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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we wanted to take some time to celebrate the New Year with a special Sneak Peek into some new things coming soon just for you! Your host Downrigger Dale talks to the Webmaster for MontanaOutdoor.com. Our very own Website Wonder, Hookem Harry, aka Harry Ward. Harry tells us all about the new changes to our website that are active online right now, plus he reveals a few other surprises that will be coming soon. Spoiler Alert! Yes, there is an app for that! When you listen to this podcast you will learn about some very exciting things that are going to keep you even more informed about what is going on in Montana's Great Outdoors! So, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, pop some corn and sit back and listen to what new is coming just for you in 2025!

Links:

• Well, this time it is pretty simple as far as links go. Just click here and take a look at the new Montana Outdoor Website! And don't forget to keep checking back to see all the new changes that will be added in the weeks and months to come.
• Here is a super important link. Webmaster, Hookem Harry really wants to know what you think of the changes on the website so far and what else you would like to see. So, click here to email him and tell him what you think and what you want!
• Of course, your old buddy Downrigger Dale would love to know what topics you would like to hear about for new podcasts in this new year. Click here now to email him your ideas!

Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale is joined by Ice Fishing Pro Eric Magnuson. Eric is an incredible ice fisherman and even does testing for many companies that produce ice fishing gear, like Vexilar, Clam Outdoors, Mack's Lure and others. Eric and Rigger have a great discussion that we are positive you will find very interesting and helpful, whether you are an experienced ice fisher person or just starting out. One thing Rigger found interesting was how Eric uses his Vexilar Fish Finder and how accurate Eric says it can be. Vexilar is not something a lot of Montana ice fishermen use these days as they tend to gravitate to the new Garmin, Lowrance or Humminbird units. However, wait until you hear just how sensitive he can operate the new Vexilar, like being able to drop one maggot into the ice hole and fallow it all the way to the bottom of the lake! What?! Being that Eric typically fishes outside of Montana in the lakes of Idaho and Eastern Washington he brings possible new ideas for those of us who spend most of our time on Montana ice. However, no matter what ice you will be fishing on this winter you will indeed get some ideas that will improve your skills form this podcast. So, hit the play button and get to listening and then check out the links below for more info about the things Rigger and his guest Eric Magnuson talk about this week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast!

Links:

• To follow Eric Magnuson on his ice fishing adventures, click here to go to his Facebook Page.
• To read Eric's latest article about fishing for Burbot click here.
• Click here to read Eric's latest article about using fish finders.
• To learn more about the Vexilar fish finder that Eric uses click here.
• Eric talked about gear from Automatic Fisherman, click here to learn more.
• To learn more about the Toothpick Hook Remover click here.
• Here is Eric's list of "must have" gear to go out on the ice with.
  • Ice Picks
  • Spud bar
  • Throw Rope
  • Proper clothing
  • 5gal bucket to carry gear and use as a seat.
  • Rod and Tackle
  • T2 Toothpick hook remover
  • Proper Boots
  • Auger
  • Sonar/Maps
  • Fishing Partner
  • Small Jet Sled to tow gear behind
• Questions for Eric? Click here to send him an email.
• Comments for Rigger? Click here to email him.

Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Bob Loomis from Mack's Lure, inventors of the world-famous Wedding Ring fishing lure. Bob has been on the podcast before and if you listened before then you know if there is one thing Bob knows it is fishing! Bob got his start 43 years ago at the legendary fishing rod manufacturer G. Loomis Fishing Rods working with family there. Years down the road he moved over to Mack's Lure which is another company that has been a legend in the tackle business since 1969. Their famous product the Wedding Ring has been a staple among Kokanee fishermen for it seems forever. But believe it or not the tackle business is not his true passion, that would be of course the act of fishing itself. This guy lives and breathes it! So as a result, when you listen to this podcast you are going to get a TON of ideas of how to catch fish through the ice and most of all some fantastic suggestions of what to use to do that! You will hear Bob and Rigger talk about all kinds of different lures that will be great to catch fish and Bob goes over lots of great techniques of how to use them for the different species you may be going after. If you want to get a look at the different lures they talk about, there are links below. Then just head to any of the Montana Outdoor Approved stores and pick up what you want to use. Click here to get info on all of our Montana Outdoor Approved Stores! Course right now you need to get to listening!

Links:

• To learn more about Mack's Lure just click here.
• To subscribe to the Mack Attack online Magazine and learn from the Mack's Lure Pros, click here.
• To look at the ice fishing lures from Mack's Lure that Bob Loomis and Rigger talked about just click here.
• In addition, Bob also mentioned these lures. Just lick on each of their names to look at them. Promise Keeper® and Wedding Ring® Classic Original.
• He also mentions some scents that work well. Click here for gels and click here for oils.
• Questions for Bob Loomis? Click here to send him an email!
• Don't forget your old buddy Downrigger Dale! He would love to hear your thoughts about this podcast and your ideas for future topics. Click here to email him now

Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.