After last weeks idea of comparing braid versus mono, we decided to do one on spinning aka open face, versus baitcast. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of baitcast and spinning reels. We discuss when and why we use each one because they are both necessary. In the news this week we have an article explaining how long does it take for water to leave the great lakes, 30 asian carp caught in the Mississippi, and a company trying to build an underwater oil line through the great lakes. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the differences between braided line and monofilament line. We compare several different things like casting, flex, cost, uses, and many arguments for and against each. We all use both kinds of line regularly. Busch Lite Billy discusses cooking several pork shoulders at once and how important it is to clean the smoker after something like that. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we have Pat back but lost Billy. We discuss Pat's wedding plans and how that can be a rip off. More that we talk about includes rebuilding the rapids in The Grand River in Michigan, gill netting legal for natives, La Nina is over, a correction to fertilizer from last week, and course we're doing all this while smoking a pork butt. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we are missing Pat due to him having to work out of town. Jim and Busch Lite Billy discussion creating more pollution as a result of incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, a shipwreck in Lake Huron from 1894, and Bill is prepping for a lifestyle of canning. Busch Lite Billy also discusses his brisket prep which he will start after Manhattan Irish Fest. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

This week Pat came up with the idea to discuss the effects of a warm winter in the outdoors. We cover the effects it has on fish, deer, birds, plants, and a few more. Busch Lite Billy goes over the salmon he was smoking last week during the recording. Other topics discussed is the walleye cheater in trouble tomorrow, netting lake trout in Lake Michigan, and a bunch more conversation. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week we are joined by Phishy Phil and he has in depth lesson on how to buy a smoker. He discusses all the differences between electric, gas, charcoal, and pellet smokers. He has a lot of tips on what to look for in the build of a smoker and especially in different price ranges. We announce our trash fish fish fry that will be taking place this year in the summer. We came up with a list to start us off on what is going to be on the menu. Also in this episode we discuss a 177 pound sturgeon that was speared in Lake Winnebago, a 150 year old ship loaded with whiskey, and so much more. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

This episode we introduce the newest frontiersman, Benny. We discussed a lot of topics today that are mostly about water. The big news is that the Boundary Waters have been saved on a 20 year agreement. Eating 1 fish in any American waters is the equivalent to drink a months worth of contaminated water. And discussions are heating up more and more about routing Mississippi River water out west in attempt to save the damage done to the Colorado River. Any comment or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

This week we talk about releasing a disease to kill carp as well as preserving them as a game fish. Some people are pushing to kill them off while others want limits to keeping them. Busch Lite Billy talks about his new truck purchase as well as his cow buying experience. We discuss the Schaumburg fishing show that took place and whether or not it was worth the trip. Pat and Bill get a look at new flies tied for pike and bass and a bunch more random conversation. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!!!

This episode Busch Lite Billy and myself discuss several topics. To start we cover the Chicago Musky Fishing Expo in St. Charles Il. We discuss what is necessary for a musky to feed. The big news article was about a "super pig" that is expected to invade the northern part of the US. A listener wrote in on an article about Missouri adding 2 deer seasons next year. The main topic of conversation was how to kill winter boredom. We have ideas from tying flies to sharpening knives to cleaning and painting your house. Busch Lite Billy is about a quick pork shoulder he smoked to kill winter boredom. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

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This week we all discuss the ups and downs of our deer season. Dan joins us this week for the discussion. Other topics discussed in Mercury introducing a new electric outboard motor, and an absolute monster of a musky caught in Green Bay. Busch Lite Billy has a very scary topic to discuss, the egg shortage and what is causing it. He also addresses an update on the over abundance of beef in the country and how it ties in with another episode on draught. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!