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Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Wisconsin Sportsman - E-Scouting Lakes Using onX Fish with Matthew Mendini

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Hobbies, Wilderness, Sports, Technology

4.8615 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Matthew Mendini from the onX Fish team to learn more about the latest member of the onX family, and how to use it to catch more fish! Matthew is a Wisconsin-native who found himself as one of the OGs of the TroutRoutes team, and is now shifting his focus towards onX Fish. Matthew shares how he reached his current position through being an avid angler and outdoorsman, and then the guys dive into the key features of onX Fish, what sets it apart from other fishing apps, why technology seems to be more easily accepted in the lake-fishing community, Matthew's approach to e-scouting lakes for different species, where the app's data comes from, and how you can use onX Fish to explore more water this year! All that and more in this week's episode!

Huge thanks to Matthew for coming on the show! To learn more about onX Fish, head on over to onxmaps.com/fish to set up a 7-day free trial, and follow along with Matthew's adventures @matthewkmendini on social media

 

Big thanks to our fantastic partners:

Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com

onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com

Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com

Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin



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Transcript

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0:00.0

This episode of the sportsman's empire is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.

0:04.8

Since 1952, Interstate Batteries has been evoking compassion and a trustworthy spirit into the surrounding communities.

0:12.6

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0:18.2

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0:21.2

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0:27.4

repairs. Interstate batteries outrageously dependable. When it's time to go after the biggest

0:33.9

buck of your life, you need gear that will not only make your life easier, but that you can also depend on for years to come. Blown Wolf Custom Gear has been the leader

0:41.3

in mobile hunting equipment for over 40 years and started out right here in Wisconsin. From

0:45.7

inventing the climbing stick to perfecting ultra-light tree stands, blown Wolf custom gear continues to

0:50.1

innovate and put the best mobile hunting equipment on the market with a ton of fantastic

0:53.9

accessories that allow you to customize your gear exactly how you want it. Whether it be the high-end

0:59.0

DeQuisto series sticks and stands or the affordable Patriot series, you'll have the peace

1:03.9

of mind knowing that you're hanging off of gear that was 100% made in the USA, right here in the

1:09.0

Midwest in fact, and has been designed and perfected by some of the best whiteitetail hunters in the world. Not to mention, it has an unconditional lifetime warranty that's so good, your grandkids and even great grandkids will be able to use it when they're hunting. Go build your kit out today at lone wolf custom gear.com. E-scouting is the crucial first step to any great adventure, but sometimes we've got to swap the muck boots for flip-flops and the shotguns for fishing rods and get out on the water to recharge those batteries. Whether you're in search of the lunker that broke you off last summer or trying to get the family out for a day in the water, you need to have a game plan. That's where on-ex fish comes into play. With detailed bathymetry maps, expert information, historical fisheries data, and filters that allow you to hone in on your next favorite lake for a multitude of species, this is an angler's best friend. Shoot, I'm actually planning a father-son trip to the north woods with some buddies right now, and I already feel like I've got a game plan in place to catch more fish than the rest of those guys. And the best part is it's easy, intuitive, and based on the same platform as our beloved Anex Hunt app. Go check it out today and start finding your next honeyhole at onexmaps.com slash fish. Fall is here and it's time to get out in the woods and when you do, need gear that's going to keep you warm dry and concealed while you're pursuing wild game. That's why I'm proud to be partners with Huntworth gear, the makers of badass affordable hunting gear that's readily available and won't break the bank. You've heard me talk about this gear for years now and for good reason. Their heat boost gear is the warmest hunting gear I've ever worn and guys I promise you I'm not just

2:37.2

saying that beats the heck out of traditional marino fleece or down hunting clothes

2:41.1

not to mention we've got a ton of great new camo patterns including our new

2:45.1

waterfowl pattern oberus which has been expertly designed to keep you

2:49.0

concealed from wary ducks flying overhead.

2:51.3

To go get kidded out for this fall, visit huntworthgear.com or head on over to the sporting goods section of your local farm and fleet or fleet farm to check it out in person.

2:59.5

Southwest Wisconsin is home to one of the most unique trout fisheries in the country,

3:03.3

with thousands of miles of spring-fed streams twisting their way through valleys, pastures, and prairies.

3:08.1

And one of the best ways to experience this fishery is with a fly rod in hand. Good Chance Flyfishing is your guide to all that the Drifeless has to offer, whether you're an experienced angler or you're just looking to try something new and get into flyfishing. To find more info and book your trip, visit goodchanceflyfishing.com. If you've listened to this show before, I'm sure you've noticed that if there's one thing that keeps coming up over and over again, it's the importance of public lands and waters. Shoot, I'd venture to guess that 90% of what we talk about on this show takes place on public lands. We all love the challenges we face and the memories we create in these wild places, and we need folks who are in our corner to protect them as well. That's why we're proud to have

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