Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

They called themselves Team Lucky and you could say they lived up to their name, since Kelly & Rylee Curb brought in 20 pounds of fish at last Satuday's Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic and bring home $20,000. But considering Kelly has won the Leech Lake Walleye Tourney twice...and now the KA/KC Walleye Classic twice...there's more than luck involved. We hear from the champs, plus Chris Thu...

Great fishing minds on today's show to get you ready for the weekend. Jason Freed of Leisure Outdoor Adventures talks Leech and Vermilion. Charlie Worreth of Charlie's Gone Fishing Guide Service on the Winni, Deer River and Grand Rapids areas, and Mandy Uhrich talks Brainerd Lakes fishing and this weekend's Cross Lake Lions Multi-species tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

We are talking alot about the Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic. It's the 20th Anniversary with a bigger field and larger purse than ever. Today, a look back to the turn of the century (21st that is), when it began as the Kraus Anderson Walleye Classic. Bob Fitzgerald of Kraus Anderson details how it all began. Also today, Steve Scepaniak of Predator Guide Service tells the story of the 55 inch...

The Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic is BACK and the 20th Anniversary event has just been approved of in person participation. That means the Awards Ceremony will be open at the waterfront Saturday. We'll get the latest from K of C Tournament chair John Marcum and committee member Joe Czapiewski. Plus, Dave Weitzel of the DNR joins the show to discuss the response to the new panfish regulations...

Well, actually the anglers will determine that. But Tourney Angler will be the catch, photo and release software used by the Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic this weekend. Nick Von Holdt and Mike Hendricks are two old Bemidji High School classmates who came up with this program and now it's being used throughout Paul Bunyan Country. We hear their story today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Star Power this weekend on Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country. Muskie guides Kevin Cochran and Steve Scepaniak weigh in on the opener. Kevin will be in Bemidi area waters and Steve is headed to Mille Lacs. It's been a strong walleye bite for Dick Beardsley, so strong he hasn't even been able to go bass fishing yet. And Mandy Uhrich recounts her strong weekend on Cass Lake and talks about what we can expe...

Kev Jackson had the opportunity to talk with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen, Minnesota's first female commissioner. He took advantage and discussed topics across the broad spectrum of natural resources. Fishing, hunting, AIS, CWD, non-game wildlife, parks and recreation, trails and forests and getting more women and girls involved in the outdoors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

It's another monster show! We get the latest on hot Brainerd Lakes bites with Nate Blasing of S&W Guide Service. Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Guide Service is counting down the hours (literally) until the muskie opener, and Bemidji High School Senior Logan Jensen is the latest Lumberjack to be recruited to play collegiate sports. But he's the first to be recruited for Nordic Skiing...and Fishing. Ke...

We called Chuck Hasse to get the scoop on Leech Lake fishing only to find him and partner Randy Topper fishing in Wisconsin. They're getting ready for the 2020 AIM National Championship this weekend. But he still gave us great info on Leech. Then we asked Dr. Andrew Hafs, our resident Aquatic Biologist, how schools of fish operate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Travis Peterson has yet to catch a walleye...on purpose. He and son Jace already won a big Bass tourney on Vermilion, so that's what he's been fishing (and pre-fishing) for. However, he's going to be in the Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic, so he needs to start scouting 'eyes. We also hear from Erik Osberg of the Outdoor Report on Otter Tail County's strong season so far. And Steve Scepaniak is...

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes and Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors is the Show of 10,000 Awesome Anglers. We have two of them today. Brainerd Area Bass superstar Keith Tuma checks in with some Memorial Weekend Bass tips and Mandy Uhrich talks bass and several other species as she gives us some time before her Cass Lake fishing weekend. And if that weren't enough...we hike into the Chippewa Nat...

Gull Lake in Brainerd is the site of the 13th Annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge next Saturday. Bernie Barringer is the Tournament Director and tells us all about this HUGE event. And Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service in the Park Rapids/Nevis area talks about the hot bites in that part of the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

The Knights of Columbus had big plans for their 20th Anniversary Walleye Classic on Lake Bemidji. A huge celebration was planned with an additional 20 teams for a total of 120 and an additional $7500 in prize money to the tourney champs for a $20,000 grand prize. And then...Covid. So one year later, it's going to happen. Joeski and Tourney Chair John Marcum stop in to get us ready for a BIG day in...

It's a busy Monday on the podcast. Mike Amble & Paul Schummer stop by to talk about their winning strategy in the Bemidji Eagles' Gary Newell Memorial Fishing Tournament; Will Pappenfus didn't have a lot of luck in yesterday's AIM Circuit opener, but the bite in Paul Bunyan Country is HOT and he has the details; and Dr. Andy discusses the importance of light in an ecosystem. See Privacy Policy...

Bruce Jean of Rainy Lake Guide Service was actually on Mille Lacs opening weekend, and Mandy Uhrich is splitting time between turkeys in the woods and fish in the lakes. We hear from two GREAT anglers on today's show, so you should be amply prepared for a weekend of fishing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Lake Winnibigoshish is another one of the key waters in Paul Bunyan Country, so we annually shine the spotlight on it. Dave Weitzel of the Grand Rapids Fisheries office describes its strengths and challenges and tells us about a strong set of year classes that will be hitting eater size most likely mid to late summer. Plus, Doug Schultz of the Walker Area Office has the details on our Lake of the...

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck was surprised opening weekend. The bite was HOT for the opener, but some of the hottest bites weren't on lakes he expected...and one of the quieter spots was a big surprise too. Plus, another spotlight day as Bemidji Area Large Lake Specialist Tony Kennedy discusses all things Cass Lake (and the chain). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

The great thing about a conversation with Matt Breuer of North Country Guide Service, it's going to cover a lot of ground. Matt fishes for everything, hunts for everything, and forages for everything. And when the fishing opener, turkey hunting season and Morel season all converge, it's 30 plus minutes of awesome conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

After a couple years off, the Bemidji Eagles Gary Newell Memorial Walleye Tournament is back this Saturday. Aaron Schmitz has all the details. Plus, Austin Williams of Lake Country Outdoors talks opening weekend fishing in the Brainerd Lakes area and we Ask The Aquatic Biologist if being caught and released a number of times affects a fish's lifespan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Bro Brosdahl and Toby Kvalevog have been part of the what we call the "League of Extraordinary Anglers" for years. They've been regulars on the show for a long time and today, you'll find out why. Passion, intelligence and personality. A great way to start your walleye opener weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Brainerd Area Fisheries Manager Marc Bacigalupi joins us to spotlight another important Paul Bunyan Country Lake in the Brainerd Lakes Area...Gull. Plus, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen on the Governor's Opener, Steve Scepaniak on the Opener and we head to Park Rapids to check out the Lake of the Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Another amazing Paul Bunyan Country Lake gets the spotlight today...DNR Mille Lacs Area Supervisor Tom Heinrich talks walleyes, muskies, bass and everything else that calls Mille Lacs home. Plus, Chris Steward of Heroes Helping Heroes Minnesota discusses his organization and their big fundraiser...a raffle to win a three day fishing trip with Toby Kvalevog. And Charlie Peterson of Northland Fishin...

Baudette Area Fisheries Supervisor Phil Talmage is the guest for our annual Lake Of The Woods Preview. The walleye numbers remain extremely strong and, of course, it is one of the premiere places to find monster sturgeon. The Lake also features a ton of bass, muskies, northerns and panfish. It's pretty much got everything and we go over it all as the Walleye Opener countdown continues... See Priva...

Red Lake is an amazing (and amazingly HUGE) chunk of water. It is, of course, loaded with walleye and also has a strong population of trophy Northerns. And you'll still find some monster crappies too. Tony Kennedy, Large Lake Specialist in the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office talks all things Red Lake. Plus, Dr. Andy is back to answer another question. This time, best ways to keep fish safe and healt...

Granted we're still a month away from the Muskie opener, but a fun show to wrap up the week as Brad Mathewson of Wolf River, WI joins us to talk about his book "Musky Slayer's Bible". The book is loaded with stories and one liners...and even some muskie advice. Brad shares a few of the books tales and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...