Northern Minnesota guide Brian "Bro" Brosdahl joins the studio for a wide-ranging fishing talk that goes way beyond "where to go." We dig into what's really driving bites up north—perch cycles, bug hatches (midges/bloodworms and mayflies), rusty crayfish impact, and why walleye fishing can feel "slow" when forage is booming. Bro also shares a real perspective on technology vs. technique (forward-facing sonar, side imaging, casting precision, and managing a boat full of clients), plus his favorite ways to find and protect big bluegills and jumbo perch without burning up small-lake fisheries. If you fish Lake Winnie, Leech, Cass, Bemidji, or any Northwoods water, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.

JKolo is back in the studio, and we go from wild fishing stories to the biggest tech conversations in the sport. We cover his "Marathon Man" legacy (including his Guinness World Record 2,143 fish in 24 hours) and how fishing has shaped his mission to give back.

Then we break down modern marine tech: Humminbird XPLORE, LakeMaster, Side Imaging/360, Mega Live (live sonar), and how it all connects with Minn Kota through the One-Boat Network to find fish faster and stay on them. We also tackle the hot-button debate: is live/forward-facing sonar "cheating," and what responsibility anglers (and agencies) have as technology continues to accelerate.

Minnesota DNR Fisheries Biologist Nick Rydell talks to Jeremy Smith about his roles at the DNR, current fisheries studies he is participating in, and his love of fishing that drives how he approaches his work for the DNR.