JMO Podcast

Hunter Nitti is joins the JMO Podcast for episode 335. He is the current AOY in the National Walleye Tour. A tournament addict might be a good way to explain Hunter's behavior throughout the open water season as he can't stand to see an open weekend on his calendar without researching all possible walleye tournaments available. In this interview we get a reflection of last years dream season and a current update from the Mississippi River where he has been fishing lately and then some stories from his wild ice fishing season up on Mille Lacs where giant perch are still biting.JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Dan McGuire from Big River Angling Adventures joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. In this interview we get the details of Dan's approach to fishing spring walleyes on the Mississippi River specifically pools 3 and 4. We get insights on the criteria for which Dan makes decisions such as locations, lures and cadences that help him find and catch more fish in the spring. The Mississippi River is a popular spring and summer walleye destination for anglers. The theories and ideas Dan shares are based on experience and would be helpful to any angler that is planning a trip to the area this season.OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast to share stories about an epic ice fishing adventure he and his buddies took out of Baker Narrows Lodge in northern Manitoba. The details of this fishing trip seem unreal to imagine but truthfully the 3 anglers on this trip iced over 20 master angler lake trout which only qualify if they are 35"+. The footage of this adventure which has never been done before will be found on the Jason Mitchell Outdoors YouTube channel.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Todd Hacault joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. Owner of Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge on Lake of the Woods in South East Ontatrio, Canada. Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge offers incredible multi species fishing opportunities to midwest anglers that are looking for big adventure without the big travel commitment. Located 45 minutes north of Baudette, Minnesota, Todd's fishing camp is in great proximity to anglers in the midwest. The fishing opportunities resemble a remote fly-in destination with extremely limited fishing pressure and an overwhelming abundance of untamed water. In this interview we highlight the year round fishing opportunities at Tamarack, specifically the uniquely exclusive ice fishing packages that Hacault offers there.Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

TJ Erickson joins the JMO Podcast once again. The main topic of conversation in this interview is ice camping. TJ has so great experiences in recent years ice camping and this ice season he continues to push the envelope with new hacks and upgrades to his sleep/fishing system and we hear all about it right here. Any hardcore ice angler will enjoy listening to this fishing podcast. Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comSummit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Scott Mackenthun joins the JMO Podcast once again for another great fishing conversation. In this interview we hash out the mental side of angling. As anglers we are all striving for confidence and reassurance that we are as good at fishing as we think we are. The reality for the majority of us is our weaknesses go unchecked until the day is done and we look back on our decision making with guilt and disgust, this can be a confidence killer. How to stay open minded enough to make quality decisions on the water while maintaining confidence even when there's a looming threat of failure is what Scott details in this interview. A passionate angler, outdoor writer, and fisheries employee for Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources are some of the life experiences that draw me to Scott for this topic of conversation. Regardless, I believe Scott is one of the most thoughtful, smart, and articulate individuals I've ever had on the podcast. This is ultimately why I wanted to hear what Scott had to say about the mental side of angling.JT Rods - www.jtodp.comShips Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jeremy Smith has been with Lindner Media for over 19 years. He joins the JMO Podcast for this interview to chat about the fishing trends of today. We collaborate on a multitude of industry topics including fisheries management, destination fishing trips and strategies on how to be the most successful when fishing out of a sleeper house. Jeremy's immense fishing experiences throughout his life make for a high level discussion on each of these topics. This is a fishing podcast any angler would enjoy!Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Caleb Wistad is a fishing YouTuber and designer of the Predator by Clam Outdoors. The Predator is combination tiptup/automatic hook setting device designed to help any angler maximize their potential on the ice. During the mid winter doldrums great fish catching days can be hard to come by. Many fish species here in the midwest slow down this time of year. Using extra lines wherever it is legal is definitely a proven tactic when breaking down a tough bite. Caleb designed the Predator to be used in most all scenarios where extra lines can be used and in this podcast interview Caleb details when and how to best utilize set lines based on his extensive experience in this arena.Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Tom Boley is back on the JMO Podcast for a season update. Tom has been fishing a diverse selection of destinations throughout the midwest already this year and we get tidbits on all of it along with a deep dive on his mission to piece together a shallow daytime walleye bite on the northern Wisconsin lakes near his home in Hayward. This is a short and sweet podcast interview that covers multiple topics we see trending throughout the midwest ice fishing news cycle. Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jason Mitchell joins the podcast for an update on his recent fishing. We chat about the techniques and strategies he's been utilizing when successful on the ice chasing walleyes and perch. Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota as well as Devils lake in North Dakota have been the two main destinations Jason has been fishing in recent weeks so that's what we breakdown in this interview. We also hear all about Jason's experience on Lake of the Woods where he and 5 other guys stayed in a sleeper house on the ice. Twin Island Sleepers and Ships Wheel Resort really have a nice operation up there check them out at https://www.twinislandsleepers.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Josh Sheldon from E Tournament Fishing joins the JMO Podcast. Josh and his fishing partners have come together to create a reliable and easy to use phone app to run fishing tournaments through. This app is designed by anglers for anglers and will continue to evolve as needed to stay on the cutting edge of online fishing tournament apps. We hear the back story of the development on this project in this interview as well as deep dive into what E Tournament Fishing is all about.Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comSummit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMOJT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Don Cox joins the JMO Podcast to share stories from the past. From the Sandhills in Nebraska, Don and his fishing partner Dave Fehlhafer have been an ice fishing duo going back to the early 90's when they started competed in tournaments. The ice fishing tournament scene attracted many of the top anglers across the midwest in those days. In this interview we hear from Don what it was like to start from the bottom as beginners and work up to become champions against the best competition of the time. We dive deeper into what strategies they implemented and how they evolved as anglers along the way. Nowadays Don and Dave spend their time on the ice more recreationally, traveling and breaking down new water with some of the same vigor and haste as they did in competition. The group has grown with the addition of Don's 4 sons who all adopted the passion for ice fishing in their own right. As an Ice Team member he promotes ice fishing opportunities and shares information through social media or at industry events. The fishing adventures that Don shares on social media each winter are entertaining and informational, just like this podcast.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comSummit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMOWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jadyn Thomas joins the podcast for an industry update and some insights on his recent fishing excursions. Jadyn is a fishing fanatic while he also works at Scheels in Fargo, North Dakota and in this interview we tap into both areas of his expertise. Retail trends and updates are always interesting so we start this podcast off with some of that but quickly move on to the topics of fishing that are related to some of the recent outings Jadyn has had on the ice. This podcast offers a lot of fishy conversation if you listen to the end. Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMODevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Tony Mariotti joins the JMO Podcast once again. We chat about some of the fishing he's been doing during this holiday season on early ice. Then we spend some time conversing the topics of fishing new lakes and the strategies Tony employs to be successful when enjoying this type of outing. Tony rarely fishes the same body of water twice in a row and is always searching for the next great bite he can be the first to find. It's this type of energy I like tapping into when I interview him and this podcast is no different.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMONorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Tony Roach is back on the JMO Podcast with a fishing update. Tony is entering his second season as the host of Dialed In Angling which also recently launched the Dialed In Angling Podcast. In this interview we get the scoop on what's happening in Tony's camp from a filming and recording perspective and we also get some great details on his early ice strategy when attacking new bodies of water for all types of species. Tony is a wealth of information and I urge all anglers to pay attention to Tony when he's talking about fishing.Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOShips Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comTwin Island Sleepers - https://www.twinislandsleepers.comSummit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Adam Griffith of the Crappie Chronicles joins the JMO Podcast for this episode to detail why this ice season (2024/2025) more trophy crappies may be caught in the greater twin cities region of Minnesota. Adam is a fishing guide as well and spends countless days on the water. He is a big fish hound and through the ice it's all about giant crappies. As showcased on the first episode of season 5 Crappie Chronicles, Griffith went along with co-host Adam Bartusek to a known lake in their area on early ice only to have total success setting the hook on some giant crappies. We get more details of that outing and more in this interview.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMODevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Steve "Zippy" Dahl is back on the JMO Podcast to share stories and information on what it's like to hunt for giant perch on Devils Lake in North Dakota. Steve has a long famed career on this incredible body of water and his stories of the past are entertaining enough to listen to. It's as the stories are being reminisced that you will discover they're dripping in details that any perch angler will take so much from. The grind of finding new fish, jumbos that are schooling versus spread out, it's in the details that Zippy subtly shares technical information that needs to be noted when planning a destination fishing trip to Devils Lake, North Dakota.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMODevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Dane Heid of DH Custom Baits is back on the JMO Podcast to have a fun conversation about choosing lure colors. How often as anglers do the colors we chose to tie on our line really matter to the fish? Fishing with confidence as anglers can be key to success, staying engaged and focused is easier when we are confident in our presentation and color can be a big factor in that process. In this interview my friend Dane and I chat about lure color concepts and our own personal takes on how often the fish care about our presentations color vs how often the color matters only in our head as anglers as well as how often those two realities can overlap. For nothing else talking about lure color is just fun and entertaining within our own circles, during this podcast hopefully listeners will look into their own tackle boxes and see what color confidences they have and it may spark a new fun conversation with a fishing buddy.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the JMO Podcast once again. Joe is on to chat about the ice fishing opportunities up there which is great timing for this part of the season as well as the fact that the last few times we had Joe on the podcast we were mostly chatting about the open water opportunities up there. Joe is a fantastic ambassador for the fishing industry as a whole here in the midwest and his energy and excitement are always contagious. This interview is full of great information about arguably the worlds largest ice fishing destinations, enjoy.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Matt Cornell of Bruin Outfitters and Guide Service joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. Matt has 3 decades of guiding anglers under his belt from the Northwest Territories to Saskatchewan and for the last 15 years he's been guiding ice anglers on the famed Lake Winnipeg. In this interview we get to know Matt through some great stories of his guiding career and towards the end we dive deeper into what it takes to be successful on Lake Winnipeg chasing giant greenback walleyes.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jason Mitchell joins the podcast once again. This time to chat about early ice strategies. Less is more for Jason this time of year, what he's learned from ffs and past experience this is a great time of year to identify key spots where fish will cycle through the area that allows anglers to drill fewer holes and let the fish come to you. He breaks down his process to locating spots that can produce this type of pattern and why during this early ice period on any body of water with any target species of fish making less noise on top of the ice will keep more fish under your Vexilar.Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/appWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Hays Baldwin joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. Hays is an enthusiastic young angler from Minnesota that lives his life from one hookset to the next. Guiding on lake Vermillion in the summer full-time while in the off-season travel around the Midwest in search of the best bite possible regardless of species. With a very intentional approach to his strategy each time out on new water in search of new fish, Hays's insights are full of valuable information that will help all anglers who are willing to listen.Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Daren Schneider of HDS Rods joins the JMO Podcast once again. As of summer 2024 Daren's full time occupation is the rod business so we dive into what that journey has been like for their family. We also dive into some of the outstanding fishing experiences they've been having all summer long. As we chat about all the great fishing it's difficult not to get excited for what is to come on early ice whenever that shows up in the near future. This is the season to be laying down waypoints while in the boat that just might be valuable one ice forms and we're back to drilling out lakes 8inches at a time. PK Lures - www.pklure.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Adam Bartusek joins the JMO Podcast once again. Adam hosts and produces the popular YouTube series The Crappie Chronicles. Also captains Past the Barb podcast and an assortment of other jobs/collaborations within the ice fishing industry here in the Midwest. In this ice fishing podcast we get some reflections on the last four seasons of filming the Chronicles and what it all means going into season 5. We get a forecast for this upcoming season along with some great new gear introductions including the new and exciting soft plastic lineup from Clam Outdoors called the NIKU lineup of cutting edge plastics new for the 2024 season.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Ships Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMOWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joel Nelson returns to the JMO Podcast for a career update. Joel recently accepted a position with OnX which has been a leader in the hunting industry for years with their mobile app that produces mapping and gps information. However their new department that Joel represents is an app for anglers to get a boat load of valuable information in one central location. Information such as mapping and survey data as well as satellite imagery. This app would allow you to track your time on the water and store waypoints as well. So much of what the new Fish Maps from OnX can do in one spot is what anglers would historically need to source from many different online locations making E-scouting new lakes and fishing opportunities easier and better than ever.Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOShips Wheel Resort - https://www.shipswheelresort.comSummit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Brett Bloemendaal joins the JMO Podcast for some fall walleye conversation. Brett is a guide on Lake Sakakawea here in North Dakota. He also creates some very educational YouTube content on the days he's not guiding other clients. In this interview we get to know Brett's journey into the fishing industry as well as get some juicy tips and recommendations from Brett on how to tackle tougher days of fishing in the fall.PK Lures - www.pklure.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Matt Stefan is a career bass tournament angler that in recent years started a YouTube channel to deliver educational tips and tricks for all anglers to enjoy. Walleye anglers that are seeking good information to learn and get better from should always keep an open mind as to where that information might come from. Bass anglers catch lots of nice walleyes on their hunt for big bass and it's those stories that I enjoyed in this interview with Matt Stefan who has been fishing professionally for many years. I have personally learned some great tips from Matt's YouTube content that even though it is directed towards bass fishing I have taken those tips and applied them to my walleye fishing tactics and found success. This interview is loaded with great information from front to back if you listen until the end.Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Tom Huynh is back on the JMO Podcast. Tom recently won the National Walleye Tour Championship on Lake Huron. Tom chats with us about all the details of his Championship run as well as the very anticipated Tom Huynh University. Tom Huynh University is a collection of content available to anglers to purchase that Tom created to help anglers learn and understand fishing with forward facing sonar. This podcast is full of information all the way to the end.Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast once again. It's September officially and time to start talking about fall walleye fishing opportunities and that's what this interview is all about. We get a status update from Jason on how Devils Lake is currently fishing and what to potentially expect in the weeks to come. Jason has a few insights for anglers that are strategizing for a fishing trip to Devils Lake this fall. Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govFlop Box - https://mght.co/JMOZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Sheldon Meidinger is back on the JMO Podcast to share updates on recent fishing adventures as well as a personal status update on what he is doing to stay competitive in tournaments. We spend a lot of time in this interview chatting about fall walleye fishing on Lake Sakakawea and breaking down why Sheldon's two favorite fall presentations include Jigging Raps and big creek chubs. This is a fun and fishy interview all the way to the end.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

John Hoyer is back on the pod. We get caught up on the tourney season and get some more behind the scenes chatter about Tour Level Gold. Find John on Instagram and Facebook and Tour Level Gold on YouTube, all are must follows for any walleye angler.Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jesse Glines is a former NWT co-Angler and he joins the JMO Podcast to share his experience. Fishing 11 events as a co-angler from 2020 -2023, Jesse has lots of experience to detail in this interview. We cover Jesse's motivations for entering the first few tournaments and then the story progresses to where he is at today, a much more confident tournament angler as he fishes the NWT now as a Pro instead of a Co. There's many reasons why any angler would decide to sign up as a co-angler for an NWT event or even sign up for an entire season on tour. One thing is for sure this is a phenomenal learning opportunity for the anglers that do.Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOJT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comPK Lures - www.pklure.comMontana Fish Wildlife and Parks -https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-speciesWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jay Siemens is back on the JMO Podcast for a fishing update and a breakdown of a few video projects that he released this open water season as well as a few that have not yet been released. Jay has more than 200k subscribers on YouTube but beyond that he is a great husband and father and of course a great angler in his own right. In this interview we breakdown some of Jay's content but also hear some behind the scenes stories from his time fishing for Zander over in Denmark as well as his time in the boat with his good friend John Hoyer while fishing the Kenora Walleye Open this past summer.Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197 Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks - FWP.MT.GOV/AIS.Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Dylan Maki joins the JMO Podcast for the first time for episode 302. As an all around tournament angler, Dylan commits the majority of his time fishing to his partnership with Joe Bricko as they fish the Minnesota division of the AIM Walleye Circuit together. The 2024 season was a dream season for Dylan and Joe which culminated in them winning Team of the Year as well as the state championship, held on Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. All of that after multiple regular season wins as well. In this interview we get to know Dylan Maki for the first time and then deep dive into the specific events that lead to such an incredible 2024 tournament season for the duo.JT Rods - www.jtodp.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joe Okada is a Wisconsin angler that guides and fishes tournaments as well as produces content for himself and other companies. In this interview we have Joe breakdown one of his most memorable tournament stories from the 2024 season. The Montana Governors Cup walleye tournament is a very competitive tournament comprised of a large boat field on Ft. Peck reservoir in eastern Montana. Many of the competitors have a tremendous amount of experience on this body of water but one thing that makes this story interesting is that Joe Okada had never fished Ft. Peck ever before. I enjoy Joe's perspective and opinions on anything walleye fishing related because of his lengthy, successful career in fishing. Now I had the opportunity to pick his brain about a new experience he had on one of the most popular water bodies in all of walleye fishing. This podcast is full of great information that all anglers will learn from.Flop Box - https://mght.co/JMOJT Rods - www.jtodp.comZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks -https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-species

TJ Erickson joins the JMO Podcast. Park Rapids, Minnesota is where TJ calls home and it's his highly educational Youtube content that most anglers will know him from. TJ is a class act and always a fun interview when we get him on the show. In this interview we deep dive into some of TJ's recent fishing adventures and a detailed breakdown of his observations and opinions on the topic of suspended walleyes. Head over to 'TJ's Guide Service" on Youtube to check out the great video content we talk about in this podcast. North Dakota Game and Fish - https://gf.nd.govZulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197

Josh Johnson from Williston, North Dakota joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. Josh is a guide, YouTuber, and tournament angler. He spends his time on either Fort Peck Lake in Montana or Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. Both reservoirs are in proximity to where he lives and both are a part of the Missouri River system. Josh's YouTube channel is called "Fishcast Angling" where he produces some very informational content pertaining to reservoir fishing throughout the year. He is a multi species guy with a very science based approach to fishing. It's a specialty skill of Josh's to observe the clues the lake provides each day objectively and then work backwards to understand fish behavior. As anglers the more we understand why fish do what they do we can then become much more proficient at finding them and getting bites even on tough days. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks - FWP.MT.GOV/AIS.Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Nick Lindner joins the JMO Podcast for the first time in a while. In this fishing podcast we get a great update on Nick's recent fishing adventures and some behind the scenes descriptions on his approach to content creation. Nick produces some of the most popular digital walleye fishing content here in the Midwest. Nick has always been a great friend of the JMO crew and it's just a blast to sit down and chat fishing on the air with him. This is a great podcast that all anglers will enjoy all the way to the end.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com701-630-0197Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joining the JMO Podcast this episode is Dylan Nussbaum, a NWT Pro from Pennsylvania who is currently sitting in 2nd place for Angler Of The Year in the 2024 season after the regular season. Dylan is one of the younger anglers on the National Walleye Tour and his work ethic and skill are beginning to set him apart from most of the field. Dylan also recently finished 2nd at the 4th and final regular season event that was held on Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. In this interview we get the details of Dylan's success on Lake Sakakawea. Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Duane Hjelm joins the JMO Podcast once again. This time he is fresh off of two huge tournament wins. His latest victory on the NWT stage held on Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota and just weeks before that he and his partner Tyson Keller won the South Dakota Governors Cup on Lake Oahe. That being Duane's 4th time winning the SD Gov Cup. Dewey obviously has something special figured out on these Missouri River Reservoirs and that's what we try to find out in this interview.Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks -https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-speciesFlop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Kellen Latendresse joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. Kellen is a multi species guide from Minot, North Dakota. Throughout the year Kellen and his clients target a spectrum of patterns and species on a variety of water bodies. In this interview we get to know how Kellen cut his teeth in fishing and the conversation quickly turns focus on to one of Kellen's specialties, casting for weed walleyes. Fishing in shallow weeds isn't for the faint of heart considering the modern walleye angler wants to leverage electronics to find productive water, shallow weed fish must be found the old fashioned way. Taking note of natures signals and reading water conditions are still the best way to find the big bites in shallow summertime weeds. Kellen's got many great fishing tips and philosophies on how to be successful in this situation. Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Max Wilson joins the JMO Podcast for this one. We haven't heard from Max all season so we get a detailed update from him both on and off the water. As we go through this interview we learn more and more about what makes Max tick as a person which feeds into his process on the water when he's hunting down giant walleyes. There are few individuals in the walleye world today that compare to Max's skills with forward facing sonar. In this interview we hear about Max's recent tournament run on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota. Fishing three tournaments in three days, Max produced a 3rd place finish followed by two 1st places. How he did it is incredible and that's what we cover in this Podcast.

Fishing guide Bruce Jean joins the JMO Podcast. In this interview we cover Bruce's fishing story and go on a deep dive into what walleye fishing on Rainy Lake is like throughout the open water season. Bruce was born and raised on the shores of Rainy Lake and his experience on this capital walleye fishery spans decades. Rainy Lake is truly one of Minnesota's best destinations that should be on any walleye anglers bucket list.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aJT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Ryan Pinkalla joins the JMO Podcast for a spirited conversation about DIY destination fishing trips that he has had in recent years. Ryan won't let a fishing trip sit on his bucket list for long without figuring out a way to go after it. This podcast is all about how to plan any destination fishing trip on any budget. Many of us let opportunities pass us by for little to no reason other than we are scared of the outcome when in reality the memories are priceless regardless of how many hooksets we end up experiencing.Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks -https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-speciesWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Chuck Hasse joins the show to chat about his career as a guide and tournament angler as well as what's working on Leech Lake this summer. Chuck has been guiding for nearly 20 years and has a boat load of experience to reflect on in this interview. His tournament stories are full of great takeaways as well. In this interview we get to know how another solid angler does his thing along with great Leech Lake information. For any walleye angler, this podcast has a lot to offer.JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comPK Lures - www.pklure.comFlop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jeff Kelm is the National Tournament Director at Federation Angler. He directs operations for the Masters Walleye circuit, National Walleye Tour, National Team Championship and the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament. In this interview we get to know Jeff more personally and hear more of the story on how things work behind the scenes as a tournament director at the highest level in walleye fishing. JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Hunter Nitti joins the JMO Podcast for episode 289. Hunter is a professional tournament angler that is currently at the top of the AOY points list for the National Walleye Tour. Hunter is a forward sonar specialist and in this interview we get a boat load of information from Hunter on how he does what he does so successfully.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

NWT pro Bill Shimota joins the JMO Podcast again after a lengthy absence. Bill is one of our favorite all time guests here on the show as he was one of the first high level pro's that agreed to be a guest on the show when we first began this journey. We've enjoyed some very popular and educational podcasts from Bill in the past and this one is no different but has a different flavor. In this interview we cover more important topics to fishing including Bill's experience and recommendations on how to raise children to appreciate the tradition of fishing. Anybody who has children or someday will is going to want to listen to Bill's opinions in this episode. Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jason Mitchell finishes his conversation from our previous episode #286. The topics we focus on in this interview are how to find easy fish during the summer season. It seems that the easiest way to fill your freezer with walleye fillets especially here in the Dakotas happens when anglers are tracing weediness with bottom bouncers and spinners. Jason has all the details you'll need to know about it in this fishing podcast.South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.comNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aTKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast once again for a great fishing conversation. We get a recap of the most notable outings from the 2024 open water season so far. Then Mitchell shares updates from Devils Lake, North Dakota and how that magnificent body of water has been fishing this year. Lots of great takeaways in this interview for all anglers to enjoy. The second half of this conversation you'll find in "Part 2" which will be available in the very next podcast episode.Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comNorth Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govFlop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/