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