Finding Fins Fishing Podcast

Scott Mackenthun is a fisheries biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, but he's also a Lake Trout aficionado. He shares some tips on catching lakers through the ice this winter. Scott covers everything from lure choices to where to set up. He also has a good tip on how to drill your holes […] The post Finding Fins Show #53: Lake Trout Ice Fishing Tips with Scott Mackenthun appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

Scott Mackenthun is a fisheries biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, but he's also a Lake Trout aficionado. He shares some tips on... The post Finding Fins Show #53: Lake Trout Ice Fishing Tips with Scott Mackenthun appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson chat with Danny Thompson from Garmin about why you should get the new Livescope Plus for this ice fishing season. Be sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast, turn on notifications and leave a review if you like what you're hearing. Make Finding Fins your new podcast to […] The post Finding Fins Show #52: Why Should You Get the New Livescope?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson chat with Danny Thompson from Garmin about why you should get the new Livescope Plus for this... The post Finding Fins Show #52: Why Should You Get the New Livescope?? appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Erik Osberg and Joe Henry about ice fishing prep. They both have some things for you to do right now to get ready for the upcoming ice fishing season. Whether we like it or not, winter is coming, so we might as well get ready […] The post Finding Fins Show #51: Ice Fishing Prep appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk to Erik Osberg and Joe Henry about ice fishing prep. They both have some things for... The post Finding Fins Show #51: Ice Fishing Prep appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, host Bret Amundson is joined by Ali Shakoor to find out whether or not harmful algae toxins can be transmitted to humans... The post Finding Fins Show #50: Can Harmful Algae Toxins Be Transmitted Through Fish?? appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, host Bret Amundson is joined by Ali Shakoor to find out whether or not harmful algae toxins can be transmitted to humans through the flesh of fish. Ali is a tournament angler, and he's a biologist currently studying algae blooms on Lake Erie. They already know that toxins from algae can harm […] The post Finding Fins Show #50: Can Harmful Algae Toxins Be Transmitted Through Fish?? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, we're musky fishing in Otter Tail Lakes Country with Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service. He gives us a rundown how... The post Finding Fins Show #49: We Caught a Musky Mid-Podcast… appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, we're musky fishing in Otter Tail Lakes Country with Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service. He gives us a rundown how to catch muskies in the fall, including a breakdown of how we were fishing that day. He tells us about his live bait rigs, why he uses suckers this time […] The post Finding Fins Show #49: We Caught a Musky Mid-Podcast… appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Scott Hed from Businesses for Bristol Bay to talk about a proposed pebble mine project near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Scott talks about what the project is and what dangers it poses to the area. He also talks about why the Bristol Bay region is so special and why it […] The post Finding Fins Show #48: Bristol Bay, Alaska Mining Project appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Scott Hed from Businesses for Bristol Bay to talk about a proposed pebble mine project near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.... The post Finding Fins Show #48: Bristol Bay, Alaska Mining Project appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fisheries Manager Brian Nerbonne about the recent changes to the Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulations. He lays out what the changes are and why they were implemented. Brian also talks about what they feel is influencing the walleye population on the lake. […] The post Finding Fins Show #47: What's Influencing the Mille Lacs Walleye Population? appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson talks to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regional Fisheries Manager Brian Nerbonne about the recent changes to the Mille Lacs... The post Finding Fins Show #47: What's Influencing the Mille Lacs Walleye Population? appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson is in the boat with The New Fly Fisher TV show host Jenna Mckeown. Bret and Jenna talk about her role with the tv show, how she got started on this career path and fly fishing for northern pike and lake trout. Jenna talks about her time at Tazin Lake […] The post Finding Fins Show #46: Fly Fishing For Northern Pike and Lake Trout appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, Bret Amundson is in the boat with The New Fly Fisher TV show host Jenna Mckeown. Bret and Jenna talk about her... The post Finding Fins Show #46: Fly Fishing For Northern Pike and Lake Trout appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

The crew is at Tazin Lake Lodge right now, and they sat down with owners Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall to talk about the start of the season in Saskatchewan. They talk about how the fishing has been and what the outlook for the summer looks like. Trevor also has some tips on what he […] The post Finding Fins Show #45: Tazin Lake Lodge appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

The crew is at Tazin Lake Lodge right now, and they sat down with owners Trevor Montgomery and Barry Prall to talk about the start... The post Finding Fins Show #45: Tazin Lake Lodge appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Steve Pennaz is a hall of fame angler and the host of Lake Commandos which airs on the Outdoor Channel and the World Fishing Network among other places. This year, Pennaz was the honorary tournament director for the Minnesota Fishing Challenge. He tells us about the tournament and how much money they raised for MN […] The post Finding Fins Show #44: Steve Pennaz appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

Steve Pennaz is a hall of fame angler and the host of Lake Commandos which airs on the Outdoor Channel and the World Fishing Network... The post Finding Fins Show #44: Steve Pennaz appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we talk to hall of fame angler and fishing guide Tom Neustrom. Tom tells us how he got started in the industry, why he moved from Illinois to where he lives now, and even get a few early season pointers on how to catch walleyes. This guy knows a thing or two, […] The post Finding Fins Show #43: Tom Neustrom appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we talk to hall of fame angler and fishing guide Tom Neustrom. Tom tells us how he got started in the industry,... The post Finding Fins Show #43: Tom Neustrom appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we chat with fishing guide Tim Domaille about fishing Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. He tells us what jigs and soft plastics are his favorite for spring walleyes and how he fishes them. He also talks about the big walleye he caught in front of us a few weeks ago down […] The post Finding Fins Show #42: Pool 4 Tips and Tricks from Guide Tim Domaille appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we chat with fishing guide Tim Domaille about fishing Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. He tells us what jigs and soft... The post Finding Fins Show #42: Pool 4 Tips and Tricks from Guide Tim Domaille appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we talk to John O'Keefe from Yamaha Rightwaters. He tells us about the work they're doing to clean up lakes and rivers across the country and why it's important. He also fills us in on how we can get involved. Then we talk to Lucas Mertens from Haybale Heights Campground and Resort […] The post Finding Fins Show #41: Cleaning Up our Waterways, Devils Lake Update and Sturgeon Report appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we talk to John O'Keefe from Yamaha Rightwaters. He tells us about the work they're doing to clean up lakes and rivers... The post Finding Fins Show #41: Cleaning Up our Waterways, Devils Lake Update and Sturgeon Report appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, Sporting Journal Radio is celebrating their 500th episode at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We talk to Cory Loeffler, Jamie Dietman and Jesse Sanders about how fishing has been and cooking up a sucker in the oven. Joe Henry, Greg Jones and Paul Johnson talk about what techniques were working […] The post Finding Fins Show #40: Catching Walleyes, Cooking Suckers and Partying on the Rainy River appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, Sporting Journal Radio is celebrating their 500th episode at River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We talk to Cory Loeffler, Jamie... The post Finding Fins Show #40: Catching Walleyes, Cooking Suckers and Partying on the Rainy River appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the new regulations permitting walleye darkhouse spearing on Devils Lake, the Missouri River system and Stump Lake. He gives us the details and his thoughts on the impact it will have on the walleye population. Then we talk […] The post Finding Fins Show #39: Rainy River Update, Walleye Spearing and Sturgeon in Ottertail Lake appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we talk to Doug Leier from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department about the new regulations permitting walleye darkhouse spearing on... The post Finding Fins Show #39: Rainy River Update, Walleye Spearing and Sturgeon in Ottertail Lake appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, Matt Erickson from Big Nasty Tackle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at their shop and tells us more about their jigs and why they glow so much. Then we talk to Erik Osberg from Ottertail Lakes Country about Tullibee fishing and conditions in the area. Joe Henry also joins us to talk […] The post Finding Fins Show #38: Eelpout Jigs, Tullibee Tips and Fishing Pressure appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, Matt Erickson from Big Nasty Tackle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at their shop and tells us more about their jigs and... The post Finding Fins Show #38: Eelpout Jigs, Tullibee Tips and Fishing Pressure appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this week's show, we're joined by Jay Siemens. We talk to him about how he got his start in the fishing industry, how he's so successful and ask him about some of the coolest adventures he's ever been on, including trips to the Yukon and the Amazon. We also hear about how he once […] The post Finding Fins Show #37: Sinking boats and Filming TV Shows with Jay Siemens appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this week's show, we're joined by Jay Siemens. We talk to him about how he got his start in the fishing industry, how he's... The post Finding Fins Show #37: Sinking boats and Filming TV Shows with Jay Siemens appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we're at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods for the 2022 AGLOW Ice Camp. We talk to Savannah Stenlund from St Croix Rods about how some of their rods are made and which ones we tried out. We also talk to Tom Peterson and Karen Lutto from Al's Goldfish Lure […] The post Finding Fins Show #36: St Croix Rods, Al's Goldfish Lure Co and AGLOW at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we're at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods for the 2022 AGLOW Ice Camp. We talk to Savannah Stenlund from... The post Finding Fins Show #36: St Croix Rods, Al's Goldfish Lure Co and AGLOW at River Bend Resort on Lake of the Woods appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On this show, we chat with Trout aficionados Scott Mackenthun, Marie Neve and Hunter Madsen. All of them have been on their own unique trout adventures lately, spanning from the Boundary Waters to the Great Lakes. They each give us some tips, lure choices and […] The post Finding Fins Show #35: Ice Fishing For Trout appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: On this show, we chat with Trout aficionados Scott Mackenthun, Marie Neve and Hunter Madsen.... The post Finding Fins Show #35: Ice Fishing For Trout appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: It's the Jasons!! Jason Durham and Jason Rylander joined us from the fish house on a northern Minnesota lake to talk all sorts of things fishing-related. We talk about Rylander's famous Eelpout hot tub picture, Durham's love for costumes and wigs, the best prank one […] The post Finding Fins Show #34: Jason Rylander and Jason Durham in the Fish House appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a sponsor here: It's the Jasons!! Jason Durham and Jason Rylander joined us from the fish house on... The post Finding Fins Show #34: Jason Rylander and Jason Durham in the Fish House appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, we're joined by Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about a unique way to get to the Northwest Angle and avoid crossing the border and dealing with Covid tests. People can still drive up the normal way now that the border is open. He also talks about how […] The post Finding Fins Show #33: Flying to the NW Angle and Area Fishing Reports appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, we're joined by Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about a unique way to get to the Northwest... The post Finding Fins Show #33: Flying to the NW Angle and Area Fishing Reports appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this podcast, we're joined by former fishing guide turned TV star Jason Mitchell and current fishing guide Randin Olson. They both give us an ice update in their respective regions and then tell us some stories of times they've struggled with falling through the ice and the dangers that go along with it. We […] The post Finding Fins Show #32: Early Ice Safety, Tips and Tricks appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this podcast, we're joined by former fishing guide turned TV star Jason Mitchell and current fishing guide Randin Olson. They both give us an... The post Finding Fins Show #32: Early Ice Safety, Tips and Tricks appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we talk to Joe Henry to find out what's happening at Lake of the Woods right now. Are people ice fishing yet? What does the ice look like? Is there still open water to be fished? Joe gives us the rundown and even talks about some underrated Pike spearing opportunities. Please support our […] The post Finding Fins Show #31: Lake of the Woods Update (11/30/21) appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we talk to Joe Henry to find out what's happening at Lake of the Woods right now. Are people ice fishing yet?... The post Finding Fins Show #31: Lake of the Woods Update (11/30/21) appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

On this show, we come to you from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We're joined by Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors, Dena Vick from King Eider Communications, and Paul Johnson and Brian Smith from River Bend. We chat everything Rainy River and Lake of the Woods related, including what we're doing up there, […] The post Finding Fins Show #31: Broadcasting From River Bend Resort appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

On this show, we come to you from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. We're joined by Greg Jones from Midwest Outdoors, Dena Vick... The post Finding Fins Show #31: Broadcasting From River Bend Resort appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

The new NWT champ Eric McQuoid and Angler of the Year Drake Herd join the show to recap their recent success at the National Walleye Tour Championship on Ottertail Lake. Erik Osberg is also on to tell us how hosting the event went. We ask Eric and Drake how they found their fish, what it's […] The post Finding Fins Show #30: National Walleye Tour Championship Recap appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.

The new NWT champ Eric McQuoid and Angler of the Year Drake Herd join the show to recap their recent success at the National Walleye... The post Finding Fins Show #30: National Walleye Tour Championship Recap appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

Our friend Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism is out at the AGLOW conference in Michigan with us, and he's actually the one that introduced us to the association. He talks about why he feels AGLOW is so important and valuable, how the conference has been and what he's gotten to do while […] The post Finding Fins Show #29: Joe Henry From the AGLOW Conference in Michigan appeared first on Sporting Journal Radio.