Episode 32
The After-Work Bite
Show Date: August 8, 2026
Location: Bayfield, County, Northwest Wisconsin
Guide: Josh Teigen [715-813-0575 | joshteigen.com ]
This week we're spending an evening on a classic Northwoods lake with host and guide Josh Teigen, proving that you don't need an all-day fishing trip to have a great time on the water.
Our target is largemouth bass—a species found in lakes all across the Midwest and one that's often willing to cooperate when other fish aren't. Whether you're introducing someone to fishing, looking to unwind after work, or simply wanting steady action, largemouth bass are hard to beat.
We actually met up with Josh after he'd already finished a full day of guiding. That might sound a little unusual, but if you know Josh, it makes perfect sense. During a guide trip, he spends most of his day making sure his clients are catching fish—positioning the Recon Boat, selecting the right lures, watching electronics, and coaching anglers through every bite. By the time the day is over, he's spent hours on the water... but very little of it actually fishing himself.
So when the workday ends, it's finally his turn.
Joining us is his longtime buddy Acorn, who usually spends his free time chasing fish from a kayak but never passes up the opportunity to hop in Josh's boat for an evening bite.
The strategy is simple: cover water, make accurate casts, and enjoy the peaceful evening as the bass become more active. Before long, fish are coming over the side of the boat one after another, proving once again that some of the best fishing doesn't require an expensive trip or an entire weekend—it just takes a couple of free hours and the willingness to get out there.
It was a relaxing evening filled with steady action, good conversation, and plenty of laughs. Sometimes that's exactly what fishing is supposed to be.
