So we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, and then went on spring break and forgot to bring the computer with to upload it!! In it we talk about the end of the 2022 ice season, give each other our best advice, and predict (already incorrect) ice out dates. Hilarious episode, come join us.

In this episode we welcome Hall of Fame Angler Mark Fischer, And John almost can't contain himself! As he says, Mark has designed nearly all of his tackle box. Mark talks about his time as a lure designer for Rapala and all of the wonderful lessons he has learned. This episode is a treasure trove!

On this episode we welcome legendary guide, TV host, and businessman Jason Mitchell. We talk to Jason about how he got into the fishing industry as a guide on North Dakota's famous Devil's Lake and how that lead him to partnering with legendary broadcaster Tony Dean. This is a fascinating look into how Jason got to where he is today.

Welcome back everyone from our extended COVID Christmas break. Dan, John, and Tom all got a case of the VID over the holidays, but we're back now stronger than ever with tales of our trip to Icecamp on Lake Mille Lacs. We're joined at the table for this episode by Ryan Gubrud the CSO of our sponsor Freedom Baitz, he tells us about the upcoming Phesants on Ice tournament that supports the Anoka County chapter of Phesants Forever. Don't miss Dan's genius idea for a brand new plastic ice bait that may be the next hot thing for your tackle box.

Producer Tom goes through everything he has acquired and prepped for ice this year, and asks all of the stupid questions he's been wondering listening to Dan and John talk about all season. We're ready for Ice baby!!

Join us on this special episode where we talk with media personality, outdoor enthusiast, fishing fanatic, and author of the children's ice fishing book 1 2 3 Ice Fishing Jenny Anderson aka Girl of 10,000 Lakes. Get this must have gift for your little angler at https://123icefishing.com

On this episode we're joined live in studio by Chris Messerschmidt to talk to us about Walleye fishing tournaments, the necessity of gear and time management, near disasters fishing during severe thunderstorms, and of course his plans for this ice season. Dan and John give us the low down on last week's St. Paul Ice Show, and during the commercial break Dan successfully hunts down an unwelcome visitor in his pickup truck.

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As John furiously builds rods in the background of this episode, we're joined at the table by Steve Swenson, and Luke Schmidt who share their excitement of the upcoming hard water season. Lot's of action and fun on this show, and a call in by the mysterious Fishin' Magician!?!  24 lucky Tuned Up customers had their custom rod appear in this episode, as John puts on the finishing touches on each one. Check your rod deliveries to see if you lucked out! 

On this episode The ICEMEN welcome Nick Lindner. We are also caught "off guard" by a call in question by a familiar person where we debate the perfect gift ideas for all the anglers out there. Eventually the talk turns to the many media projects Nick is involved in, camping in hub houses, and the best ways to balance family and fishing.