Fish House Nation Podcast

Mark Harmon from Core Ice joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss how Core Ice houses are made, the evolution of the wheelhouse, and the future of wheelhouse fishing. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Captain Barb Carey joins the podcast to discuss why more women than ever are ice fishing, some of her favorite spots for ice fishing in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, and the Woman Angler and Adventurer Podcast. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Twin Cities Metro Ice Fishing Anglers, Al Escobedo and Mario Perzichilli join the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss a few of their favorite ice fishing lakes, Chisago and Clearwater. Perzichilli and Escobedo are cousins and have been fishing Twin Cities Metro waters their entire lives. They share some great insights for catching more fish the next time you're on the water. For more ice fishing...

It's not always just about fish and fish houses. People make a company. Troy Foss, the owner of Big Bite Fish Houses, is our guest this week. Troy shares the incredible back story behind his company, his philosophy, and what goes into the making of a Big Bite Fish House. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Tim Hill from Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss fishing Lake of the Woods. We dig into what makes ice fishing Lake of the Woods special, tips for first-time visitors, and where to fish on the lake. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/blog/

Chip Leer joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss MN-FISH and the future of Minnesota waters. Topics discussed include water quality, invasive species, and how you can help protect Minnesota's waters. For more ice fishing information, check out our blog: https://catchcover.com/

Billy Lindner stops by the Fish House Nation Studio at the St. Paul Ice Show to discuss his career and how to get better video with your underwater camera. Billy is a master videographer and photographer who is responsible for much of the high end camera work in the fishing industry. It was great to have him on the show for Episode #30. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.co...

Dreaming about a permanent fish house but don't have the funds? On Episode #29 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service explains how he and a friend built "The Fin Shed," an 8x10 permanent fishhouse for less than $2,000. Randin discusses building techniques, how he placed his holes, and what he would do differently. If you've ever thought about building a fish hou...

Pat Kalmerton from Wolf Pack Adventures joins the show to discuss ice fishing Milwaukee Harbor and Lake Michigan Tributaries. Pat discusses the Lake Michigan fishery, tactics for brown trout through the ice, and his best advice for catching fish in harbors and tributaries. If you've ever thought about fishing the Great Lakes during ice season, you don't want to miss this episode! For more ice fish...

The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the world's largest charity ice fishing tournament. We visit with Jeff Bailiff from the Brainerd Jaycees to discuss the 30th year of their Ice Fishing Extravaganza. With thousands of dollars in prizes including a new truck, fish house, and tons of fishing gear, it's an event you don't want to miss. For more ice fishing information, visit https://cat...

On this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we visit with Paul Ghizoni from the Minnesota Made Outdoors Panfish League. Ghizoni discusses how to fish in ice fishing tournaments, the mechanics of tournament fishing, and how the Minnesota Made League got started. If you've ever thought about tournament angling, you don't want to miss this episode. For more ice fishing information visit, https:...

The Westonka Walleye Program is working to enhance walleye fishing in Lake Minnetonka by stocking thousands of walleyes into the lake every year. On this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we visit with Johnny Range from the Westonka Walleye Program to discuss how the group is working to make fishing on Lake Minnetonka even better. For more ice fishing information visit https://catchcover.c...

Darren Amundson from Fish Donkey joins the show to discuss the Fish Donkey app and our $5,000 Guaranteed Payout Shack Slam Tournament being hosted on the app. If you've ever thought about hosting a fishing tournament but it seemed too complicated, check out FishDonkey. It's simple, effective, and protects our resources. For more information on Shack Slam, click here: https://catchcover.com/shacksl...

Josh Clawson from Fish Addictions TV discusses tournament ice fishing tactics that can help make recreational anglers more successful. Josh breaks down how he prepares for a day of fishing, how he deals with adversity on the ice, and how to use electronics and your auger as a tool for catching more fish. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

We chat with Chris Beberg from Beberg Outdoors at the 2019 St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Beberg Outdoors specializes in lightweight and rugged fish houses built to meet the needs of serious ice anglers. If you've ever thought about owning a wheelhouse but not sure if it's right for you, check out this episode. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Troy "Mr. Bluegill" Peterson discusses how to catch trophy bluegills through the ice on this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast. If you love ice fishing for big bluegills, this is the episode for you. Troy explains how to find the best waters for big bluegills, how to catch them, and selective harvest for bluegills. For more ice fishing information, check out our blog at https://catchcover.c...

Mark Bieganek from West Wind Resort on Upper Red Lake joins the show to talk about ice fishing for walleyes on Red Lake. A mecca for ice anglers looking for walleye, especially during early ice, Red Lake is a hot spot for wheelhouse and run-and-gun anglers alike. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Steve Hanson represents Eskimo Ice Fishing, Ion Augers, and Catch Cover. He joins the podcast to preview the upcoming St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show. The show is on December 6-8, 2019. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Lake Winnipeg is a favorite ice fishing destination for trophy walleyes. Kyle Agre from Brewer Agre Outdoors and the Shack Talk Podcast joins the show this week to talk about the world-famous greenback walleyes of Lake Winnipeg. If you've ever thought about heading to the big lake for walleye fishing through the ice, you don't want to miss this episode. For more ice fishing information, visit our...

Randin Olson from Lock Jaw Guide Service talks tactics for tip ups and how to catch more northern pike and walleye using tipups. Randin breaks down where he sets his tip ups, how he sets them up, and how to set the hook and fight fish on tip ups. If you want to catch more fish using tip ups, you don't want to miss this episode! For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover...

Guests Mike Verdeja and Ben Lapinski from Beachside Resort in Wahkon, MN discuss ice fishing on Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs is possibly the most talked-about lake in Minnesota. A world-class, yet highly managed, walleye fishery awaits anglers every winter on Mille Lacs. Topics discussed include the state of the fishery, where to find the fish, and how to catch more walleyes on Mille Lacs. For more ice...

Joel Nelson from JoelNelsonOutdoors.com joins the podcast to discuss deadsticking for walleyes. Joel shares his favorite lures, bait, and techniques for catching walleyes on a second rod, rattle reel, or tip up. For more ice fishing information, visit our blog at https://catchcover.com/blog/

Jenny Anderson is known as The Girl of 10,000 Lakes. Ice fishing is her passion throughout the winter but it hasn't always been that way. We profile her story and the story of her wheelhouse, The Lil' Hotdish in this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast. Want to see photos of her wheelhouse? Check out our blog here: https://catchcover.com/blog/girl-of-10000-lakes-the-lil-hotdish/

Wisconsin based fisherman and angler Blake Tollefson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss using plastics for crappie fishing through the ice. Tollefson quit using live bait five years ago and is a firm believer that you'll catch more fish with plastics. For more ice fishing information, visit: https://catchcover.com/blog/

Brian Bro Brosdahl discusses his Bro Road Show on this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast. The Bro Road Show is a two-month-long tour across the Midwest promoting ice fishing. Brosdahl is a headline speaker at shows and store events. Other topics discussed include how to get into the fishing industry, his favorite lakes, and how to catch more fish. For more ice fishing information visit our...