Jeff and Jason kick things off with a full recap of their Red Lake, Minnesota trip. Despite tough conditions and a slower bite, they managed to catch walleyes by adjusting presentations and leaning into finesse tactics. Gold, red, and rattling lures proved effective, with glow Buckshots standing out once the bite pattern became clear.
The trip wasn’t without challenges. From less‑than‑ideal lodging to the realities of hauling, setting up, and breaking down gear, the guys share the honest, behind‑the‑scenes details that every ice angler can relate to. A major theme throughout the episode is organization, efficiency, and learning from mistakes—all setting the stage for future improvements.
In this episode, Jeff and Jason kick off the early-ice season with safety reminders, gear updates, listener tips, and some clever DIY hacks to simplify time on the ice. They’re joined by veteran Minnesota guide Captain Josh Hagemeister, who shares practical ice fishing strategies, affordable gear advice, and insights on how modern sonar affects fish behavior. The show wraps with memorable guide stories and a preview of what to expect from the upcoming St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.
Jeff and Jason kick off Season 9, Episode 4 with early-ice updates, listener news, and gear talk ranging from ice shack mods to coolers and augers. They sit down with Jason from IceHawk Fishing Gear to explore how guiding frustrations led him to create a premium Minnesota-made tip-up system and dive into the challenges of patents, prototypes, and product design. The episode wraps with a look at IceHawk’s new Bluetooth-enabled smart tip-up and stories from the ice, including a remarkable rescue that earned Jason a Carnegie Hero Medal nomination.
Season 9 continues as early ice begins forming up north and Jeff and Jason start getting excited for the first fishable ice of the year. With Red Lake close to freezing, the guys admit they might even skip the St. Paul Ice Show if the ice is ready—because fishing always wins.
This episode also features a great guest: Brett from REL Fishing, who shares his all-inclusive wheelhouse rental and guiding experience on Lake Minnetonka.
