To mark the milestone, we sit down with a friend of the show and flat-out elite angler — Matteo Toronto. Matteo just wrapped one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory, capping it off with a great showing at RedCrest! Jim and Matteo dig into his Kentucky Lake learning curve, how live scope changed his shallow water game, the state of the fishery (spoiler: it's bouncing back), and what it really takes to compete — and win — at one of the highest level of bass fishing.

We are talking about the most historic and legendary fishery in the Midwest: Hayward Lakes. Mindy Simon, the Executive Director of Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, walks us through what makes the Hayward area so special. Then we are joined by Capt. Louie Dazzo of Louie's Get Hooked Guide Service to talk about what to and how to fish the lakes of Hayward. From the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, to untouched wilderness, to some of the best inland lakes for fishing and fun, the Hayward area has you covered.

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This week we are sitting down with a legend in walleye fishing and long time friend of MidWest Outdoors, Ted Takasaki. We cover it all; from his surprising beginnings, to leading Lindy Tackle into new frontiers, and how fishing has changed in his decades in the industry. We learned a lot from Ted and you will too!

This week we are talking to the angler who is now a back-to-back champion. Tom Hyunh for the 2nd year in a row is The National Walleye Tour Champion. We go over strategy, technique, and current technology that led him to 2 championships.

This week we are out of the studio and up north in La Crosse, Wisconsin for the final tour stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series. First we review all that La Crosse has to offer from fishing to family picnics. Then we are joined by a few of all-stars from the Seaguar Fishing team. We discuss all things Seaguar line and how it helped these pros to victory!

There is a lot of work that goes into taking care or epic fisheries and prime hunting ground. This week we talk with Alex Koepke of McCloud Aquatics and Chrissy Shaw from The American Forest Foundation about what we can do as hunters and anglers to improve our fishing holes and hunting grounds for year after year fun! If you like the show make sure to subscribe to our YouTube and find us on all social media platforms!

We are at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo talking to Jeff Van Remortel, Colyn Kotlowski, and Rick Lax. They walk us through where to find muskie, what you can use to catch them, and how you can preserve the fishery and your memory through reproduction mounts. Then we hit the red carpet for the premiere of "Muskie Man;" a film from Aluma Craft about Larry Ramsell, the Muskie Man himself.

We are joined by Easton Fothergill on this special episode to talk with him about his incredible win at the 2025 BASSMaster Classic. He gives a look into the mindset, tactics, and drive needed to win the ultimate bass fishing tournament. Again, we want to extend a huge congrats to Easton for winning the Classic in historic fashion!

The ice is starting to melt and we're already thinking about open water. This week we're sitting down with some of Jim's friends who are avid anglers to talk about their best fishing memories and at what moment we all realized this is more than a passion for us.

This week we are on the ice coming to you from the fishing utopia that is Green Bay Wisconsin. We see for ourselves how hot the Whitefish bite can be through the ice. We sit down, in the pop-up, to talk with Capt. Alec Nickel about what species you can expect up on The Bay. Then we're joined by Nolan's Top Gun Charters in a blizzard to talk about what to look for in guide's when you're planning your next trip.

This week we are at The All-Canada Show in Chicago to talk about dream fishing opportunities north of the border. We are talking big fish, untouched wilderness, and the millions of fish that have never seen a lure. Canada is the pinnacle of fishing trips for many anglers and resorts, lodges, and tourism destinations share with us what we can expect when we head up to The Great North.

We are talking about ice and how this is shaping up to be an incredible year for fishing it. We talk with Caleb Wistad about how fishing is in the Northwoods of WI. Then we sit down with Wandee Kirkland from Eagle Claw Fishing to go over some of their new products to put big fish topside this ice season! When and where you can meet us in person!

• Muskie Expo Chicago: January 17th - 19th
• All Canada Show Green Bay: January 23rd - 26th
• Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo: January 23rd - 26th
• All Canada Show Chicago: January 30th - February 2nd
• St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show: February 7th - 9th
• Muskie Expo Milwaukee: February 14th - 16th
• Wisconsin Fishing Show (Madison): February 21st - 23rd
• Milwaukee Sentinel Sport Show: March 6th - 9th

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Game fishing might be closed but we're keeping busy. We're on possibly the last ice in the Midwest to catch GIANT yellow perch AKA THE TEETER PIGS. Justin Soffa is the guide to get you your PB perch and we sit down to talk about why Lake Gogebic grows such SLOBS! Then we head south to Chicagoland to talk with Dennis Leppell about making your very own maple syrup this year. We learn about everything you need and need to know for this hobby.

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Jim O'Neil checks out the Wisconsin OshKosh Ice Show, then makes a run to ‪@RiverBendResortLOW‬ to meet up with friends to catch whatever's biting on Lake of the Woods! ‪@ExtremeOutdoorsmen‬ ‪@NicoleStoneOutdoors‬ ‪@NASPELTZ‬ ‪@BabeWinkelmanOfficial‬ @bluejaysoutdoors and Brad #icefishing #lakeofthewoods #fyp #fishing #fish #ice

We're back! We're kicking off Season 2 with the legendary taxidermist, artist, and fishing legend Don Dubin. Then we sit down with Ryan Kwiecinski to talk bass fishing the south shore of Lake Michigan. Santa then stops by to talk about some awesome gift ideas for you this holiday season.

We're at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range for the annual Sight-In Day! It's a great faciltiy!!!! Check them out and everything they have to offer at ISRA.org. Thank you to all the listeners and fans of the show, we have been renewed for season 2! The new season will drop November 11th. 

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This week we are talking all about hunting. We sit down with Dawn and Autumn Pratt to talk about the mother daughter duo who are Michigan State Black Bear record holders. Then we are joined by the Perry family to discuss the importance of family and getting youth interested in hunting.  Thank you for checking out the MWO Podcast make sure to like and subscribe on all platforms and as always, Tight Lines!

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We join Troy Peterson in his man cave (the Bötehaus) to discuss various types of line, particular those from Seaguar Co, and their designed application that will help you put more fish in the boat. From Perch to Pike we cover it all this episode! As always we would love and appreciate your downloads and follows! Make sure to subscribe to MidWest Outdoors on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Season two will begin November 2024!

We are on the road this week, coming to you from the 57th Annual Hay Days Festival in New Branch Minnesota! We run into BASSMaster Rookie of the Year Trey McKinney and talk with him about how his season went and what he's looking forward to next year. Then we sit down with Scott Wakefield and Keith Twombly to talk about how Northern Minnesota winds down their summer, and how they get ready for this winter. We take a look at what Sea-Doo has been designing for the angler who wants to get to every inch of a lake, FAST!

This week we are talking about unforgettable days on the water. We go over what's biting and how in the Midwest with Mike Steinke and Pete Johnson. Then we sit down with Tournament Musky Angler Clayton Spiess to talk about how everything had to go wrong for him to get it right and win his recent tournament!

This week is all about hunting down and smashing records. We go over the end of tournament bass fishing for the year and a few state records that blew us away. Then we sit down with Kyle Hammond and talk about how he's broken 2 records, and has his eyes set on a third. Brett Leable then joins us to talk about his record breaking trout he got in an unusual way.

This week we are talking about the fishing opportunities of Lake Michigan's South Shore. We sit down with Johnny Wilkins of Chicago Fishing School to talk about fishing the inland waters of Chicagoland. Then we talk with guide and tournament angler Ryan Whitacre about his performance in the South Shore Bass Open and how the fishing is on Lake Michigan and the rivers that feed it.

This week we are headed to Florida for the largest fishing trade show in the world; ICAST 2024! From all over the world, the fishing industry comes together to show off the latest and greatest innovations in fishing. We compete in the ICAST CUP bass tournament, talk with industry and media professionals about where our sport is headed, and we get to show you brand new products that will be in a store near you later this year!

We are coming to you from the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis and we're taking a look at some exciting places to fish and some gear that we're excited to try!

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This week we have a new black crappie state record from Minnesota. We sit down with Chicago Sun-Times Outdoor writer Dale Bowman and talk about the diversity on the lakefront. Then we talk with Pro Crappie Angler Terry Adams about the amazing crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake. Afterwards we talk about an awesome product for your big baits from Lakewoods Products.

Forget Shark week, It's Panfish Week! First we check in with MLF Angler Drew Gill for a fishing report. Then we visit with FishDaddy's Andy Clayburn to talk about his fantastic and innovative baits that are perfect for panfish! Later, Brennan Shuette shows us a couple great ways to to cook up some crappies

This week we are talking about the big fish that are popping up across the Midwest. We talk with the NEW Ohio state record holder for blue catfish, 16 year old Jaylynn Parker. Then we sit down with Dumper Dan out of Sheboygan to talk about the big salmonids that are here in our back yard.

This week we are talking about the legendary Door County Wisconsin and and it's incredible fishing. We catch up with the winner's of the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass tournament and have a report from the boat with MWO's Greg Jones. Then we sit down to talk with Josh Woodward about the incredible fishing that happens in Door County.

This week we're talking all about the bass! We are joined by 2023 BASSMASTER Classic Winner Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson to talk about making a living chasing hogs and how he likes to fish for them. Then we sit down with Pro Angler Chris Groh to talk about his life on the Elite Series and how growing up in the Midwest influenced his fishing.

This week we focus on one of the hottest fisheries this time of year, The Bay of Green Bay. We DIVE into an interview with Ed the Diver to talk about how he has become an entrepreneur and Midwest legend, all from doing his part to keep our waterways clean. Then we sit down with Capt. Curtis "Cletus" Cecchi to talk about fishing the Bay and how he stumbled onto the type of bite that we thought vanished decades ago, the Lake Michigan Smelt!

Giant fish are running and we're running to catch them! This week we are talking about the spring bite that's happening all over the Midwest. We talk with our man in the field, Dennis Leppell, about the insane action that happens during the Maumee River Walleye Run. Then we sit down with Clam Outdoors pro-staffer Callie Price about how she makes time to hunt AND fish while the spring fever hits everything all at once. We're also joined by Captain "Coho Joe" Altwies to talk about the Rainy River walleye run and how the sturgeon fishing has been on fire there the last few years.

This week we talk about the Super Bowl of fishing, THE Bass Master Classic! We sit down with angler Easton Fothergill about his performance at The Classic and about his bumpy but incredible journey to compete. Then former competitor Trevor McKinney joins us to talk about how life changing and amazing The Classic is for professional anglers and those watching at home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

We are back from the shows and so is open water! We talk state records and perch on the Mississippi River. Then we sit down with The Stream Queen to talk fishing in Pennsylvania and the youngest B.A.S.S. Master Champion ever, and Illinois's own Trey Mckinney. so sit back and enjoy!

***SPECIAL AUDIO ONLY EPISODE***This week we travel up to Zipple Bay Resort in northern Minnesota on the shores of the world famous Lake of the Woods. Greg Jones from the MidWeest Outdoors TV show joins us as well as a whole cast of Zipple bay's finest individulals. Did we mention this show was filmed in an Igloo on the lake that has food, full service barr, live music, and holes to ice fish in!

Yes there is still ice, but spring fishing is coming quick! So this week we sit down with Capt. Jake Hartley of Fowl Hooked Charters to talk about spring fishing on southern Lake Michigan. Look out for a sneak peak of the tv episode we filmed with Jake! Then we go over our most successful baits to catch massive walleyes during their spring runs.

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ABOUT MWO: Our mission is to 'Help you enjoy the Outdoors!' We bring you fishing and hunting adventures across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Canada and the entire Midwest - targeting more species and locations than any other outdoor show. From whitetail deer hunting to walleye, bass, musky, and panfish fishing, our team of expert hosts and guides shares proven techniques, gear reviews, and conservation practices to help you succeed in the field and on the water. We only promote products we believe in - that's our promise to you!

This week we talk with BassMaster High School Series winner Carter Pjesky about winning national tournaments the same year he takes his driving test. Then we chat with Karlee Winkelman about ice fishing up north. To top it off, we sit down with the Extreme Outdoorsman Dylan Grubb about an ice fishing technique straight out of Aquaman.

We are coming to you FROM THE ICE! We're talking ice action on the Fox Chain in Illinois. We then chat with Devil's Lake ice fishing legend Jason Mitchell about the amazing fishery and this ice season so far. Hang onto your seats this is going to be a good one!

Its cold and the Ice is growing! Although its been a funky ice fishing year, there is safe ice from the Canadian border to Madison. We are joined by Logan Long from the Long Ice Outdoors Podcast and we have Troy Peterson AKA Mr. Bluegill. Safety first is the focus catching fish is closely second. 

Happy Ho-ho-holidays to everyone! Our gift to you is an extra long episode filled with amazing guests. We sit down with the founder of Forrest Feeding Families to talk about what we as outdoorsmen can do to give back this time of year. Later we talk with the Wisconsin DNR to wrap up our hunting series. Then we gather around the fire to talk about our year of fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

We hit the road this week and take you to the floor of the St Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show! We sit down with Matt Johnson from Clam Outdoors and Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism to talk about this upcoming ice season. We also check out some of the new gear hitting the hard water this winter!

Everything is happening all at once this week! Big fish are being caught all over the Midwest and deer season is in full swing. We talk with the new South Dakota state record holder for walleye and we take a look at the amazing perch bite on the Chicago Lakefront. We also catch up with Jacob Foutz  a discuss his personal experiences and the trial and tribulations of being a professional bass angler.

This week we're feeling the MUSKY MADNESS! We sit down with guide Gus Mantey and The Musky Hunter himself Jim Saric to talk fall fishing for one of the most elusive fish in the Midwest.

This week we are joined by the newest inductee to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Mike Iaconelli, as we talk about his historical carrer, we also have rookie Elite Series pro Logan Parks stopping in. We will wrap this episode up with talking BIG BUCKS and how to to prepare to take your first deer. 

This weeks episode we are joined by Bryan Partak, Joe Henry, and the fish scientist himself Nate Herman will be our featured guest. We took a trip down to the Giant Goose Ranch in Central Illinois. Not only did we catch some big ones, but we learn the secrets of how to grow a big fish. We also review features on the new Abu Garcia Revo line!

From Northern Minnesota down to Kentucky, this has been the best year for ice fishing in a decade and we're talking about it! We sit down with Ken "Husker" O'Malley to talk about how this historic year of ice fishing has been like and what you need to know to get in on the action!

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Welcome to the re-launch of The MidWest Outdoors Podcast. Host Jim O'Neil informs and educates on current news, fishing reports, and outdoor tips. This episode features multi-species pro Jason Mitchell and Bassmaster Elite Series Alex Redwine. Our Main guest is Bob Downey, a professional bass fisherman from Minnesota. the show wraps up with the Wild Game Kitchen as Jeff Benda puts his spin on the French Dip. Make sure to subscribe to hear all our latest podcasts. 

Brad has dedicated the last few decades to chasing river cats. Today we learn more about Brad and what drives him to keep chasing channel cats!

We sit down to talk and learn more about Chicagoland native, MWO fan, and professional bass angler Matt Stefan.

Forward facing sonar is the hottest thing to hit the fishing industry over the last few years, but with that comes some downside. Smallmouth guru Ben Nowak sits down and talks about when, where and why he turns his forward facing sonar off in order to catch more fish.