Fish House Nation Podcast

Nestled on the border of Minnesota and South Dakota, Big Stone Lake is a winter angler's paradise. Stretching 26 miles long and about a mile wide, this glacial lake transforms into a frozen playground each winter, drawing ice fishing enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Known for its abundant walleye, giant panfish and perch, and northern pike, Big Stone offers a unique blend of serene beauty and thrilling catches. Here's a dive into why ice fishing on Big Stone Lake should be on every angler's list. Find out more about Big Stone in our latest blog post: https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/ice-fishing-on-big-stone-lake-a-winter-paradise/

We're talking ice fishing rods & Yetti Fish Houses on Episode 194 of the Fish House Nation Podcast. First, we get into the nitty-gritty of what you should look for when buying an ice fishing rod. We cover everything from length, action, and what it's made out of. Then we talk wheelhouses with Sanora Borleis from Yetti. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

It's Episode #193 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and today we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Sara Lamson joins us first to discuss Lakewood Products. Lakewood Products makes high-end storage solutions for fishing and hunting. All of their products are made in the United States. After Sara, we'll visit with Jared Elliott from Outfitters Edge. Outfitters Edge makes a ton of great products designed for the outdoor lifestyle in Prior Lake, Minnesota. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Show to bring to you. Our first interview is with Jim Fitzgerald from Arctic Anchor. This is a unique tool for getting yourself unstuck on the ice that's compact, lightweight, and easy to use. We also met up with Adam Yatsko from Island Beach Outfitting on Lake Winnipeg. Island Beach Outfitting operates a bunch of wheelhouses out on the big lake. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

There are two interviews on tap from the St. Paul Ice Show for you on today's show. The first one is Cole Bechtold from Macula Tackle. Macula Tackle is a family-owned lure maker based in Minnesota. They're known for an innovative eyelet design that makes tying jigs easier and creates more versatility while fishing. The second interview features Pat Magdaleno from Mags Custom Rods. Mags is based in Michigan and they make some great custom ice and open water rods. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Today's show is an interview with Chris Beberg from Polar Fox Outdoors. This interview was conducted on the first day of the St. Paul Ice Show. We discussed their new Model X skid houses. These houses are designed specifically with forward-facing sonar in mind. We get into all of the features and more during the show. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

When targeting walleyes through the ice, using the right lures that mimic their natural prey and trigger a predatory response is essential. In Episode 189 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we'll explore some of the best lures for ice fishing walleyes, breaking down what makes them effective and offering tips on how to use them for a successful trip on the ice. We also have a quick interview with Carrie Westphal from Burtec Ice. For more information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas… we'll be back with another episode later this week. Today's episode is another interview from the St. Paul Ice Show. Our guest is Kyle Bjorkman from Core Ice. Core has some gorgeous new houses for the 2024-25 season. They are emphasizing a custom design and look in their new product line. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

The St. Paul Ice Fishing Show is wrapped up and we've had some great ice-making weather recently. We have fishable ice throughout the ice belt. Today's show is an interview with Tim Hilte from Ambush Outdoor Products. They have some awesome skid houses and wheelhouses. I was a little under the weather during the interview so my voice is a little crunchy.

Jon Marshall from Marshall & Hanson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss the upcoming 2024 St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Jon and his company represent some of the top brands in ice fishing including Eskimo, Ion Augers, MarCum Technologies, Catch & Cook, and more. Topics include what ice anglers can expect at the show this year, deals at the show, ice camping, and the upcoming ice fishing season. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Joe Henry from the Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #185. We discuss the summer season on Lake of the Woods, Joe's forecast for ice fishing on Lake of the Woods, and tips and tricks for catching more walleyes on Lake of the Woods. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Meteorologist Todd Heitkamp joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss the outlook for the upcoming ice fishing season weather. Todd has good news for ice-fishing anglers! Cold temperatures appear to be headed to the Upper Midwest this year. We also talk about the upcoming 2024 Dakota Ice Institute. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

We wheelhouse anglers long for thick ice, allowing us to drive our trucks and houses out on the ice. By that time, walleyes living under the ice have usually seen a fair bit of pressure from those venturing out for the early ice walleye bonanza. Wheelhouse walleye fishing is an experience all its own but for those anglers who want to enjoy ice fishing walleyes at its finest, early ice may be the best opportunity. Check out our blog here: https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Advanced lithium batteries and solar power are on the cusp of changing how we power our fish houses. But we're not quite there yet and the vast majority of wheelhouse ice fishing is done with generators. Here are five great tips for generators when it comes to ice fishing. Learn more here: catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

It's late July and summer is beginning to wind down. If you haven't taken your wheelhouse camping yet, it's a great time to get it out on the road and find a place to set up for the weekend or even longer. Wheelhouse manufacturers are building increasingly more creature comforts into their designs and today's ice fishing houses are no longer limited to use on the ice. Many of them are truly year-round models with features like full kitchens and baths, air conditioning, and entertainment systems. Here are some of the big advantages of summer camping in an ice fishing house. For more information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/the-advantages-of-summer-camping-from-a-wheelhouse/

Captain Ross Robertson from Bigwater Fishing joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #180. Ross is primarily an open-water walleye guide on Lake Erie but he does do some trips during the short ice season on Lake Erie and he travels throughout the ice belt for a few destination ice trips every year. On today's show, we discuss fishing new water. We dig into his trip to Cascade but a lot of what he talks about applies to just about any body of water and it works for both open water and ice fishing. For more fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Episode #179 of the Fish House Nation Podcast features one of my favorite personalities and a guy we've had on the show a few times, it's Pat Kalmerton. Pat is a charter captain on Lake Michigan but also does a ton of ice fishing on the big lake. Today, we're talking panfish. Panfish are almost everyone's first love when it comes to fishing and Pat definitely has a special place in his heart for panfish. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Saddles... they're not just for horses anymore. It's Episode #178 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and we're discussing saddles. These hotspots are often overlooked locations on lakes and can offer fantastic fishing without fighting crowds. For more ice fishing tips and information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

It was a rough year for making ice. What if it wasn't? What if you could ice fish anywhere in the United States? We explore that question on today's episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast. From Walt Disney World to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond, we take a look at what ice fishing would look like if we had fishable ice everywhere. Check out the photos here: https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/fantasy-ice-fishing-trips-you-cant-believe/

Alec Biegle from MarCum Technologies joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #175. Alec has a permanent fish house on Mille Lacs during most ice fishing seasons and in this episode, he discusses how he uses his underwater camera to target walleyes on Mille Lacs. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

The Minnesota DNR has set a catch & release only season for Mille Lacs walleyes during the spring & summer season of 2024. The DNR plans to allow harvest of one slot fish starting in mid-August. A decrease in the walleye forage base is the main reason for the regulation. We'll have more information on this topic coming up soon! Get all of your hard house ice fishing products over at https://catchcover.com/

The clocks have been turned forward and spring is in the air! Get those long fishing rods out and get ready for open-water fishing. Today's show features some quick spring fishing tips to help you be more successful.

Tanner Thompson-Moad joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #173. Topics discussed include Team Lodge trailers and fish houses, how the brand has evolved, trends in the industry, and customizing trailers for customer needs. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Andrew Gullickson from BeaverTail Baits joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #172. We discuss BeaverTail Baits, how they're different from competing products in the marketplace, and Andrew's ice fishing podcast. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Ashley Rae from SheLovesToFish on Instagram and YouTube joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #171. This interview is from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Ashley was attending the show for the first time. We discuss the show and eastern ice fishing destinations like the Bay of Quinte. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Josh Bullivant from Trapper's Landing Lodge joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #170. We discuss ice fishing on Leech Lake, including walleye, perch, and northern pike. Josh also breaks into the amenities available to ice anglers staying at the lodge and in their houses. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Jesse Gamble from Core Ice fish houses joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #169. We discuss the Core lineup of wheelhouses, hybrid skid houses, and more. Jesse details the new finishes available with Core and how the houses act as a system. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

John Sigler from Yetti joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #168. Topics discussed include Yetti's new line of fish houses, trends in the industry, and what makes a Yetti different from competing wheelhouses. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Chris Beberg from Polar Fox Outdoors joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #167. Polar Fox Outdoors makes ice fishing skidhouses and all-season trailers for ice anglers, hunters, and campers. We discuss their innovative design features and more in this episode from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Writer and Ice Fishing Expert Blake Tollefson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss ice fishing for panfish with plastics. Blake breaks down the advantages of plastics, how to rig plastics, and how to fish plastics. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

YouTube Creator Alex Timm joins the Fish House Nation Podcast. Alex discusses CORE ICE, Black Hole Outdoors, fishing trips, and more. Alex is one of the top YouTube personalities in the world of ice fishing. He also hosts a gear and tech show every Tuesday night. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Andy Petterson from Ice Fishing Minnesota joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #164. Andy and the IFM crew spent the past weekend at the North Metro Ice Fishing Show in Ramsey, Minnesota. We discuss fishing for big bluegills, selective harvest, and taking photos while ice fishing. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Joel Nelson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #163. We're talking early ice, new and old augers, getting your fish house ready for the season, popups, and more. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

When is the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show this year? Where are the other ice fishing shows? We dig deep into some of the best ice fishing shows in the Upper Midwest with Jon Marshall from Marshall & Hanson Sales & Marketing. Jon works with brands like Eskimo, Ion, MarCum, and more. For more ice fishing information, visit catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Meteorologist Todd Heitkamp from Dakota Angler joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #161. Topics discussed include how weather affects fishing, Todd's predictions for the winter of 2023-24, and the Dakota Angler Ice Institute.

Walleyes are king in Minnesota. On Episode #160 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we dive into seven of the most popular ice fishing destination lakes for walleye fishing. Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Upper Red Lake, Leech Lake, Cass Lake, and more are discussed. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Crappies are probably my favorite target species for ice fishing. They're plentiful, good eating, and just enough of a challenge to keep things interesting. If you're looking for giant crappies... well, that can be an adventure. On today's episode, I'm discussing the three rods you need in your bag to be the ultimate crappie ice angler. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Jigging spoons are probably the most effective and versatile lure you can use to catch walleyes through the ice. Buck-Shot Spoons, Tingler Spoons, Swedish Pimples, Quiver Spoons, Glow Spoons, and Kastmasters… just to name a handful. Episode #158 of the Fish House Nation Podcast brings you seven tips for ice fishing walleyes with jigging spoons. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Ice fishing for walleyes can indeed present its own set of challenges. However, with the right strategies and equipment, you can increase your chances of a successful catch even when the bit is ice cold. Here are six tips for catching tight-lipped winter walleyes. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

It's hard to beat ice fishing from a permanent fish house for burbot. The comfort of fishing from a warm, hard-sided house makes hitting windswept lakes enjoyable even in the worst weather. On Episode #156 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we dig into burbot fishing from a wheelhouse. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Brett McComas from Target Walleye joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #155. Brett just returned from a wheelhouse ice fishing trip on Lake Winnipeg. Winnipeg is known for monster walleyes but wheelhouses are uncommon on the big lake. Brett fills us in on what it was like to sleep, fish, and eat on legendary walleye waters. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Mark Harmon from Core Ice joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #154. We discuss the Core Ice brand, the challenges of keeping up with fish house demand the past few years, what today's trends are, and the future of the wheelhouse industry. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Episode #153 of the Fish House Nation Podcast features Aaron Templin from Elliott Fishing Rods. Elliott is the creation of the famed Thorne Brothers, Gregg and Paul. In this episode, we discuss the Elliott lineup of ice fishing rods, the philosophy of the company, and the latest trends in ice fishing rods. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Kyle Agre from Brewer-Agre Outdoors joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #152. Kyle has worked tirelessly to grow the Lake Agassiz High School Fishing League. On this episode, we discuss scholastic fishing leagues and how they're helping to grow the sport of fishing. For more fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Tom McMahon from Yetti Outdoors Fish Houses joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #151. We discuss what's new with Yetti, what's different about Yetti, and why Tom feels Yetti is the best buy in fish houses. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Professionally manufactured skid houses are a growing trend and CJ RV and Marine carries Ambush Outdoors skid houses… in this interview, we talk about the advantages of skid houses and why you should consider one. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Pat Kalmerton joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #149. Kalmerton is a fishing guide on Lake Michigan. He also fishes inland lakes in Wisconsin. In this episode, Kalmerton discusses his proven tip-up fishing methods and how you can catch more fish on tipups. He also discusses his passion for getting kids outside. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Captain Ross Robertson from Bigwater Fishing joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #148. Topics discussed include ice fishing for walleyes on Lake Erie, using an underwater camera to catch walleyes, and paying attention to the fine details to catch more fish. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Tanner Thompson-Moad from Team Lodge Four Season Trailers is featured on Episode #147 of the Fish House Nation Podcast. Topics discussed include Team Lodge fish houses, how the fish house market is changing, and the future of Team Lodge. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

On Episode #146 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, Blake Tollefson discusses the best apps for ice fishing. Weather Underground, Navionics, Fish Donkey, and more are included. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/

Joe Henry from the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #145. Joe discusses the Keep It Clean Program. The purpose of Keep It Clean is to educate, promote, and enforce on ice clean up of trash and other waste. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/