We check in with The Nisswa Guide League's Nate Blasing to talk August action in the Brainerd Lakes area. Walleyes, bass and more. Plus, we find out what the Walleye Alliance has been up to lately.

Jarrid Houston is catching fish in the estuary. The St. Louis River is cranking out walleyes...even in the "dog days". We get all the details on that, talk a little Lake Superior, and discuss all things fishing in the Twin Ports.

John Hoyer is a three time National Walleye Tour Champion (and the two time defending champion). He's gearing up for this year's championship on Lake Huron and stops in to tell Kev all about the season, tournament prep, his fall hunting plans and much more.

Brad Fitzgerald is in to preview and promote the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Paul Bunyan Chapter's Annual Banquet coming up August 17th at the Eagle Club. Brad discusses why people travel so far to hunt elk, the expansion of elk in Minnesota and how you can get involved.

The Women Of BASA (Bemidji Area Shooters Association) are presenting their annual August Academy later this month. Tara & Jen have all the details. Plus, we head to Aitkin for our latest Lake of the Week.

Tony Roach is in to talk about a great walleye bite on Mille Lacs, along with the new 2 walleye limit, which has everyone in that area pretty pumped. In addition, he talks about his trip to New England and tuna fishing...and seafood eating.

Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck talks Red Lake, Rainy and Lake of the Woods walleye fishing. We also talk Blackduck 'eyes and big panfish.

Garrett Svir is catching crappies and bluegills throughout Otter Tail Country. The sizes are great, the bite is strong and he's even catching bass and walleyes by accident.

TUMA TIME--Keith Tuma is back! The Big Tuma talks all things Bassmaster. He's on the Open Tour and tells us how each event has gone. Plus, he previews the big Bassmaster Tourney coming to Leech, discusses Brainerd Lakes bass fishing and gets through the Fast Five.

The final regular season National Walleye Tour Event is underway on Lake Sakakawea in western North Dakota. Will Pappenfus is hoping to make a move up the Angler of the Year standings. He's sitting #4 headed into the finale and we get the details on that and the walleye bite throughout Paul Bunyan Country.

When Matt Breuer stops by, we're going to learn a lot. Not only is Matt out catching walleyes, and attempting to catch muskies, he's also out searching for mushrooms and berries and getting ready for bear season. We talk about all of it...and a Fast Five, too.

BRO Brosdahl is back to talk Paul Bunyan Country Fishing. He's been fishing all the big lakes...Winni, Leech, the Cass chain and Bemidji...and he's been getting good action. He talks about what's working, how the season has played out, how the panfish bite (his favorite) is going and his favorite new lures. Oh, and there's a Fast Five too.

Randy Klasen of the Bemidji Area Guide Service is back to talk, well, Bemidji area fishing. Randy's been pulling in walleyes and he tells us what's working and what lakes are the hottest. He also discusses his favorite new "toys", previews the fall bite and survives another Fast Five.

Mike Frisch went public with his battle against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder earlier this year. He discusses that today, along with his trip to ICast, fishing in the Alexandria area and Big Stone, TV changes in the last decade and a Fast Five.

Travis Peterson checked in to talk Rainy Lake Bass Fishing after the Fort Francis Canadian Bass Championships. He also talks about the summer bass bite in general, the hot lures, electronics and of course there's a Fast Five. PLUS, the results of the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament.

Chuck Hasse has been oh so close this tournament season. He shares the details and talks Leech Lake fishing...walleyes, bass, muskies and more. Plus a Fast Five, where we find out Chuck need to experience the joy of Girl Scout cookies.

Nick Lindner is catching fish. That's no surprise of course. But it's always nice when he shares the tricks of the trade. We find out what he's been up to and how he's reeling them in. And of course, there's a Fast Five, too.

Bruce Jean is back with tales of incredible bites of all sorts on Rainy and Mille Lacs. Plus he tells of his recent fly fishing trip to the mountains. We also tackle new toys, fisheries health and of course the fairly Fast Five.

Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service is back to talk Park Rapids area fishing. He talks about the hot bites and species, the best lakes going, and an incredibly savant like soliloquy on the many variations of peanut butter. It's epic.

They call it the fish of 10,000 casts, but Kevin Cochran of Kevin Cochran's Musky Guide Service doesn't need anywhere near that to catch the muskellunge. We get the latest on muskie fishing in the summer of 2024 with one of the nation's premiere muskie guides. Kevin also shares his thoughts on the health of the muskie populations and where he feels things need to improve. Oh, and there's a Fast Five, too.

Scott Mackenthun is back in to talk about fishing in southern Minnesota. We also discuss the first year of two line fishing on the Minnesota River and his thoughts on the possibility of it expanding to other river systems in the state. Plus, of course. a Fast Five.

Steve Scepaniak has all the details on Mille Lacs action. He spent the long weekend fishing for muskies, pike, panfish and even a little walleye. He's got all the details on how to catch 'em in July. Plus a Fast Five and we head to the Walker Area Fisheries Office for our Lake of the Week.

Randy Topper & Brock Anderson won their THIRD GRAHA Walleye Shootout Championship and Randy joined the show with all the details. We also talked Pokegama Lake in general, Grand Rapids area fishing, Randy's thoughts on the 2024 season and the state of fishing right now...and of course there's a Fast Five.

Bemidji State University Football's Annual War On The Shore is this Saturday. Assistant Coach Alex Ney is in to preview the tournament and tell you how you can be part of the action. And this year, you can fish any lake in Beltrami County. If you love football and fishing, this is the tournament for you. Check it out!

Dusty Minke checks in to discuss the latest Leech Lake bite along with his tournament trail so far. His year has been essentially "one more fish". Plus he talks concerns he sees in the area fishing scene and his next stop on the National Walleye Tour. And, of course, the Fast Five.