Our fishing experiences are shaped by the laws and legislation of our state. Right now the Minnesota Legislature is on the cusp of making several key decisions that will impact fishing this summer and into the future. Host Ron Hustvedt interviews outdoors lobbyist and Minnesota Conservation Federation Executive Director Gary Botzek for an update on what’s going on and how you can get involved during these closing days of the 2008 Legislative Session.
Wed 7 May 2008
Filed under: General HSO Activities — RonHustvedt @ 8:46 pm
Tue 29 Apr 2008
Super Special Midweek podcast to talk about the upcoming Get Together called “Trout Day”. This will be the 8th Annual Trout Day. I talk to jim W about all the things that will be going on.
HSO SHOW: Pod #58 Trout Day.
Sun 27 Apr 2008
Very fun show again this week. The first half of the show we talk a little north shore Smelting with Steve Sutherland, from there we talk about custom rod making with Jay Vassil. Enjoy!
HSO SHOW: Pod #57.
Sun 20 Apr 2008
We are playing a little 5 questions this week. I have 5 wonderful guests, I ask them all the same 5 questions, it fun to hear the different answers. Enjoy the show!
HSO SHOW: Pod #56.
Sun 13 Apr 2008
Turkey talk again this week, our second week in a row talking to Turkey dude, Joel Nelson. This weeks we talked about the differences in hunting Turkey with a bow vs a shotgun. I also talk to DNR emp Bryan Lueth about how the Turkey population is doing in MN. Enjoy the show.
HSO SHOW: Pod #55.
Mon 7 Apr 2008
Turkey season is getting close for many, this week I talk to Joel Nelson about what we need to do to get ready. I also check back in with Nathan McVey to see how his trout fishing went.
HSO SHOW: Pod #54.
Sun 30 Mar 2008
Happy Birthday Podcast Family!.. One year in the books, we have come a long way baby. This weeks show has two subjects, I first talk to Bass N Spear(Jason) about buying boats at sportshows, as the Big Sportshow is here. I then to Nathan McVey about the Trout season which has now started as well. Please enjoy the show.
HSO SHOW: Pod #53.
Fri 28 Mar 2008
I snuck out to the Otter Tail before picking up Abby this afternoon. I knew it was a fool’s quest, as water temps aren’t anywhere near warm enough for suckers to start moving in to the streams to spawn. Still, the comfort of the blue sky was calling me out with a false sense of hope. I pulled off to the side of the highway and stepped out of my truck, quickly shuffling down the steep embankment as I put on my polarized glasses. The water was fairly clear and not one fish silhouette was spotted. I knew very well that the white suckers weren’t running until the third week of April last year, yet I went back to my truck, grabbed my 6 weight, and tied on a size 12 buffalo soljah. I managed a few drifts behind the rock weir that we modified in the Hwy 10 culvert last fall. Nothing. I headed downstream to the blown-out weir/riffle that we also repaired. I noticed a few small stone flies crawling along the snow pack near shore. Always a good sign. Due to low flows, I managed to get out towards the middle of the weir and drifted my nymph through the riffle. Nothing. I shot some line across the run and tried to drift along the current seam into the pool. Still nothing. Several more casts into the pool proved to be futile. What did I expect anyway? It was way too early for any fish to be this far upstream.
I glanced at my watch and noticed that I had to leave the pool and go pick up Abby. I strung up my rod and made my way back through the crusty snow along the bank. As I hiked up the hill to my truck, I knew that I was pushing it by going out this early. But I also knew that it felt great to get the long rod out, make a few roll casts and watch my fly drift. The touch of cork in my hand and line in the other, as my rod tip followed through my drift, was such a visceral feeling. It was wonderful to be back.
Now I just need some patience.
Fri 21 Mar 2008
Choosing the right open water rod for you can be tough at times. This podcast could help you understand all the numbers and symbols on a rod, and help you pick the one that will work best for you.
HSO SHOW: Pod #52 Choosing the right open water rod..
Sun 24 Feb 2008
Few things are more rewarding to me than to see a young person catch their first fish through ice. I have the great opportunity to have this happen no less than a half dozen times this Saturday. I borrowed out a few of my depthfinders, and handed out a bunch of OutdoorProStore jigs, and had a blast watching kids catch fish! I got to interview a few of the young angers!!! Special Thanks to http://www.outdoorprostore.com/ for the donation of all the jigs. http://www.frankies.net/ whom donated all the bait and much much more for the event!..
HSO SHOW: Pod #50 Youth Ice Get Together!.