Past The Barb

We're rolling with a full squad once again and we've brought back great friend of the pod, and recurring guest, Hays Baldwin. We do a little catch up with Buddy Hays and bring back a fan favorite, Trivia with Hays. We then dive into a little bit of current events in all our lives, as we've all been crazy busy wrapping up summer. And we also bring back some "Bart Sports" for a fun little wrap up to the Episode. It's a fun one, hang tight! ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back in this house for this one! We're joined right away by National Walleye Tour Champion, Isaac Lakich, as he's up in Saskatchewan for another walleye tournament. We chat a bit about Canadian Walleyes, how he got into the walleye industry, and his ascension in the tournament world. Then, of course, we talk about his NWT Championship win, Co-Anglers in the NWT, Live Bait in tournament fishing, and so much more. We end the interview with a good 'ol fashion game of: JDM Bait or Japanese Sex Toy, and have a ball with Isaac. We then dive into a little bit of PTB Fan Questions and end with the Weigh In of Things That Happen at The Worst Possible Time. It's a great one, enjoy! ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back once again, and this time we catch up with our friend TJ Erickson. TJ just left his full time teaching job to pursue being Full Time on YouTube. TJ is one of the best educators on YouTube right now, especially when it comes to walleyes. We learn about his story, what he's excited for on his new venture, and chat about a bunch of other shenanigans.We then dive into a little bit of "What in the World Is Going On!?" to wrap up the Episode. It's another great one, hit that subscribe button. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad in the house today and we're ready to get things rolling again. Sobi, Bart, and Pink catch up a bit about what's been going on in their lives, and give a little bit of Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Preview for the St Lawrence River. Then we have on friend of PTB, Matt Peters, one of the most interesting men of the North. We chat about his time living on Lake Lanier chasing the FLW dream, moving back up to Minnesota, and what he does for work now. Then we have your first look into Hunting Season, chatting about Western Elk Hunts and British Columbia Moose Hunts. This is an awesome one, that you will all love! ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back once again and this time we kick it off with MLF BPT Pro Justin Lucas to talk about his recent win on Lake Erie. He's a master with a Drop Shot and a Flat Worm and once again brought home a mega check because of it. Then we do some PTB Fan Questions and a Weigh In of The Things That Are Best When Shaken. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back in the house this week! Bart, Pink, and Sobi all check in with what's been going on in their lives. Then we have on a tremendous guest from Northern Saskatchewan, Emily Head, who's moved to a remote off-grid lodge on Reindeer Lake and has been rebuilding it to chase the DREAM. An incredible Episode that's stuffed with great stories, triumphs, and chasing the dream. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got another great one coming your way. Pink is on the road but Sobi and Bart hold down the fort. This time we're catching up with industry LEGEND, Tony Roach. We dive into Tony's story in the fishing industry, how he started his guide business, built relationships with sponsors like Rapala, and some of the craziest stories from the road that you will ever hear. This is a great one that you definitely won't want to miss. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got an old school Episode for all you die hard PTB Fans. This is a FULL SQUAD; Bart, Sobi, and Pink are all back and it's time to catch up and talk about all the shenanigans that happened the past month or so. We've got some awesome stories from Tourney Tuesday, Escanaba, Fort Frances, you name it. We then bring back a little bit of "What In The World is Going On!?" and PTB Fan Questions. We end with The Weigh In of Things That Are Legal But Feel Illegal. It's a banger! Enjoy! ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a special one for all of you this week! Sobi and Pink are holding down the fort BUT we've got Bart checking in LIVE from Fort Frances, Canada as the boys had just fished Day 1 of the Canadian Bass Championships. We've got stories, upon stories, and a Beer Chugging competition that goes down in this one.It's a banger, you won't be pissed. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

Sobi and Pink are back in the studio and are joined by our long lost friend, Capt. Bill Stolski! This one is a doozie, and an old school Episode for PTB Nation. Sit back and enjoy. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

This Episode the boys bring in a HEAVY hitter on the National Walleye Tour, Tom Huynh. We get the full break down on how his short tenure in the professional fishing world has lead to some incredible success and the road he took from fishing the local pond to the cosmetology career that made fishing possible, to finally jumping in a boat fishing a tournament for the first time. The boys break tom Tom Huynh University and the way he teaches people to use FFS and get better at fishing. this one is loaded from top to bottom and this one finishes out with some top tier Vietnamese food spot recommendations in the Twin Cities. DONT MISS A SECOND OF THIS ONE!! ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back and we are ready to rip! Right out of the gates we have on friend of the Podcast, Jeff Gustafson. We chat about the Bassmaster Elite Series event at the Pasquotank River, the Coike craze, and how the Elite Series Season has been going. Canadian Bass Tournament season is about to kickoff, and Bart will be fishing the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship this year, so we talk about that, among other stories, and we wrap up with a WILD story about a Kenora Cow Hunt that Gussy was a part of. We finish up with What in the World is Going On, The Weigh In of "Best Forms of a Potato", and some cooking talk. Another great episode for you folks! Enjoy! ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: "CRAPPIE" to save 20% ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back in the house this week! Pink is back from some HOT Tourney Tuesday success and is prepping for a Salmon Trip coming up. Bart is back after a busy tournament schedule and filming the Classic Bass Champions Tour. Sobi just got off an Island in the middle of Lake Vermilion, a lot is happening! We then have on, our good friend, Caleb Wistad from Hookedupwi. Caleb is a tremendously successful YouTube Creator and Content Creator in general, paving a way in the fishing world with his educational videos and seeing enormous success. We chat with him about his life before YouTube, and how everything has been going for him. We end with The Weigh In of "Worst Foods to Reheat in the Microwave" It's a great one! Don't miss out. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: Father26 Save 30% on Membership until Fathers Day. ~ Schedule Your FREE Financial Advisor Consultation ~ Ben Bartusek - Northwestern Mutual Phone: 507-509-2907 Email: benjamin.m.bartusek@nm.com ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

The boys are back on the mics this week for another great episode. Bart stops by quick to check in from the first stop of the Classic Bass Champions Tour, Sobi and Pink catch up on a bunch of what's been going on lately, and then we have on a VERY highly requested guest. Dusty Minke is on the Pod ladies and gentlemen, and boy oh boy do we got some great stories to share. ~ Download the onX Fish App Today! ~ Link: https://bit.ly/4omX8gv Use Code: Father26 Save 30% on Membership until Fathers Day. ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

This week the boys are FIRED UP that summer is here! Fishing has been HOT and Sobi and Pink breakdown the full report. This one hits Northwoods muskies, bass, and the elusive South Metro walleyes. Sobi had an epic night tearing up the walleyes with his fiancé and has been on a wild foods bender and Pinkalla is fresh off a Northwoods ripppp exploring some new water with his girlfriend. There is some serious opinions on how critical ice is to any adventure and on an all new What Ya Been Drinkin?! Sobi brings in a must have summer gadget. There are some wild politics happening in the outdoor world right now and the boys dive into the latest headlines. To round this one out arguably the best Weigh-In topic PTB has ever seen, Sobi and Pink go head to head in "The Worst Minor Injuries" this one will have you yelling at your speakers. Don't miss it.

This week Pinkalla and Sobi dive into everything that has been going on latley from fishing to foraging, walleyes to picking asparagus. Its all over the map. Pinkalla is fresh off a trip to Florida where the Government shutdown the red snapper season just hours before it opened and sent their crew into scramble mode to put together a trip. Good buddies Hays Baldwin and Nathan Lease stop by to talk about guide life and living on an island on Lake Vermillion. They have been steady knifing walleyes and have no shortage of client stories, and get into the current fishing report in northern MN. The boys bring back Geared Up to let you know some must have things for this season and its a great time to get out and do al things outdoors. Don't miss a moment of this one!!

We've got a special one for you this week. Pink and Sobi are already gone for Memorial Weekend shenanigans so Bart rips a solo pod and brings on one of our good friends "Boots." The boys chat about how he got his nickname and immediately bring on Champions Tour Owner Dane Vocelka to discuss the Walleye Event that just happened on Lake Mille Lacs. After that, the boys are joined by the winner of the Lake Mille Lacs event, Allan Nistler to talk about the every fish counts event, how the tournament went down for him, and what he thought of the format. If you're heading to Mille Lacs this weekend, there's some JUICE dropped for you to catch walleyes. Then to finish it up, Tom Boley joins the podcast to chat about Spring Walleyes, the differences between MegaLive 2 and an LVS34, and all sorts of YouTube Content Creation stuff. This is a great episode with a TON of different topics. Have a great Memorial Weekend everyone and enjoy the Pod! ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

The whole squad is BACK! The Minnesota Fishing Opener weekend is over, the boys were all catching fish, and it's time to catch up. We've got a roast of Sobi after his pitiful attempt at completing the infamous bet, Bart and Pink went Up North for some filming adventures, Pink had a blast on Green Bay, and Sobi enjoyed fishing opener up in Brainerd. Then the boys dive into a bunch of other topics, and have some fun, per usual. It's a great one and we're happy to be back! ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

This week the boys have a full house! Pinkalla and Sobi kick things off with what's been going on with everything from fishing, turkey hunting, and the first shrooms of the season. Two incredible guest stop by the pod, the legendary Bill Lindner comes on for the first podcast he has ever recorded! Good buddy Hays joins Bill as the boy get some of the most electric stories about how Bill got his start, surviving in Alaska, the Lindner family, and the early days of the fishing industry. In an unexpected twist Montana's own Stolski rejoins the pod fresh out of the bush. Bill has an upcoming art gallery event that is open to the public and the boys bring this one home with yet another Trivia With Hays that has the boys scratching their heads. This is truly a CAN'T MISS episode. ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing

We've got a full squad back in this house and we're immediately joined by our friend, and Industry Insider, Brett Carlson. We talk about the National Walleye Tour, some ideas we have for future development of Professional Walleye Fishing, and Brett's dream NWT Schedule. We then dive into a little bit of "What in the World is Going On!?" and PTB Fan Questions. Another great one for all of you! ~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pastthebarbpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ~ Follow Us On Social Media ~ Adam Bartusek Instagram: @adambartusek Adam Bartusek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambartbart... Ryan Pinkalla Instagram: @ryan_pinkalla Ryan Pinkalla YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRa... Sam Sobi Instagram: @sam_sobi_ Sam Sobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobieckfishing