Author: Chris Hustad

Over a Month Since the Last Podcast – feels good to be back.  Jason got a new gig at RDO Trucks in Bismarck/Dickinson – Werd. How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon? Thick enough to ice fish all over, of course.  BUT, if you DON’T know Audubon well, I wouldn’t venture all over without worry.  Well known freshwater springs all over, especially by the islands. Latest Ice Fishing Report from the Prairie… Review on RodFather Rods Below is my favorite ice rod from Rodfather Custom Rods ( in NDSU colors…Go Bison!) Call the Rodfather (Find him on Facebook at “Rodfather

Ice Fishing For Me So Far – Shoulda Been Here Yesterday… How Thick is the Ice on Lake Audubon – Hearing around 12 inches+ now BUT still plenty of sketchy areas out in the middle. Twin Cities Peeps – Anyone Looking for ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka? Set the Hook Guide Service offers a fleet of nice ice houses for rent on the lake. One of their ice houses were used in the making of the video below (Ice House #7 – Currently for Rent!) iFish Pro 2.0 Tip-Up – $59.99/ea VYPER Aerated Tip Up by Frabill – Why Did

On this episode of Review Your Gear Radio episode 7-15), we talk mostly about ice fishing, coyotes, and yes we cover the new Vexus 23s fishing boat that just came out days out.  Enjoy! I Finally Got Out Ice Fishing in South Central North Dakota… What are Essentials for Traveling the Prairie in the Wintertime? 5-Gallon Buckets – Don’t Buy…Go Ask for Soy Sauce Buckets at Chinese Joints… Why Hasn’t Someone Came Out with a Commercial Smitty Sled Design??? Clam Watchtower Tip Up Is Out – Let’s Just Say We’re Not Impressed Clam has come out with a new ice fishing

Weather Forecast – Talking Single Digits for Lows Next Week Here in Bismarck, ND How Thick Is the Ice on Lake Audubon??? When Will Central North Dakota Have Walkable Ice???PK Lures Re-Design by FlywayMedia.com What’s HOT in Cold Weather Baby??? NOT impressed with what’s “New” this year in Ice Fishing – Lot’s of overpriced junk – not TOO Much going on this winter IMO.  Stop branding junk and calling it awesome, please. Forward Facing Is Changing the Permanent Ice House Market As Well Email List – Giving Away Some Aerators Facebook Fiddle Faddle – Chris Got Named in “Are We Dating

POST-DEER HUNTING OPENER IN NORTH DAKOTA How Weather Affects Deer Movement? Best Binoculars in the $100 – $500 Range for Big Game, Waterfowl, and Simply in General Best Coolers for Deer Meat or ANY Meat in General….for Under $100 IGLOO 120 The Igloo® Polar 120 Cooler is made with what they call Ultratherm® Insulation in the body and lid.  This is vital to keeping big game cold for long periods of time. This oversized Igloo cooler is 120 quart in size which is big enough for any deer quartered. SUMO MARLIN CAUGHT OUT OF SAN DIEGO Captain Dan at Fish Further

Flyway Media – We Know The Outdoors and SEO Qwack is Wack Snow Goose Migration Update Pretty Steady Push Down…Majority Still in Canada Obviously. Why Don’t the Feds Release Waterfowl Staging Numbers Anymore???   Those used to be awesome for getting an idea where birds were at.  Not only that, but the refuge counts you’d consider pretty accurate (compared to just some guy saying there’s birds). What Do You Do With the Guys That Shoot Hens in Your Group? Campers and RVs This is Chris’ setup for camping.  For him, a 26’ camper with one slide is perfect.  Tows great and easy

Flyway Media – Just Because… FlywayMedia.com Qwack is Wack Snow Geese Are Showing Up in North Dakota in Huntable Numbers Now Reports (and plenty of cell phone pics and videos) showing that the snow geese have started to arrive in the northern half of North Dakota. Loaded the trailer and ready. A Good Portion of the Ducks are in Snow Goose Feeds Now & Watch for Flooded Areas Best Decoy Spread for Run-n-Gun in the Fall for Snow Geese? Basically a Socks vs. Full-body Debate — The “Don’t Argue Just Look Into It” Text I send to Snow Goose Hunting Buddies

What is SEO? Chris explains why Flyway Media is what it is… Qwack is Wack Ever Seen the Decoy Knock-Offs on Temu??? Seeing A Lot of Moose Harvests Recently 2025 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Opener This Weekend EHD Hits SW North Dakota ( NDGF Release – https://gf.nd.gov/news/8675 ) Facebook Fiddle Faddle – Chicks That Post A LOT of Selfies…what’s your take? Planning Florida Trip – What are Coastal “Must Do’s”? 2nd Half Headlines https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2025-10-13/utah-attorney-general-report-wade-lemon-hunting-donald-trump-jr-hunt https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/856431103/omnia-fishing-and-thorne-bros-have-partnered-to-expand-inventory-and-deliver-a-best-in-class-shopping-experience https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/10/15/two-idaho-hunting-deaths-on-the-minds-of-wyoming-hunters Pheasants for the Future in Minot Under Investigation for Possible Embezzlement  We’re Talking Ice Augers Baby! Auto Tip-Ups Now Legal in MN for Ice Fishing

Flyway Media SEO Web Design Pheasant Season Opened – Didn’t Hear Much but WINDY today on Sunday Seeing a Few Grouse – No Partridge Yet for Me (a FEW around) Quack is Wack Product Review – Minor Detail Motion System for Field Decoys Are Rotaries Worth the Hassle Anymore? Best Motion Decoys for Ducks AND Geese Today Facebook Fiddle Faddle ( Rant of the Week ) Why do hunters feel the need to attack other hunters on social media? Oahe Heating up for Giant Walleyes Near Mobridge and South Best Way to Catch These Hogs? Tales from the Chub Tank –

Flyway Media – When Ranking on Google Matters (www.FlywayMedia.com) AIM 2026 Schedule in North Dakota Tales from the Chub Tank – Neighbor Offered a Free Chest Freezer…Do I Need Another??? Spawn Operations Starting on Salmon in North and South Dakota Shore Fishing is Peaking for Salmon on Lake Sakakawea (for how long until?) Pheasant Hunting Opener This Weekend QUACK IS WACK First Signs of the Goose Migration into the States 2nd Half Why Do People Buy Into the Super Expensive Shotgun Shell Hype? Kicking Off My Season, Finally It Appears This Weekend Pronghorn Season Going Again – Congrats Dane Heid on

QUACK IS WACK – Tribute to Whitney Houston Resident Opener Kicked Off Saturday (9/27/25) in North Dakota.  Hunting Was Good Overall Statewide It’s YOUR week duck hunters in Nodak…..take advantage How To Excel in the Field Hunting Ducks on Bluebird Days Looking Ahead at the Fall 2025 Waterfowl Migration Out of Canada, Eh Waterfowl in 2025, Like Previous Years, LOVE to Hang WAY Up North as Long as They Can Hunting Snow Geese in North Dakota This Fall – OUR PREDICTIONS Tales from the Chub Tank – Talked to a few guys….actually trapping well (just what do you do with em…)

Rule #1 – Don’t get Married – We Proudly Support No Ma’am “NO MA’AM” (National Organization of Men Against Amazonian Masterhood) is an anti-feminist group founded by Al Bundy in the TV show Married with Children This Weekend is Youth / Veteran Hunt in North Dakota for 2025 ( Sept 20th ) – GONNA BE WET AND SLOPPY First Crane Reports This Week in ND BASS Announces Which Tournaments Will Have FFS in 2026https://www.bassmaster.com/elite/news/b-a-s-s-announces-results-of-coin-flip-determining-2026-forward-facing-sonar-events/ 2nd HALF AIM Results on Lake Sakakawea AND North Dakota Team of the Year Results BIG 10 Tournament up in Williston, ND Sept 26-27th Tales from the

Check out our Preferred Walleye Fishing Guide on Lake Sakakawea – Dakota West Outfitters! Early Canada Goose Season Coming to a Close – (Still shouldn’t have August….just sayin) Dove Hunting Good as Always – Seen More Bands (More Eurasians, too) SNOW GEESE BABY – Lots of STUPID Reports from Up North, Eh Resident Waterfowl Hunting Opener Ahead in North Dakota (9/27 Opener – 9/20 Youth Opener) Tales of the Chub Tank  Salmon Fishing on the Good Ol’ Lake Sakakawea in the Fall Fished for the First Time in Awhile up on Lake Sakakawea – LONG Trip AIM Championship on Lake Sakakawea