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New Episodes in 2008
Show Descriptions by Episode
Episode # Title (with Resort Link)
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1901 Century Lodge Smallies with Ken
Osbourne Bay on Eagle Lake is an untapped resource for the "Catch & Release" Smallmouth angler. Ken Rainer from Wisconsin travels with Bob to Century Lodge for early June smallie action. Ken is a very avid multi-species angler with many nice fish - from bass to muskies. The very first fish that Ken catches is his personal best smallmouth at Century lodge, and what a fish! The trip only gets better as the they change baits in changing weather conditions, to locate and follow the smallmouth. Strike King lures supply the answers. Special thanks to Century Lodge, the only resort on Osbourne Bay of Eagle Lake in Northwest Ontario.
To View Episode 1901, Part 1, on the web CLICK HERE. For part 2 - CLICK HERE
1902 Reindeer Lake Pike with Doc
Reindeer Lake is a great pike fishery. it is opne of Bob's favorite locations to chase big northerbn pike in the 50-inch class. Docd Bill Engber joins Bob for early June pike in this northern Saskatchewan lake at Lindbergh's Reindeer Lake Lodge. Early cold front condition predict the lures needed to attract these big beauties. Strike King has just the right Soft plastic combined with the Hildebrandt Jigzilla for good big fish action. The Phantom Softail jerk bait proves very productive also. Doc and Bob both get into some real brutes!
To view Episode 1902, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1903 Wiley Point Muskies with "The Coach"
Pete Olson of Wisconsin has become a very good muskie fishing partner with Bob. The always have a great time together regardless of location or conditions. Maybe it is because Coach is such a good instructor! As if Bob needed instructions on finding big muskies. Bob has 95 muskies caught and released over that 50-inch benchmark. Others make that claim, but when computing the stats they are stating they catch on the average, over 8 50-inchers consuistantly each year.Let's get real! However, Wiley Point Lodge on Lake of the Woods in NW Ontario is an excellent location for your next 50-inch muskie. Lindy M & G Muskie Tandems and Grandma Crank Baits prove to be the lures for success. Will that next 50-incher make it to the boat?
To view Episode 1903, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1904 North Star Resort Giant Pike
This episode brings us to the wilderness of northern manitoba to North Star Resort located on Knee lake, Manitoba. Besides the plentiful walleye, north star offers some of the best giant pike fishing in north America with guests recording many trophy each season. Your chances at that true 50 inch northern pike are very high, and all with accommodations, comfort, and great service you expect of such a resort. Phantom Softtail jerkbaits and Strike King Iquanas combined with Jigzilla bring in giant pike for Ryan, North Star' Resort's manager and out host.
To view Episode 1904, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1905 Shoal Lake Smallies with Gary
The Lake of the Woods area of NW Ontario is home to a fanatastic smallmouth bass fishery. There is a great resort loacted on Shoal Lake which is attached to Lake of the Woods and drains into it. Shoal lake lodge is easily accessible from Kenora, Canada by any mode of transportation. Once there you will experience the beauty and great fishing in this less traveled system. Bob and his guest Gary have what could easily be the best day ever of smallie fishing!
To view Episode 1905, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1906 Birch Island Muskies with Charles and Kris
Birch Island Resort is situated on the Winnipeg River system, which drains Lake of the Woods. It is located at Minaki, just north of Kenora, Ontario. This five-lake system offers walleye, smallmouth, and big pike, but our crew is here for the muskie action. With the 54 inch legal size, the muskie resource has some huge fish to offer the experienced angler. Charles Fitzgerald is the sales manager for Poe’s Lures. The Poe’s Giant Jackpot has proved very effective for trophy muskie, and now Poe’s is releasing the new Havana Jack Pot to suit the biggest of fish. The Havana is an oversized version of the Jackpot that moves a lot of water and can be worked with most rods; even with the trendy longer rods of today. Kris Soderman is a guide with Birch Island. Kris has won many muskie tournaments in the area. He knows the waters well, and my money would be well spent to be guided by Kris. The new Avenger-X by A-Team Tackle makes its debut, and the stalwart of crankbaits, the 9-inch jerk from Grandmas Lures, prove themselvesat Birch Island Resort.
To view Episode 1906, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1907 Cedar Lake Lodge Smallies with Paul
Bob’s good friend Paul Bobel loves to fish in Canada. When he was offered the chance he said, "great!" Paul met up with Bob at Cedar Lake Lodge in NW Ontario by Perrault Falls. All cabins face the water at this island resort, which is very family oriented, and offers great fishing for walleye, pike, smallmouth, and some trophy muskies. Paul and Bob are chasing the early season smallmouth bass. Strike King Bleeding Spit-N-King topwater lures prove to be an awesome presentation as well as Lindy’s Munchies Thumpin’ Grubs.
To view Episode 1907, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1908 North Haven Giant Pike
North haven Resort is a new resort for the 2008 fishing season. Bob and Ryan Coulis the chance to fish the giant pike of Utik Lake while the resort under construction. Phantom Softail lures and Lindy Tiger Tubes are the ticket to get the big girls to eat. Once you see this pike action, you will want to book your dream trip to North Haven in their premier season for 2008. This is truly five star trophy fishing at Canada’s newest fly-in fishing resort!
To view Episode 1908, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1909 Stork Lake Muskies, Part 1 with Jeff and Jody
Jeff Shore joins Bob and Stork Lake Lodge owner, Jody Stephens, in the quest of some trophy muskies; really big fish. Stork Lake in NW Ontario is known for big fish. The only thing Jody enjoys more than running his lodge on Stork Lake is fishing the muskies of Stork. As they start gaining knowledge of the current conditions, they find fish with Lindy’s M&G Muskie Tandem, and the Grandmas Lure 9-inch Crankbait. We will also see the new Poe’s Havana Jack Pot in action. This is part one of a two part episode.
To view Episode 1909, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1910 Stork Lake Muskies, Part 2 with Jeff and Jody
Jeff, Jody, and Bob continue their hunt for trophy muskie at Stork Lake in NW Ontario and must find the right lure combinations. With three in the boat a multiple lure presentation can be very advantageous. The new Poe’s Havana Jack Pot begins to prove itself as a big fish lure. The amount of water it moves is incredible. The Stork Lake muskies seem to take a liking to this oversize surface meal.
To view Episode 1910, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1911 Witch Bay Muskies with Mark
Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods is one of Bob’s favorite muskie spots. Mark of Phantom Lures is Bob’s guest this week as they chase the muskies of Witch Bay. Big fish can be very elusive. But Mark and Bob find some nice girls using Phantoms and the new Havana Jack Pot. Can our team put these big fish in the net? Let’s find out.
To view Episode 1911, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1912 Mille Lacs Lake Smallies with Ted of Lindy
Mille Lacs Lake of Minnesota is a famous lake for many species of fish: walleyes, pike, smallmouth, and muskies. Ted Takasaki, President of Lindy Fishing Tackle, joins Bob for some smallmouth action. Ted and Bob find smallies on shallow rock reefs in the windy conditions. See how they entice some giant smallies with the right lure combinations.
To view Episode 1912, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
1913 Brazil Peacocks with Vinnie
Join Bob and Vince Segafredo in Brazil aboard the Yanna Yacht as they travel the Rio Negro River, a tributary in the Amazon River basin. If you are looking for record peacock bass this is your destination! Peacocks are like 26 pound smallmouth on steroids! Think about hooking the back end of a truck traveling 30 miles per hour; this is peacock fishing. It is tackle busting. Peacocks love to tie you up in the timber. If you are interested in joining Bob’s annual trip aboard the Yanna contact Simply Fishing.
To view Episode 1913, Part 1, CLICK HERE. For Part 2, CLICK HERE
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1801 Century Lodge Smallies with Dale
Bob's guest this week is Dale Richardson from Minnesota. Dale loves bass fishing; he even makes Mojo Rods for his pursuit of big bass. Dale has not fished Canadian Smallmouth and he finds the smallies of Century Lodge the challenge he is seeking on Osbourne Bay of Eagle Lake, NW Ontario. This is an experience of a lifetime for any bass angler. Century lodge on Eagle Lake
1802 Witch Bay Smallmouth with Ed
Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods is located just north of Sioux Narrows on the east side of the Lake. They have a private drive right to the camp. Ed Colfer, Bob's long time friend takes a break from his duties at Epson America, and joins Bob for a couple of days of early season Smallmouth action. Strike King's Spit-N-King top water lures and Centipede 3x plastics do the job. Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods
1803 Cedar Lake Smallmouth with Wes
Wes Haney loves fishing bass. Wes fishes numerous tournaments in Minnesota and Wisconsin each year. This year he decided to spend an early season stay with Bob at Cedar Lake Lodge out of Perrault Falls in NW Ontario. Cedar Lake Lodge offers smallmouth, walleye, pike, and muskie. This trip is dedicated to smallmouth fishing. The muskies will have to wait. Cedar Lake Lodge in NW Ontario
1804 Bart & Bob on Osbourne Bay Muskies
One cannot truly chase muskies without visiting Century Lodge on Osbourne Bay of Eagle Lake each year. Bart Rosen has been one of our Simply Fishing ProStaff anlers who has helped with Strictly Muskie PhD, our seminars, and classes. Bart loves muskies and joins Bob for a great week in NW Ontario. Who plays the teacher with two pros in the boat? Century lodge on Eagle Lake
1805 Stork Lake Muskies with Bobby, Part 1 of 2
Every boy's dream is to grow up on a lake; a muskie lake in NW Ontario is even better! Bobbie is the son of Stork Lake Lodge owner Jody Stephens. Bobbie spends every summer around the resort, helping out, and of course advising guests on where and how to catch muskies! Bobbie would like to be a guide some day. He really jumped at this chance to fish with Bob and his dad for Stork Lake's big muskies. Bobbie even lays on a challenge or two. Stork Lake Lodge, Ontario
1806 Stork Lake Muskies with Bobby, Part 2 of 2
Bobby and Bob continue their friendly challenge. Let's rejoin them to see who catches the biggest muskie, who goes hungry, and who back lashes. Who is better at enticing muskies with a Poe's Giant Jackpot? At Stork Lake Lodge in NW Ontario, your next cast could be a record breaking muskie! Stork Lake Lodge, Ontario
1807 Witch Bay Muskies with the King and Tom
The "Coach" is Pete Olson of Wisconsin. Coach really was a king coach, and now that he is retired he can chase his second dream - muskies. He fishes in northern Wisconsin, but he won't miss a chance to fish with Bob at Witch Bay Camp on the east central side of Lake of the Woods. On the last night they are joined by Tom Trost who is in for a big surprise! Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods
1808 Wiley Point Muskies with Mike
Wiley Point Lodge is right in the center of Lake of the Woods, and one of Bob's favorite muskie haunts. You can fish in any direction from Wiley Point depending on the weather and your current water conditions. Mike Napoli of Chicago area teams with Bob to learn some secrets in muskie fishing. The Poe's Giant Jackpot is a must have lure in any serious muskie hunter's arsenal. Mike learns the secrets of working the Jackpot. Wiley Point Lodge, of Totem Resorts, Lake of the Woods
1809 Midnight Sun Alaskan Pike with Greg
When Alaskan fishing comes up, few people are aware of the great pike fishing that Alaska offers. Northern Pike over 50-inches in length are caught and released by the Midnight Sun Trophy Pike Adventures; thanks to the knowledge of operator, Greg Befus. Bob and Greg have a great time as these two pike diehards fish these giants of Alaska. The custom built houseboat offers luxury, comfort, and the ability to move with the pike on this tributary of the McKenzie River system. Midnight Sun Trophy Pike Adventures, Alaska
1810 Reindeer Lake Pike with Guide Jason
Lindbergh's Reindeer Lake Lodge in Saskatchewan offers up trophy northern pike and lake trout fishing. Guide, Jason Johnson accompanies Bob today as they chase giant pike using Chatter Baits, and Jigs with Lizards. Many of Bob's biggest northern pike have come while visiting Lindbergh's. Learn the secrets early season pike at Reindeer Lake, Saskatchewan from these two professional anglers. Lindbergh's Reindeer Lake Lodge, Saskatchewan
1811 Pehrson's Lake Vermilion Muskies with Nate
Simply Fishing with host, Bob Mehsikomer, and guest, Nate Bard, visit Pehrson Lodge Resort on northern Minnesota's Lake Vermilion. Lake Vermilion is a great fishery for walleye, smallmouth, pike, and especially big muskies that exceed the 50-inch benchmark. Pehrson Lodge is easily accessed from Cook, MN and offers great recreation for the whole family to kick back, enjoy, and relax. Now join Nate and Bob as they chase the giant muskies of Lake Vermilion. Pehrson Lodge Resort, Lake Vermilion, Minnesota
1812 Yellowbird Lodge Muskies with Sunny
Sunny Fenton is no stranger to big muskies. She has 5 muskies over 50 inches to her credit already. Yellowbird Lodge is on the east side of Lake of the Woods and offers great structure with a mix of island, points, and reefs to fish along with very comfortable accommodations. For this mid summer period, the water is cooler than normal at 71 degrees. But the Giant Jackpot proves its reputation, as Sunny and Bob boat Jackpot muskies. Yellowbird lodge, Ontario
1813 Cedar Lake Lodge Muskies
Cedar Lake Lodge, an extraordinary, remote, wilderness, drive-toi lodge in NW Ontario, is located on a beautiful island. Bob has often chased smallmouth bass here, and decided to return for the legendary the muskies. After Wes Haney needs to return home, Bob and lodge owner, Al Rempel, spend some quality time chasing muskies. Doesn't every lodge owner like to spend time fishing his own resource? We might have found a new muskie lake! Cedar Lake Lodge in NW Ontario
1814 Stork Lake Lodge Fall Muskies with Jody
Bob is looking for his 94th muskie over 50 inches. A good place to reach that goal is Stork Lake Lodge in NW Ontario. Lodge owner Jody Stephens is an educator as well as an avid muskie angler. He guides many of his resort guests on request in between normal duties of an owner. Bob and Jody have a great time on the water chasing Stork Lake's big girls into the peak evening period. Stork Lake Lodge, Ontario
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1701 Gunisao Giant Walleyes with Dusty
Bob heads north to Gunisao Lake Lodge a fly-in camp in Manitoba, Canada where Walleyes are King. Lake Gunisao is the home of giant walleyes and good pike fishing. Dusty Budd, the camp host, joins Bob on the water for some spirited competition for the largest walleye. The Poe's Cruise Minnow crank bait proves very effect on these early-season May walleyes.
1702 Century Muskies with Holli
Holli has grown up in the Ontario fishing camp lifestyle at Century Lodge in NW Ontario. Tyran's Century Lodge is located on a secluded island in the middle of Osborne Bay of Eagle Lake. Even though they see each other as Bob visits each year, it has been years since Holli and Bob shared the boat together. Join them as they chase the queen of fresh water, the muskie. The Poe's Giant Jackpot is an awesome topwater lure for muskies, and proves to be effective.
1703 Smallies of Witch Bay with Wes
Witch Bay Camp on scenic Lake of the Woods in NW Ontario is the setting for some early season Smallmouth action. Tournament angler, Wes Haney, joins Bob as they search new areas for smallmouth bass. One way to catch early season smallies is with a jig and tube in the rocks. The Lindy Craw Toob and VooDoo Flathead tubes work well for smallmouth bass. In these cool early season waters there is a bonus fish you often catch, and you will just have to see the size of this trophy walleye.
1704 Lake Vermilion Muskies with Ted
Ted Takasaki, President of Lindy Fishing Tackle, chases the muskies of Lake Vermilion in Northern Minnesota with Bob. The M&G Muskie Tandem has been a very productive spinnerbait for muskies over the years, and Lindy brought it back into the market two years ago. Now Ted has brought a new design with him, the Buck-a-Boo made with bucktail hair and marabou feathers. New designs need to be tested for ability to catch fish. Just looking good is not enough. The Buck-a-Boo shows it stuff and the Beckman Pen Series Fin Saver Net proves invaluable for handling and releasing muskies. For info on Lake Vermilion, try Pehrson Lodge Resort.
1705 Reindeer Lake Lodge Pike with Jason
It's Father's Day week. What could be more fitting than our host, Bob, spending the week with his son, Jason, fishing giant northern pike in northern Saskatchewan at Lindbergh's Reindeer Lake Lodge? The only way to reach Reindeer Lake is by plane. But this fly-in resort has all the amenities to make your stay comfortable. Darwin, a long time experienced guide at Lindbergh's brings Bob and Jason to shallow, sandy bays that warm quickly in the early season. The Manta lure seems to be the ticket for triggering northern pike. Many times Jason and Bob have doubles on with pike in the mid to upper 40 inch class. Just how close to 50 inches of pike can they come? Tune in to find out.
1706 Stork Lake Muskies with Sam & Jody, Part 1
Stork Lake Lodge owner, Jody Stephens and his daughter, Samantha, board Bob's boat for some top water muskie fishing action at their resort in northwest Ontario. Sammie has never caught a muskie. The Poe's Giant Jackpot is easy to work for beginners because it floats and you see the lure as you work your rod - not to mention that it is extremely productive. Let's see who out fishes whom in this good time on the water. Sammie does get to use the Lindy Fish Handler Glove for holding her 1st muskie for a quick photo session before releasing it. The Beckman Pen Series Net makes a great release aid for holding the fish in the water while removing hooks and getting ready for photos and release. The Giant Jackpots stand up to their reputation for catching muskies. Stork Lake Lodge
1707 Stork Lake Muskies with Sam & Jody, Part 2
In this continuation from part 1, we see that Sam, Jody, and Bob have all caught fish. But while Bob and Jody are busy releasing a muskie, Sammie just keeps on fishing. She is not going to be out done by the pros. See what happens at Stork Lake lodge. We'll find out who can catch more big muskies.
1708 Wiley Point Muskies with Tim
Tim McCully joins Bob for a week of muskie fishing on Lake of the Woods in northwest Ontario, Canada. Bob has been fishing muskies for many years around Wiley Point Lodge, which is situated in the middle of some of the best muskie waters on the planet. They catch quite a few smaller muskies, but it proves to be a difficult week for the big girls. On the last day Bob's Anglers Edge fish activity predictor says to be on the water early. Three lures prove to do the magic - Optimum Baits Ambitious Buzz, the Poe's Giant Jackpot, and the Lindy M&G Muskie Tandem. See three huge muskies caught in just 27 minutes during a feeding period predicted by the Anglers Edge.
1709 Century Smallmouth with Tom
Tom Seward is a lure designer for Worden's Lures. He designed the Timber Tiger crank bait among others in the Worden's, Poe's and Yakima families of lures. Tom gets to experience Timber Tiger fishing catching ability in early cold front conditions at Century Lodge. It is early season, the weather has turned cold, and the wind in blowing. While Tom and Bob expected to fish topwater and crank baits in warmer conditions, they now have to adapt. Tom shows how to entice fish with a shallow and slow crank bait action. Bob demonstrates the effectiveness of the VooDoo tube. Learn where the fish position themselves on rocky reefs, and see how that changes as the Anglers Edge predicts a rising barometer and increased fish activity.
1710 Witch Bay Muskies with the Coach
Pete Olson is a long time friend of our host Bob. Pete is called Coach because he was a high school basketball coach for many years. Pete loves muskie fishing. This is his first trip to Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. In the first 30 minutes of fishing, they raise 5 muskies and Pete catches a small muskie to break the ice. As time progresses it is obvious that the muskies are chasing Giant Jackpot and M&G Muskie Tandem lures. Bob and Pete are having a fantastic time together. The action has been good so they decide to stay into the evening hours. It seems the biggest girls come out to eat at that time.
1711 Brazil Peacock Bass with Jeff, Part 1
Bob and his good friend Jeff Rozinka travel to South America. The fly into Manaus, Brazil and then board the river Yacht, the Yanna, which is a traveling houseboat/hotel complete with bass fishing boats. They travel up the Rio Negro River in search of record size Peacock Bass. They use muskie size tackle for these fast, hard charging, maniacs of the Amazon. The first peacock bass in the boat weighs 5.5 kilos. As the clouds form overhead the bigger fish tend to come up. They now catch a peacock bass at 32 inches in length with over 21 inches in girth. Joseph the guide says there is still more to come. For info contact Simply Fishing or call 1-800-222-8775. To view sample video - click here.
1712 Brazil Peacock Bass with Jeff, Part 2
In part 2, Bob and Jeff continue their adventure on the Rio Negro of the Amazon valley in search of record size peacock bass. The Luhr-Jensen Woodchopper, a topwater, prop bait that you rip across the water seems to work the best. Peacocks slash at the Woodchopper 2-3 times until they get it. Then the trick is to get them to the boat before they can reach the timber. Bob gets a big peacock that gets hung up in the stumps. Just as guide Joseph begins to enter the water, it breaks loose and they land a 34-inch fish weighing 10 kilos. Even trophy fish are released after pictures, as Artistic Anglers will make graphite reproduction mounts of the fish with the measurements and good photographs. After Jeff lands a 34.5 inch peacock with a 20-inch girth he has just two words to describe the experience- "the greatest". Bob uses just one word - "incredible". For info contact Simply Fishing or call 1-800-222-8775. Click Here to view sample video.
1713 Northern Minnesota Large Mouth Bass
Host, Bob Mehsikomer, got his start in fishing with bass and bass tournaments. The competitive natural of tournaments adds to the excitement of large mouth bass angling. This week, Bob is joined by his sons, Mike and Jason, along with their friend, Eric Ahlstrom. They divide into two teams as they fish the heavy weed cover of a typical Minnesota river channel. Jigs tipped with Strike King 3x Chunks in colors of black, blue, and pumpkin allow them to probe the slop. On hook up, it is important to keep the fish coming your direction as quickly as possible and derrick them onto the deck of the boat without allowing them to hit their head, which can harm them. Day one produces no clear winning team. We will see if either team can pull away in this friendly bass competition among family and friends.
1601 Brazil Peacocks
Bob and his guest, Jeff Rozinka travel with a group of avid anglers to South America into the heart of the upper Amazon River system of Brazil in search of Peacock Bass thanks to X-treme Angling. After a flight into Manaus, they board the Yanna, a luxury yacht that offers mobility and the comforts of a deluxe fishing lodge. They travel up the Rio Negro to prime peacock waters. Experienced guides with Bass Tracker boats ensure the best in trophy fishing. And trophy Peacock they find! For more info contact, Simply Fishing or call 1-800-222-8775.
1602-1604 Simply Fishing’s Muskie Classic Tournament
In this 3-part series, 160 of the world’s best muskie anglers compete in a 5-day elimination event in the world’s richest muskie tournament in fishing history with over $200,000 in cash prizes. Two-man teams fish for the 1st three days to qualify for day four, as only the top 20 teams continue to day four. The elimination continues as the field gets reduced to only the top 10 teams that earn the right to fish the final day for over $80,000 in cash as 1st place purse. Team point standings start over at zero at every elimination cut, so strategies are very important. You must be able to catch fish after each cut in order to advance. You can’t burn all your fish to qualify, but you must catch each to advance. The tension in the air is dramatic and peaks at the closing moments. The winning team goes wild at the awards ceremony.
1605 Century Lodge Muskies with Randy Tyran
Bob joins Randy Tyran of Century lodge on Osbourne Bay of Eagle Lake, Ontario. Randy has grown up in this lodge and he fished with Bob years previously. Now they get a chance to enjoy a week of muskies together for the second time on a favorite muskie resource. Century Lodge Muskies have been good to these two for many years. Let’s see how they fare this week. For info contact Century Lodge.
1606 & 1607 Witch Bay Muskies, Two Part Series
Matt Thompson, long time muskie angler and educator, joins Bob on Ontario’s Lake of the Woods. They arrive at a favorite resort, Witch Bay Camp to a great dinner and comfortable quarters, so they are ready for action. This is a show you will have to see. Matt can really cut it up, and keeps Bob laughing while thinking. But they get into so many muskies we had to make a two part show in order to show you all the action. For great muskie action go to Witch Bay Camp.
1608 Lake Gunisao Walleyes with Dusty
Lake Gunisao in Manitoba is well known for big Walleyes. Budd’s lake Gunisao Lodge is the place to go for trophy size Walleye. Dusty Budd takes time in between serving his clients to join Bob in using stick baits for early season, hot walleye action. Oh, did I mention BIG! Info at Budd's Gunisao Lake Lodge.
1609 Stork Lake Muskies
Jody Stephens is an avid muskie angler, and he is in a perfect place a lodge on Stork Lake in NW Ontario, Canada, outside of Ear Falls. Bob and Jody chase the big girls in the waters of Stork Lake. Jody knows the water well and Bob has some great lures and tactics. “Lucky Libby” is also at the lodge and spends a day with Bob out on the water. For more info contact 507-477-2020 by phone or Stork Lake Lodge
1610 Wiley Point Lodge Muskie PhD Week
Each season Bob and the Simply Fishing staff host a weeklong muskie fishing course at one of the most prime locations in the country, Wiley Point lodge on Lake of the Woods in NW Ontario. Attendees arrive from around the country to enjoy a great week of muskie fishing, learning from the pros, and catching great muskies. This is truely the Canadian muskie trip of a lifetime. To book on this year's trip click here. To reach Wiley Point info click here.
1611 Midnight Sun Alaskan Pike
Anyone interested in fishing giant pike will want to see this show. Midnight Sun Trophy Pike Adventures offers anglers one of Alaska’s best keep secrets, giant northern pike. Tributaries that feed the Yukon River harbor pike pushing 40 pounds. The angler looking for that true 50-inch pike will have a great chance with Greg Befus, owner of Midnight Sun. Greg guides a fully equipped houseboat on these waters and has fully rigged fishing boats to get the angler the control and comfort for a great trip. Fish Alaska with Greg Befus of Midnight Sun Trophy Pike Adventures.
1612 Reindeer Lake Pike
In August the giant pike favor the cabbage beds of Reindeer Lake, Saskatchewan. Rex Nelson, from Tuf-Line spends time chasing pike with Bob in very unusual, hard conditions for August as a cold front hits them. Rex learns inside information on what it takes to locate and catch huge pike in this Saskatchewan lake. Pike usually come much easier this time of year, but tough conditions means nothing to these seasoned anglers. Find out more at Reindeer Lake Lodge.
1613 Wollaston Lake Pike
Wollaston Lake is big pike heaven - in comfort. This elite facility on Wollaston Lake in Saskatchewan nor only serves up big pike and lake trout to avid anglers, but anglers get the comforts of fishing from specially rigged boats and a stay in this elite lodge. Check out the action on one of Bob’s big pike favorites while at Wollaston Lake Lodge.
1614 Witch Bay Early Season Smallies
Tom Seward is a lure designer and engineer with the Worden’s Lure Company, which features such lines as Poe’s Lures, Yakima Bait, in addition to Worden’s Lures. Tom has designed the Timber Tiger and the Fat Fish crankbaits. See how these lures work with the early season jumbo Smallies at Witch Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods, in Ontario, Canada.
1615 Wiley Point Muskies
Wiley Point Lodge is located in the heart of Lake of the Woods, NW Ontario, Canada. Tom Redmond joins Bob for July Muskies. The water is cool for mid season July, so finding the big fish takes some searching. Find out how to locate muskies with the conditions you are dealt. Put all the factors together to encounter active muskies on Lake of the Woods at Wiley Point Lodge.
1603, 1604 & 1605
Simply Fishing’s Muskie Classic, (3 parts)
Imagine fishing for $80,000 cash, for 5 consecutive days, in an elimination muskie tournament. In September 2004
that’s what 80 two-man teams did on Lake Vermilion. The teams fishing for three days in order to make the cut, as
only the top 20 teams proceeded to the 4th day. Then comes a further elimination – only the top 10 teams get to proceed to day 5 – the final day and the big cash prize. We truly get to see the “thrill of victory and the heartbreak of defeat” in this field of accomplished muskie anglers. Oh ya – they do find some monster fish in Vermilion. Don’t miss the action in this three part series! For more info on this tournament click here.
Show #1501 Witch Bay Smallies
Lure designer, Tom Seward accompanies Bob to Witch Bay on Lake of the Woods in northwest Ontario for early season smallmouth bass. The Timber Tiger crank bait designed by Tom is given a good testing on jumbo smallies, which are staged on rock and rubble shelves. Learn to work crankbaits from a pro lure designer. Do they get bit? Contact witchbay.com for more info.
Show #1502 Reindeer Lake Lodge
This is a father & son fly-in pike fishing adventure with Bob’s son, Jason.
They are trying a new swing action jerkbait to temp these big pike out of their summer cabbage beds. See some great underwater footage of pike in their own domain. Reindeer Lake lodge is an excellent location to fish this northern Saskatchewan Lake. For more info contact Reindeer Lake Lodge.
Show #1503 Ontario Wilderness Houseboats
Ontario Wilderness Houseboats offer 60 foot floating lodges to move around Lake of the Woods in northwest Ontario. You can live off the houseboat, and fish from you own boat right in the area you wish to fish. Bob and his guest, Kyle Brickson, a Minnesota muskie guide, decide to park in their favorite big muskie waters. Follow their efforts on this quest for huge muskies, and find out how these two pros differ in their lure presentations. wildernesshouseboats.com for more info.
Show #1504 Wollaston Lake Lodge - Russ
Sometimes luck is on your side, and in fishing many times luck helps. In this case, Russ Berg was very lucky in that he won a promotional fly-in fishing trip to Wollaston Lake Lodge in northern Saskatchewan to spend a week fishing big pike with Bob from the comforts of this five-star resort. Luck changes slightly with the weather as a front comes in, but find out of the jerkbait lure presentations keep them on the positive side of luck. Join us to see if Russ’s dreams come true. For info contact Wollaston Lake Lodge
Show #1505 Wilderness North Walleye/Pike Show
Strikers Point Lodge in northwest Ontario is a fly-in full service lodge with plenty of pike and walleye action to offer. Join a group of anglers who have arrived with Bob and the Simply Fishing staff to teach a new kind of school – pike and walleye classes! Staff members Bart, Mike, and Victor also spend plenty of time on the water with Bob chasing walleye and pike using products discussed including Optimums soft Plastics for pike. Everyone enjoys good stories of the day over great food prepared by the chef back a camp. For more info contact wildernessnorth.com.
Show #1506 Strictly Muskie PhD
How about spending one entire week fishing, while attending school? But this is at Wiley Point Lodge with plenty of fishing time as well. Muskie PhD is a week-long muskie course packed with seminars and our prostaff working with attendees who can immediately apply the knowledge on the water. Students, Emilio and Caro,l each get their chance to join Bob in his boat for in-your-face muskie action, and memories they will not forget. Everyone catches fish and the memories of this Canadian wilderness will last a lifetime. For more info contact simplyfishing.com.
Show #1507 Stork Lake Lodge
This is Bob’s 2nd trip to this remote Ontario lake. Jody, owner of Stork Lake Lake Lodge joins Bob on these waters which are not necessarily known for big muskies. This is a fairly small system, which usually means good action, but few big fish. Could this be the exception? Does the Poe’s Giant Jackpot call up any muskies? For more info call Jody at 507-477-2020, storklakelodge.net.
Show #1508 Wiley Point Muskies
Bruce Faanes is Bob’s guests for this muskie fishing adventure in Ontario’s Lake of the Woods. Bruce has only one goal this week – to catch a muskie at least 50 inches in length. The weather proves difficult and time begins to wind down. They see muskies and catch some good muskies using jerkbaits. Will Bruce reach his goal? For more info click totemresorts.com.
Show #1509 Witch Bay Muskies
Witch Bay is nestled among the islands of beautiful Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. Bob is joined by Matt Thompson, a fishing pro from the tackle retail world. Bob and Matt have a great time joking with each other, as they try to out catch the other. Will Matt and the Manta lure out produce Bob with the Jackpot? Join them for great muskie action.
For more info contact witchbay.com.
Show #1510 Wollaston - Rocky
Rocky is one of the best fishing guides in Canada. He has been at Wollaston Lake Lodge for years and knows the waters well. Being a guide, he is also a competitive angler. Watch Bob and Rocky fish in friendly competition as they chase these monsters of Wollaston using crankbaits and jerkbaits. Who gets the biggest northern pike? Wollaston Lake Lodge.
Show #1511 Winter Area Chamber of Commerce
Mike Heath is from muskie country – Wisconsin. He is a guide in the Winter area and loves muskie fishing. See how Mike and Bob use presentations to reach these muskies which love shallow weedy areas to ambush prey. When two pros are on the water together, you can be assured of a good time. For contact info see winterwi.com.
Show #1512 Vermilion Dam Lodge/Tournament
Vermilion Lake in northern Minnesota has a very rapidly increasing reputation as a quality fishery for walleye, smallmouth, pike, and muskie. Bob and Ed Tausk, owner of Vermilion Dam Lodge, spent time fishing muskies on this resource, and discussing the practicalities of bringing the world’s richest ever muskie tournament to this lake. vdl.com
Show #1513 Roy's Zancudo Lodge Costa Rica
Costa Rica in Central America has fantastic ocean-fishing opportunities, and Roy’s Zancudo Lodge located on the west coast is no exception. Join Bob, Dawn, and Jeff as the experienced guides take them out on the water in specially equipped center console, fully equipped boats for tuna, roosterfish, dorado, sailfish and more. Jeff ties into a giant tuna that has him working for hours! The evenings are spent relaxing at dinner and watching the sunsets. royszancudolodge.com.
Show #1401 Devils Lake
Come Along with Bob Mehsikomer as he travels to Devil's Lake North Dakota in search of some great walleye and pike action. This is a new lake for Bob, but with an in-line spinner bait and a little help from guide Keith Pierson you can be sure that you are going to see many fish in the boat. www.devilslakend.com
Show #1402 Bob goes to Century
Bob Mehsikomer and Andy Disch are at beautiful Eagle Lake where muskies abound and anglers are rewarded for their patience. The wind is whipping and the sun is burning, but a new bait is sure to come through for Bob and Andy as they search for the next 50"+ muskie. www.centurylodge.com
Show #1403 Witch Bay Muskies
Host Bob Mehsikomer and Jim Gallion fish muskies on topwater at one of Bob's most rewarding resorts, Witch Bay. With seven other muskie boats in camp can Bob and Jim find what it takes to catch the illusive muskie? www.witchbay.com
Show #1404 Muskies Ph.D. Part 1
Come along with Bob and the staff of Simply Fishing as they kick off Strictly Muskie Ph.D. at Wiley Point Lodge on Lake of the Woods. This event is always the high point of the season. Sit back and watch as Bob takes some people who are very new to the sport and some that are not out for an incredible experience. www.simplyfishing.com
Show #1405 Muskie Ph.D. Part 2
Join Bob and his guests at Ph.D., a week long event focusing on the education of muskie fishing, held at Wiley Point Lodge, located on Lake of the Woods. This week we will meet some of the students and relive their experiences. www.simplyfishing.com
Show #1406 Lake X
Muskies don't like the sunlight or do they? Jody Stephens shows Bob a great fishery, where big muskies love the sun. It doesn't make sense, but the proof is in the fishing. Call Jody at 507-477-2020. www.storklakelodge.net
Show #1407 A Storm's A' Brewin' at Wollaston
Host Bob Mehsikomer and his Guest Rocky Marcinkiw chase down trophy pike, but with nasty weather moving in can they get the pike before the storm gets them? www.wollastonlakelodge.com
Show #1408 Edmund Lake Pike
Bob and his guest Paul Mills go after one of the greatest early season fish, Northern Pike. What do you get when you take an awesome Manitoba fly -in lake and combine it with two guys with more spoons and lizards than they know what to do with? You get a whole mess of pike with some very tender jaws. www.trophypike.com
Show #1409 Houseboats
Bob Mehsikomer and his guest Dr. Bill Engber set out on a houseboat trip. This has always been a good trip for Bob, but the algae has never been this thick and the fishing has never been this tough. You can bet that even in these tough conditions Bob and Bill will make a great effort to bring home a 50. www.wildernesshouseboats.com
Show #1410 Vermilion Dam Muskies
Join Bob and his guest Ed Tausk as they chase giant muskies out Vermilion Dam Lodge's front door in Northeastern Minnesota. With a new lure in his arsenal, can Bob hope to land his 78th muskie over 50"? www.vdl@vdl.com
Show #1411 Presque Isle, WI
Come along as Bob Mehsikomer goes to the Presque Isle area of Wisconsin for a little muskie action with John Byrnes and Adam Johnson. This is a show you will not want to miss because Bob will reveal a new technique for windy day muskies that will knock your socks off. www.presqueislewi.org
Show #1412 Wiley Part 1
Tune in as Bob Mehsikomer and Bob Jacobs catch more big fish in a week then many people will catch in a season at Wiley Point Lodge on Lake of the Woods. You won't believe the action. This was the first muskie shoot of the year and you can tell that Bob's toothy critters missed him. www.totemresorts.com
Show #1413 Wilderness North Ontario Adventure
Professional walleye angler Bart Rosen joins Bob at a fly-in in Northern Ontario where pike and walleye abound. Bart shows Bob a thing or two about walleye and of course, Bob is going to answer back with some of his toothy critters. www.wildernessnorth.com
Show #1414 Wiley Part 2
There was so much action at Wiley Point Lodge we couldn't fit it all into one show so rejoin Bob Mehsikomer and Bob Jacobs as they finish off their week on Lake of the Woods. If you are looking for big fish it doesn't get any better than this. www.totemresorts.com
Show #1415 Witch Bay Smallies
Bob Mehsikomer and friend Pete Davids return to Witch Bay to see if they can recreate previous years successes. Take two longtime fishing buddies and some of their favorite spots and you are guaranteed one exciting time. www.witchbay.com
Show #1416 Athabasca Lakers
Bob returns to Lake Athabasca, this time with Rob Phillips. Tune in to see some of the best lake trout action on the planet from one of the most beautiful places in the world. The water is cold but that didn't stop Bob and Rob in their pursuit of trophy lakers. www.athabascalake.com
Show #1417 Bob and His Boy
Bob Mehsikomer joins up with his son, Mike, for this amazing multi-species experience on Lake of the Woods. Mike has been on the show before but his skills are growing and he is heating up the tournament circuit; so will Bob still be able to teach his kid something or will the student surpass the teacher. Whatever happens there is nothing better than a day filled with nice pike and even nicer bass. www.witchbay.com
Show #1418 A Storm's A' Brewin' at Wollaston
Host Bob Mehsikomer and his Guest Rocky Marcinkiw chase down trophy pike, but with nasty weather moving in can they get the pike before the storm gets them? www.wollastonlakelodge.com
Show #1419 Vermilion Dam Muskies
Join Bob and his guest Ed Tausk as they chase giant muskies out Vermilion Dam Lodge's front door in Northeastern Minnesota. With a new lure in his arsenal can Bob hope to land his 78th muskie over 50"? www.vdl@vdl.com
Show #1420 Muskies Ph.D. Part 1
Come along with Bob and the staff of Simply Fishing as they kick off Strictly Muskie Ph.D. at Wiley Point Lodge on Lake of the Woods. This event is always the high point of the season. Sit back and watch as Bob takes some people who are very new to the sport and some that are not out for an incredible experience. www.simplyfishing.com
Show #1421 Muskie Ph.D. Part 2
Join Bob and his guests at Ph.D., a week long event focusing on the education of muskie fishing, held at Wiley Point Lodge, located on Lake of the Woods. This week we will meet some of the students and relive their experiences. www.simplyfishing.com
Show #1422 Bob Goes to Century
Bob Mehsikomer and Andy Disch are at beautiful Eagle Lake where muskies abound and anglers are rewarded for their patience. The wind is whipping and the sun is burning, but a new bait is sure to come through for Bob and Andy as they search for the next 50"+ muskie. www.centurylodge.com
Show #1423 Lake X
Muskies don't like the sunlight or do they? Jody Stephens shows Bob a great fishery, where big muskies love the sun. It doesn't make sense, but the proof is in the fishing. www.storllakelodge.net
Show #1424 Witch Bay Muskies
Host Bob Mehsikomer and Jim Gallion fish muskies on topwater at one of Bob's most rewarding resorts, Witch Bay. With seven other muskie boats in camp can Bob and Jim find what it takes to catch the illusive muskie? www.witchbay.com
Show #1425 Houseboats
Bob Mehsikomer and his guest Dr. Bill Engber set out on a houseboat trip. This has always been a good trip for Bob, but the algae has never been this thick and the fishing has never been this tough. You can bet that even in these tough conditions Bob and Bill will make a great effort to bring home a 50. www.wildernesshouseboats.com
Show #1426 Devils Lake
Come Along with Bob Mehsikomer as he travels to Devil's Lake North Dakota In search of some fast walleye and pike action. This is a new lake for Bob but with an in-line spinner bait and a little help from guide Keith Pierson you can be sure that you are going to see many fish in the boat. www.devilslakend.com
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