With spring fever hitting a feverish pitch…Tony catches up with good friend and colleague Travis Frank. The two dive into a wide variety of topics, ranging from Travis’s recent Mississippi River trip to controversial FFS conversations. These two are closing the chapter on winter and are ready to jump into spring fishing. Check out this week's DIA podcast!

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This week on the DIA podcast, Tony discusses the final days of ice season and recaps a recent trip to Florida with son Robbie. The two chat about everything from Bassmasters to getting on the ice one last time.

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This week on the DIA podcast, we sit down with Greg Berg, MNDNR Mille Lacs Area Supervisor, to discuss regulation changes for the big lake. Tony also breaks down some other MN fishing regulations changes for 2025 and opens up a discussion on technology and future Minnesota regulations. 

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This week on the DIA podcast, after a day of fishing together on the ice, Tony sits down with legendary “Mr. Walleye” Gary Roach. He shares some stories of the past, how he got his start and some of the places fishing has taken him.

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Tony has guest Mike Hehner on the podcast to discuss the MN Quality Panfish Initiative. The two also dive into barotrauma studies and everything panfish. 

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This week on the DIA podcast, we start with Tony and Nick teasing out the new Dialed In Angling episode dropping this weekend. The two share stories of giant Red Lake crappies, past, present, and future. Tony is also joined by a packed line up of guests from all over the ice fishing industry. They share stories about the dramatic difference from last year’s ice season to this year. 

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On this week’s podcast, Tony talks late season strategy for finding last minute in-land walleyes in MN. He also highlights several late season techniques for finding and catching fish post cold front. Tony interviews Justin Baldwin from Hunters Point resort about this weekends “Perch Party” on Mille Lacs. The event is enormous, with proceeds going to Camp Confidence Learning Center. The winter warm up is on it’s way!

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Tony is joined by friend and guide Nick Cekalla. The two record the podcast while perch fishing on Mille lacs. They discuss everything from needing auger extensions to last chance opportunities for 2025 MN walleye ice season, best bite still going, and finding fish shallow during the coldest time of year. We even hook into a bonus smallmouth while recording!

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This week, Tony heads to the Hayward area to fish the Chippewa Flowage. On this two-part podcast, his first stop is the St. Croix Rod factory. Tony sits down to visit with Ken Boness, company historian and factory rod tour director, Robert Wood, product manager of Seviin reels, Jason Brunner, VP of operations, product development & research and Jesse Simpkins, VP of marketing. After fishing the “Chip”, guests Chris Britton of Rapala and guide Ty Sennett discuss their backstory, friendship, and love for the Hayward area.

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Tony and Greg Berg, Mille Lacs area fisheries supervisor, sit down to talk about his past work with the MNDNR and dive into the buzz surrounding the Lake Mille Lacs perch bite. They explore the lower food web and its impact on the fishery before Tony chats with local business owners about how this ice season has been a boost for their shops. Hear insights from Tutt’s Bait & Tackle, Reeds Family Outfitters, Beachside Resort, Nitti’s Hunters Point Resort, North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing/Red Door Resort, and Sue’s Bait Shop on what to look for and what they are seeing from customers to fishing reports.. Finally, Mitch Hackenmueller of Roach’s Guide Service joins Tony to break down perch locations, how to track them down, and reflect on how things have changed over the years.

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