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It's a beautiful weekend for fishing. Today, I talk about opportunities to get out and enjoy the weekend-fishing, hiking, canoeing, plus other ways to enjoy what we have here in the Coulee Region! https://rivercleanuplacrosse.com/ https://www.wisconservation.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking early season fly fishing with Josh Norlien, owner of Money Creek Outfitters in Houston, Minnesota. We discuss what anglers can expect to find this time of year, what kind of pressure there is on the streams, and what they can find in his shop.  Money Creek Outfitters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about snow, melting ice, and where to find some early open water walleyes in snow melt water. It will be here before you know it as we enter into March.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about thin ice and snow storms on the show today. The photo is from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office from the Stoddard landing where an ATV went through the ice. Fortunately, the two men on it were OK. Plus a pickup went through the ice on Lake Onalaska as well. The driver, too, was safe. Plus, dealing with the new snow covering up the thin ice makes for challenges getting out onto the ice this time of year. A good reminder to be careful when heading out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mad Dog and Merrill have a conversation with me today on the podcast. We talk about grilling as they visit La Crosse for the Sport Show at the La Crosse Center this weekend. A fun time!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Mr. Crappie, Wally Marshall, on the program today. He's appearing this coming week at the La Crosse Sport Show at the La Crosse Center. He'll be talking about, what else, crappie fishing, where to find them in the river, and what to do to catch them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Tackle Terry Tuma about cold weather and dealing with tough fishing conditions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A good conversation today about ice fishing today with Alex Welter of River Bent Outfitters.  We talked about current ice conditions and how the fish are biting. Both have been challenging at times. Alex also discussed some of the locations he's been fishing this season in the area within an hour or so of the La Crosse area and what he's been using to find success.  You can find good information about what he's using and how to contact him on his website at River Bent Outfitters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first show of 2026, I talk about winter fly fishing, plus the history of fishing and why using a something that looks like a leaf spring isn't a good idea for a fishing rod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm talking today about where to find winter crappies. I'll share a couple of ideas on ways to find the most aggressive ones. I also discuss the news this week about a CWD positive deer found in La Crosse County and what that means for baiting and feeding and testing in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New products and ice fishing tips in the conversation today with Tackle Terry Tuma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion on ways to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about early ice fishing and preliminary gun deer hunt numbers from Wisconsin's recent season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's getting to be that time.... Tackle Terry Tuma and I talk about getting ready for the upcoming ice fishing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show features some things to keep in mind as deer hunting season  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.