Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

We've talked with Kevin Cochran MANY times over the years...and 99% of the time it's about muskies. Actually, until today it was 100%. But he happens to be up in Alaska, so we actually talked a little salmon fishing. ALOT of muskie fishing, but a little salmon. Plus, with the Professional Muskie Tournament Trail's decision to ban livescope for the remaining two tournaments with a reevaluation afte...

The National Walleye Tour is winding down and we check in with 2019 champion John Hoyer to find out how things are going for him. We discuss the art of finding big walleyes, the joy of "just" fishing and even delve into bass and golf. Plus he's all in for the Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Henry Drewes admits he had been accused of fishing "too much" even before he retired. And now? Well, he had to create a new "office" to go to, just so it wouldn't be so obvious. Henry discusses retirement, how the bite's been for him this year, remembers some key things in his time in the Northwest Fisheries Office and even survives the Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

It's been three years since the Fort Francis Canadian Bass Championship has allowed U.S. anglers in and the Americans are thrilled to be back post-Covid. Jace Peterson (KC Walleye Classic champ with cousin Charlie) is once again fishing the event with Pops Travis. He checks in with Kev prior to the event. Plus it's Lake of the Week Day and we put the spotlight on a popular little lake in Brainerd....

Jason Freed of Leisure Outdoor Adventures is back on the show. Jason's been guiding up on Vermilion and has the details on this unique Minnesota lake. Walleyes, bass, muskies...we cover it all along with The Fast Five and Jason engages in a bit of "coach speak". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji fishing remains strong, although the walleyes are slowing down. Brady Laudon, Bemidji Area Guide, talks hot bites in Bemidji. Brady also works with Visit Bemidji, so discusses the importance of outdoor activities to the tourism industry in the area. He also previews a BIG outdoor event coming to Bemidji next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Otter Tail Country Guide Garett Svir is all about the panfish and now is the time to talk about them, because the bite is on. Garrett covers it all including the new regs that are in effect and what we should be doing right now when we hit the water. Plus, of course, The Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Mandy Uhrich checks in and tells us she's been doing something she hasn't done in quite some time...just fishing for...wait for it...FUN! She talks about that and everything else going on in the Brainerd Lakes area. PLUS...She sails through her second Fast Five and Mike McNeill of Lueken's Village Foods talks about the United Way Fishing Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Aaron "Schmitty" Schmitz of Northwoods Bait & Tackle in Bemidji is part of the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Committee and he has all the details for next weekend's big event. Listen to find out how easy it is to get involved and what a cool format it is. Plus he's got the details on hot bites in the Bemidji area and we've got our Lake of the Week, too! See Privacy Polic...

Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson joins the show from Clayton, NY and the St. Lawrence River to talk Bassmaster Elite. He's sitting in 25th with three events to go and needs to to stay in the Top 40 to make next year's Bassmaster Classic. Plus, we discuss the walleye and bass bite in Ontario's sunset country and Gussy's first Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

The Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament returns to Paul Bunyan Country Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24. Tourney Chair Tracy Pogue stops by to talk about the unique format and big prizes. Plus, we talk Lake of the Woods...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 .

Jeremy "Jonesy" Anderson joins the show to talk Park Rapids area fishing. He's been guiding for walleyes, bass, panfish and even a little bit of muskies. He has the details on what's biting and what's working in the Park Rapids area. Plus, we why is Jeremy running a guide service named after Jones?? And a Fast Five, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Tom Whitehead has been loving the new Northland lures and shares the details on the show. Plus, he runs down the hot bites in Brainerd Lakes and talks about the strong walleye bite that has continued into July. We even take a trip back to spring and discuss turkey hunts. Plus, of course, the Fast Five. It's also Lake of the Week Day and we head to the Alexandria area for a 247 acre gem! See Privac...

Travis Peterson checks in to discuss the continuing strong walleye bite , and of course, the great bass action on area lakes. Plus, he's been trying some great new lures from Northland and the results are in. Plus, he was unprepared, but still nailed the Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Charlie Worrath of Charlie's Gone Fishing Guide Service is in to talk walleye fishing on Winnibigoshish. Spoiler Alert: It's good. We discuss the numbers, the action and what we should be doing when we hit the water. Plus, Charlie reveals himself with The Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Great conversation today with Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator of Otter Tail County. He was in the midst of his OTC on US Tour when we talked. The fish have been biting and the bass are kicking in. We cover it all, including sharing some Twins pitching pain and a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Whether it's Lake Bemidji, Cass, Winni or the Turtle chain, Dick Beardsley is catching fish for his clients. He talks about the strong walleye bite this year and a multitude of other fish that have been in and out of his boat. Plus, it's Lake of the Week Day and Carl Pederson of the Walker Area Fisheries Office has the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Dusty Minke loves fishing walleyes...and he's having a great year. He's currently sitting #6 in the National Walleye Tour's Angler of the Year standings. He gets us caught up with his season, previews his next events and then just talks Paul Bunyan Country walleye fishing (particularly on Leech). And of course, we have to grill with a Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

We chased down GRAHA Walleye Shootout Champ Randy Topper. Randy and his partner Brock Anderson win the title in record fashion three weeks after Topps and Chuck Hasse won the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament. We talk all about it, plus get some great advice for walleye angling on the long holiday weekend. And Randy's first Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Keith "The Big" Tuma opened his season at the Bassmaster Classic. Not bad. He tells us the tale and talks about the many other Bassmaster tourneys he's already fished this year. Plus, reports from Leech, great advice for summer bass bites AND his first Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason Rylander of North Country Guide Service has been catching LOTS of walleye for himself and his clients. He talks about the great season so far, and the challenges he and partner Dan Fuller face at Saturday's GRAHA. Plus, it's Lake of the Week Day...also in the Grand Rapids area...and Jason tackles another Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Sam and Joe (ages 9 & 7), the youngest guests in Paul Bunyan Country history join the show to talk about their experiences in the United Way of Bemidji Area Fishing Tournament presented by Lueken's Village Foods. Plus, an EXCLUSIVE: Joe fires Grandpa for a new teammate! Plus, Denae Alamano has the details on how to get in on this year's tourney and Steve Scepaniak talks muskies. See Privacy Po...

Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures has been putting his clients on fish. At this point, it's mainly been walleyes, but there's nothing wrong with a great walleye bite. He's also had a chance for some limited muskie fishing and he's been hearing about some excellent bass fishing. Plus, he's gearing up for the third leg of the Paul Bunyan Country Triple Crown...the GRAHA Walleye Shootout on...

Steve Mattson of Mattson Angling Promotions joins Kev to talk Grand Rapids area fishing. It's been a great year so far. Walleye action on Winni has been spectacular and the bass bites have been great. This weekend is the GRAHA Walleye Shootout on Pokegama so he talks about the bite there and answers his first Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Nate Blasing of the Nisswa Guide League has been catching walleyes this spring and into summer and he details the battle. Things are changing in the Brainerd Lakes waters and he discusses the adjustments anglers need to make. Plus, his first ever Fast Five. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .