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Kenny Kieser - Full Interview

I had the pleasure of meeting Kenneth Kieser at the 2018 Association of Great Lakes Outdoors Writers conference in Bismarck, ND. A 40+ year career, along with many thousands of published articles and books have only fueled his passion for outdoor communication and education.


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Kenneth Kieser - Why he does it

Kenneth Kieser, outdoor communicator and educator, talked with me at the 2018 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers about why he does what he does.


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Kenneth Kieser - Meeting Stu Apte

Kenneth Kieser, outdoor communicator and educator, talked with me at the 2018 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers about the first time he met Stu Apte, and the impression it made on a young outdoor communicator like himself.


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Kenneth Kieser - Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Kenneth Kieser, outdoor communicator and educator, talked with me at the 2018 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers about what it means for him to have been inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.


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Tom Heberline - Sell, barter, or trade a catfish

I was walking my dog near Down's Marina when I met a man with a pile of catfish at the cleaning station. This may have been the first interview I conducted after conceiving the idea of the archive. Tom and I talked about his father, Harvey, combat fishing on the Mississippi, why catfish are so great to catch, how to run set lines, and a little bit about why some anglers are so spoiled. : ) It's a great conversation through the buzzing of an electric knife.


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Jens Lund Interviewing Bob Propst Sr. - Part 1

In 2002, Jens Lund came to Pierre, SD contracted to do an oral history project about the Lewis and Clark expedition, interviewing people all the way along the Missouri River. His task was to talk with people who have lived on the river and utilized it to create a sustainable income. His interview with legendary fishing guide and angling innovator, Bob Propst Sr. was one of the best. This is part one, courtesy of the South Dakota Arts Council and the South Dakota State Historical Society. Thanks to Jens Lund for the audio and photos. http://artscouncil.sd.gov | https://history.sd.gov/


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Fishing Oahe

Jacob Wheeler is a professional bass angler from Tennessee. He fishes the Bassmaster Elite Series and spent some time in Pierre, So. Dak on Lake Oahe in 2018. We talked about his experience, and what makes Pierre a special place.


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LaFramboise tree fish

Jamie and her family were out for a relaxing evening fishing the Missouri River in Pierre, SD when craziness ensued.


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Walleye of a lifetime

Buddy Seiner is the founder of Fish Stories. This is the story about the largest walleye he has ever caught, and the fight he had later with his conscience. Recorded on his smartphone to prove that it can be done by anyone.


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Gary's Rock Bass

Gary and Larry have had some great adventures together. Larry tells his favorite story about catching big rock bass on the Missouri River.


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Larry Myhre - How I started fishing

Larry Myhre grew up fishing in the river. He talks about how he got started and some favorite fishing memories.


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Larry Myhre and Gary Howey full interview

Larry and Gary have been friends for a long time. Hear about how it all came to be and about their careers in the outdoors in this amazing conversation. Belly laughs from these two can help a person anytime!


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White Bass with Lilly and Mya

I took my daughters fly fishing for white bass a few years ago. We didn't fish long, but really caught some nice fish.


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Peter & Daniel Olson - Starting Missouri Secrets Tackle

Peter & Daniel Olson are brothers from Washburn, ND. Normally, when children want to raise money for needs and wants, they have a bake sale or car wash. These brother started a business selling fishing tackle.


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Peter & Daniel Olson - Starting a business in high school

"We only sell what works for us". That's the motto of Peter and Daniel Olson who are hand-making their dad's favorite rigs and telling all of his secrets through their company Missouri Secrets Tackle. They tell us what it's like to run a business in high school.


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Peter & Daniel Olson - Proud moments

Peter and Daniel Olson have had a lot of fun working in the fishing industry. They are proud of what they have accomplished, and talk about what it all means to them.


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Largest fish in the Olson family

Daniel Olson tell the story about his younger sister landing the largest fish the Olson family had ever caught.


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Peter Olson - My biggest walleye

Peter Olson remembers the largest walleye he caught while on a family fishing vacation in Minnesota.


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Daniel Olson - Biggest fish folly

Daniel Olson talks about the largest fish he's ever caught, and how his dad messed up on the net job.


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Geremy Olson - Getting into fishing

Geremy talks about his love for the outdoors and how he got into fishing.


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Olson boys - Favorite fishing partners

Daniel and Peter Olson have had the opportunity to fish with many influential anglers during their young careers. They talk about their favorite people to fish with in this quick story.


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Geremy Olson - Proud Dad moments

Geremy and Kirsten Olson are raising outdoor enthusiasts and business owners Daniel and Peter Olson. Geremy's pride is palpable.


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Geremy Olson - Connecting the dots

Geremy Olson shares a fond memory about fishing with Peter and Daniel when they were young, and how he learned lessons from his sons.


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Olson boys - Fish are like girls

Peter likes to teach people to "listen to the fish". He must have got this from his dad.


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Peter Olson - How do I know that game warden?

Peter Olson just turned 16 in 2018. Now...he needs that fishing license.


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Peter Olson - Get a fishing license...reck a truck

Peter Olson tells us about getting his first fishing license and hitting a deer on the way home.


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Geremy Olson - Ghost guiding on the Missouri

Geremy Olson tells a story about old fishing friends and how their remote advice was missed on one day of fishing.


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Daniel Olson - Frog Fish vs. Minnow Fish

The Olson family was out ice fishing when they learned a valuable lesson about experimentation and observation.


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Dave catching carp on the fly

Dave Hanna never thought he would catch carp on a fly rod. Now that he has, he's hooked!


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Brad Beeler - Pierre South Dakota Fishing Guide

Brad Beeler always loved fishing in Pierre, but when job change brought him here permanently, he eventually put his fishing to work for him full time. Walleyes, salmon, smallies, northerns and everything else that swims in the Missouri is in his repertoire.


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Hook in dad's hand

Adam Leiferman tells a story from his childhood that left a scar in more ways then one.


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Kids fishing with sticks

Dan Frasier and his mother, Joyce, reminiscing about fishing experiences of old.


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Lake Sharp Smallies on the Fly

John Cooper talks about exploring the smallmouth fishing on Lake Sharpe in South Dakota with Tony Dean. It was one of those days that he'll never forget.


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Don't count your paddlefish before they're snagged

Trevor Limoges, his father Jerry, and grandfather went snagging for paddlefish in Warsaw, Missouri. Trevor was confident that he would snag a big one, but it didn't quite turn out how he expected.


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My 8 lb rainbow

Recorded Live at the 2017 Ice Institute. Dalton remembers his 8 lb rainbow trout caught in Pierre, SD.


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Sauger from a house boat

Bob Landberg shares a story from his childhood when he and his fishing buddy snuck onto a houseboat and caught sauger on the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam.


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Snagging a boat in the tailrace

**This episode contains language that might not be appropriate for all listeners. Please use discretion. Buddy, David, and Nichols fish the tailwater below Oahe Dam in Pierre. One other boat in the tailrace makes poor choices and ends up driving over their lines. Craziness ensues.


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Sunscreen walleye scent

Jim Mollison tells a story about him and his wife Susan fishing for walleye's. Susan's secret bait scent made all the difference that day.


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NWT Pro Champ

This is the story about Duane Hjelm's (pronounced Jelm) first win on the National Walleye Tour, fishing a lake he had never fished before pre-fishing for six days prior. Duane is from Ft. Pierre, S.D. and has aspirations for being a better angler in the future. He tells a great story about his early career success.


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Samson and Johnny Boutchee

Samson Boutchee and his uncle Johnny have bonded through hunting and fishing. Johnny has been a mentor to Samson throughout his life, and continues to offer advice and wisdom today. We sat down in Samson's man cave before a day of chasing South Dakota pheasants to talk fishing and tell fishing stories. This is what it's all about!!


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