Joel Nelson has been fishing all over Minnesota and he reports on the strong bite he's experienced all season. He's been fishing Paul Bunyan Country and several points south. We hear about it all. Plus a little spring turkey talk too.

Nate Blasing of the Nisswa Guides League is catching fish and so are his clients. It's been a banner month throughout Paul Bunyan Country and the Brainerd Lakes area is NO exception. And that's just ONE of the topics we cover.

Steve Mattson loves fishing the Grand Rapids area...and he loves fishing any species. But right now, the walleye bite is raging on Winni and the GRAHA is coming up on Pokegama. A lot to cover with a GREAT angler!

National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Ted Takasaki makes his Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors debut! Ted was in town for Ray's Sport & Marine's Grand Opening so Kev had the chance to sit down and talk shallow water walleyes, new gear, Lund Boats and much more with the legend! PLUS our Lake of the Week from the Alexandria Lakes region.

Jason Rylander is catching a ton of walleyes, like everyone else. But he isn't spending the bulk of his time on the "biggies". He's hitting a lot of smaller lakes and getting the same results. We get all the details and fire up a Fast Five, too.

Tony Kennedy, Large Lake Specialist out of the Bemidji Area office, updates us on the status of the Cass Lake Chain. It's loaded with walleyes and muskies and has a number of other species, too. We talk numbers, lake health, year classes...you know, the usual.

Dan Fuller & Pat McSharry Check In With Kev Fresh Off Their Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic Championship, Plus Kev Talks With Chris Thury About the Brian Truax Memorial Muskie Tournament and Adam Jackson On The Wahoo Bass Classic On Leech

Bruce Jean and Randy Klasen have known each other for a long time, but it's mainly been on a basketball court as a coach and official, where they didn't always see eye to eye. But now, they need to find common ground, because they're fishing together for the first time ever at the Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic. They popped in after their first day of pre-fishing...and it was a blast.

The Northwest Region Has A New Fisheries Czar. Marc Bacigalupi slides over from his former role as the Brainerd Area Fisheries Supervisor and has his first conversation as the top dog.

For the second straight year, Chuck & Randy claim the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Title and bring home over $15K! Plus we hear from The Aquatic Biologist On Zebra Mussels

The KC Walleye Classic is this Saturday and there will be 200 anglers on the water vying for the the $12,000+ top prize. But if you're not fishing, there's still a ton of stuff to do at the waterfront. Terry Belanger of All Pro Dads has the details, plus how to get your raffle ticket before the drawing Saturday.

This is Matt Breuer time! He loves fishing, turkey hunting and foraging and he's already done it all this year. He has all the details, including a wicked good start to the walleye season.

John Hoyer is a man who loves what he does and what he does is catch alot of fish. He's the 2022 NWT Champ and he tells us about the first two tournaments of 2023 as he attempts to defend his title. He also talks late spring/early summer walleyes, the biggest changes and concerns he's seeing. Plus a Fast Five, of course.

Opening weekend was a bummer for Jason Freed of Leisure Outdoor Adventures. But after getting the boat fixed, all has been well since then. The Leech Lake bite is awesome and he's headed north to Vermilion soon. We cover it all, along with the obligatory Bemidji-Brainerd football talk and a fast five.

Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service updates us on the early walleye bite in the Park Rapids area. We also talk about his passion...muskies (we're just over a week away!). Also, we head to the Grand Rapids Area for the Lake of the Week, and Christina Regas is in to preview Bemidji's annual Take A Kid Fishing Event

Lake Mille Lacs is in the spotlight. Mille Lacs Area Fisheries Supervisor Tom Heinrich is in to talk all things Mille Lacs...walleyes, smallies, trophy northerns, and record muskies.

Mike Frisch of "Fishing The Midwest" returns to talk early season walleye in Alexandria area waters, as well as bass, his filming schedule and his teenage celebrity crush (and more) with the latest Fast Five

Two events in, Dusty Minke already has a Top 10 finish in the NWT. Plus, he updates the Leech Lake bite, admits to bass fishing (and with the beast he pulled in, why not?), his favorite new toys and a Fast Five. Then Bemidji State Aquatic Biology Professor Dr. Andy Hafs is back to discuss the effects of stocking muskies on a walleye population.

Tom Whitehead checks in to talk early season fishing in the Brainerd Lakes area, along with turkey hunting, maple syrup and more. Plus his unique educational guide trips and a Fast Five.

Dick Beardsley and Brady Laudon LOVE to fish. They talk about the fun of early season walleye, guiding and other fish to pursue early in the year. Plus they discuss their diverging opinions on the latest electronics and do a Fast Five Duel.

The Red Lake Walleye Limit Is Up to Five. Tony Kennedy Says The Lake Is In the Best Shape Its Been In Since The Restoration. Plus, Trophy Northern, Crappies....And Down The Road...Sturgeon. Check It Out On The Latest Podcast.

While reports were spotty in general, it was lights out on Red Lake opening weekend. 100 fish days, bites everywhere and nice sizes. Legendary Red lived up to its hype this opener.

We tried to start a family feud with two sets of Petersons...but they didn't really take the bait. They did have a lot to say about the opener and the upcoming KC Walleye Classic, however.

Even though it looked bleak, turns out we'll be fishing tomorrow, and Toby Kvalevog will be flying across Leech Lake looking for walleyes. We'll get his thoughts on the upcoming season, the health of Leech Lake and several other topics that pop up. And of course, there's a Fast Five.

Tony Roach was fishing in the Mississippi Delta while we were freezing, and got back just in time for the warmup and what will be a very pleasant opener. Must be clean livin'!