Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures is back to talk about what's happening on the Leech Lake fishing scene. Walleyes are getting tougher, but it's been a good year. And of course, now it's time to chase muskies. All that and another Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's always great when Tony Roach is in. He knows how to catch a fish or two and patrols one of the best lakes in Minnesota and the nation, Mille Lacs. He's got all the details on a strong walleye summer, big bass action and more. Plus, a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chuck Hasse is finding walleyes on Leech Lake and success as an assistant coach on the diamond. We hear about the late summer bite and some Walker Baseball success with the multi-faceted Coach Hasse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Jean of Rainy Lake Guiding checked in while guiding and netting fish for a family of four from (dare I say it out loud?) Green Bay. Yes, five Packer fans in a boat. At least they weren't out amongst the general population. The bite is great, and we got some on site reel by reel coverage. PLUS, the Bruce Jean Joke of the Day AND a Fast...er I mean Meandering Five. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Bro Brosdahl can catch fish...and he's still catching walleyes in late July. We get the details, plus discuss the bluegill bite and many other important (and not too important) topics including his latest Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dick Beardsley of Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service is back to talk multi[species fishing in the Bemidji area. He's still finding walleyes, but the crappies and bass are really snapping. All that and we meander through several other topics too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's coming up next Saturday & Sunday (July 22nd & 23rd). The 4th Annual Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament. And this year, Lakes Area United Way joins the fun, so you can fish many more lakes. We have all the details! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Outdoor Writer (& Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supervisor) Scott Mackenthun joins the show to talk about two line fishing, which is now legal on a couple of river systems in southern MN. Plus, Dr. Andy Hafs of Bemidji State University talks fishing stocking practices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kev & Kevin talk muskellunge. It's July, and the muskie anglers are all in from now to November 30th. Paul Bunyan Country's premiere muskie guide talks all things muskie. Plus, if you don't know Jack, you will after the Lake of the Week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lake of the Woods is an amazing fishery and one of the gems of Paul Bunyan Country. Area Fisheries Supervisor Matt Skoog checks in with Kev to talk about all things Lake of the Woods including species health, AIS issues, concerns and, of course, sturgeon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mandy Uhrich has had a great fishing season so far. She's got all the details, plus an overall look at fishing in the Brainerd Lakes area, her favorite new "stuff', and a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Earlyl Bird Deadline is June 30th for the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament. Jason Rylander has all the details on that and everything else about this awesome six county tourney. Plus, Edie Evarts of the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office with an awesome Lake of the Week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

It's been a great fishing season in Paul Bunyan Country and Otter Tail Country too. Garett Svir of Slab Seeker Guide Service talks walleyes, bass...and of course slabs. Plus Twins angst and we head to Aitkin for our Lake of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason checks in from a Lund Boat photo shoot to talk Park Rapids area fishing. We talk bites, gear, trends and a great story on why he does what he does. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Friend of the show Will Pappenfus is gearing up for Round 3 of his first season on the NWT. We review Rounds 1 and 2, and preview Round 3. Plus we get an update on the new Northwoods Bait location and of course a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joel Nelson has been fishing all over Minnesota and he reports on the strong bite he's experienced all season. He's been fishing Paul Bunyan Country and several points south. We hear about it all. Plus a little spring turkey talk too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nate Blasing of the Nisswa Guides League is catching fish and so are his clients. It's been a banner month throughout Paul Bunyan Country and the Brainerd Lakes area is NO exception. And that's just ONE of the topics we cover. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Steve Mattson loves fishing the Grand Rapids area...and he loves fishing any species. But right now, the walleye bite is raging on Winni and the GRAHA is coming up on Pokegama. A lot to cover with a GREAT angler! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Ted Takasaki makes his Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors debut! Ted was in town for Ray's Sport & Marine's Grand Opening so Kev had the chance to sit down and talk shallow water walleyes, new gear, Lund Boats and much more with the legend! PLUS our Lake of the Week from the Alexandria Lakes region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Jason Rylander is catching a ton of walleyes, like everyone else. But he isn't spending the bulk of his time on the "biggies". He's hitting a lot of smaller lakes and getting the same results. We get all the details and fire up a Fast Five, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tony Kennedy, Large Lake Specialist out of the Bemidji Area office, updates us on the status of the Cass Lake Chain. It's loaded with walleyes and muskies and has a number of other species, too. We talk numbers, lake health, year classes...you know, the usual. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dan Fuller & Pat McSharry Check In With Kev Fresh Off Their Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic Championship, Plus Kev Talks With Chris Thury About the Brian Truax Memorial Muskie Tournament and Adam Jackson On The Wahoo Bass Classic On Leech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Jean and Randy Klasen have known each other for a long time, but it's mainly been on a basketball court as a coach and official, where they didn't always see eye to eye. But now, they need to find common ground, because they're fishing together for the first time ever at the Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic. They popped in after their first day of pre-fishing...and it was a blast. See Pri...

The Northwest Region Has A New Fisheries Czar. Marc Bacigalupi slides over from his former role as the Brainerd Area Fisheries Supervisor and has his first conversation as the top dog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For the second straight year, Chuck & Randy claim the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Title and bring home over $15K! Plus we hear from The Aquatic Biologist On Zebra Mussels See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .