JMO Podcast

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/

Tom Kobza owner of TKI CNC joins the JMO Podcast for this one. Rod holders and forward sonar pole mounts are a few of the offerings from TKI that we chat about in this interview. Tom has a machining background outside of the fishing industry and a few years ago he and his wife were inspired to design and create their own line of products that feature the highest quality and function possible with materials sourced only in the United States of America. After listening to this podcast you'll want to go check them out on YouTube or online at the links below.TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255www.tkicnc.comPK Lures - www.pklure.comMontana Fish Wildlife and Parks - FWP.MT.GOV/AIS.Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Brem Phipps joins the JMO Podcast for this one. After being baptized into walleye fishing on Ft. Peck in eastern Montana, Brem has more recently shown consistent success in some of the most competitive tournaments on the big reservoir. Winning the Crooked Creek Tournament with a two day total of 96.3 lbs for ten fish. In this interview we get to know a young 24 year old angler that has an unstoppable drive to be the best tournament walleye angler he can be. Forward facing sonar is the central piece of tech that Brem uses to find and catch giant Ft. Peck walleyes. Listen here on how this young man is getting it done. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks - FWP.MT.GOV/AIS.PK Lures - www.pklure.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jacob Ell joins the JMO Podcast after his 2nd place National Walleye Tour finish on Green Bay. The walleye fishing in Green Bay is nothing short of challenging during the alewife spawn that usually happens in the month of June. The third regular season event for the National Walleye Tour in 2024 tasked the top tournament anglers to compete during this annual event. Jacob along with his traveling partners Corey Heiser and Bill Shimota put together a plan for the tournament and when the horn blew on day two of the tournament Jake's total weight was enough for an impressive 2nd place finish. In this interview we get to know this Bismarck angler as he details the tournament and the meaningful elements to his strategy that allowed him to cash a big check. Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aSouth Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism is back on the podcast. He is a passionate angler himself and the perfect person to educate the masses on the big picture of what is offered to anglers up on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. In this interview Joe speaks on all the details and inner workings of how to successfully experience the many great adventures that are available at such a marquee walleye fishing destination.

Spencer Deutz joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. Spencer is a tournament angler from Fargo, North Dakota. He fishes many regional tournaments but is committed more so these days to the Casino Cup Walleye Circuit in the Dakotas. In addition to being a sponsored tournament angler and having a family and full time job, Spencer also puts on kids fishing clinics around the midwest. Most of them are held in Fargo at the local Scheels store of which he is partnered with for said clinics. After talking with Spencer I believe that he is uncommon in his commitment and devotion to such a quality program that educates young people on pertinent fishing topics. I also learned from hearing his stories that more local anglers should be able to involve themselves with mentorship roles as Spencer has with such obtainable outside resources and willing partners as well as the demand in so many communities throughout the midwest. We also delve into Spencers fishing wisdom including his decades of experience on Devils Lake in North Dakota.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - 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.gov

Tom Huynh joins the show again for another great episode. In this interview we go deep into Tom's psyche in relation to his success on the water. What motivates him and drives him to perform each and every day on the water. We also get a great recap of his recent tournaments as well as some very in-depth information about Lake of the Woods from Tom's experience. Any walleye angler anywhere will not want to miss any portion of this podcast.Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Sam Larson from Northland Fishing Tackle joins the JMO Podcast for this one. Sam overseas product development for Northland Fishing Tackle out of Bemidji, Minnesota. In this interview we learn from Sam the steps NFT takes to design and produce some of the best walleye crankbaits on the market today. After hearing the details in this podcast anglers will better understand why not all lures are created equal. Northland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/tungsten-short-shank-and-long-shank-jig-assortment-46-pc-kit-assortment-with-box/Northland 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=f80a2f6aLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Brett Carlson joins the JMO Podcast for a behind the scenes themed episode. Brett is a Minnesota man born and raised with a life long insatiable appetite for all things midwest fishing. He's a passionate multi species angler with a fun personal story. He's currently a participant in a popular YouTube production titled "Tour Level Gold". In this, he brings his 20 years of journalistic experience to the screen where he is able to contextualize the stories of a group of today's top tournament walleye anglers. Carlson is true professional that has escaped the lime light until now, in this podcast we learn who Brett Carlson is personally and professionally and what we can expect from him in the future.Chalet on Mille Lacs - https://chaletonmillelacs.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Scott Rohloff joins the JMO Podcast for another great walleye fishing conversation. Scott and his partner Lance Busse won back to back Cabelas National Team Championships. A very impressive showing considering the competition and the unforgiving bodies of water they won them, in 2023 in Green Bay and again in 2024 on Lake Erie. Scott has put all of his fishing time the last few years into understanding how to best utilize forward facing sonar to find and catch giant walleyes. It has been working and Scott shares with us in this interview some crucial details how FFS revealed the winning fish where other electronics weren't showing any signs of life. As well as how he built confidence in a brand new lure, the Finisher from Berkely, and take it into the tournament as the sole presentation and eventually win the event.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aDevils 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/

Eric McQuoid joins the JMO Podcast after he and his tournament partner Kolton Krewiecki won the AIM weekend walleye series national shootout on lake Sakakawea in North Dakota.North Dakota Game and Fish - www.ndgf.comDevils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comFlop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6a

Mike Schommer Jr. joins the JMO Podcast for this one. He details his fishing career and the play by play of his recent win on the National Walleye Tour on pools 3 and 4 of the Mississippi River. Mike is a great tournament angler and shows that it doesn't require forward sonar to win at the highest level. This is a great interview that all walleye anglers will enjoy.Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aDevils 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/

Jarrod Fredericks joins the JMO Podcast once again. Jarrod is a guide and tournament angler from north eastern South Dakota. Slip bobber situations for spring walleyes is the topic of conversation in this interview and Jarrod has lots of experience and perspective on the matter. With the advent of forward sonar, slip bobber techniques are becoming more sophisticated and detailed as we learn more about the fish we're targeting and how they react to the presentations we as anglers offer them. If slip bobbers aren't in a walleye anglers arsenal they should be, and this interview can get all of that going for any angler.PK Lures - www.pklure.comSouth Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Joining the JMO Podcast is Ben Holen, the ANS coordinator for the state of North Dakota. Ben details many of the Aquatic Nuisance Species topics pertaining to the current status and efforts by the game and fish department in the state of North Dakota. Jason Mitchell also chimes in with an impromptu interview to share perspective and thoughts on how great the fishing opportunities are in the state.North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.govWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/Flop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6a

Matt Skoog, area supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Lake of the Woods joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. Matt explains where anglers can find reported information on walleyes and saugers and sturgeon on the DNR website. He also details how the research is carried out and how to interpret some of the information to help anglers better understand what's going on out there and how it can help them make better decisions when planning a trip or actively fishing on Lake of the Woods.Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingLake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comPK Lures - www.pklure.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Lance Busse joins the JMO Podcast for episode 270. Lance and his tournament partner Scott Rohloff can now say they are back to back Cabelas National Team Championship winners. Winning the first time in 2023 on Green Bay and then again in 2024 on Lake Erie. The stories of these two anglers and how this has all come together for them in recent years are rich in entertainment and loaded with excellent fishing information. This is a great interview that walleye anglers everywhere will enjoy listening to.PK Lures - www.pklure.comNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/tungsten-short-shank-and-long-shank-jig-assortment-46-pc-kit-assortment-with-box/Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Steve Dahl also known as Zippy, joins the JMO Podcast in this episode. Zippy is a founding member of the Perch Patrol guide service on Devils Lake in North Dakota. Back in the 90's when Zippy and his cohorts began their illustrious careers as guides there was tremendous change happening to Devils Lake with drastically more water filling up the basin and flooding the landscape. This was ultimately what created the body of water we hear about today but back then lots of interesting fishing stories were being created and in this podcast Zippy tells many stories about the how he and his guiding partners got their start. There's a few great Jason Mitchell stories in this as well. This is a truly fascinating documentary style interview that will have any angler entertained.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/

Curtis McCormick and his tournament partner Tom Sieburg won the 2023 Masters Walleye Circuit Championship. Besides tournament fishing Curtis is a guide on Lake McConaughy in western Nebraska where he is originally from. Curtis shares great fishing tips in this podcast on how to find and target big post spawn fish on reservoirs with pelagic forage. In the case of McConaughy the walleyes are notoriously big and healthy due to their readily available food source, the alewife.Scheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingSouth Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.comRisovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Jerad Newgard joins the JMO Podcast for a special Minnesota walleye opener episode. Jerad has been guiding in Minnesota and North Dakota for nearly 20 years. His experience and knowledge are a gift to all listeners who want to get better at finding and catching walleyes early in the spring after the opener in May.Chalet on Mille Lacs - https://chaletonmillelacs.comFlop Box - https://flopindustries.com/?refid=JMO&a_aid=JMO&a_bid=f80a2f6aScheels - https://www.scheels.com/c/fishingWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Ross Swenson joins the JMO Podcast this episode to chat about his guide business and the fish patterns on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota. Big North guide service offers fully guided spring sturgeon fishing trips as well as walleye fishing all year while the season is open. In this interview we learn about Ross as an angler as well as seasonal fish patterns and behavior according to his experience. Any angler that is looking to fish Lake of the Woods in the spring/early summer time frame will find lots of useful information in this podcast. Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/Website - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Duane Hjelm comes back on the JMO Podcast shortly after his 5th place NWT fishing on Lake Erie to start off the 2024 tournament season. In this fishing interview we get caught up with all the off the water things Dewey has going on and we get a great synopsis of what he and his teammates John Hoyer and Dusty Minke experienced on Lake Erie for this spring time tournament.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/

Joe Brick, owner of JT Outdoor Products joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. Learning about Joe's 20 plus years as a walleye tournament angler is entertaining and full of great perspective. In 2016 Joe and his father started JT Outdoor Products, now one of the most recognizable custom rod companies in the Midwest. This interview is full of entertaining stories and great information on fishing as well as the custom rod business.Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.comNorthland Fishing Tackle - https://shop.northlandtackle.com/kits/eye-candy-kit-102-kit-assorted/JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.comWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

John Hoyer joins the JMO Podcast shortly after his NWT victory on Lake Erie in April of 2024. John is the face of tournament walleye fishing these days after his Angler of the Year season in 2023 and now winning the 2024 season opener on Erie during tough fishing conditions. In this interview we get the full story on what it's like to fish a tournament on big water such as the Great Lakes and what all goes into the decision making. He describes what he had to do to secure the win.Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HoyerFishingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhoyerfish/Tour Level Gold - https://www.youtube.com/@TourLevelGoldWebsite - www.jmopodcast.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/

Gord Pyzer is back on the JMO Podcast due to popular demand. In 2023 Gord came on and gave us a taste of how he has been finding and catching more big fish by applying research science to his fishing strategy. In this fishing podcast Gord does a deeper dive into the science and shares his own fishing experiences to depict even better what this applied fishing science has made him a better more effective angler. Gord is a wealth of information and any angler would benefit from his teachings. Lake 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/