MidWest Outdoors Podcast

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 #icefishing #fishing #midwest #MWO

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.     ~~~~~~~~ Get the gear we use! ➜ TackleDirect.com Camera ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Mics ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date on our newest videos ➜ https://tinyurl.com/rlhomtz For MWO TV listings in your area visit ➜ https://tinyurl.com/umnqcsh Listen to our MWO Podcast ➜ https://tinyurl.com/vyf2e5q Subscribe to our MWO Magazine ➜ https://tinyurl.com/r5vm333 Become a Free MWO Insider ➜ https://tinyurl.com/ukvxycx Shop MWO Gear ➜ https://tinyurl.com/yxy7a8dm FOLLOW US HERE AS WELL: Website ➜ https://midwestoutdoors.com/ Instagram ➜   / midwestoutdoorsusa   Facebook ➜   / midwestoutdoorsusa   Twitter ➜   / mwoutdoorsusa  

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!   ~~~~~~~~ Get the gear we use! ➜ TackleDirect.com Camera ➜  https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Mics ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date on our newest videos ➜ https://tinyurl.com/rlhomtz For MWO TV listings in your area visit ➜ https://tinyurl.com/umnqcsh Listen to our MWO Podcast ➜ https://tinyurl.com/vyf2e5q Subscribe to our MWO Magazine ➜ https://tinyurl.com/r5vm333 Become a Free MWO Insider ➜ https://tinyurl.com/ukvxycx Shop MWO Gear ➜ https://tinyurl.com/yxy7a8dm        Thank you for checking out the MWO Podcast make sure to like and subscribe on all platforms and as always, Tight Lines!

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 EPISODE***This 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.    Brian 'Bro' Brosdahl Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/73933831926 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbro2/ Website: https://brosguideservice.com   Subscribe to MWO Podcast Subscribe on iTunes Listen on iHeart Radio Listen on Stitcher

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!