This week, Tony has a two-part podcast. In part one, we sit down with the Rapid Marine crew to discuss boat rigging tips and expert advice on how to get that boat ready to hit the water! In part two, he records the podcast in Naples, Florida, recapping his spring adventures and talking with fellow angler Matt Ernst. The two discuss their saltwater experiences and how they relate to fishing in our neck of the woods.

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We bring you this week’s podcast from the shores of the Rainy River. Tony is joined by friend and fellow guide Nick Cekalla. The two recap their annual spring voyage to this walleye factory. They break down this year’s bite and what techniques were working best. The crew also chats about other spring fishing opportunities that are just around the corner.

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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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