We check in with Dusty Minke as he pre-fishes South Dakota's Lake Sharpe for the National Walleye Tour's Season Opener next week. We also recap last year, hardwater season and find out how Dusty prepares for a tournament. And of course the Fast Five.

Terry Belanger of the Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Crew has the details on the annual raffle. Once again, the grand prize is a decked out Boat, Motor and Trailer package from Ray's Sport & Marine. He'll have all the details on that, the tournament and much more. Plus, another Lake of the Week...this time from Ottertail Country.

Joel Nelson of Joel Nelson Outdoors discusses the latest from OnX, talks "507" fishing and hunting, previews turkey season and even delves into some eelpout talk.

Nate Blasing talks about is new one day gig...guiding the Governor during the Governor's Fishing Opener on the Whitefish Chain. He also talks catching greenback walleyes on Lake Winnipeg and recaps the hardwater season in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Steve Scepaniak is no fan of mushy ice...so he waits for softwater. He discusses what we can expect on Mille Lacs, how big Mille Lacs actually is, all the fish you'll find in there and a Fast Five too.

3 time national champion John Hoyer is gearing up for another National Walleye Tour season. We preview the tourneys, and get the recap of his always awesome adventures on land and water.

Matt Breuer is out catching eelpout (since spring is being delayed). We talk all things burbot, along with a recap of a very strong panfish hardwater season. Plus, we preview spring turkeys and the upcoming softwater season.

Dick Beardsley is fresh off another series of knee surgeries, but that hasn't stopped him from fishing. Since he had to go to Sioux Falls for his knee anyway, he just kept going west to get some softwater walleye action. Plus we recap a limited ice season for him and preview softwater season in Paul Bunyan Country.

Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters has been burbot fishing and we get the details. Plus, he's gearing up for a smelt run, turkey season is on the way....and you better apply for your bear license. He covers it all!

Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson is in Texas preparing for the Bassmaster Classic. He checks in to preview the event, discuss the latest season so far, talk Sunset Country fishing and run through a Fast Five.

Jason Rylander loves Eelpout fishing. He discusses his success this year, the growth of eelpout angling and the new 4 pout limit. Plus a recap of all things hardwater, a preview of spring and, of course, a Fast Five.

Mankato Free Press Outdoor Writer (and Hutchinson Area Fisheries Supevisor) Scott Mackenthun is back to talk South Dakota hardwater, youth archery, Hutchinson Fisheries activities and the Fast Five (including fish cooking talk).

Bruce Jean has been traveling, skiing, reffing...oh, and fishing too. Plus we preview the Rainy Run and the upcoming softwater season. And another Not Fast Five!

It's been a few months, so with a free President's Day, Fishing Savant Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service stopped by the studio to discuss all things fishing. Hardwater, softwater, Disney fishing (yes, Disney) and a far from Fast Five.

The Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic is back. Phil Hodapp previews the event and how you can get registered for the tournament. $15,000 is on the line and over $100,000 will be donated to local non-profits. Phil has all the details.

Carl Adams has the details on a strong hardwater season up north including a great year on Red, Winni and Lake of the Woods

Chuck Hasse of Leech Lake Fish House Rentals discusses the hardwater bite in the winter of 2024-25. It's been a strong season on Leech and he's bullish on softwater this summer too. Another great conversation with a big Leech Lake stick.

Minnesota DNR Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek checks in to recap the various hunting seasons, discuss wildlife populations and concerns and previews turkey season.

The Minnesota DNR is hoping to expand elk numbers and hunting opportunities in Minnesota through an ambitious study and relocation project. We hear all about it from DNR Elk Coordinator Kelsie LaSharr, Michelle Carstensen of the Wildlife Health Group and Deer, Elk and Moose Biologist Amanda McGraw

Bro Brosdahl LOVES ice fishing, so 2023-24 was a tough stretch for him. Things are going much better in 2024-25. He gives us the scoop and of course we meander our way through several other topics too.

It's Extravaganza Time on Gull Lake's Hole In The Day Bay! The Bemidji Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is a one of a kind MASSIVE event and we get all the details on what's coming up Saturday from co-chair Sheena Ziegler,

Joe Henry is Lake of the Woods Tourism's Executive Director so he knows everything there is to know about that legendary body of water. We cover it all...from the Rainy River to the Northwest Angle

Joel Nelson is back to talk all things outdoors. We recap hunting seasons, discuss the ice bite and meander into the toy store to talk about the latest gear. All that and a Fast Five, too!

We put the spotlight on the Mille Lacs and Aitkin area today. Our Lake of the Week is there and Steve Scepaniak from Predator Guide Service is spending a lot of time on Mille Lacs and other lakes in the neighborhood catchin' fish through the hardwater.

Matt Newell of 10,000 Lakes Guide Service in Bemidji makes his Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors debut talking Bemidji and Cass Lake hardwater...and of course, there's a Fast Five.