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Across two full segments, Jon pursues early summer monsters - trophy-class fish that test tackle and tactics alike. From dialing in weather patterns to adapting presentations as the day evolves, Jon breaks down the mindset and mechanics behind consistently finding and landing giants on northern waters.

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Hunting Early Summer Giants - Parts 1 & 2

It's prespawn time on the Missouri River, and Jon shows how current seams, water temperature,and precision boat control lead to big walleyes. Then, as the seasons turn, he targets aggressive fall smallmouth bass, focusing on the rocks, breaks, and bait transitions that trigger lateseason strikes.

Prespawn Missouri River Walleyes & Fall Smallmouth Bass

Jon drops into Missouri's Harry S. Truman Lake, targeting crappies stacked in flooded timber. He details how sonar and pinpoint jig placement turn a maze of branches into a crappie goldmine. Later, Jon heads north for early-summer jigging action - when light tackle, current edges, and subtle movement make all the difference.

Harry Truman Crappies in the Trees & Early Summer Jigging

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Professional angler Jon Thelen takes you on fishing adventures revealing simple techniques to catch more fish across the Midwest and Canada.

S6 E7 | Prespawn Missouri River Walleyes & Fall Smallmouth Bass

E8 | Hunting Early Summer Giants - Parts 1 & 2

E7 | Prespawn Missouri River Walleyes & Fall Smallmouth Bass

E6 | Harry Truman Crappies in the Trees & Early Summer Jigging