Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Kevin Cochran's Musky Guide Service is one of the few species specific guide services in Paul Bunyan Country. It is all he guides for and it is all he fishes for. So he's the guy we go to when it's muskie time. And the alarm goes off this weekend. 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 Deer River is back to talk Grand Rapids/Deer River area fishing including Big Winni. But he's find the best bite up north. Plus, Nate Olson of the Detroit Lakes Area Fisheries Office with the details on the latest 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 .

Gussy is gung ho! Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson has been have a blast catching walleyes and smallmouth in the shallow bays on Ontario's side of Lake Of The Woods. Plus, he's hitting the road for Alabama. The Bassmasters season begins next week. Great stuff from Gussy today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bob Jensen of Fishing The Midwest talks about the amazing June fishing. Walleyes are biting, bass are biting, panfish are biting, and muskie season starts this weekend. Plus the weather is great! And Joeski of the Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic reminds us that although the 20th Anniversary tourney has been pushed back a year, the Boat, Motor & Trailer Raffle is still on. Details on how yo...

Jamie Elting has been fishing walleyes all spring, with the bulk of his efforts on Lake Bemidji. He gives us the details and talks about his success on a smaller walleye lake in the area...the proverbial Lake X. But mainly it's all things Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Grand Rapids Area Fisheries Supervisor Dave Weitzel is also the Co-Chair of the DNR's Panfish Technical Committee. Their goal: Get big bluegills back in Minnesota waters. He tells us how they plan to do that, and where they are at in the process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joel Nelson of Joel Nelson Outdoors makes his Fishin' Paul Bunyan Country debut! He talks walleyes and panfish, plus it's Lake of the Week Day and we check out another gem in the Park Rapids area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With no National Walleye Tour at the moment, professional walleye angler Dusty Minke has been has been fishing Paul Bunyan Country, particularly Leech lake. We get all the details and tips on spring fishing in PBC. 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 & Promotions is catching fish on Lake Bemidji. As a guide, he's thrilled to be able to have people in his boat again, but as an extrovert, he's missing the big tournament and fishing league crowds. We cover the challenges of a new era of fishing, the good news of more anglers and a hope for a more social future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Travis Peterson has wrapped up his very successful run as Bemidji High School Boys Basketball Coach. We assume that means more fishing time! Today we talk with Travis about the change, the Bass opener, and much more. Plus, Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Services talks about a strong start to the season in the Park Rapids area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

John Hoyer is the defending National Walleye Tour champion. He's actually a two time champ and he loves fishing walleyes and muskies, and says they have alot of similarities. We also hear his story on how he made his way to the top of the heap. Plus, it's Lake of the Week Day and Andy Thompson has the goods on this very well known but often overlooked gem in Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://...

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck updates the Red Lake walleye bite, which is outstanding, and Tony Roach talks Mille Lacs, Leech and more. Should be a great weekend for walleyes and bass! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Nelson is a straight shooter. Popular or not, he'll give you his thoughts. Today, he talks walleye fishing in weeks 1 & 2, as well as his concerns about Covid-19 from a guide and health perspective. Plus, how AIS has affected area waters and his thoughts on the increased license sales. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Chip Leer has been the chair of MN Fish's Covid-19 committee and has been working with the DNR and state of Minnesota to get fishing and now guiding going. We talk about the challenges of the fishing business in the Covid-19 era. In addition, the challenges of professional fishing circuits and big community tournaments. Plus, we talk about actual fishing, too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Grand Rapids area guide Jason Boser has the details on first week fishing on Leech and he updates us on Winni, too. Plus, first time guest Jarrid Houston of Houston's Guide Service tells us there's much more to Twin Ports fishing than Lake Trout on Superior...although that's pretty cool, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Northland Fishing Tackle co-founder and National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Duane Peterson joins Kev Jackson to recap the opener and preview the upcoming weekend. Plus bass talk and it's Lake of the Week Day with Doug Schultz of the Walker Area Fisheries Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Talmage, the Baudette Area Fisheries Supervisor, joins the show to discuss Lake of the Woods. It's the final spotlight preview. There's a lot going on in Minnesota's chimney. Walleyes, saugers, and BIG sturgeon. We discuss it all and even talk about some non-Lake of the Woods opportunities in the upper corner of Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Chuck Hasse of Leisure Outdoor Adventures joins the show to recap the Walleye opener on Leech. We also discuss the frustrations of Covid-19 in the guide world and lament the lack of Twins baseball. Plus, part two of the Cass Lake chain preview and new management plan with Andy Thompson of the DNR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Matt Breuer is still in turkey hunting mode, so we talk turkey. But he still talked to all the other guides and anglers and has all the details on a good walleye opener (catch-wise, not weather-wise). Plus, part one of our conversation with Acting Bemidji Area Supervisor Andy Thompson on The Cass Lake Chain Management Plan and State of the Chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

He can't guide yet, but he can fish...and he will. Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures talks opening weekend with Kev Jackson. Where he's fishing, what he's using and much more. Plus, the frustrations of being a guide in a socially distant time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Acting Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor Andy Thompson has all the details on another one of Paul Bunyan Country's All Stars...Red Lake. It will be rockin' on Saturday and should be...it's absolutely loaded with walleyes. We'll cover that and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If quarantine hasn't got you ready to get outside and on the water, today's show definitely will! Two of the most positive people to ever cast a line are here to preview the opener. Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service talks Park Rapids area angling, while Dick Beardsley gets us ready for Bemidji fishing and recaps his weekend fishing in the South Dakota opener. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Today, we wrap up our preview of Lake Winnibigoshish with Grand Rapids Area Fisheries Supervisor Dave Weitzel. Plus, Jason Durham of Go Fish Guide Service is in to talk the walleye opener and his upcoming virtual guide trip Wednesday night. And that's just Part One! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Jean is a guide on Rainy Lake and Rainy River. He's not guiding right now, but he is fishing and he's been catching big crappies and huge sturgeon. He's got the details and a preview of the walleye opener up north. PLUS: Part One of our annual Lake Winni Preview with Dave Weitzel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

We always begin the year by putting the spotlight on Paul Bunyan Country's big knockers. Today, it's Leech Lake and Walker Area Supervisor Doug Schultz joins Kev Jackson to discuss the state of the lake, the results of the past year's creel survey, the many species that call Leech home and AIS concerns as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...