informs and educates on current news, fishing reports, and outdoor tips. This episode features multi-species pro Jason Mitchell and Bassmaster Elite Series Alex Redwine. Our Main guest is Bob Downey, a professional bass fisherman from Minnisota. the show wraps up with the Wild Game Kitchen as Jeff Benda puts his spin on the French Dip. Make sure to subscribe to hear all our latest podcasts.
Brad has dedicated the last few decades to chasing river cats. Today we learn more about Brad and what drives him to keep chasing channel cats!
We sit down to talk and learn more about Chicagoland native, MWO fan, and professional bass angler Matt Stefan.
Forward facing sonar is the hottest thing to hit the fishing industry over the last few years, but with that comes some downside. Smallmouth guru Ben Nowak sits down and talks about when, where and why he turns his forward facing sonar off in order to catch more fish.
We caught up with legendary angler Mike "IKE" Iaconelli at the ICAST 2022 Show in Orlando, Fl, to talk about what the new generation of anglers need to be doing to prepare for a career in professional bass fishing.
Jason Mitchell knows just about all there is when it comes to walleye fishing, even more so when talking about a river system. We sit down with Jason to have him spill all his secrets when it comes to targeting these early season 'eyes.
Brian 'Bro' Brosdahl is one of the most accomplished and well known anglers the Midwest has to offer. In part 2 we dive into more about Bro as well as ice fishing strategies for the beginning as well as the advanced ice fisherman.
Brian 'Bro" Brosdahl is one of the most accomplished and well known anglers the Midwest has to offer. In this 2 part series, we will learn more about how 'Bro' got his start into fishing, some of his experiences, as well as ice fishing strategies you need to know, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran.
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It’s the time of year when anglers put their boats away and head for the woods, while others patiently wait for ice to cover the lakes. On this edition of the MWO podcast, we are talking with long-time tournament angler and MWO writer Glenn Walker. Glenn shares some of his recommendations on what proactive maintenance you should be doing to your boat right now to make sure you are ready to go for the spring.
In this episode of the MWO Podcast, we met up with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brandon Card at ICAST 2021 in Orlando, Fla. Brandon is a former college angler and discusses the different career paths fishermen can pursue. Whether it's tournament fishing or a career within the fishing community, Brandon discusses how to achieve your end goal.
There are a lot of people who work ‘behind the scenes’ to make sure your waterways and fields are stocked with fish and game and that they are accessible to you, the outdoors enthusiast. On this podcast, MidWest Outdoors publisher Dan Ferris speaks with two of them: Colleen Callahan, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Bill Cullerton, Board Member the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF).
Learn more about the many ways your state DNR and other organizations make your time in the outdoors more enjoyable as well as their programs to ensure the growth, safety, and success of our outdoor resources and community.
For the past several years, it seems that every time you pull into a boat ramp, there are just as many kayak trailers as boat trailers. On this episode we are talking with kayak angler and MWO writer Dave Mull to learn more about why kayak fishing is becoming so popular. Dave’s expertise with kayak fishing goes back a couple of decades, and he currently writes a kayak fishing column in MidWest Outdoors magazine called “Just Yakkin’.”
Early spring smallmouth fishing is some of the most exciting fishing you will have all year. On this episode of the MidWest Outdoors podcast we’ll be talking with Benjamin Nowak, a top Michigan angler who spends the majority of his time chasing bronze backs. We pick his brain so that you can learn new methods and techniques to land one for yourself. Listen and learn from one of the Midwest’s best smallmouth anglers.
Today we tell 'Fish Tails'; the fishing stories and memories that stick with us that keep us passionate about getting back on the water. Today's guests are MWO's own Larry Ladowski, ND Hall of Fame angler and Host of 2 outdoor shows Jason Mitchell, and legendary fishing guide and fishing promoter Brian "Bro" Brosdahl.
First released back in January of 2015, this episode is still one of our most popular. Let's listen back to when we sat down with legendary fisherman, Al Linder. Al talks about fishing, life in general, and a whole lot more in this throwback edition of MidWest Outdoors Podcast!
Ice fishing secrets for your best season ever! Part 2 with Matt Johnson from Clam & Ice Team.
Canada is a veritable wonderland for anglers, and who better to unlock its potential for us Yanks than veterans Don Lamont and Alex Keszler?
Hear their unique perspectives on the tools, tips, and tactics to locate and hookup with all the incredible species haunting those frigid provincial lakes.
This interview begins in the December, 2019 issue of MidWest Outdoors Magazine.
Have your best ice-fishing season ever! Pat Smith dishes his best secrets. This interview begins in November, 2019 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine.
It might have been possible for Tony Roach to slide into a spot in the fishing biz by trading on his last name, because his uncle is Mr. Walleye, Gary Roach. But Tony didn’t do it that way. Find out how he catches fish in changing conditions, the real key to his success.
For 30 years, Mark, and brother Terry Drury have been leading the way, helping people become better hunters. In this episode, Mark talks about principles of success in the various domains of bowhunting whitetails, and the revolutionary deer movement predicting and tracking tool he created called DeerCast.
'Bobber' Anne Orth has humbly and quietly forged a fishing career landing her in two halls of fame. A fixture in the Gapen Company, her story includes growing up on a turkey farm and becoming a licensed pilot.
Two people from the same Midwest family make it big in pro bass fishing? This is the story of Jonathon VanDam, nephew of fishing legend Kevin VanDam, on MidWest Outdoors Podcast.
In the past, it's only been the brave, the indefatigable, and the slightly insane who would bother chasing muskies. After all, there's a reason they're called "the fish of ten thousand casts." But fear not mere sane mortal and benefit from angling pro Jeff Andersen's countless casts to lessen your learning curve. Jeff breaks down the basics of coaxing these monsters to the hook and offers sensible solutions to tip the odds in your favor.
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and listen in! It's time well spent.
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Your best fishing season ever. It means different things to different anglers...right?
Right. That's why we connected with three anglers whose diverse backgrounds and specialties combine to give you the tools needed to launch your best season ever. Marianne Huskey, Barb Carey, and Tom Nuestrom team up to get you started right!
Korey Sprengel is lighting the walleye world up at a young age, but he didn't simply stumble into it. Learn the strategies and mindsets it took him to mount a meteoric rise into professional angling.
If you've ever held a rod, you know the name Bill Dance. A bass fishing icon and pioneer in the business of sharing angling information on TV, Bill never stops moving.
Now, in his 51st year of being in the industry, he shares the knowledge and experience he's gained during that time in a recent visit with MWO Digital Editor Dave Csanda.
Backcountry superstar Kristy Titus describes how she hunts tough terrain DIY fair-chase. Story starts in Nov, 2018 MidWest Outdoors magazine and continues here, in her own words.
Fishing tournaments drive innovation that trickles down to everyday anglers. Are we at a tipping point where bass tournaments are going to explode into the mainstream? Historian and tourney angler Dan Basore thinks so.
Fishing historian and tournament angler Dan Basore talks with MidWest Outdoors Editorial Director Mark Strand on big changes coming to big-time bass competitions.
How did an untrained videographer become a legendary outdoor TV producer? Find out as you listen to Mossy Oak camo's Ronnie 'Cuz' Strickland in his own words...
Present at and winner of the very first MWC tournament in 1983, angler extraordinaire Mike McClelland has shaped the face of modern competitive walleye angling. With a humble personality and desire to share his knowledge with others, Mike has won countless friends and fans along the road as he criss-crossed the nation giving seminars, often times with his partner-in-crime, Bob Probst Sr.
Mike is no stranger to a television camera, has published multiple books, and stood on the winner's podium at many tournaments. He's an angler with a track record most will never touch...but you'd never know it by casual acquaintance.
That's why you need to listen in on the visit he and MWO Associate Editor Dave Csanda recently had.
Download this episode Imagine the fishing world without planer boards? For those of us who troll on a regular basis, it's almost impossible. But as with every great and useful piece of equipment, someone had to conceive of the idea, then build it...then build it again and again until they finally reach an iteration that does what they intended. For planer boards, that guy was Gary Gehrman. Like most anglers, Gary got hooked on fishing early in life, but he was never content with the status quo. When he figured out how to catch suspended fish in the middle of what seemed to be an angler's no-man's-land, people began taking notice. Listen to the entire story on this month's podcast and we think you'll end up with a deeper appreciation for the online planer board and the man that caused that wake almost 40 years ago. Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links If you enjoyed this podcast, check out this podcast with Gary Klein! Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Tim Kjellesvik: The Thinking Woodsman
Download this episode Jason Mitchell in his own words Pick an interview with any professional angler and you’ll be hard pressed to come away with more helpful information, explained in simple English, than what you’re about to hear from Jason Mitchell. He might not be the most famous fisherman, but he might be the most thoughtful, and he has an undeniable gift for teaching us how to catch fish. More from Jason, right here and right now... Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eye on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Tim Kjellesvik: The Thinking Woodsman
Download this episode Who doesn't want to fish for a living? Dan Sura did and is one of the rare individuals who made it happen and parlayed his passion for fishing into a career. Join us on this month's show and listen in as Dan talks about what it took (and what it takes) to make it in the fishing communications business. Spoiler alert, it's not all crankbaits and monofilament: Sura had to master an interdisciplinary set of skills to find success in a highly competitive field. His story begins in the pages of the June, 2018 edition of MidWest Outdoors, but you get the rest of the story here, in his own words... Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474
Download this episode Dick 'the Griz' Grzywinski in his own words We love characters on this show, and the man we meet today fits the bill in ALL CAPS. They call him the Griz and he’s famous for catching more fish on a day in and day out basis than maybe anybody ever has. He performs these fish-catching feats in urban areas and wilderness waters and guides on lakes he’s never seen… and there’s only one guy like him that we’ve ever come across. This story begins in the May, 2018 issue of MidWest Outdoors. The conversation takes place in Griz’s basement, seated on creaky chairs that create ambiance that just seems to fit. As we leave the printed page and pick up the trail here, this grizzled legend of the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame and national Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame tells us what it was like to live through what we now call the modern fishing revolution, and how his approach to the sport was shaped by those years. It’s all stored up there in his head and it was fun to get him talking about it, and we’re excited to present the Griz, in his own words. Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eye on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Tim Kjellesvik: The Thinking Woodsman
Our conversation with Larry Dahlberg about his life as an angler in the fishing industry was just too expansive to fit into the March 2018 edition of MidWest Outdoors Magazine...so it continues here. Listen in as Larry visits with us about the opportunities he's had to fish exotic (and often dangerous) locations as well as his passion for creating new baits.
An accomplished craftsman, Larry shares resources for any aspiring angler to create their own fish-catching lures. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give it a listen!
Download this episode Fifty years ago, no one would have guessed that a high school track coach and a first grade teacher would forever change the way outdoorsmen and women in the MidWest would access hunting and fishing information. There were precious few sources for solid how-to outdoors information. Enter Gene and Gail Laulunen. From a makeshift publishing office in their suburban home to a steal-of-a-deal on an office building where a murder occurred (you read that right), MidWest Outdoors has grown substantially in those 50 years. Today, we're a multimedia company reaching thousands of passionate individuals in the outdoor community on a daily basis. No matter the platform however, the heart has always been the same. Hear how "Helping You Enjoy the Outdoors" got its start in this visit with Gene and Gail Laulunen, the pioneers of MidWest Outdoors. This conversation is a keeper. Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Tim Kjellesvik: The Thinking Woodsman
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Download this episode Melissa Bachman is the first woman ever to appear on the cover of MidWest Outdoors magazine. Her story begins in the November, 2017 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine, and continues here, on the MidWest Outdoors Podcast. There is no simple way to explain what makes her a great hunter, and successful television producer, editor, host, and great role model for other hunters. She inspires girl hunters and women hunters and hunters of all stripes, and you'll understand how after listening to Melissa Bachman, in her own words. If you know a young girl or woman interested in hunting... or anybody else who might be interested in learning how to hunt, invite them to listen to this show. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Melissa Bachman website Melissa Bachman Facebook Melissa Bachman Instagram Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Download this episode When it comes to preserving America’s hunting tradition and the right for individuals to own firearms, nothing is guaranteed. Forces opposing these freedoms are marshaled like never before, and it is, indeed, a culture war, says our guest, Ted Nugent. Sitting silently on the sidelines, he argues, will earn a thank-you note from the antis. After filling up two pages in the October, 2017 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine, we pick up the conversation as it turns to the health benefits of eating wild game, then sprints from one transition to the next. Never a dull moment when Uncle Ted sharpens the culture-war spear, so if you don’t like controversy, better cover your ears… because it’s fixin’ to get real loud in here, as we hear from Ted Nugent, in his own words. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Ted Nugent website Ted Nugent Facebook Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Download this episode We know him best for his long-running Fishing History column in MidWest Outdoors magazine, but there’s much more to Dan Basore, and it begins with the amazing head start his mother provided. Let’s jump in and hear from Dan Basore… in his own words. Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Pete Maina website Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
MWO Interview: Pete Maina Pete in his own words This man is known throughout the Midwest as a muskie fishing legend. Pete Maina guides, tackle maker, television host, seminar speaker, and noted muskie maniac. This is the Pete Maina guide to his muskie fishing adventures over the years and how he became a muskie fishing master! This tale starts out in the August, 2017 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine. As we leave the printed pages, Maina is telling us that, even though he loves to catch all kinds of fish, there will always be something special, something different, when it’s a muskie on the end of his line. Pete Maina muskie fishing tips and techniques are all here for you! MidWest Outdoors Digital editor Dave Mull spent time learning what makes him tick, and here we go, with Pete Maina, in his own words… It's time well spent... Download this episode Subscribe on iTunes! Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Important Links Pete Maina website Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Download this episode Ross Robertson in his own words You can learn enough about fishing to be fairly successful in a couple weeks… but to become a fishing educator takes a lifetime of learning and there are no shortcuts. Today we talk to a young man who’s not so young anymore, who tackled the puzzle with all his might and has earned the right to help us all catch more fish. Ross Robertson specializes in trolling the big waters of the Great Lakes, especially Erie, but what he offers up pertains to any of us, and any waters. As you listen, if all you hear are specifics of trolling Lake Erie, you’re missing some big-time advice delivered by one of best thinkers among today’s top fishermen. Listen with your creative mind and you’ll notice lessons you can apply, no matter where you go or how you fish. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on iHeart Radio! Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Ross Robertson website Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field Julie McQueen Facebook Page Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Gary Klein Bass Pro: MWO Interview Gary in his own words In the early days of modern bass fishing, Californians authored their own take on what it takes to catch fish. Klein was a 15-year-old kid gassing up boats at Bidwell Canyon Marina on Lake Oroville when his summer was interrupted by a bass tournament. He hung around the event, won by Dee Thomas, the father of flipping. A mentorship ensued that grew into a bond that endures. By asking for help from Thomas and other accomplished fishermen, a self-assured teenager carved his own take on bass fishing, and, ultimately, what it takes to make a career in the sport. Gary Klein fisherman is a name is safely etched in the history of competitive bassin', and the story is worth hearing... in his own words. It's time well spent... Download this episode Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Gary Klein website Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Gary Klein | Gary Klein Fisherman | Gary Klein Fishing | Gary Klein Bass Pro | Gary Klein Bass Fishing
Download this episode Larry Bollig in his own words He came by his fishing opinions the really old-fashioned way… by fishing and thinking, fishing some more, and experimenting endlessly… doing more of what worked and less of what didn’t… always tinkering with tackle and techniques. He fishes his way, and his way works, and Larry Bollig sat down with Associate Editor Dave Csanda to talk about smallies and largies and pike, oh my! Time to get schooled by the Bear, Larry Bollig, in his own words… It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Lindner Media website Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Download this episode Ron Lindner might just be the most curious person in the fishing biz, still spending most waking hours wondering what might be next in our understanding of fish and how to catch them. He and his family created Lindy Tackle Company, the Lindy Rig, In-Fisherman Communications Network, Angling Edge Television, and many other things. He’s one of the great storytellers in our sport, one of the most colorful characters we’ll ever see, and here we go, with Ron Lindner… in his own words. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Lindner Media website Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Download this episode The classic notion of how somebody ends up in the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame begins with them as a youngster cutting their teeth on the fish they become known for. And then, there’s the path taken by Ted Takasaki… who got the call to the Hall on his prowess as a walleye fisherman… despite the fact that he never caught a walleye until after graduating from college. How can this be? MidWest Outdoors Associate Editor Dave Csanda dug up the whole winding story of how his adult years became a whirlwind of learning and fast-track experience, in this one-of-a-kind fish story… let’s get started, with Ted Takasaki… in his own words. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Ted Takasaki Facebook Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com
Interview with Mark Zona Bass Fishing Celebrity! Here comes the Slaunch himself, in his own words He’s a funny guy, a talented fish catcher, and host of his own Awesome Fishing Show on television. Today we talk to a one-of-a-kind character to find out why he has a soft spot for fish that seem pissed off all the time, why he respects nature above all other forces, and what separates the greatest anglers from the rest of us. This interview began in the April, 2017 issue of MidWest Outdoors magazine, and continues here, with Mark Zona... in his own words. It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Mark Zona website Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription Order MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com Mark Zona | Awesome Fishing Show | Mark Zona Fishing Mark Zona Bass Fishing | Slaunch
Download this episode On today’s show, we wade waters and words as raw as any you’re likely to come across. The notion that “you’ve never heard so-and-so like this before,” is overhyped, but accurately describes what you’re about to hear. The best interviews get to the heart of what makes somebody tick, and this one dives all the way in, laying bare the travails and triumphs of a young boy who goes on to become the man we have watched as he fished and hunted his way around the world… He tells us things he’s never told anyone in an interview before, including the story of a near-death experience, and twists that could have caused his life to take a different path… along the trail, he tosses out some darn good fishing tips, too, and here we go, with Babe Winkelman, in his own words… It's time well spent... Subscribe on iTunes! (click “View in iTunes” then click “Subscribe”) Listen on Stitcher! Many newer vehicles have Stitcher available–listen on your car radio Important Links Babe Winkelman website Babe Winkelman Facebook Get New Babe Winkelman App Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake Shimano Fishing reels & rods Follow MidWest Outdoors on social media Facebook: facebook.com/midwestoutdoorstvTwitter: @MWOutdoor: twitter.com/MWOutdoorInstagram: instagram.com/MWOutdoorMidWest Outdoors YouTube: our YouTube ChannelMidWest Outdoors eNewsletter: free subscription MidWest Outdoors magazine subscription: 800-606-3474 Discover our Key Connections! Ray Eye, Eyes on the Outdoors Radio: Listen Live or On Demand Julie McQueen, Fitness for the Field facebook.com/JulieMcQueen.brotherhood Instagram: @julesmcqueen Northwest Ontario Fishing: northwestontario.com 800-665-7567 or info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca (great resource for customs info!) Pheasants Forever Target Walleye: targetwalleye.com