Wayne and Chuck welcome 2022 Bassmaster Classic qualifier Keith Tuma to the podcast to recount the tale of winning his very first Bassmaster Open to qualify for the Classic. The Fish Bums also discuss: 

·      Living that Classic dream

·      Growing up a Minnesota resort kid

·      Turning a 12-pound Day One into an Open Championship

·      Co-angler tips and competitor etiquette

·      Fishing with angels

·      The power of a positive mindset 

Later, Wayne and Chuck recount a pair of rough ice fishing outings in which the only thing caught was COVID. 

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Wayne and Chuck are joined by their buddy “Ox” to discuss their annual Lake of the Woods trip. In a wide-ranging discussion that included a fair amount of “friendly” ribbing, the trio discusses: 

·      Missing fishing trips due to COVID

·      Fish caught vs. fish “earned”

·      Winning colors, presentations and shoulda-dones

·      Limit management

·      Lures that look like women’s jewelry

·      Chuck’s new nickname 

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Wisconsin Elite Series Pro Pat Schlapper joins the podcast to discuss taking the leap from secure employment to aspiring Elite Series pro, his ability to attain his dream efficiently and life as an Elite Series rookie.  

Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss their upcoming Lake of the Woods ice fishing trip, The Great Ice Fishing Wager Part II and where Wayne should fish on an upcoming Florida vacation. #live2fish

In Episode 19, Wayne and Chuck welcome a voice that has taught them a great deal about catching fish in the Upper Midwest -- Jason Mitchell. Through his television show (Jason Mitchell Outdoors) as well as countless seminars and articles, Jason has helped thousands improve their games across species and seasons. Listen in, as Jason shares tales of a life spent guiding and paving a career only a fish bum can dream up. 
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Wayne and Chuck welcome Minnesota fishing guide and fishing instructor/promoter Matt Johnson to the podcast to talk fall fishing in Minnesota and a great deal more, including:
* the best cold water bass tactic you've never heard of, 
* dominating a lake during fall conditions, and 
* early-internet fishing content obsessions.

Wayne and Chuck also discuss their year-end bass derby results and a fantastic northern Minnesota trip to put fillets in the freezer.

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Wayne and Chuck welcome aspiring Elite Series angler Brad Leuthner to the podcast to discuss what it takes to chase blue trophies, how local lessons can pay national dividends and the secret spinnerbait bite that earned him his first appearance on Bassmaster LIVE.  

Later, Wayne and Chuck discuss their last Wednesday nighter of the year and preview their end-of-year derby.

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Nacogdoches, Texas bass pro Todd Castledine is the humble type, quick to explain that he’s been fortunate to catch a few breaks on the path to a multi-faceted career in the bass fishing industry. But listen closely and you’ll realize that, actually, Castledine has made his own breaks, working hard at curating a career that any fisherman would dream of.   

In episode 15 of The Fish Bum podcast, Castledine joins Chuck and Wayne to discuss fishing for rent money, earning a gig from the back of a boat, competitive sour grapes, making sound (money-making) tournament decisions and much, much more. 

Additionally, amidst a myriad of technical difficulties, Chuck and Wayne discuss their recent week-night derby results, Chuck’s hatred of lake weeds and a short preview of Chuck’s debut as tourney-night captain.  

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Wayne and Chuck welcome Minnesota bass fisherman and weeknight bass club commissioner Matt Voigt to the podcast to discuss: 

·       Boat-flipping 3-pounders

·       22-pound sixth-place bags

·       What it takes to run a bass league, and 

·       200-inch whitetails vs. big-time tourney victories

Additionally, Wayne and Chuck recap and reevaluate their plight to cash a tourney check as the season enters its final phase. 

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