Early Canada Goose Season Coming to a Close - (Still shouldn't have August….just sayin)

Dove Hunting Good as Always - Seen More Bands (More Eurasians, too)

SNOW GEESE BABY - Lots of STUPID Reports from Up North, Eh

Resident Waterfowl Hunting Opener Ahead in North Dakota (9/27 Opener - 9/20 Youth Opener)

Tales of the Chub Tank

Salmon Fishing on the Good Ol' Lake Sakakawea in the Fall

Fished for the First Time in Awhile up on Lake Sakakawea - LONG Trip

AIM Championship on Lake Sakakawea - Parshall, ND (9-12/9-13)

Few big weights and then the bags DROP, BIG TIME. Ristow/Hertz in the lead with just over 30 lbs. ( Rooting for Team Grothe )

• Bear Hunting Permits Being Issued in FLORIDA after over a Decade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Applications opened Friday for Florida's first regulated black bear hunt in a decade, a lottery that will distribute just 187 harvest permits and has reignited a heated dispute between hunters and animal rights advocates.

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/bear-hunting-permit-applications-open-amid-clash-between-hunters-animal-rights-groups/ZQU5WKAJJJGITCZIRLXKXL72QI/\

• 16-Year Old Shot in Nebraska in Hunting Accident Dove Hunting

DAWES COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - A 16-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot while dove hunting in the Nebraska Sandhills on Saturday.

https://www.1011now.com/2025/09/09/16-year-old-shot-while-dove-hunting-nebraska-sandhills/

• North Dakota Sharptail Numbers are Down this Fall

"This is one of the worst years for reproduction that we've seen for sharptail in the past 20 years," upland game biologist says.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/northland-outdoors/north-dakota-hunters-can-expect-fewer-sharp-tailed-grouse-on-the-prairie-this-fall

GEAR REVIEW - Kalin's Tungsten Search Bait by Acme Tackle ($10.49/ EACH)

LOTS of nice deer coming during early bow season in North Dakota (LOTS of velvet early too)

Guys - Do We Still Wear Cologne??? SERIOUSLY - SHIT STINKS

Best Field Blind Snacks for Waterfowl Hunting?

• OBVIOUSLY any goose sticks from previous hunts

• Beef Jerky

• Granola Bars

• String Cheese

• Lunchables

• Snickers or Pork Rinds

BEST Energy Drinks TODAY in 2025

School is Upon Us

Fort Peck Salmon and Lake Trout

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Tales from the Chub Tank - Looking Forward to My Tank Next Year

Best City in North Dakota for the Outdoors (All-Around)

Dove Season Approaching Nationwide on September 1st

Headlines

• Fishing Captain in Florida Loses $25k Chain - Seeking Divers

The bracelet was an 18K gold Cuban link chain with diamonds that weighed around 300 grams. Colby estimated its value at $25,000 of gold weight alone.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article311769025.html#storylink=cpy

• Maine poaching investigation leads to 23 Charges and a Whopping $2300 in Fines

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-poaching-investigation-31-summonses-deer-seizures-stolen-gear/97-1a3c2fca-20cc-470c-b79b-c275f2087f2d

• What is the Mille Lacs Walleye Limit Today???

Aug. 22, 2026, the daily and possession limit for walleye is two fish, which must be greater than 17 inches in length and only one of which may be greater than 20 inches in length. Beginning Aug. 23 and continuing through Nov. 30, size limits remain in place but the daily and possession limit is three.

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/millelacs.html

Camo Talk - Where the #### Does a Guy Start Nowadays?

2nd Half

Socks in Boots - Go Thick or Thin?

What's Your Go-To "Jigging Rap" Style Bait?

Is the Old Jig Rap/Chub Combo Still a Thing?

How Much Do We Miss Dakota Tackle?

Best Video Console Game of All Time?

• Contra

• James Bond 007

• Super Mario 3

Best Video Game Machine of All Time?

• NBA Jams

• Mortal Kombat

• Street Fighter

• Pole Position

• Galaga

Best Pinball Machine of All Time?

• Fish Tales

• Adams Family

• Terminator 2

• Teed Off

Salmon Derby Results - How Was Fishing?

NWT in Lake Sakakawea next August 2026 for Finals

Dog Days of Summer - Best Walleye Presentations

• Jig raps

• BIG minnows or chubs

Tales from the Chub Tank - Is Chub Season Coming to a Close Early This Year?

Is iCast Dying? ( See Featured Exhibitors: https://icast2025.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/featured-exhibitors.cfm )

2nd Half

What's Bending Your Rod? Anxiety

Talk About Mike Peluso….that was kinda cool of Pro Marine and West Dakota Lumber in Hazen (James Sayler)

RODFATHER CUSTOM RODS

North Dakota August Canada Goose Opener - How Did It Go?

Thunderstorms Out Hunting - What Happens When You Have Thousands of Decoys Out on a shore and we get 4 inches with a frozen soil???

Late September North of Center for Ducks

Headlines

• Vance Ripped for Fishing with UK Prime Minister

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dnc-rips-jd-vance-fishing-british-foreign-secretary-latest-bizarre-attack-republicans-hit-back

• Foreign Secretary David Lammy has admitted he did not have a rod licence to go fishing with JD Vance

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7jdkmvvv1o

• Woman Wins 2025 Python Challenge in Florida ( Kinda Cute Too )

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/floridas-python-hunting-queen-makes-100117086.html

Best Budget Steak

Malort

"Jeppson's Malört is a Chicago-based liquor known for its extremely bitter and strong flavor. It's a type of wormwood-based digestif with a reputation for being an acquired taste, often described as one of the "worst" tasting spirits. Despite its reputation, it's become a popular drink, especially in Chicago, and is known for its distinctive taste and the camaraderie associated with sharing it."

Grill - Smoker Options Nowadays

ND waterfowl zones and changes?

Best Ways to Scout and Hunt Mid-August Canada Geese

Look Into Snow Goose Hatch More In Depth

Deer Outlook

Pheasant Outlook in North Dakota This Fall

"The number of roosters heard during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 2025 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 6% statewide from last year."

South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Outlook 2025

2nd Half

Cheapest and Best Route to Get Into Salmon Fishing

Are Brushless Trolling Motors Going to Replace Kickers?

Tales from the Chub Tank - Are Chubs Losing their Importance?

Trey Mckinney Wins Bassmasters (20 years old)

https://www.bassmaster.com/angler/trey-mckinney/

What's Happening to the Crankbait Market?

Headlines

• American trophy hunter killed by buffalo during safari in South Africa

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buffalo-kills-american-trophy-hunter-south-africa/

• Top TV Media Networks in 2025

https://nationalmediaspots.com/stats-us-cable-broadcast-tv-network-rankings/

• Yes, Unlimited Walleye Limit Fishing Exists in the US (ID)

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-extras/minnesota-anglers-dream-nightmare-for-idaho-native-species/89-aaf31d81-092c-43d5-8876-87237a130714

Campers - How to Keep the Septic Tank from Stinking

Outdoor Kitchens - Are They Necessary? If not, what is?

We're Talking Cucumbers - Best Way to Prepare?

We're back Baby! - Quick Update on Our Lives

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Storms in 2025…oh and Reed Timmer will be here again on Tuesday

Snow Goose Hatch Sounds Amazing

Prairie Pothole Situation ( much of the precipitation arrived too late, after many ducks had already "overflown" the prairies in search of better habitat conditions farther north and west. )

Tales from the Chub Tank

• Chubs weren't very effective for us "near the bottom". Leeches actually outshined chubs early most mornings.
• Mention that RYG has it's own aerator

https://reviewyourgear.com/product/portable-fish-aerator/

Upper Missouri Salmon Outlook

HEADLINES

• Minnesota Twins Firestorm - What the Heck are the Pohlads Doing???
• Best States for Fishing, According to MSN - North Dakota is #35 - Montana is #32 - MN is #15 - South Dakota is #49 (Delaware was 3, Florida was 2, Alaska was 1)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-best-states-for-fishing-in-u-s-according-to-one-study-here-s-the-full-2025-ranking/ss-AA1JMU7b

• Rumors of Cheating in 2025 North Dakota Governor's Cup - Word on the Street is Guys were "Apparently" Exchanging Fish…

2nd Half

Dakota Walleye Classic 2025

• Tough Pre-fish - Lake is "Changing".
• Need to throw a Rodfather mention somewhere
• Never got a fish on live bait (chubs, leeches, crawlers)
• Fish moved up and down throughout the day - they're more aggressive up and that's where FF shines
• Yes there were cheaters, again. Yes, and it's unfortunate, but the evidence of the cheating was messed up. So they really can't prove the felony.
• LOTS of rule changes coming each year.
• Confusion with new "Side Pot" categories coming - How much of the whole entry goes to which pot???
• Lots of the "Non-FFS Peeps" aren't happy with how the tournament has changed, and for other reasons…so I fear the entries may be much lower next year.

Forward Facing Sonar and the Future of Tournament Fishing

Must Note: This isn't a FFS Bash Fest. That's not the Point here. It's not going anywhere. This is only relating to tournament fishing.

• Tournament Fishing in general, not just walleye…is all one-dimensional now.
• I miss the days before FFS on Lake Sakakawea when a tournament could be one in the back of the bays, cranking, jigging, rigging, jig raps, chubs, etc. etc.) - So many techniques came into play.
• NOT HATING ON FFS - Just merely pointing out how it's changed walleye tournaments.
• Musky guys seem to either HATE or EMBRACE…no middle ground.
• 2019 - NWT in Oshkosh, WI - First event of the season, 154 entries.
• 93, 79, 82 entries in the first 3 events so far in the NWT in 2025
• 2025 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament (10-year waiting list 3 years ago) - 135 of 155
• https://leechlakewalleyetournament.com/results/
• Minnesota - Mille Lacs - Isle - June 9th AIM - 83 teams this year compared to 100

https://software.aimfishing.com/event/285/isle-mn

• Banned on MN Muskie Tournament Trail:

https://muskyinsider.com/blogs/past-newsletters/ronnestrand-mods-pmtt-news-tackle-tariffs

• Let's face it - some guys are REALLY REALLY good at FFS. So good, you tend to see the same names in the top 10 of every leaderboard (if not top 5). AGAIN, not hating. Just noting from an outside perspective. Midwestern men are old school and they don't like donating for too long LOL… Tournament Fishing in 2025 going forward - you either embrace/practice/master FFS or you may as well get out of tournament fishing.
• Don't forget…FFS is here to stay on major scenes because if they banned it they'd lose A LOT of sponsorship money too…just sayin

Would you buy a pizza specific oven?

Best Prime Rib in Nodak

Introduction

Send off to Jason - Introduce Miles

Chris Fell Through the Ice Today - Hear His Story

What to Expect this Winter?

Ice Fishing is Going Custom Crazy! 

Rodfather Custom Rods

What are ice fishing essentials in 2024?

What Drills to Use for Ice Augers?

KDrill's Guide for Ice Augers

Leeches in the Winter?

Dream Trips for Fishing? Ice Fishing?

2nd Half

Tales from the Chub Tank

Article on RYG About Starting Chub Tanks - Shout Out to Trent & Turner Eiseman

Keys to Scouting No-Name Lakes?

Recap of Fall Hunting

• Early Season Recap

• Duck Season

• Snow Geese / Late Season

Best Waterfowl Recipes

Outro - Talk About How Often We Will Podcast

Sponsored by Wild Thing Charters - Fishing Charter in Marco Island, FL

4 Bears Casino Cup

Does Any Place on Sakakawea Cash as Many Checks as Shell?

Prettiest Tournament Run in America

What Does it Mean When a Boat Brand is Flooding the Market with Used Boats?

Best Rod Holders for Trolling

Best Rod Holders for Live Bait

2nd Half

Why Are Manufacturers Still Using Rails on Boats?

Same with Carpet?

How Much Does a Jig Rap Color Matter?

How to Rig Creek Chubs

Tales from the Chub Tank

What to Look for When Scouting Doves

Best Shotgun Loads for Small Game (Doves/Grouse/Partridge)

The Importance of Practicing SHOOTING Your Gun

Best Over/ Under Shotgun on the Market

What's in the Garden?

Best Energy Drink

Protein Bars….Why are there so many???

If you're looking for a fishing charter in Marco Island, FL - check out WildThingCharters.com!

Bad Storm Rolls Through Lake Sakakawea

2024 NWT Tournament Schedule Comes Out

Four Bears Tournament Preview

How Deep Will the Walleyes Go This Season?

Tough Break for Young Anglers in the DWC

Some Idiots Got Caught in NY Stuffing Weights in Walleyes - Where Have I Seen This Before?

Salmon Fishing Update

Tales from the Chub Tank

2nd Half

Best Fall Camping Spots in North Dakota

Countdown to Early Goose Season

Thermacells Still Best Mosquito Defense?

Duck Numbers Seem Pretty Solid

What's Doesn't Suck in the Kitchen?

Best Ways to Tie Rigs That Hook Up on their Own

Can Anything Be More Lucrative Than Smile Blades?

Best Ways to Drink Tequila?

Have You Tried Any of These New Cereals? Look Too Good Not To...

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North Dakota Governors Cup

Montana Governors Cup

Dakota Walleye Classic

Max Wilson Pulls Off NWT Win

Yar-craft Releases New 210 Model - First Takes

Best Places To Camp in North Dakota

2nd Half

Tales from the Chub Tank

Best Discontinued Crankbaits

Hook Line & Sinker in Beulah, ND for Sale

How to Make a Bait Shop Work in 2023?

Shout Out To Those Helping Our Tourney Season So Far

• West Dakota Lumber

• Zack Shack Fish House's

• Joe Belo - Dakota Community Insurance

• The Foss's of North Country Marine

• Doug, Jo, and Chad Woehl

4 Bears Casino Tourney Ahead

Then Championship at 4 Bears

Yar-craft Owners Tourney in Garrison, ND in September

What's Cooking in Dad's Kitchen?

Used Boat Prices Are Dumb

New Business Coming To North Dakota That's Popular in the South

Biden Withholding Funding for Schools that Have Hunting or Archery Programs

Anything More Punishing Than Long Island Teas?

Best Tournament Boat Snacks