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MidWest Outdoors Podcast

Do you want to learn how to fish and hunt, and find great places to go? Whether you’re just getting started in fishing and hunting, or looking for the latest tips, you’ve got a friend in MidWest Outdoors. Since 1967, we’ve been helping people enjoy the outdoors by following our formula of providing information on “where to go, what to use, and how to use it.” You have more fun if you have more success, and our team of contributors includes the finest teachers in the outdoors. In addition to how-to, where-to segments, the show features exclusive interviews with legendary anglers and hunters, and celebrities who love the outdoors.
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Mar 6, 2024

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.

Mar 6, 2024

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!

Mar 6, 2024

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. 

Mar 6, 2024

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.

Mar 6, 2024

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!

Mar 5, 2024

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.

Mar 5, 2024

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.

Mar 5, 2024

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. 

Oct 15, 2023

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. 

Oct 15, 2023
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.
Sep 26, 2023

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. 

Jul 28, 2023

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!

Jun 1, 2023

We sit down to talk and learn more about Chicagoland native, MWO fan, and professional bass angler Matt Stefan.

Apr 24, 2023

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. 

Aug 16, 2022

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. 

Apr 28, 2022

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.

Mar 14, 2022
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. 
Dec 21, 2021

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. 

 

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Nov 9, 2021

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.

Sep 28, 2021

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.

Aug 17, 2021

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.

 

May 10, 2021

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’.” 

Apr 14, 2021

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.

Jun 2, 2020

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.

Mar 16, 2020

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!

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