MidWest Outdoors Podcast

We've got something special this week! We are talking with the "Head Fish Scientist" Mark Sexton from ‪@berkleyfishing‬ about the science that goes into fishing. Mark also tells us about the incredible fishing NW Iowa has to offer! Sit back and relax and enjoy this weeks show.

To mark the milestone, we sit down with a friend of the show and flat-out elite angler — Matteo Toronto. Matteo just wrapped one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory, capping it off with a great showing at RedCrest! Jim and Matteo dig into his Kentucky Lake learning curve, how live scope changed his shallow water game, the state of the fishery (spoiler: it's bouncing back), and what it...

We are talking about the most historic and legendary fishery in the Midwest: Hayward Lakes. Mindy Simon, the Executive Director of Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, walks us through what makes the Hayward area so special. Then we are joined by Capt. Louie Dazzo of Louie's Get Hooked Guide Service to talk about what to and how to fish the lakes of Hayward. From the Freshwater Fishing Ha...

Game fishing might be closed but we're keeping busy. We're on possibly the last ice in the Midwest to catch GIANT yellow perch AKA THE TEETER PIGS. Justin Soffa is the guide to get you your PB perch and we sit down to talk about why Lake Gogebic grows such SLOBS! Then we head south to Chicagoland to talk with Dennis Leppell about making your very own maple syrup this year. We learn about everythin...

We are coming to you from the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis and we're taking a look at some exciting places to fish and some gear that we're excited to try!     #fishing #fishinggear #midwest  

Yes there is still ice, but spring fishing is coming quick! So this week we sit down with Capt. Jake Hartley of Fowl Hooked Charters to talk about spring fishing on southern Lake Michigan. Look out for a sneak peak of the tv episode we filmed with Jake! Then we go over our most successful baits to catch massive walleyes during their spring runs. Big thanks to everyone who visited us during the sho...

From Northern Minnesota down to Kentucky, this has been the best year for ice fishing in a decade and we're talking about it! We sit down with Ken "Husker" O'Malley to talk about how this historic year of ice fishing has been like and what you need to know to get in on the action!     #icefishing #fishing #panfish ~~~~~~~~ Get the gear we use! (MWO may receive a commision) Tackle and Gear: FishUSA...

We are live from the Ice! Join us as we sit down with our own Greg Jones to talk about where he has been and what he has caught in his several decades as one of MidWest Outdoors' hosts and personalities.

Happy New Years!  We are taking a look back on some of our best moments from this year on the water. This episode covers Walleye, Bass, Catfish, and more. We want to thank everyone that we got to fish with and want to thank you the viewer for coming along with us. We'll be back soon with more!

We're on the ice to talk with Trevor Kroll of OPS Experience about early ice fishing and what you need to know if this is your first ice season. Then Santa drops by to show us what we might've forgotten on our wish list this year.

We have a question; has fishing in Chicago always been good? OF COURSE IT HAS! But it is now getting better. With more fish and bigger age classes, there's a lot to be excited about what's lurking in Chicago waters. We sit down with Capt. Ryan Whitacre to talk about what he has seen change in the last few years that has made Chicago a powerhouse for fishing. Then we meet up with Thin Blue Line Fis...

This week we are sitting down with a legend in walleye fishing and long time friend of MidWest Outdoors, Ted Takasaki. We cover it all; from his surprising beginnings, to leading Lindy Tackle into new frontiers, and how fishing has changed in his decades in the industry. We learned a lot from Ted and you will too!

This week we are talking to the angler who is now a back-to-back champion. Tom Hyunh for the 2nd year in a row is The National Walleye Tour Champion. We go over strategy, technique, and current technology that led him to 2 championships.

This week we are out of the studio and up north in La Crosse, Wisconsin for the final tour stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series. First we review all that La Crosse has to offer from fishing to family picnics. Then we are joined by a few of all-stars from the Seaguar Fishing team. We discuss all things Seaguar line and how it helped these pros to victory!

There is a lot of work that goes into taking care or epic fisheries and prime hunting ground. This week we talk with Alex Koepke of McCloud Aquatics and Chrissy Shaw from The American Forest Foundation about what we can do as hunters and anglers to improve our fishing holes and hunting grounds for year after year fun! If you like the show make sure to subscribe to our YouTube and find us on all so...

We are at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo talking to Jeff Van Remortel, Colyn Kotlowski, and Rick Lax. They walk us through where to find muskie, what you can use to catch them, and how you can preserve the fishery and your memory through reproduction mounts. Then we hit the red carpet for the premiere of "Muskie Man;" a film from Aluma Craft about Larry Ramsell, the Muskie Man himself.

We are joined by Easton Fothergill on this special episode to talk with him about his incredible win at the 2025 BASSMaster Classic. He gives a look into the mindset, tactics, and drive needed to win the ultimate bass fishing tournament. Again, we want to extend a huge congrats to Easton for winning the Classic in historic fashion!

The ice is starting to melt and we're already thinking about open water. This week we're sitting down with some of Jim's friends who are avid anglers to talk about their best fishing memories and at what moment we all realized this is more than a passion for us.

This week we are on the ice coming to you from the fishing utopia that is Green Bay Wisconsin. We see for ourselves how hot the Whitefish bite can be through the ice. We sit down, in the pop-up, to talk with Capt. Alec Nickel about what species you can expect up on The Bay. Then we're joined by Nolan's Top Gun Charters in a blizzard to talk about what to look for in guide's when you're planning yo...

This week we are at The All-Canada Show in Chicago to talk about dream fishing opportunities north of the border. We are talking big fish, untouched wilderness, and the millions of fish that have never seen a lure. Canada is the pinnacle of fishing trips for many anglers and resorts, lodges, and tourism destinations share with us what we can expect when we head up to The Great North.

We are talking about ice and how this is shaping up to be an incredible year for fishing it. We talk with Caleb Wistad about how fishing is in the Northwoods of WI. Then we sit down with Wandee Kirkland from Eagle Claw Fishing to go over some of their new products to put big fish topside this ice season! When and where you can meet us in person! Muskie Expo Chicago: January 17th - 19th All Canada...

Jim O'Neil checks out the Wisconsin OshKosh Ice Show, then makes a run to ‪@RiverBendResortLOW‬ to meet up with friends to catch whatever's biting on Lake of the Woods! ‪@ExtremeOutdoorsmen‬ ‪@NicoleStoneOutdoors‬ ‪@NASPELTZ‬ ‪@BabeWinkelmanOfficial‬ @bluejaysoutdoors and Brad  #icefishing #lakeofthewoods #fyp #fishing #fish #ice    

We're back! We're kicking off Season 2 with the legendary taxidermist, artist, and fishing legend Don Dubin. Then we sit down with Ryan Kwiecinski to talk bass fishing the south shore of Lake Michigan. Santa then stops by to talk about some awesome gift ideas for you this holiday season.

We're at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range for the annual Sight-In Day! It's a great faciltiy!!!! Check them out and everything they have to offer at ISRA.org. Thank you to all the listeners and fans of the show, we have been renewed for season 2! The new season will drop November 11th.     ~~~~~~~~ Get the gear we use! ➜ TackleDirect.com Camera ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc......

This week we are talking all about hunting. We sit down with Dawn and Autumn Pratt to talk about the mother daughter duo who are Michigan State Black Bear record holders. Then we are joined by the Perry family to discuss the importance of family and getting youth interested in hunting.  Thank you for checking out the MWO Podcast make sure to like and subscribe on all platforms and as always, Tight...