2026 Show 7 | Forward Facing Sonar for Walleyes

North Dakota is a walleye factory and Devils Lake sits right at the center of it. In this episode, Johnnie Candle breaks down how to approach one of the most unique and expansive fisheries in the Midwest. From constantly changing water levels to relentless wind, this is a system that forces anglers to think differently.

A rare sit-down with Hall of Fame anglers Al Lindner and James Lindner covering some of the best fishing destinations across the Midwest and Canada. This conversation blends decades of experience with practical insight, focusing on multi-species opportunities and the patterns that consistently produce fish no matter where you go

A conversation with Tom Boley focused on one thing, catching big walleyes. Tom has built a reputation traveling across top fisheries, dialing in seasonal windows, and refining presentations that consistently produce trophy fish.

The Red River of the North is one of the best channel catfish fisheries in the country, but catching big fish consistently comes down to details most anglers overlook. In this episode, Brad Durick breaks down how a "simple" hook, line, and sinker approach actually has a ton of nuance. From bait selection to boat positioning, this is a straightforward look at what separates average days from truly productive ones.

A candid conversation with legendary muskie angler Pete Maina into how muskie fishing has changed over the decades and what's next. This is a straightforward, no-nonsense look at the state of muskie fishing from one of the most respected voices in the sport.

Crappies get a lot harder after the spawn, but if you understand the process, they're still predictable. In this episode, Blake breaks lays out the approach to consistently find and catch summer crappies on northern lakes. This is a practical look at location, timing, and presentation, focused on what actually works without relying on technology, while still acknowledging how things have changed.

Insights into modern fishing with TJ Erickson, one of the most dialed-in anglers when it comes to forward-facing sonar for walleyes and content creation. TJ walks through his journey from guide to full-time YouTube creator, and how his "Mastering Livescope" approach has helped thousands of anglers understand and apply real-time sonar effectively.

The difference between good anglers and great ones comes down to details. In this episode, Frank Weeda gives great detail into the subtle adjustments that consistently produce walleyes, drawing from years of tournament experience while balancing a full-time career. This is a practical, no-nonsense look at what actually moves the needle on the water.

A candid sit-down with Minnesota's own Seth Feider, one of the most respected anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series, covering everything from northern bass fishing to life on the road. This conversation goes beyond surface-level tactics and gets into how fishing is evolving, what's driving the next generation of anglers, and what still matters when it comes to consistently catching fish.

In this episode, Ryan DeChaine provides insight on how gear, organization, and system-based thinking separate average anglers from highly efficient ones. Drawing from his experience working with top brands, rigging boats, and learning directly from some of the best anglers in the world, Ryan shares a practical framework that holds up on the water.