On this episode we welcome legendary guide, TV host, and businessman Jason Mitchell. We talk to Jason about how he got into the fishing industry as a guide on North Dakota's famous Devil's Lake and how that lead him to partnering with legendary broadcaster Tony Dean. This is a fascinating look into how Jason got to where he is today.
On our special first remote recording, Nick LaCanne invited us to the Minneapolis Boat Show. We get the low down on all of this season's hottest boat trends, and the need to ORDER EARLY if you want to be out on the water this spring. Big thanks to LaCannes Marine for having us! https://www.lacannesmarine.net
Welcome back everyone from our extended COVID Christmas break. Dan, John, and Tom all got a case of the VID over the holidays, but we're back now stronger than ever with tales of our trip to Icecamp on Lake Mille Lacs. We're joined at the table for this episode by Ryan Gubrud the CSO of our sponsor Freedom Baitz, he tells us about the upcoming Phesants on Ice tournament that supports the Anoka County chapter of Phesants Forever. Don't miss Dan's genius idea for a brand new plastic ice bait that may be the next hot thing for your tackle box.
Producer Tom goes through everything he has acquired and prepped for ice this year, and asks all of the stupid questions he's been wondering listening to Dan and John talk about all season. We're ready for Ice baby!!
Join us on this special episode where we talk with media personality, outdoor enthusiast, fishing fanatic, and author of the children's ice fishing book 1 2 3 Ice Fishing Jenny Anderson aka Girl of 10,000 Lakes. Get this must have gift for your little angler at https://123icefishing.com
On this episode we're joined live in studio by Chris Messerschmidt to talk to us about Walleye fishing tournaments, the necessity of gear and time management, near disasters fishing during severe thunderstorms, and of course his plans for this ice season. Dan and John give us the low down on last week's St. Paul Ice Show, and during the commercial break Dan successfully hunts down an unwelcome visitor in his pickup truck. Sponsors: Tuned Up Custom Rods www.tunedupcustomrods.com Freedom Baitz www.freedombaitzoutdoors.com Maluna Coolers maluna.com
On this episode The ICEMEN welcome Nick Lindner. We are also caught "off guard" by a call in question by a familiar person where we debate the perfect gift ideas for all the anglers out there. Eventually the talk turns to the many media projects Nick is involved in, camping in hub houses, and the best ways to balance family and fishing.
In this episode The ICEMEN are joined by Nick LaCanne, who owns the #1 Alumacraft dealer in Minnesota, LaCanne's Marine. Frequent listeners will know that Dan bought his new boat through LaCanne's. Nick is one of the few people who truly understand the supply chain issues facing the Marine and Powersport industries. He walks us through the way that his dealearship is navigating the challenges. This is one is a can't miss listen!
We discuss a grab bag of topics including: Boat Winterization, Deer Hunting, Firearms, Winter Ice Show season, and...the misadventures of sharing co-ed restrooms in the workplace. Join the guys on this super fun episode recorded late night in the TUCR shop.
This week, the ICEMEN are joined by the guys of Ice Camp Outfitters, Brad Hawthorne and Marcus Taplin. We talk all about Lake Mille Lacs and the beauty of sleeping on the ice in comfort and style, while being placed right in top of the fish by renowned guide, Brad Hawthorne. Check out Ice Camp Outfitters at www.icecampoutfitters.com
We're back to begin our second year together. In this episode we announce a brand new TUCR to the lineup, a special caller brings up an interesting topic that you don't want to miss, there's a new sponsor to the show: Maluna Coolers, and John talks about a very sad loss for the Tuned Up family.
In this episode we welcome Garrett Haglin of Euphoric Brands to talk about there launch of their high-end roto-molded Maluna Coolers. Check them out at maluna.com and use code ICEMEN to save 15% off your order.
On this episode we are joined by father and son duo Jeremey and Tanner Carel who run an upstarting custom crankbait operation CCB. We talk making custom baits and fishing.
In this Episode the ICEMEN welcome one of the biggest names in the local fishing scene, Kee Kong. Kee shares his story and passion for fishing which he brings ever day to as the head of the fishing department for St. Paul's Joe's Sporting Goods.
Our first Colaboration Episode! The ICEMEN welcome Smackdown Outdoors Podcast host Doug Glimmerveen. We talk all about podcasting and fishing. We get into some hotbutton topics like daily fish limits and other potential rule changes in the sport of fishing. Sponsors: Tuned Up Custom Rods www.tunedupcustomrods.com Freedom Baitz www.freedombaitzoutdoors.com
In this episode the ICEMEN are joined by Lake Winnipeg Legend Donovan Pearase, owner of Blackwater Cats Outfitter. We discuss the incredible walleye fishery that is Lake Winnipeg an how unique it is guiding on such a huge and isolated body of water. We also discuss his summertime guiding on the famed Red River for monster Catfish. Finally, we talk about the devastating effects of the current boarder closure and how it is crippling Canadian fishing guides and outfitters. This episode has it all!
On this episode we talk to Emmy Award winning outdoor Journalist Lindsey Hayes. You may probably know her from shows like Made for the Outdoors, Destination Polaris, Due North Outdoors, and Travel Wisconsin. Lindsey shares about her passion for the outdoors, starting from her youth in Wisconsin and how she turned that passion and her love of telling people's stories into a wondeful career. Lindsey also talks about her new company Forever Wild, LLC.
Part Two of the our interview with Lake Minnetonka legend Larry Hanson. We continue to pick his brain about all things Lake Minnetonka and his experience as a guide and expert in the industry.
This week, we welcome Larry Hanson to the Studio. Larry has been guiding the crazy busy waterways of Lake Minnetonka for over 30 years. And his family can trace it's routes back to the lake more than 150 years! Larry also shares his expertise on his radio show Reel Talk Outdoors on BOB FM. The conversation was so good we needed to break it up and make it a 2 part special.
In this episode the ICEMEN are joined by there newest sponsor Freedom Baitz. Dan the owner, and Ryan, the sales manager sit down and share the story of how the company was founded. Including being vetran owned. Ryan even shares some stories of his time as a US Navy Rescue swimmer. Tune in to learn how these plastics are made and how they can help you catch more fish on and off the ice.