JMO Podcast

Pete Maina's fishing career began on the Chippewa flowage in northern Wisconsin as a young fishing guide. Over time, Maina established himself as an authority on musky. Pete Maina is one of the most recognizable names in the world of musky fishing. Maina's perspective and experience is invaluable for pursuing this apex predator. Host Tayler Michels gets a fun interview from one of musky fishing's most entertaining characters.Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Hall of Fame Angler, Keith Kavajecz is regarded as one of the most successful walleye tournament anglers of all time. Besides several top finishes to his credit on PWT, AIM and NWT tournament circuits, Kavajecz has been an innovator and pioneer with several tactics that are mainstream in the industry today. Host Tayler Michels gets the opportunity to pick this icon's brain on topics that range from insights behind the industry to how Keith puts patterns together for tournaments.Make sure to Subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Legendary Hall Of Fame Angler, Gary Parsons sits down with host Tayler Michels to tell the story of how he went from a career as a dentist to the most decorated tournament walleye fisherman still active in today's field. Credited with innovating several tactics that have helped legions of anglers catch more fish, Parsons has been on the forefront of walleye fishing for over three decades. Incredible story from one of the most successful walleye anglers to ever back a boat in the water.Make sure to Subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast

Jason Mitchell shares strategies on how to catch more fall walleyes in late August and September with host Tayler Michels. Great insights on how to successfully pattern fish when early fall conditions create tough fishing challenges. Mitchell also recaps recent filming for the television program Jason Mitchell Outdoors and highlights some of the recent episodes just uploaded onto their popular YouTube Channel.Make sure to Subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Minnesota fishing guide Jason Durham has had a long and extremely successful career as a fishing guide out of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Jason Mitchell also had an extremely successful career as a guide on Devils Lake for several years. Both longtime guides join host, Tayler Michels in the studio to share some funny war stories of guiding along with fun insights on the fishing industry. Hilarious guide stories from the trenches. If you are an inspiring fishing guide, this Podcast is a must listen as the insights and perspectives learned from several decades worth of experience are invaluable. Both Durham and Mitchell have been close friends for over twenty years and came into the industry at about the same time. The reflection and humility is classic! Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Professional Bass fishing is a dream for many anglers. FLW touring Pro Chad Grigsby knows that as well as anyone in the game. After nearly 2 decades of professional bass fishing under his belt, Chad knows what it takes to fish at the highest level. In this interview, host Tayler Michels and Chad Grigsby chat about Chad's career when he began, what things look like now, and what the future may hold for Chad. Along the way, Grigsby offers some details on what it takes to compete at the highest level of competitive bass fishing. Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Jimmy Bell started fishing professional walleye tournaments back in the 90's and has transitioned into one of the great promotors in the industry today. Perhaps Jimmy Bell's greatest Legacy is his involvement in the Minnesota Student Angler Tournament Trail. Fascinating interview with host Tayler Michels from one of the great ambassadors and mentors for youth anglers and driving force behind the momentum of high school tournament fishing in the midwest.Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Chase Parsons has been fishing professional walleye tournaments like the NWT and AIM series at the highest level for nearly 20 years. Chase Parsons' career began when he was just 19 years old and his resume is extensive. Tournament angler, promotor, television host for "The Next Bite" TV show, marketer and all around nice guy that has earned a lot of respect amongst his peers.Chase's father Gary Parsons is considered by many to be one of the greatest walleye anglers in competitive walleye fishing. Chase's uncle Keith Kavajecz is also a legend in the walleye tournament fishing world. Despite the pedigree, Chase always kept his head down and worked extremely hard while he fished in the shadows of legends. To hear Chase's perspective is great listening. Host Tayler Michels gets a fascinating interview and perspective from one of the Young Guns on the NWT.Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Minnesota Native Tony Roach has been a pillar in the fishing industry throughout the midwest for over a decade. Roach has become synonomous with Mille Lacs Lake as a talented guide and promoter. On this JMO Podcast, host Tayler Michels gets a chance to listen to Tony's perspective and reflection as a boy obsessed with everything fishing. Always helpful and honest, T Roach is a favorite ambassador in the world of walleye fishing. Easily considered one of the most successful fishing guides in the state of Minnesota, when Tony Roach talks, people listen.Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!

Minnesota native Mark Courts has cashed many checks fishing both professional walleye & bass tournaments at the highest level. In 2015, Mark Courts was the NWT Lucas Oil Angler of the Year. Mark's perspective on the industry stems from two decades of experience. If you're looking to enter the fishing industry, Mark Courts offers some valuable insights. One of the very best educators in the fishing industry today. Courts shares his own journey to the top of professional angling with host Tayler Michels.Make sure to subscribe. Let us know what future guest you would like to see on the JMO Podcast!