Midwest Frontier

This episode we discuss loons falling from the sky, livescope joke, and a black bear hoax in Indiana. The main discussion is the declining of hunting-fishing licenses throughtout the country. We give our opinions on why this may be happening. Email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This episode is all random situational questions for you to think about. Would you do this or that? What is the first thing you do in this situation? All of this pertains to the average Midwesterner and their approach to the outdoors with some other things included. Enjoy the randomness of this conversation and any comments or questions email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!!!

This week we discuss the diifferences between fiberglass and aluminum boats. There are advantages to both but it is safe to say we are the aluminum type. We have the most controversial Busch Lite Billy on this episode dealing with the latest Bud Lite issue. In the news this week we have a bit more info on what is the new plan for Wisconsin wolf management. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!!

This week's main topic is the differences between 2 stroke and 4 stroke outboard motors. This may help you decide which one is the best for you and which one you should stay away from. Also in the news is walleye cheaters plead guilty, possible livescope ban in 12 states, and why 4 strokes have taken over in the recent years due to the EPA. Busch Lite Billy tries a new food and challenges us to do the same. Any comments or questions email us at [email protected] and thanks for listening!!! Instagram TikTok

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