Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

August isn't typically great walleye weather to begin with and now it's been stormy. Despite it all, Jason Rylander of North Country Guide Service is grinding out some walleyes. We talk that and many other much more agreeable fish. The weekend is here and if we can get through the storms, there are fish to be caught! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Jason Freed of Leisure Outdoor Adventures checks in from Lake Vermilion. We planned on talking Leech Lake, but since he's vacationing on Vermilion we talk Vermilion angling. We also add in some Leech talk, and we have to talk High School Football. Jason and Bemidji Lumberjack Coach Brian Stoffell have a lot in common. The Bemidji-Brainerd rivalry is classic and they know each other well. On top of...

Dusty Minke is trying to find the big walleyes as he prepares for the National Walleye Tour stop in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, which begins tomorrow. Plus, it's Lake of the Week day and this week's lake is no secret. And we get to hear from Doug Kingsley one more time as we recorded the interview before his retirement as Park Rapids Area Fisheries Supervisor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Mountain Mike Hruza or Rockin' Hruza or Mike Hruza (he answers to them all) is back to talk Alaska salmon fishing, shrimping, ocean fishing and even a little hunting. The former DNR Conservation Officer from Paul Bunyan Country has found a home in Quinn The Eskimo Country. It's been a few years but great to have him back on the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

The Lumberjack Fishing team has finished the qualifying tournaments in their second season and two tandems have guaranteed spots in the Tournament of Champions, and very likely a third will qualify. Coach Chris Haley recaps and previews. Plus, Part One of our conversation with Mike Hruza. It's been a few years but today part one of a two part conversation on Alaska salmon fishing. See Privacy Poli...

Jarrid Houston is finding ways to catch walleyes in the usually tough month of August. He discusses pulling walleyes out of Superior, plus some of the better inland lakes in the Duluth-Superior area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will Pappenfus is catching fish on Cass. He details the hot bites throughout Paul Bunyan Country, including Winni & Bemidji. Plus, it's Lake Of The Week Day, and Andy Thompson of the Bemidji Area Fisheries Office has the details on this week's big puddle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson checked in to update us on his last two Bassmaster Elite Tournaments in New York and how he's doing in the quest for a spot in the 2021 Bassmaster Classic. Plus, he discusses the frustration of post-U.S. fishing quarantine, but at least hockey is back! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Northland Fishing Tackle is one of America's premiere fishing brands, and they now own another legendary U.S. Brand, Bagley Baits. And though Bagley started out as a U.S. brand, we'll learn about Bagley Baits long, strange trip from Florida to Minnesota via Finland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kevin Cochran is one of the premiere muskie guides in the U.S. He fishes muskies, he studies muskies and he may well think like muskies. He tells us what's happening in Muskie World today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We had tournament champions to talk with yesterday, so we pushed back our Lake of the Week a day. So today, we put the spotlight on a lake you may want to check out this weekend. Plus, the Great Bob Jensen of Fishing The Midwest stops in to talk August walleyes, bass and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Bryan Martinka competed in his first ever tournament with good friend (and savvy tourney vet) Dan Fuller. Bryan is now spoiled, winning the Walleye title in his first ever event. Kev Jackson gets as much info out of them as possible, they won't show all their cards...even after the title. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Jamie Elting of Grant Creek Outfitters was on his way home from vacation when we caught up with him today. He spent a few days in the Black Hills and did some trout fishing, so we talk about that. Plus, he talks Bemidji area walleye fishing as well. Meanwhile, Jason Boser talks Grand Rapids area angling. The bite is tough, but there are some fish to be found. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Joe Ohman & Sam Larsen teamed up to win the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Bass Division, claiming the $3,000 First Prize. They fished a number of smaller lakes and they share their techniques and thoughts on this first ever tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Toby Kvalevog has had a very productive summer. He's been reeling in walleyes and muskies on a regular basis. He tells us the details of a very impressive summer on the incredible Leech Lake. Plus United Way Executive Director Denae Alamano joins Kev to recap the first ever Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Travis Peterson knows a thing or two about fishing. As the son and nephew of Northland Tackle founders Duane & John Peterson, bass fishing is in his blood. With hot weather pushing the walleyes deeper, it's a good time to bass fish. He's got a ton of info for you, including gear to get if you want to give it a try. He also knows his walleyes, and has some tips for those who really want to catc...

The Cabela's National Walleye Tour season is finally underway in Oconto, WI. Well over 100 professional anglers are fishing legendary Green Bay and among them is the defending NWT National Champion John Hoyer. John joined Kev Jackson to talk tournament prep, pre-fishing and the amazing Green Bay (the Bay, not the football team). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Covid-19 has thrown a monkey wrench in everything, including the National Walleye Tour. Well, the season will finally begin this week on Green Bay, headquarterd in Oconto, WI. Chip Leer previews the year and the event and discusses the many changes Covid-19 brings to the forefront. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service talks Park Rapids area fishing. The bite is solid for all species, with walleyes a little tougher (of course). Plus, we talk Park Rapids area muskies action. Also today, Darren Amundson, creator of the Fish Donkey app discusses how it works, and how he came up with it. We're using it this weekend for the first ever Lueken's Village Foodsd United Way Fis...

Doug Kingsley has been patiently talking Park Rapids Area Fisheries with us for many years, and after more than 20 years in Park Rapids, his long career in fisheries comes to a close. He discusses his career stops, highlights and love of the Park Rapids area. Plus, more on the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament with United Way of the Bemidji Area Executive Director Denae Alamano....

Nick Cekalla of Eye Crazy Guide Service in the Mille Lacs & Brainerd Lakes area talks July fishing. Walleyes can be caught and Mille Lacs Bass are BUSY! Plus, one week from today, many will be fishing the first ever Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament. Dick Beardsley stops by to talk about that and his fishing success lately. PLUS!!! For the first time in 7 years, Fishin' Paul...

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck has been fishing Blackduck area lakes his whole life. He knows how these lakes work, how to catch walleyes any time of the year and even some off the beaten path lakes. Plus, Doug Kingsley of the Park Rapids Area Fisheries Office has the latest Lake of the Week...and it's an area favorite! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Paul Nelson has been fishing Paul Bunyan Country for decades...and he's been writing about it almost as long. Today, he has the details on the hot bites and hot lakes right now. Plus, Tracy Pogue has more details on the first ever Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament next weekend. All you need is the app and to be in Paul Bunyan Country and you can fish the tourney. You don't even...

Bruce Jean is back to share the details on the HOT walleye bite on Rainy Lake. When the heat slows other lakes down, Rainy is just getting better. Plus, more pressure than usual with many vacationers stopping at Rainy now that they can't get into Canada. And Mike McNiel, Lueken's North Store Director, Talks About The First Ever Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament Taking Over A Goo...

Chuck Hasse spends a lot of time on Leech Lake. He's a stellar walleye guide on Leech, but he just wrapped up back to back AIM Pro Walleye Tournaments Saturday and Sunday on Leech. So Chuck knows where the walleye are and he'll give you the scoop. Tournament Talk and much more with Chuck Hasse on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...