JMO Podcast

Duane Hjelm is our guest on this episode of the JMO Podcast. At the end of the 2025 season of the National Walleye Tour, "Dewey" was awarded the Angler Of The Year trophy. In this podcast he reflects on last season and depicts his offseason schedule. There's some fun fishing topics covered in this interview including a deep dive into line selection that I believe all anglers will enjoy. Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast with a template for targeting walleye on Devils Lake, North Dakota during the late ice period. There are many variables that dictate success on a daily basis lending the majority of the success to anglers that are able to read the conditions of the day and react accordingly. The mountain of experience of which Jason's recommendations spawn from is impressive. Also note, these topics can be relevant or at least a good starting point for anglers across the Midwest wherever the walleye seasons are still open in March and April. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Mark Tully joins the JMO Podcast for this brand new episode. He is a dedicated husband and father as well as the President of Fish Frostbite. In this interview we get to know Mark as an angler. He also gives an introduction to the offerings at Fish Frostbite. Then to close out the show Mark details some great tips and strategy for finding and catching big walleyes on Lake Winnipeg in March. TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Will Pappenfus joins the JMO Podcast on this episode. He guides year round in the Bemidji, Minnesota area as well as fishes walleye tournaments all open water season as a professional. In this interview we get caught up on his ice fishing season along with Will's strategy when targeting large bluegills and crappies in northern Minnesota lakes. It's also the time of year that Will is preparing heavily for the upcoming tournament season now as well and he generously shares his offseason program for that. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Minnesota fishing guide and host of Dialed-In Angling, Tony Roach joins the JMO Podcast. In this interview Tony recaps his ice season so far stressing all the new things he's learned along the way. We deep dive into situations where spooky fish can still be caught with a few tactics in mind. We also hear from Tony about his favorite panfish presentations and gear setups for late ice scenarios. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off JT Rods - www.jtodp.com Lake Of The Woods - https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Larry Smith joins the JMO Podcast. He is a legendary television host and longtime guide from Wisconsin. In his debut on the podcast Larry offers deep insights about his angling career providing his fans with a better understanding of what makes him tick in every aspect of his life not only fishing and content creation. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Joining the JMO Podcast for the first time is Cody Solberg. He is a guide, YouTuber, and tournament angler from Wisconsin. For a young man he is very well versed as an angler as evident in his educational content you can find on YouTube searching for "Cody S". In this interview we learn where he discovered his passion for fishing and how he has evolved as an angler as well as an entrepreneur. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast once again to chat perch and walleye fishing on Devils Lake, ND. Low numbers of perch on Devils Lake has been a hot topic for ice anglers this season but what you might not be hearing about is the exceptional walleye opportunities that are happening right now. In this interview Jason shares his feelings on the perch "drama". TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com JT Rods - www.jtodp.com OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Adam Griffith joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. In this interview he breaks down multiple scenarios where he and his fishing partners found ways to be successful in catching fish that were spooking away from the anglers presence on the ice. With the advent of FFS we are learning just how in-tuned to their environment that fish really are resulting in fish spooking from our presence on the ice above them. What we do with this information as anglers will dictate our success over time. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Ryan Pinkalla joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. He is one of the main characters of the popular YouTube series the Crappie Chronicles. He also a great cook. In this episode we get some great recommendations on how to locate and catch crappies through the ice and later in the episode he delivers on some tasty new fish recipes. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Jarrod Fredericks joins the JMO Podcast for another great episode. For many years Jarrod has been a professional in the fishing industry as a guide and tournament angler. Jarrod is based out of northeast South Dakota in the Glacial Lakes region. In this fishing podcast we cover timely topics pertaining to the current conditions and perch bite that's happening there. Jarrod also offers some insight into the adjustments he makes when taking kids fishing as appose to adults. As a longtime guide and father his ideas on this topic come from experience which a lot of anglers will relate to. South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.com Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Max Wilson joins the JMO Podcast on this episode. This show covers a multitude of fishing topics and updates from Max's recent exploits. His stories are always entertaining as well as full of juicy information. Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Tony Mariotti from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota returns as a regular on the JMO Podcast. In this interview Tony describes the details of his strategy when fishing new lakes that don't have mapping. Discovering the potential on new lakes is a skill of Tony's. With FFS he is now able to effectively explore on lakes that offer little online information to the average researcher making these hidden gems a perfect fit for the adventurous Mariotti. Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Joe Bricko from JT Outdoor Products joins the JMO Podcast once again. Bricko's process of designing and producing JT rods is very impressive. Many top anglers trust the success of their fishing to JT rods and we find out why in this great fishing podcast. TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

TJ Erickson joins the JMO Podcast as a fishing YouTuber from Park Rapids, Minnesota. He is a talented multi species angler that frequents small backwoods lakes in northern Minnesota during the early ice period each year. In this interview we get a detailed breakdown of TJ's thought process when searching for un-pressured walleyes on first ice while flying solo. That's right, no network of anglers or past experience to lean on just hard work put in day in and day out to find some of the most prolific walleye bites Minnesota has to offer through the ice. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the JMO Podcast once again. He's the best person to describe the offerings on Lake of the Woods has as a premiere ice fishing destination. From the resort and fishing accommodations to the fishing and ice reports Joe passionately describes why Lake of the Woods is such a special place for so many anglers. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Seal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Joel Nelson from OnX Fish joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. The OnX Fish app is the most valuable research tool anglers in the Midwest are using to find new lakes and find their own fish. In this conversation we dive into the features of the app that anglers are enjoying the most. Joel has also been on the ice catching fish so we deep dive into the success he's been having. There's a lot of valuable information in this conversation for all anglers. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Matt Deutsch joins the JMO Podcast in this episode. He and his co-star Scott Stuerman have been hosting the Midwest Angler Podcast for an impressive 7 years together. In this interview Matt shares his personal fishing story as well as offers some great advice on how to successfully find and catch big finicky bluegills in shallow clear water. Deutsch's ice fishing career has been spent largely on the Iowa Great Lakes where big bluegills have always required skill and patience. After listening to Matt's stories I know I'll be doing a lot more sight fishing. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off Tamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.com Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast. On the menu in this conversation is early ice tactics that are effective anywhere as well as the new Seal Craft inflatable air boat. Jason always gives great fishing advice whether it's the first time you're hearing it or maybe it's a refresher course there's always something to take away from a fishing podcast with Jason Mitchell. Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.gov Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com

Alex Reslock from Perch Patrol Guide Service on Devils Lake in North Dakota joins the JMO Podcast. Alex chats about growing up in the community around some of the famous anglers that starting guiding on Devils Lake when the water was rising in the 90's. He offers a full breakdown of how he finds and catches fish throughout the ice season. This fishing podcast is a priceless to anyone that is planning a trip to Devils Lake or the surrounding area this winter. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Zulauf Construction - https://www.zulaufconstruction.com 701-630-0197 Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf.nd.gov Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcast Website - https://jmopodcast.com