Episodes
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Turn Your Fish House into A Hunting Camp: Tips for Fall Adventures - FHNP Episode #217
Your fish house doesn’t have to sit idle while you wait for ice. Whether you’re chasing whitetails, heading to the Dakotas for pheasants, or planning an elk hunt out west, your wheelhouse can serve as a comfortable base camp close to the action. On this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast,...
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Night Fishing From a Fish House: Tips for Better Overnight Bites | Fish House Nation Podcast #216
Night fishing is one of the biggest advantages of owning a permanent fish house. You’re already on the spot when those prime low-light feeding windows arrive—and you can keep fishing even while you sleep. In Episode 216 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down how...
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Why You’re Not Catching Perch and How to Find Them Fast - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 215
Catching perch consistently starts with finding active fish—and understanding that yesterday’s hot spot may be empty today. In this episode, we break down how perch move, the types of areas that concentrate feeding fish, and why anglers need to stay mobile instead of waiting for the school to...
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Upgrade Your Fish House Kitchen: Tools You Need For Better Meals On The Ice - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 214
Food is one of the best parts of spending a long day—or an entire weekend—in a fish house. In this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we explore the meals, snacks, and cooking traditions that make time on the ice even more enjoyable. From simple sandwiches and convenience-store snacks to…
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The Ultimate Mobile Office: How to Work Remotely From Your Fish House - FHNP #214
What if your next work-from-home day could actually be a work-from-the-lake day? In this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down how remote workers can turn a fish house into a comfortable and productive mobile office—without giving up a day of ice…
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The New Catch Cover Pro: Why It's the Ultimate Upgrade for Wheelhouse Owners
After more than 25 years as the standard in fish house hole covers, Catch Cover has introduced its biggest update yet. In Episode 213 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, host Chris Larsen sits down with Catch Cover owner Trevor Sumption to discuss the development of the all-new Catch Cover Pro....
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Why Every Ice Angler Needs a Deadstick Rod - Fish House Nation Episode 212
Episode 212 of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover is all about one of the most productive and often overlooked ice fishing techniques: deadsticking. Hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down why every walleye angler should fish a deadstick alongside their jigging rod,...
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Ice Fishing Electronics Explained: Better Wheelhouse Setups for More Fish - FHNP #211
In Episode 211 of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover, Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down the best ways to set up electronics inside your wheelhouse to help you catch more fish and make your time on the ice more enjoyable. From traditional flashers and underwater cameras…
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Ice Fishing Northern Pike: Expert Tips for Bigger Fish and More Flags - FHNP #210
Northern pike are one of the most exciting fish you can target through the ice. In Episode 210 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down everything anglers need to know to consistently catch more pike during the ice fishing season. The conversation covers…
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Wheelhouse Adjustments That Turn Slow Ice Fishing Days Around - Fish House Nation Podcast #209
On Episode 209 of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover, co-hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down what to do when the fish just aren’t biting in your wheelhouse. From making subtle location adjustments to changing presentations, lure profiles, colors, noise, and bait...
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Wheelhouse Eats: Favorite Fish House Meals, Snacks & Ice Fishing Food - FHNP #208
On Episode 208 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, host Chris Larsen is joined by Al Escobedo for a laid-back, food-focused conversation every ice angler can appreciate. Instead of breaking down tactics, the guys dive into their favorite fish house meals, snacks, and comfort foods that make long…
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Why Rattle Reels Matter: Setup Tips, Night Bites & Smarter Ice Fishing - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 207
On Episode 207 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo dive deep into one of the most debated tools in the wheelhouse world: rattle reels. Love them or hate them, rattle reels are one of the most effective—and misunderstood—ways to stay in the game 24/7 when you’re on the...
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Ice Fishing Colors: Choosing the Right Jig & Plastic for Every Condition
On Episode 206 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, presented by Catch Cover, hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo dive deep into one of the most talked-about—and debated—topics in ice fishing: color selection. Whether you’re walking the aisles of the St. Paul Ice Show or stocking up at your favorite...
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Chasing Jumbo Perch: Ice Fishing Tips and Hotspots - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 205
Jumbo perch are the ultimate prize on the ice—fun to catch and unbeatable on the table. In this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover, hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo share their best tips for finding perch, staying mobile, and choosing the right gear to keep the…
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Laughs, Lessons, and Stories from the Ice - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 204
In this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover, host Chris Larsen is joined by Al Escobedo for a storytelling session that captures the heart of ice fishing culture. Instead of sharing only tips and tactics, Chris and Al swap their favorite ice fishing stories—from...
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Finding New Ice Fishing Locations For Quality Panfish - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 203
We're discussing finding quality panfish in new locations on Episode #203 of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover. Co-hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo discuss how to find new fishing spots from home and while on the lake. Fishing on new bodies of water is an excellent way to...
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How to Choose the Perfect Line for Ice Fishing - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 202
When the lakes freeze over and the shacks come out, your fishing line becomes one of the most critical tools in your setup. Unlike summer fishing, ice fishing demands specialized line choices because of frigid conditions, small fishing holes, and the subtle strikes of winter fish. Selecting the...
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How To Choose The Best Ice Fishing Rod - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 201
On this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we take a close look at how to choose the perfect ice fishing rod. Topics discussed include rod action, rod length, deciding between fiberglass & carbon, and much more. For more ice fishing information, visit...
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The Fish House Shopping List - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 200
What do you need when you buy a wheelhouse? It’s Episode 200 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, and we’re breaking down everything you need to make your Fish House a fish home. From fishing gear & augers to cooking equipment and more, we’re talking about it. Make sure you pick up everything you…
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Ice Fishing For Beginners - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 199
How To Get Started With Ice Fishing - on this episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we discuss how to get started ice fishing. Everything from building knowledge to rods, line, electronics, safety and more. If you're thinking about getting started in ice fishing or know someone who is, this…
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Ice Fishing Tips For Tight Lipped Walleyes - How To Catch Them When The Bite Is Slow - FHNP #198
Ice fishing for walleyes comes with its own set of challenges. Sometimes, they just don't want to bite. However, with the right strategies and equipment, you can increase your chances of a successful catch even when the bit is ice cold. On today's show, we bring you some great tips for getting...
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The Ultimate Ice Fishing House - What Would It Look Like? - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #197
What would the ultimate ice fishing house look like? We mean "ultimate"? In today's episode, we let our imaginations run wild, eliminating all obstacles of technology and costs. While some of these ideas are way beyond the scope of practicality, many of them could be on the horizon. What would…
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Ice Fishing Gull Lake - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #196
Gull Lake, tucked in the heart of Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes Area, is a premier destination for ice fishing enthusiasts. Spanning over 9,400 acres with depths reaching 80 feet, this pristine lake offers a dynamic fishery and stunning winter scenery. Known for its walleye, northern pike, and...
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Ice Fishing Big Stone Lake - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #195
Nestled on the border of Minnesota and South Dakota, Big Stone Lake is a winter angler’s paradise. Stretching 26 miles long and about a mile wide, this glacial lake transforms into a frozen playground each winter, drawing ice fishing enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Known for its abundant...
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Choosing An Ice Rod & An Interview With Yetti Fish Houses - FHNP #194
We're talking ice fishing rods & Yetti Fish Houses on Episode 194 of the Fish House Nation Podcast. First, we get into the nitty-gritty of what you should look for when buying an ice fishing rod. We cover everything from length, action, and what it's made out of. Then we talk wheelhouses with...
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Lakewood Products and OutFitter's Edge - Fish House Nation Podcast #193
It's Episode #193 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and today we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Sara Lamson joins us first to discuss Lakewood Products. Lakewood Products makes high-end storage solutions for fishing and hunting. All of their products are made in the...
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Ice Fishing Lake Winnipeg and Product Spotlight on Ice Anchor - FHNP #192
Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Show to bring to you. Our first interview is with Jim Fitzgerald from Arctic Anchor. This is a unique tool for getting yourself unstuck on the ice that’s compact, lightweight, and easy to use. We also met…
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Macula Tackle & Mags Custom Rods - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode 191
There are two interviews on tap from the St. Paul Ice Show for you on today’s show. The first one is Cole Bechtold from Macula Tackle. Macula Tackle is a family-owned lure maker based in Minnesota. They’re known for an innovative eyelet design that makes tying jigs easier and creates more...
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Polar Fox Outdoors with Chris Beberg - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #190
Today’s show is an interview with Chris Beberg from Polar Fox Outdoors. This interview was conducted on the first day of the St. Paul Ice Show. We discussed their new Model X skid houses. These houses are designed specifically with forward-facing sonar in mind. We get into all of the features and...
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Best Lures for Ice Fishing For Walleyes and Burtec Ice - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #189
When targeting walleyes through the ice, using the right lures that mimic their natural prey and trigger a predatory response is essential. In Episode 189 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we'll explore some of the best lures for ice fishing walleyes, breaking down what makes them effective and...
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Core Ice with Kyle Bjorkman - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #188
Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas… we’ll be back with another episode later this week. Today’s episode is another interview from the St. Paul Ice Show. Our guest is Kyle Bjorkman from Core Ice. Core has some gorgeous new houses for the 2024-25 season....
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Ambush Outdoor Products Wheelhouses & Skid Houses with Tim Hilte - FHNP #187
The St. Paul Ice Fishing Show is wrapped up and we’ve had some great ice-making weather recently. We have fishable ice throughout the ice belt. Today’s show is an interview with Tim Hilte from Ambush Outdoor Products. They have some awesome skid houses and wheelhouses. I was a little under the...
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St. Paul Ice Fishing Show 2024 Preview with Jon Marshall - Fish House Nation Podcast #186
Jon Marshall from Marshall & Hanson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss the upcoming 2024 St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Jon and his company represent some of the top brands in ice fishing including Eskimo, Ion Augers, MarCum Technologies, Catch & Cook, and more. Topics include what ice...
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Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Forecast for the 2024-25 Season with Joe Henry
Joe Henry from the Lake of the Woods Tourism joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #185. We discuss the summer season on Lake of the Woods, Joe's forecast for ice fishing on Lake of the Woods, and tips and tricks for catching more walleyes on Lake of the Woods. For more ice fishing...
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2024-25 Ice Fishing Season Weather Outlook with Todd Heitkamp - Fish House Nation Podcast #184
Meteorologist Todd Heitkamp joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss the outlook for the upcoming ice fishing season weather. Todd has good news for ice-fishing anglers! Cold temperatures appear to be headed to the Upper Midwest this year. We also talk about the upcoming 2024 Dakota Ice...
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Early Ice Walleye Fishing Tips - Catch More Walleyes During Early Ice FHNP #183
We wheelhouse anglers long for thick ice, allowing us to drive our trucks and houses out on the ice. By that time, walleyes living under the ice have usually seen a fair bit of pressure from those venturing out for the early ice walleye bonanza. Wheelhouse walleye fishing is an experience all its...
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Generator Tips For Fish House Anglers - Fish House Nation Podcast #182
Advanced lithium batteries and solar power are on the cusp of changing how we power our fish houses. But we’re not quite there yet and the vast majority of wheelhouse ice fishing is done with generators. Here are five great tips for generators when it comes to ice fishing. Learn more here:...
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The Advantages of Summer Camping From A Wheelhouse - Fish House Nation Podcast #181
It’s late July and summer is beginning to wind down. If you haven’t taken your wheelhouse camping yet, it’s a great time to get it out on the road and find a place to set up for the weekend or even longer. Wheelhouse manufacturers are building increasingly more creature comforts into their…
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Finding New Fishing Spots with Ross Robertson - Fish House Nation Podcast #180
Captain Ross Robertson from Bigwater Fishing joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #180. Ross is primarily an open-water walleye guide on Lake Erie but he does do some trips during the short ice season on Lake Erie and he travels throughout the ice belt for a few destination ice trips...
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Panfishing With Pat Kalmerton - Fish House Nation Podcast #179
Episode #179 of the Fish House Nation Podcast features one of my favorite personalities and a guy we’ve had on the show a few times, it’s Pat Kalmerton. Pat is a charter captain on Lake Michigan but also does a ton of ice fishing on the big lake. Today, we’re talking panfish. Panfish are almost...
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Ice Fishing Saddles - The Best Hot Spot On The Lake - Fish House Nation Podcast #178
Saddles... they're not just for horses anymore. It's Episode #178 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and we're discussing saddles. These hotspots are often overlooked locations on lakes and can offer fantastic fishing without fighting crowds. For more ice fishing tips and information, visit...
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What If You Could Ice Fish Anywhere? - Fish House Nation Podcast #177
It was a rough year for making ice. What if it wasn't? What if you could ice fish anywhere in the United States? We explore that question on today's episode of the Fish House Nation Podcast. From Walt Disney World to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond, we take a look at what ice fishing would look...
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Ice Fishing Mille Lacs With the MarCum Pursuit HDL Camera - Fish House Nation Podcast #176
Alec Biegle from MarCum Technologies joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #175. Alec has a permanent fish house on Mille Lacs during most ice fishing seasons and in this episode, he discusses how he uses his underwater camera to target walleyes on Mille Lacs. For more ice fishing...
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Catch & Release Only For Mille Lacs Walleyes During 2024 Spring & Summer Season - FHNP #175
The Minnesota DNR has set a catch & release only season for Mille Lacs walleyes during the spring & summer season of 2024. The DNR plans to allow harvest of one slot fish starting in mid-August. A decrease in the walleye forage base is the main reason for the regulation. We'll have more…
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Spring Fishing Tips - Fish House Nation Podcast Episode #174
The clocks have been turned forward and spring is in the air! Get those long fishing rods out and get ready for open-water fishing. Today's show features some quick spring fishing tips to help you be more successful.
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Team Lodge Trailers with Tanner Thompson-Moad - Fish House Nation Podcast #173
Tanner Thompson-Moad joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #173. Topics discussed include Team Lodge trailers and fish houses, how the brand has evolved, trends in the industry, and customizing trailers for customer needs. For more ice fishing information, visit...
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BeaverTail Baits with Andrew Gullickson - Fish House Nation Podcast #172
Andrew Gullickson from BeaverTail Baits joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #172. We discuss BeaverTail Baits, how they're different from competing products in the marketplace, and Andrew's ice fishing podcast. For more ice fishing information, visit...
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Ice Fishing with Ashley Rae from She Loves To Fish - Fish House Nation Podcast #171
Ashley Rae from SheLovesToFish on Instagram and YouTube joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #171. This interview is from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Ashley was attending the show for the first time. We discuss the show and eastern ice fishing destinations like the Bay of Quinte.…
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Ice Fishing Leech Lake with Josh Bullivant from Trapper's Landing Lodge
Josh Bullivant from Trapper's Landing Lodge joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #170. We discuss ice fishing on Leech Lake, including walleye, perch, and northern pike. Josh also breaks into the amenities available to ice anglers staying at the lodge and in their houses. For more ice...
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Core Ice with Jesse Gamble - Fish House Nation Podcast #169
Jesse Gamble from Core Ice fish houses joins the Fish House Nation Podcast for Episode #169. We discuss the Core lineup of wheelhouses, hybrid skid houses, and more. Jesse details the new finishes available with Core and how the houses act as a system. For more ice fishing information, visit...
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