Todd Caspers, a Biologist for North Dakota Game and Fish's fisheries in Devils Lake joins the JMO Podcast. This interview features insights about the jumbo perch in Devils Lake including facts about the forage base, spawning habitat and current year class information. Hearing Todd explain how the test net data is collected was a real eye opener and will help you better interpret lake data wherever you go fishing. We can't wait to have Todd on again to talk walleyes in the future. Devils Lake Tou...
Dec 22, 2023•53 min•Ep. 237
Mike Hehner and Jeremy Smith, both of Lindner Media, join the JMO Podcast for this episode. Both of these passionate anglers were involved in a collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to study the ins and outs of barotrauma in crappies. In this fishing podcast, these guys detail what was learned while performing these studies and all the other behind the scenes details. This is a very educational podcast for panfish anglers across the Midwest. Minnesota Department of Nat...
Dec 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 236
Walleye angler Will Pappenfus joins the JMO Podcast once again. As a Bemidji, Minnesota, resident, Will has endless opportunities to fish walleyes year round. In this fishing podcast, Will focuses on his lengthy past experience of fishing Upper Red Lake and Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota on early ice. Will details his recommendations for how to be successful picking the right locations as well as the jigging strategies in conjunction with dead sticks. Cold Snap Apparel - www.coldsnapout...
Dec 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 235
Scott Mackner also known as 330 MaNiac on YouTube and social media joins the JMO Podcast this episode. In this fishing podcast, Scott discusses his opinions on the top panfish presentations for early ice. Scott lives in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where he is surrounded by lakes and opportunities. This episode is meant to teach ice anglers how to pick the right bait for any situation and how different cadences with each bait can produce many more fish at times. Website - www.jmopodcast.com Faceboo...
Dec 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 234
James Holst joins the JMO Podcast to talk about lithium batteries. James has been influencing the fishing community here in the Midwest for many years as the host of InDepth Outdoors. Now, James is the Chief Marketing Manager for Norsk, a lithium battery manufacturer. James has insights that allow us, the consumers, to better understand the lithium battery craze. We get a more accurate portrayal of who should be looking at this technology and what details they should be looking for when formulat...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 233
Chad Schilling from Akaska, South Dakota, joins the JMO Podcast for the 5th time. In this fishing podcast, we get the scoop on the record breaking walleyes being caught on Lake Oahe. Chad's enthusiasm is contagious in this interview and his insights and recommendations for breaking down this huge reservoir both for open water and hard water are tremendous. Oahe Wings & Walleyes - www.oahewings.com Roy Lake State Park - www.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxider...
Dec 05, 2023•51 min•Ep. 232
Matt Klug of MK Fishing Guide Service joins the JMO Podcast in midwest fishing episode #231. Matt guides anglers year round on lakes between St. Cloud and Alexandria in Minnesota as well as Mille Lacs. To become successful and busy as a guide, Matt has honed his fishing skills to be able to effectively break down water on a diverse spectrum of lakes for all types of species including bluegill, crappie, walleye, bass and more. In this fishing podcast, Matt discusses the best early ice opportuniti...
Dec 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 231
Adam Bartusek joins the JMO Podcast for a great conversation about first ice crappie fishing and filming the upcoming season of "The Crappie Chronicles." Adam and his buddies Adam Griffith, Matt Waldron, and Ryan Pinkalla make up the chronicles crew that travel wherever giant crappies are said to live in search of filming an 18" crappie being caught. After 3 seasons, they have caught countless trophy class crappies but never an 18" fish. In this ice fishing podcast, Adam dives into his strategy ...
Nov 30, 2023•55 min•Ep. 230
Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast for a Devils Lake ice fishing conversation. First ice is a highly anticipated time of year across the ice belt and Devils Lake is one of the top perch and walleye destinations anywhere. This ice fishing podcast is full of great fishing information as well as fishing stories from the legend Jason Mitchell. There are fishing tips and tactics throughout this interview from the beginning until the end you won't want to miss. Cold Snap Apparel - www.coldsnapoutdoo...
Nov 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 229
Joining the JMO Podcast this week is Brad Hawthorne. Brad's experience guiding year round on Mille Lacs has created an endless supply of information to help people breakdown and attack perch and walleyes through the ice on this body of water. Many of the takeaways from this fishing podcast could be very useful on any midwest body of water. Hawthorne's Guide Service - www.millelacslakeguide.com Cold Snap Apparel - www.coldsnapoutdoors.com Northland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.co...
Nov 16, 2023•50 min•Ep. 228
Isaac Lakich joins the JMO Podcast for an in depth conversation about how forward sonar has become his most valuable tool for finding and catching big walleyes. Lakich is a tournament angler that has had some very high finishes on walleye anglings biggest stages including the National Walleye Tour and the Master Walleye Circuit. In this fishing podcast, we talk about Isaac's development from the beginning when he was first introduced to forward sonar all the way to now as he is one of the most a...
Oct 28, 2023•55 min•Ep. 227
TJ Erickson from Park Rapids, Minnesota is back on the JMO Podcast to share his strategy and opinions on fall walleye fishing on northern Minnesota lakes. In this fishing podcast, we detail fishing tips and tricks for finding different walleye patterns in the fall as well as the perfect presentations for targeting big walleyes in all scenarios. TJ's Guide Service - www.tjsguideservice.com Website - www.jmopodcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/the...
Oct 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 226
Jadyn Thomas from Fargo joins the JMO Podcast once again. He shares information on shore fishing walleyes in the fall in Minnesota as well as North Dakota locations. We chat about walleye patterns on lakes he fishes out of a boat and towards the end we get an update on retail trends in the fishing industry this time of year as Jadyn works in the fishing department of Scheels in Fargo, North Dakota. Scheels - www.scheels.com/c/fishing Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com North Dakota Game a...
Oct 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 225
Marcus Quam is back on the JMO Podcast to share his tips and tricks for fall walleye fishing in South Dakota's glacial lakes region. Marcus is a full time guide year round from Webster, South Dakota. He has great information and stories to share for successful fall walleye strategy in this fishing podcast. Reel Therapy Guide Service - www.reeltherapyguideservice.com Brew City - www.brewcitytms.com Roy Lake State Park - www.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermyst...
Oct 20, 2023•44 min•Ep. 224
Scott Mackenthun of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fisheries department is back on the JMO Podcast. Scott addresses questions about fall turnover and what happens to our lakes in the midwest during the fall when the fishing isn't as easy as everyone says it is. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - www.dnr.state.mn.us Brew City - www.brewcitytms.com Northland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/tungsten-short-shank-and-long-shank-jig-assortment-46-pc-kit-a...
Oct 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 223
Brian Ondrejka from the "Kansas Angling Experience Guide Service" joins the JMO Podcast to highlight some phenomenal fishing opportunities in the state of Kansas that are happening when many of us in the upper midwest have put our boats away for the year. Brian details his strategy for finding and catching big walleyes and wipers in the fall. This is a bucket list fishing opportunity and you can hear all about it right here on this fishing podcast. Kansas Angling Experience Guide Service - www.k...
Oct 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 222
Jeff Evans joins the JMO Podcast again to recap a great summer of guiding in northern Wisconsin. We also highlight the great fall fishing opportunities in his area and detail some of the presentations and strategies that Jeff takes into this fall bite. This is a fishing podcast full of great information. You won't want to miss a second of it. Jeff Evans Fishing Company - www.jeffevansfishing.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishing W...
Oct 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 221
John Hoyer joins the JMO Podcast to detail the entire story of his NWT 2023 championship victory on Devils Lake in North Dakota. John also became the 2023 National Walleye Tour "Angler Of The Year" which he anchored after day 2 of the championship with his historic 39 pound limit of walleyes. This is a walleye fishing podcast you can't miss. Hoyer Fishing - www.hoyerfishing.com Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishing Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com North Dakota Game and Fish - www...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 220
NWT Pro Dusty Minke finished 5th at the championship tournament on Devils Lake in North Dakota. In this midwest fishing podcast, we hear how Dusty discovered an area loaded with big fish the day before the tournament. An area where he and his partner John Hoyer weighed multiple 30 lb+ limits for the tournament. This fishing podcast details how Dusty found the fish and how he caught them. North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.gov Risovi Taxidermy - https://www.risovitaxidermystudio.com/ Northlan...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 219
Brent Kemnitz joins the JMO Podcast again to cover topics related to the fall walleye patterns on Lake Oahe in the Mobridge area of South Dakota. Brent is a long time guide in the area and has endless knowledge and experience to offer in this interview. This fishing podcast includes fish locations an patterns for fall walleyes as well as presentations specifically for trophy fish. MoPro Guide Service - https://oahewalleyes.com/ Roy Lake State Park - www.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com Brew City - www....
Sep 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 218
Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast once again and details his list of favorite presentations for fall walleyes. Early fall is a transition time of year and can be a head scratcher. For this situation, Jason has put together a list of presentations that work in conjunction with each other to cover water and find zones that fish are in as well as slower presentations that allow anglers to dial in on fish and surgically extract the right ones once they've been located. This fishing podcast includ...
Sep 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 217
Luke Schalekamp joins the JMO Podcast again to chat about some hot topics involving zebra mussels. Luke works in the Fergus Falls office in Minnesota for the Department of Natural Resources. By working in the lakes area of Minnesota and being a passionate angler himself, Luke has been observing what zebra mussels are doing in the infested lakes surrounding his area. Zebra mussels are a hot topic in the industry and their overall effect on the fishing opportunities is debatable. All we know is th...
Sep 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 216
Doug Wegner joins the JMO Podcast for an action packed episode. Doug is hard working fishing guide that also runs a very successful YouTube page that specializes in hunting down and catching trophy fish including walleyes, smallmouth bass, musky, and lake trout. Doug is an exceptional individual with a relentless work ethic which helps describe why he is one of the top individuals in the industry at his craft. In this fishing podcast we discuss Doug's career and some of his specialties as an ang...
Sep 12, 2023•57 min•Ep. 215
Joining the JMO Podcast this week is Tyler Wolden. Tyler and his tournament partner Nate won two AIM weekend walleye series events in 2023 which allowed them to hoist the Team of the Year trophy for the Minnesota division. Tyler is a Minnesota angler born and raised. In this fishing podcast, we talk about his love for tournament fishing and share some stories to depict the parts of his career where he learned the most about find and catching big walleyes. We breakdown patterns and talk about liv...
Sep 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 214
Scott Larson won the NWT Championship on Devils Lake in 2015. Scott joins the JMO Podcast to tell the whole story about that tournament and the details of which contributed most to him winning and bringing home the trophy. Scott shares a lot of great information on how to find and catch big walleyes on Devils Lake in North Dakota. North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.gov Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Website - www.jmopodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcas...
Sep 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 213
Jason Mitchell is back on the JMO Podcast to share stories from his Canadian fishing trips this past summer in 2023. Jason fished walleyes, northern pike, as well as lake trout across 4 separate destinations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Lake Gunisao, Last Mountain, Tazin, and Athapapuskow. In this fishing podcast we get behind the scenes stories about each of these amazing fishing trips. You can find the video footage of these Canadian fishing trips on YouTube at Jason Mitchell Outdoors. Travel...
Aug 31, 2023•50 min•Ep. 212
Bret Alexander of Alexander Sport Fishing is back on the JMO Podcast to give us a seasonal update on the walleye and musky fishing on Lake Michigan's bay of Green Bay. Bret has guided anglers for decades on what is arguably some of the best trophy walleye and musky fishing in the country. Bret's insights and stories are full of information and high on entertainment value. It's a pleasure to record a fishing podcast with one of the best guides on Green Bay. Alexander's Sport Fishing Guide Service...
Aug 30, 2023•36 min•Ep. 211
Josh Johnson from Williston, North Dakota joins the JMO Podcast to talk about his fishing career. Josh is a self made individual who fills many voids in the industry. He goes by "Fishcast Angling" on social media and YouTube where he produces educational multi species content. He is also a guide on Lake Sakakawea and Fort Peck Lake. Josh also has two runner up finishes in the Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament in the last two years. He and his partner weighed 103.78# of walleye in two day...
Aug 29, 2023•47 min•Ep. 210
Tom Boley comes back on the JMO Podcast to recap his open water fishing season so far. In this fishing podcast Tom looks back at where he fished and the conditions he encountered. We chat about the fish patterns he saw and the presentations he found most productive. Tom is always pushing the envelope with new strategies and techniques to find what works best on every outing. There's a lot to learn in this JMO Podcast with Tom Boley. Roy Lake State Park - www.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com Montana Fis...
Aug 25, 2023•45 min•Ep. 209
Scott Mackner known as "330 MaNiac" on YouTube and social media joins the JMO Podcast once again. Mackner shares the details of his successful outings this summer catching giant walleyes in the lakes area of Minnesota near Detroit Lakes. This fishing podcast is full of information that will help all of you find and catch more fish in the summer months when fishing can be tough. Scott has figured out how to pick the right lakes to target, what types of spots to look for and how to find them. Last...
Aug 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 208
