Author: Chris Hustad

Planer Boards Review

Fishing Planer Boards & How to Use Them for Walleye

Updated for the 2021 Season! Fishing planer boards have been around a while now, and while they get used by many anglers, I still feel most ignore them completely.  I can really see why they are a lot of added “work” in your trolling and some guys don’t want to bother.  But there are so many trolling applications where using planer boards is necessary…let me explain. What is a Planer Board? Planer boards, for a lack of a general definition, are simply tools to get your fishing line away from the boat.  If you’re trolling long flats that run for miles,

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2-38 – The S-Bomb Episode – Chris Makes the Episode Explicit, We Talk Various Product Reviews, Tournaments, Walleyes, Salmon…all of it!

Season 2 – Episode 38 Ninja Planer Boards – Yes I Recommend Tournament Season in Full Swing Tales from the Chub Tank Water Temps Rising Fast This Year Headlines The Rock Loves to Fish His Private Pond https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-fishing-163353479.html Do Scented Fishing Plastics Really “Work”??? https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/do-scented-fishing-lures-work/ NO Wolf Hunting in MN This Year https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/07/07/no-wolf-hunt-in-minnesota-this-year 2nd Half Leeches Getting Scarce It’s Dirty Boat Season a.k.a. Crawler Season When to use a FULL rig vs.a PLAIN rig What rigs are working right now? What fishing line for trolling? Special Mate Tackle Boxes are Legit What makes a good crankbait? Why don’t they make a

4th of july podcast

2-37 – 4th of July Edition – We talk High School Fishing, bottom bouncer tips, how to fish walleyes when it’s HOT outside, reviews, 4th of July food and drinks and more!

Season 2 – Episode 37 – 4th of July Edition – Sponsored by Flyway Media RYG is sponsoring a High School Fishing Team in CT – Go Arianna! ND High School Team Looking Ahead What temperature is TOO HOT to fish? Sunscreen or Not? Lake Mille Lacs Minute  How much does a swivel on a hook make a difference in line twist? Bottom Bouncer Subtle Tips & Tricks 2nd Half Tales from the Chub Tank How to Find Walleyes on FLAT water Headlines Oregon Goes to the Extreme with Recent Changes to Fishing Regs https://www.kpic.com/news/local/emergency-fishing-regulations-in-response-to-drought-begin-july-1 New Wolf Regulations in Montana Under

fishing slump

2-36 – The Fishing Slump Episode

Season 2 – Episode 36 The Fishing Slump Edition – Sponsored by Flyway Media What is a fishing slump, cuz I’m in one… How to Re-Evaluate Your Fishing Tales from the Chub Tank Lake Mille Lacs Minute Is it Leadcore Season yet? I Stress Again…Crankbait Size Matters When is the Water Too Hot for Musky Fishing? Headlines Drum Fishing Tournaments a Thing in KS https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2021/06/29/kansas-outdoors-calendar-freshwater-drum-fishing-tournament-set-weekend-glen-elder-reservoir/7805617002/ China To Pause Their Fishing Fleet??? https://phys.org/news/2021-06-china-squid-fishing-pacific-atlantic.html Fargo is Keeping their Urban Deer Hunting https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/7092217-Fargo-to-keep-urban-bow-hunting-while-group-examines-program Sporting Clays – Renner’s New Thing 2nd Half Special Mate Tackle Box Ammo Starting to Come in Stock Fishing Stock Dwindling

Walleye Rigs

How to Make Walleye Rigs of All Kinds

One of my earliest memories as a kid walleye fishing was using walleye rigs.  If you’re a walleye angler and haven’t used or heard of a Lindy walleye rig, then you’re missing out on a piece of walleye history.  Let me explain. In the early days, there was a product that came out that changed walleye fishing forever…the Lindy Rig.  It was a long leader of monofilament fishing line that had floats, beads, and some with blades leading down to the hook.  It was deadly and still is. Nowadays, there are a wide variety of walleye rigs on the market.  If

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2-35 – We talk about the NWT on Lake Erie, ANS and Zebra Mussels, Reviews, Planer Boards, Pizza and more!

Season 2 – Episode 35 – Sponsored by Flyway Media NWT at Lake Erie Is there ANY WAY to stop Zebra Mussels??? Headlines SC Hosting Over 400 Teams in High School Bass Fishing Tournament https://www.independentmail.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2021/06/25/fishing-competition-lake-hartwell-high-school-teams-championship/5343865001/ Mille Lacs Lake in MN Closed to Walleye Fishing July 1-15th https://www.pinejournal.com/northland-outdoors/7086535-Reminder-Mille-Lacs-closed-to-all-walleye-fishing-July-1-15 Fargo’s Deer Hunting Still Up in the Air https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/7085049-Bow-hunters-urge-expansion-of-urban-hunt-along-Red-River 2nd Half Why Are There UBER Expensive Trolling Rods? Shimano Tekota’s are still the best trolling reel, in our opinion So many “jigging rap-like” lures out now Best tackle box for the money Special Mate Tackle Box – maybe next purchase Ninja Planer Board Review

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We talk fishing tournaments, rig components, bottom bouncers, boat ramp courtesy and more…

Season 2 – Episode 34 – Sponsored by Flyway Media LOTS of Local Tournaments These Days Tales from the Chub Tank Do quality components matter for walleye rigs? Tweaks to factory lures Bladed treble hooks Better quality hooks Changing split ring sizes Custom painting Pushing bill down to dive deeper Headlines Fishing tournament raises more than $19,000 good cause on the Columbia river. https://keprtv.com/news/local/fishing-tournament-raises-more-than-19000-for-sacred-heart-childrens-hospital Fargo’s city hunting up in the Air https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/7073797-Looking-to-weigh-in-on-Fargos-urban-hunting-program-Heres-your-chance Federal Duck Stamp now looking to be non-hunting related https://www.audubon.org/news/after-controversy-duck-stamp-contest-may-no-longer-require-hunting-scenes 2nd Half Don’t break your trolling motor or your graph nowadays!  Good luck finding them. Salmon season is upon

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2-33 We talk walleye rigging, Father’s Day gifts, new products we’re field testing, creek chubs, gear tips and more!

Season 2 – Episode 33 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Bubba Blade Blackstone Auto-Inflate Life Vest Planer Boards Me? I want a Tekota 500……just sayin’ Testing This Weekend Ninja Planer Boards New Various Walleye Rigs New Secret Crankbait Tales from the Chub Tank Best Color for Rigging in Both Clear and Dirty Water? Headlines Michael Jordan and His 80 Foot Yacht in 3.4 Million Dollar Fishing Tournament https://www.insider.com/michael-jordan-fishing-crew-catch-dolphin-big-rock-tournament-2021-6 BC Man To Lose Vehicle for Shooting a Fake Deer – Too Much or Not Enough? https://vancouversun.com/news/b-c-man-should-lose-truck-and-boat-for-illegal-hunting-and-fishing-government-says Bomb Squad Called for Pipe Bomb – Turned Out To Be Fishing Weights https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/06/16/san-jose-police-respond-to-pipe-bomb-report-at-almaden-lake-regional-park/ 2nd Half Is

Walleye Tournament Podcast

2-32 – The Walleye Tournament Edition – We talk H2H, NWT, AIM, Fishing for a Cure, How to Fish ‘Em, Humminbird Releases Mega Live Imaging, and More!

SEASON 2 – EPISODE 32 – The Fishing Tournament Edition  Sponsored by Flyway Media.   Head2Head Fishing Down to 4 Anglers on Mille Lacs Most are using soft plastics – either dark blue or leech black LiveScope is changing tournament fishing Liquid Willow Cat leeches are worth a look AIM Tourney upcoming on Mille Lacs NWT en route to Lake Erie soon Fishing for a Cure Tournament June 19th at Beulah Bay Most effective way to catch A LOT of walleyes, in short amounts of time 2nd Half Soft plastics are getting amazing Tales from the Chub Tank Headlines Humminbird Releases Mega

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2-31 – Drama at the AIM Walleye Championship, H2H Fishing Hits Mille Lacs, Creek Chubs are Popping, Custom Rods, Ninja Planer Boards and More!

Season 2 – Episode 31 – Sponsored by Flyway Media AIM Championship Gets HEATED at Weigh-In Tales from the Chub Tank… Creeks are FINALLY Popping with Creek Chubs Crazy Record Temps in the Dakotas Development around Prairie Pothole Lakes. 2nd Half Mille Lacs Head 2 Head previews  Salmon Fishing on my Mind Headlines China is Now Illegally Fishing Argentina, One of the World’s Most Lucrative Fishing Grounds https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3136138/chinese-boats-caught-suspicions-illegal-fishing-argentinas Lead Looking to Become Illegal for Hunting in New York State Public Land https://www.fieldandstream.com/uncategorized/lead-ammo-ban-new-york Moose and Caribou Grounds of NW Territory in Alaska Could Soon Be Closed to Many https://www.adn.com/opinions/2021/06/05/defending-the-hunting-rights-of-alaskans/ Initial Look at

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2-30 – We talk A LOT about walleye fishing tactics such as trolling, rigging, and jig rapping. That and so much more!

Season 2 – Episode 30 – Sponsored by Flyway Media Rapala opened up the paint booth Bomber as well Best Lure Tuner? Where do you start if you’re looking to get into trolling?  Shape?  Size?  Colors? Best ways to slow down a fast trolling boat? Troll with or against the wind? What leader length is ideal for rigging and slow death? New rigging ideas?  Can rigging make a strong comeback?  Or has it been here for years… 2nd Half Field testing a new lure prototype…will it work??? Ways to increase the bites on jigging raps?  Too many you don’t feel… Crawlers,

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2-29 – We talk about the best cities for hunting and fishing, the MN walleye opener results, lithium batteries, reviews and more!

Season 2 Episode 29 – Sponsored by Flyway Media MN Walleye Opener Overall, Went Well… Best Fishing City Best Hunting City Tales From the Creek Chub Tank Clothing available for purchase  Fishing Shirts Performance Hoodies Lithium Batteries Headlines Lampreys Making a Comeback in Cali https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/vampire-fish-spotted-twice-american-river-suggesting-its-return-to-the-area MT Making it Easier for NR Students to obtain hunting/fishing licenses https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/law-offers-new-hunting-fishing-license-discounts-to-some-nonresident-students/article_a1c3cb08-1eac-556c-bc60-db5369f87c50.html Hunter in MO Mistakes Hiker for a Turkey https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/law-offers-new-hunting-fishing-license-discounts-to-some-nonresident-students/article_a1c3cb08-1eac-556c-bc60-db5369f87c50.html Side Imaging – Correctly Mounting is Important Crankbait Size and Shape Overlooked And the Winner for Ugliest Planer Boards Goes To??? Best Fishing Rod Under $150 Best Way to Make Eggs

Bottom Bouncers

Bottom Bouncer Fishing 101 for Walleyes

A fisherman from South Dakota invented the bottom bouncer a few decades ago, and it was arguably one of the most notable changes in walleye fishing we’ve ever seen.  There are so many ways to fish bottom bouncers, making it one of the most versatile tactics for walleyes and other species. Bottom bouncers can be used all season long and can be used to tap into any walleye’s mood.  I will break down the 101’s of fishing bottom bouncers, from spring to fall, and the presentations I use to catch big walleye when it counts. How to Use Bottom Bouncers Fishing

Creek Chub

Creek Chubs Guide – How to Catch, Trap, & Keep Alive

Updated for 2024! If you’ve never used a creek chub for fishing, you’re missing out.  There’s something about them that makes fish SNAP almost every time.  They’re a large, feisty bait that creates a lot of attention in the water.  And when properly rigged, the mixture just means FISH!  And don’t get me wrong, fishing for creek chubs (and trapping) can be really, really fun.  It’s also a great activity to get the kids outside, as mine loves to catch them. Creek chubs as bait are nothing new; they have just been gaining a lot of attention in recent years.  The