What really goes into creating great fishing in Minnesota? In this episode, we sit down with a Minnesota DNR fisheries biologist, Scott MacKenthun, to break down how fish populations are managed and what anglers often misunderstand about stocking walleyes, pike, and muskies. We dive deep into the science behind hatcheries, including a massive new $24 million facility in Waterville that's set to modernize fish production in the state. From raising stronger fish to improving survival rates, this i...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Where does your Minnesota fishing license money actually go? How are fisheries, hatcheries, public accesses, and conservation work funded? And how does all of that connect to the proposed 4-fish walleye limit? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Holsten, former Minnesota legislator, former DNR commissioner, and current executive director of MN-Fish, for a deep dive into how natural resource funding and fisheries management really work in Minnesota. Learn more at: https://mn-fish.com/...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we sit down with Kobie Koenig to talk about his journey in the fishing industry. From growing up on North Star Lake and learning to fish in a tin boat, to working with Wired2Fish, and now creating photo/video content for Rapala USA and Rapala brands.
Mar 17, 2026•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, the Walleye Alliance and the Minnesota DNR break down new creel survey results from the Brainerd Lakes area. Covering angler effort, forward-facing sonar usage, catch vs. harvest trends, and what anglers are saying about Minnesota's proposed 4-fish walleye bag limit. We also discuss why social data matters, how technology and pressure intersect, and why public comments help shape future fisheries management.
Feb 04, 2026•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Northern Minnesota guide Brian "Bro" Brosdahl joins the studio for a wide-ranging fishing talk that goes way beyond "where to go." We dig into what's really driving bites up north—perch cycles, bug hatches (midges/bloodworms and mayflies), rusty crayfish impact, and why walleye fishing can feel "slow" when forage is booming. Bro also shares a real perspective on technology vs. technique (forward-facing sonar, side imaging, casting precision, and managing a boat full of clients), plus his favorit...
Jan 02, 2026•59 min•Season 2Ep. 1
JKolo is back in the studio, and we go from wild fishing stories to the biggest tech conversations in the sport. We cover his "Marathon Man" legacy (including his Guinness World Record 2,143 fish in 24 hours) and how fishing has shaped his mission to give back. Then we break down modern marine tech: Humminbird XPLORE, LakeMaster, Side Imaging/360, Mega Live (live sonar), and how it all connects with Minn Kota through the One-Boat Network to find fish faster and stay on them. We also tackle the h...
Oct 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Minnesota DNR Fisheries Biologist Nick Rydell talks to Jeremy Smith about his roles at the DNR, current fisheries studies he is participating in, and his love of fishing that drives how he approaches his work for the DNR.
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jeremy Smith is joined by electronics expert Jason Halfen who helps anglers understand the science and strategy behind Humminbird's Imaging Technology.
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jeremy Smith talks in depth with Musky Expert Doug Wegner about absolutely everything Musky related.
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Rapala's Dan Quinn sits down with Jeremy Smith to talk about developing and testing new and better Rapala baits and how he works with the expert Rapala Pro staff to drive innovation.
Jul 07, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hayes Baldwin fishes around 300 days a year, catching tons of fish guiding clients on Lake Vermillion in summer and fishing on his own the rest of the year. Jeremy Smith talks with Hayes about what it's like to be the ultimate fishing bum.
Jun 27, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jeremy Smith sits down with walleye pro Dylan Maki to talk current walleye trends and techniques on the tournamnet trail.
Jun 23, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
James Lindner talks with Jeremy Smith about what can make certain baits absolute "magic" when used just the right way at the right time for the right species of fish.
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Old-School Tactics, New-School Toys: A Candid Conversation on Fishing, Gear, and Fishing Industry Trends. Join Jeremy Smith and fishing industy insider Pete Przepiora as they talk about all that's new and notewothy in fishing today.
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jeremy Smith has a detailed conversation with panfish expert Mike Hehner. Topics include finding summer crappies, efficient ways to catch them, bluegill conservation trends, the history of large bluegills in Minnesota and of couse, talk on forward facing sonar and how it relates to panfish fishing in the future.
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jeremy Smith hosts OnX Fish's Joel Nelson, a passionate angler and seasoned GIS (Geographic Information Systems) expert who has turned his love for mapping and fishing into a unique, fulfilling career. Joel details of some of OnX Fish's applications, talks hot bites on the upper Mississippi and outlines his favorite technique for summer Crappies.
May 22, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Jeremy Smith sits down for a talk with a legend. This conversation jumps straight into the heart of a lifelong obsession: fishing. The guest needs no preamble—his name alone commands respect in the angling community.
May 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jeremy Smith and Toby Kvalevog cover a variety of topics, primarily focusing on early season fishing patterns on Leech Lake where weed growth and structure transitions play a central role in locating fish, especially walleyes.
May 07, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week's episode opens not on the water, but in the studio, as Angling Edge's Jeff Simpson and Jeremy Smith discuss all things prairie fishing. This is an in-depth dive into one of North America's most underrated and fertile fishing regions: the prairie lakes and river systems of the Midwest and Canadian Plains.
May 01, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
