Author: Chris Hustad

Season 2 – Episode 16 – Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media What’s Hot Today: New North Dakota state record walleye caught south of Bismarck on Missouri River/Lake Oahe First Time on the Water Best Shallow Water Crankbaits Custom, semi-custom and stock rods…what the difference? Trolling rods – what’s with all the sizes? UV vs Glow what’s the difference and when to use each? Best boat snacks Spring snow goose hunting roundup Time to start scouting for turkeys Favorite spring plastics (Walleye Assassins, Authentx Moxis,etc.) Biggest fishing gimmick EVER??? (Flying Lure? Banjo minnow? Pocket Fisherman?) Threw first

Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media Creek Chub Season Coming Soon…. What traps?  What bait?  What aerators?  Hook and line? Where are the snow geese? Fox Island boat landing is open in Bismarck, ND Best spring beer? Does jig color matter?  Cranks??? Recap on spring boat ramp etiquette  How much is too much for a spinning reel??? Headlines New Mexico teen releases record blue cat Repeat poacher in CO banned from hunting for life Carson Wentz farm up for sale 1 year anniversary of Covid…..yaaayyyy Where were you when it “hit”? Time of year to buy new grills and

Season 2 – Episode 14 – Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media It’s Getting Warm in the Midwest – Real Warm Ice Will Erode Fast, Rivers Will Open Up (HOT action the first week) Putting Away Ice Gear Shed Hunting Time Geese on the Move Where are the Snow Geese Right Now??? How We Decoy Migrators Headlines Hunters Are Getting Older…How Old? Hunters Kill 20% of Wisconsin’s Wolf Population in Just 3 Days of Hunting Season  Boy Gets Disqualified in a Ice Fishing Tournament Crankbaits Under Testing Right Now Berkley Hit Sticks Rapala Shallow Husky Jerks Rapala Original Floaters

Brought to you by Flyway Media & Laughing Sun Brewing Warm weather ahead in sight but COLD for now… How do you stay warm?  Layering is important. Lacrosse Boots Follow Up Review What SOCKS do you Rock? Are Lithium Batteries Worth It? Best Ice House Snacks & Food Headlines Couple dies overnight on the ice on Lake Winnipeg Bassmaster Elite Series Kicks off on St. Johns River Judge Order Immediate Hunting Season for Wolves in Wisconsin To Pink or Not to Pink?  The New Blaze Orange? Dream Warm Weather Trips Overview of newer crankbaits to hit the market Preparing for Trolling

Brought to you by Flyway Media & Laughing Sun Brewing It’s COLD all over – making ice, finally… Walleye Ice Fishing Tips for Midwinter When it gets cold…find the reservoirs BIG Pike Starting to School Headlines 66 Total People Rescued from Ice Floes North of Sturgeon Bay 473 Snow Geese Harvested in Mack’s Prairie Wings Contest Ice fisherman captures rare video of wolves hunting down coyote River Backwater Fishing Will We Ever See Cheap Ammo Again? Gearing up for Spring Snows Shed Hunting Season – When it ain’t too fricken cold When will we be fishing the rivers in the Midwest

Season 2 – Episode 11 – Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing Big 3 Technology Companies for Anglers All Have Live Headlines Sioux Falls Having Their Ice Fishing Event California’s Proactiveness Saving the Fisheries NJ Funding the Fishing Industry Montana hunting permits may be issued once in a lifetime What’s with all the Ice House Makers Now? How long will it take China to catch up to the fishing/hunting product shortage? South Dakota’s Licenses Expire on the 31st – Don’t Forget! Sounds like Arkansas is the place to be for spring snow goose opener… Parts of Iowa Got 14+ inches

Season 2 Episode 10 – Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing Recap the Weekend Fishing Adventures What are must-haves for camping overnight on the ice? LOTW is heating up all over – Staffer Ben Norquist heading up there Headlines Almost a world record: CNY angler catches huge, 45 1/2-inch tiger muskie ice fishing on Otisco Lake Michael Jordan’s fishing boat, Catch 23, wins sailfish tournament title in Florida Organizers cancel Devils Lake ice fishing tournament Target drops popular coconut milk after allegations of forced monkey labor Spring Snow Goose Conservation Season Opens on Feb 1st – birds already up north a bit.

SEASON 2 – Episode 9 – Sponsored by Laughing Sun Brewing & Flyway Media Went Ice Fishing Today – 2 New Lakes Open water everywhere in the Dakotas Time to Build a Smitty Sled What Other Mods for Ice Fishing Sleds? Need New Lights in Ice House for Filming – Suggestions? Fishing tournament season sign ups starting Casino Cup Website Almost Ready to Rock to the Public NWT Tournaments – Looking Ahead Boat projects/upgrades Will the state record walleye fall this spring / northern pike record? Headlines Boxer Caleb Truax big on ice fishing New Hampshire sportsmen set new bear-hunt record

Season 2 – Episode 8.  The WINDY Show – Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing. Holy crap is it windy outside!  What does this mean for the lake ice conditions in the Midwest? Permanent houses and Snow Bears not having a good winter so far Keys to Staying Light & Mobile on the Ice Light auger Go light with propane Light Rod cases Think About Weight Before You Buy? Headlines Fishing is free this weekend in Minnesota, Wisconsin Ice fishing contests in MN all but over except Virtual Events Is hunting under attack in Washington state? What’s up with the

Season 2 – Episode 7 Topics Mobridge Ice Tournament Ice Fishing Tournaments In General How to Have a Bad Ice Fishing Season? Why Do You Ice Fish? Ice Season without an ATV means weight drop time from humping sleds Best Walleye Techniques Under the Ice Review of Eagle Claw Ice Rod Case Best Charger for Small Batteries (Interstate Charger) What to look for when walking out on the ice? It’s finally time…I’m buying QUALITY boot spikes. Best Heaters and what to use for Cooking? Best Ice House Food Best Ice House Beverages 4 sided vs. 6 sided hubs? 8 sided? Found

Season 2 – Episode 6 – Brought to you by Laughing Sun Brewing Ice is going to be downright sketchy in places Ice Castle boys are in trouble throughout Midwest…no ice Northern stretches of ND/MN most popular with closure of border and Lake Winnipeg from US Hunting season winding down Review of the Pistol Bit / Dewalt Combo Review of the Otter Cottage Review of the Otter Resort Best ice fishing clothes (outer layer) How do you hook your minnow while ice fishing? When to use a full minnow…when to use a minnow head. Ice fishing rod size and action What

Geese still being pounded in South Dakota Late Season honkers in the Dakotas and MN (Rochester) Late Season Pheasants Ice is SERIOUSLY hit and miss – be cautious How thick must the ice be for YOU to drive onto the lake Early Ice Tips for Walleyes and Perch Otter Cottage Ice House Review Otter Resort Hub Review Flasher vs. LCDs Dead sticks vs. Jigging – When it matters Christmas Dinner Staples How to turn and burn a full freezer of Venison Best Crappie/Panfish destinations in the Midwest Darkhouse Spearing 101  Follow up on Best Ice Cleats Best Portable Heaters and What