It’s that time of year when ice fishing and open water collide. This week, Tony talks about a wide variety of topics. He dives into the newest FFS products hitting the market, how to stay on more and bigger panfish, and the hottest ice destinations for March. 

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The week we are live from the Northwest Sportshow in my new 2075 Lund boat. We sit down to discuss family, fishing and food. Spring is here, and the Sportshow is the unofficial kick off to spring…swing on down to the show! 

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In this week’s podcast, we discuss everything Yetti with Mike Draper of Voyager Industry. Tony and Mike talk about a wide variety of topics, from “must-have” features to layouts and upgrades. The two also discuss the social aspect of wheelhouse fishing and how it gets everyone involved. Lastly, we dive into Yetti’s hydraulic systems and built-in technology, which are keeping anglers mobile and on the bite all winter long.

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This week, Tony reflects on a great DIA filming season.  He also shares some ways to approach locations if you want to maximize your next ice trip. He breaks down a multi-species approach as the MN inland walleye season is coming to a close.

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On this weeks podcast, we catch up with Jay Siemens. We discuss a wide variety of topics from past guiding experiences to how Jay got started in the industry. He also shares fishing stories and talks a little about what’s next for him.

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With the winter perch bite in full swing, Tony sits down with a couple of folks from the Minnesota DNR. Beth Holbrook, researcher with the MNDNR, and Greg Berg, Mille Lacs area supervisor for MNDNR. They share some insight into an ongoing perch study being done on small lakes across MN. In addition, discuss growth rates and a changing age at which perch may be spawning. In closing, we discuss a reduction in the perch bag limit on Mille Lacs for the remainder of the season.

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This week we are at Woodland Resort. Tony is joined by good friend Bill Dietz and videographer Lance Tangen. The three recap being stuck in a North Dakota whiteout for over 20 hours in the truck, and what ultimately led them to make the decision to film DIA in Devils Lake. We also catch up with guide Alex Reslock of “Perch Patrol” to see how his ice season is going and what he has lined up for future walleye tournament fishing adventures.

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This week on the DIA Podcast. Tony discusses the best places to set up for successful fishing during the cold part of the winter. We also dive into the benefits of using underwater cameras to find and catch more panfish.

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This week on DIA, we explore Kenora, OT backcountry with Jamie Bruce. We record the podcast while fishing for lake trout. We get to know Jamie and what adventures he will be up to in 2026. In addition, the two discuss everything you need to know and have if you are planning a backcountry adventure of your own.

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This week, Tony breaks down the when and the where for big crappies. He also shares his favorite setups and how he goes about scouting a lake. In addition, he has spent a ton of time on Mille Lacs lately chasing jumbos. Tony shares where you can find these giants and how to catch them.

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