He’s back! Bill Dance has been the most widely known and most popular fisherman on the planet for over fifty years. In past interviews, we’ve asked him who they should get to play his role if the ever filmed “The Bill Dance Story.” We asked him whether he prefers the Rendezvous’ dry rub ribs or the Corky’s wet sauce ribs when he visits Memphis. We always ask the tough questions, folks. Do you wonder what we came up with this time around? It’s a doozy, so make sure you listen in. Bill also recaps his incredible career in the world of fishing.
Jay Garstecki joins us as another season of “Operation Fishing Freedom” starts to air on the Discovery Channel.
Our show wouldn’t be complete without a segment with Dan Johnston from St. Croix. He tells us about how we can all visit the factory and take a tour.

Believe it or not, there are people who think that there have been muskie attacks on people! Muskies aren’t the creatures that were seen in “Jaws,” but if you see what Jim Saric tries to land on his “The Musky Hunter” television show, you might tell him, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Jim joins us to share some of his great muskie tips.
Dan Johnston from St. Croix talks to us about ice fishing. He covers the things you need to practice to make yourself safe and he shares some great hard water fishing tips.
Barb Carey from Wisconsin Women Who Fish calls in from on the ice in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and talks to us while pulling huge bluegills through the ice. She tells us about the Women Ice Angler Project.

We’re not carping about anything!!! David Moore from Big Carp Tackle specializes in gigantic carp. He’s caught carp weighing at least 30 pounds in ten different states. What fish is out there that you can do battle with that weighs that much and doesn’t want to stop until it pulls the rod out of your hand? Carp are in waters in every one of the lower 48 states. Would you like to learn how to catch a behemoth? Listen to David Moore explain how.
Dan Johnston talks about what you need to do to catch fish in cold water.
Pat Neu from the National Professional Anglers Association talks about their annual conference that is just around the corner.

Are you ready for a stop on the Bro Roadshow? Look up ice fishing in the dictionary and you’ll probably find a picture of our guest, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. This gentle giant lives for temperatures that turn water hard. He has a passion for ice fishing that is second to none. Bro joins us to explain the ins and outs of the sport and offer tips to make us better ice fishermen. Listening to Bro will make you wish the ice never leaves!
Ken Duke from Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine joins us. As usual with Ken, we start off on one subject and then keep zigging and zagging. Who knows what we’ll end up talking about with Mister Duke? Dan Johnston from St.Croix addresses tactics and techniques for fishing in cold water – not ice fishing, but open water fishing in cold water. Interesting stuff!

HOLY COW! That is a 20-pound, 12-ounce bass. We are pretty sure you’ve never caught one since there have only been 12 largemouth over 20-pounds caught in the entire history of fishing. Our guest, Mike Long caught this one! Mike is a certified big bass expert who has probably caught more monster largemouth than anyone in the U.S.A. Take a listen to Mike Long as he talks about how he hunts for these giants!
Kristine Houtman is part of the Women’s Ice Angler project taking place on Chequamegon Bay in Wisconsin. She tells us all about it. Dan Johnston from St. Croix visits to talk about preparing for trips.