Montana Outdoor Podcast

In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we take you behind the scenes of likely the most unique fishing tournament in the world! The Captain and Downrigger spent some fascinating time with Cindy Benson and Barry Hansen of Mack Days and boy did they learn a lot! They learned about a very special and rare fish to the Salish Kootenai Tribe that, thanks to the tournament and those that compete in it, is making comeback! You will also hear about a few fish that are lurking in the depths of

Buying a new boat is a big decision and one you want to get right. You never want to be that person who ends up saying “the two best days of my life as a boat owner was when I bought it and then when I sold it!” It does not have to be that way! In this episode we begin our series on how to find the right boat for you. Whether it is about getting a boat just for fishing or one that the whole family is going to use. We will try to answer all the questions you might have. Should you get a prop or a jet

Have you noticed that there are less younger people that hunt and fish? It isn't your imagination it is indeed a trend that has been going on for a while now. But why is that? In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we try to answer that question by talking to a couple of younger guys about that. Do we find the REAL answer? You will have to listen to find that out. We would love to hear what you think of this podcast as well as any suggestions you may have for topics for future podcasts

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your favorite hobby into a career? Would that be a dream come true or would it turn the thing you love to do for fun into a nightmare? In this episode we will show you what that just might look like. For Scott Collinsworth, owner of Fort Peck Marina and one of the top guides in Montana it turned out to be a dream come true! But it was not without it's challenges and it took more than just him, for sure, to make it happen. Scott will give

On this episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast, we get into the spirit of Valentine’s Week by meeting up with Beckie and Don Wilkins, a couple that truly loves each other and Montana's Outdoors. What a fun time we had with these two. They are based out of Glasgow, MT and both drive for UPS in Northeast Montana. When you don't see them out on their routes delivering packages, chances are you will see them out fishing or hunting together. Beckie and Don were kind enough to share some advice

On this Episode of the The Montana Outdoor Podcast you will learn about ice fishing on two of Montana's best Walleye fishing reservoirs, Nelson Reservoir and Fresno Reservoir. These two Reservoirs are located in Northern Montana on what most Montanans call the Hi-Line. They call it Montana's Hi-Line since it's the northernmost route traversing the state from east to west. Your hosts Downrigger Dale and The Captain will talk to Brian Olson, one of the most knowledgeable Walleye

In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we interview Captain Matt McComb of Mo Fisch Charters which is part of Howe’s Fishing, located in Montana’s Flathead Valley, near Glacier National Park. Matt is one of the most knowledgeable fishing guides in all of Montana.  In this episode he tells us all about where and how to catch all kinds of incredible fish through the ice in beautiful Northwest Montana. Matt covers it all from kokanee salmon, to huge lake trout, to some of the best perch and

In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we interview Eddie Mindt owner of the Lakeridge Lodging & Bait Shop on Fort Peck Lake in Northeast Montana. Eddie is also a professional guide and one of the few that does guide trips in the winter out on the ice on Fort Peck Lake. Eddie has an incredible knowledge of this huge lake that is over 135 miles long! On the show show you will learn about catching gigantic Lake Trout, King Salmon, Walleye, Northern Pike and other species through the ice in