This week, Tony sits down with Todd Eccless, Director of Marketing/Sales at Otter Outdoors. The two chat ice camping and “game-changing” new otter products that are definitely a must-have for ice anglers this season. We also chat about the upcoming St. Paul Ice show and the excitement building with a dramatic shift in weather conditions…ice is near!

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster) & 13 Fishing (rapala.com/us_en/13-fishing), FishUSA (fishusa.com/), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), Runnings (runnings.com/), & L&M Fleet Supply & Dewalt (landmsupply.com/)

This week, the DIA Podcast travels to Erie, PA Tony sits down with the crew over at FishUSA.com. We discuss how the company got started and how the tackle industry is changing. We also cover a wide variety of topics from custom lure colors to Great Lake fishing experiences…and of course, you can come to Lake Erie without working in some fishing. We hit the big lake to battle fall lake trout in shallow water, tune in for all the details!

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), FishUSA (fishusa.com/), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week, Tony heads to South Dakota to catch up with Marcus Quam of “Reel Therapy Guide Service”. He opens up about fishing in the SD Glacial Lakes area, what lakes are trending for ice fishing, and what anglers can expect if they are planning a trip this winter.  The two also recap his open water guide season and how pheasant guiding is going this fall. Tony and Marcus discuss juggling guide life, with family life, and making the most of both. We even tease out a “Cast and Blast” that the two are filming for Season 3 of Dialed in Angling! 

It’s the first week of November, and the weather has been great for both hunting and fishing. Tony tries to balance both, and he gives some tips on making the most of the warmest part of the day to maximize your chances on the water. He breaks down some important tips for fishing this time of year for both walleyes and crappies. He also dives into full moon fishing opportunities and gives a fishing report for Mille Lacs, Leech and Winnie.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week, our featured guest on the DIA Podcast is Chris Britton from Rapala/VMC. Chris and Tony chat about their upcoming fall fishing trips before the ice season kicks off. They also discuss a recent ice-fishing show and all the new ice products hitting the market this season, including the StrikeMaster Maven, 13 Fishing Baitstriker, Nano Rap and more.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week, we talk with the crew at Rapid Marine about properly winterizing your boat for winter. Tips to ensure you aren’t dealing with costly repairs come spring. In addition, with surface temperatures plummeting this week, Tony shares some cold water walleye tips if you are trying to take advantage of some late fall fishing.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week, the DIA podcast delivers a full MEA weekend fishing report for you. Tony discusses the incredible fall walleye and perch bites on Leech, Winnie, LOW, and Mille Lacs. He dives into the absolute best techniques and presentations to ensure your fall fishing trip will be one to remember.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week on the DIA podcast, Tony is on Leech Lake, catching up with Remington Moren and Mitch Hackenmueller. The three are recapping a summer guide season that has gone way too fast and sharing fishing secrets along the way. Of course, it’s fall and the three can’t help but talk about upcoming hunting trips and must-do fishing trips yet this fall.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week, we recap another amazing week of weather and fishing. Tony shares some insights on how to adjust techniques to fluctuating water temperatures. Once again this week, he is chasing everything from pike, walleye, smallmouth, perch and crappie. He shares the magic of reactionary presentations that will help you put more fish in the boat.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

This week on the podcast, Tony is jacked about ideal water temps and perfect conditions for targeting large pike. After recent guide trips of boating multiple pike over 40”. Tony has pike on the brain! We explore the reasons behind the three pike management zones in Minnesota. He also shares early memories of fishing these toothy critters and how it got him hooked on fishing. This week, we break down the where and the when so you can boat a fish of a lifetime.

Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort (arnesens.com/), & Visit Cook County (VisitCookCounty.com), Visit Watertown South Dakota (visitwatertownsd.com/), Mantrap Lodge (MantrapLodge.com), & Runnings (runnings.com/)