Big Perch, Big Bluegills & Better Walleye: A Northwoods Guide’s Playbook
Release Date: 01/02/2026
Forward Facing Sonar Catch Rates, 4-Fish Walleye Limit, and What the DNR Is Hearing
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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.
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Big Perch, Big Bluegills & Better Walleye: A Northwoods Guide’s Playbook
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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 favorite ways to find and protect big bluegills and jumbo perch without burning up...
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Fishing’s “Marathon Man” and the Technology Shaping Modern Angling
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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 hot-button debate: is live/forward-facing sonar “cheating,” and what responsibility anglers...
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2025 Show 13 | Fisheries Management in Minnesota: A Deep Dive with Biologist Nick Rydell
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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.
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2025 Show 12 | Breaking Down Advanced Sonar with Jason Halfen
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Jeremy Smith is joined by electronics expert Jason Halfen who helps anglers understand the science and strategy behind Humminbird's Imaging Technology.
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2025 Show 11 | A Blueprint For Becoming An Expert Musky Angler Like Doug Wegner
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Jeremy Smith talks in depth with Musky Expert Doug Wegner about absolutely everything Musky related.
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2025 Show 10 | Fishing Trends and Innovations
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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.
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2025 Show 9 | Living A Nomadic Fishing Dream: A Fishing Guide’s Life
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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.
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2025 Show 8 | Expert Walleye Insights: Advanced Techniques and Strategies with Dylan Maki
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Jeremy Smith sits down with walleye pro Dylan Maki to talk current walleye trends and techniques on the tournamnet trail.
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2025 Show 7 | James Lindner’s Magic Lure Picks for Modern Angling Success
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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.
info_outlineNorthern 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 favorite ways to find and protect big bluegills and jumbo perch without burning up small-lake fisheries. If you fish Lake Winnie, Leech, Cass, Bemidji, or any Northwoods water, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.