Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast

Jon Richards and Matt Seifert join the Backlash Podcast from Agency Bay Resort to discuss summer musky fishing, including lodge updates, guiding life, and changing seasonal patterns. They cover shifting open-water vs. structure bites, DNR stocking and fin-clip genetics studies, tackle choices like triggers, flap tails and bucktails, and share client-first-musky stories and booking details.

Will Buehler of Sconnie Guy Adventures joins Back Lash Podcast to talk musky fishing in Northern Wisconsin shortly after his wedding. We discuss current water temperatures and weather windows, summertime patterns, and where musky are likely to be — weeds, rock humps and main-lake structure. Will covers tactics and gear: casting vs trolling, crankbaits (including a 4.5" boss shad), Pit Bull rubber...

Welcome to episode 372 of Backlash Podcast where Jeff talks with Dan Donovan, owner of Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company. They discuss building an online brand into a brick-and-mortar fly shop, Dan’s video series The Figure 8 Chronicles and the Spot Burn Podcast, fly-fishing gear and guides, and the challenges and passion behind running a specialty retailer. The episode also covers conservation, musk...

Guide Taylor Flannery joins Back Lash Podcast to explain his switch to open-water musky trolling, sharing setups, bait choices, and practical tactics that led to surprising success. Hear a chaotic double hookup story, insights on timing and conditions, social media and guiding tips, and how to book a trip with Musky Guarantee Guide Service in Northern Wisconsin.

On this episode of the Back Lash Podcast (take two), host Jeff is joined by Brad Hoppe and guide Luke Bogdanovic to talk early-season musky action on Green Bay tributaries and northern Wisconsin rivers. They cover bait choices (bucktails, swim baits, topwaters), raft guiding tactics, seasonal patterns, useful apps, and the realities of running a guide business — plus a hilarious on-the-water story...

Jeff chats with guide Chase Gibson to preview the Minnesota musky opener, discuss current water temps and early-season patterns, and highlight gear and guide availability. They cover musky behavior, trolling vs. live scope, West Virginia strain genetics, and practical tips for anglers planning to hit the water this weekend.

Post-Memorial Day episode covering the season opener: strong early season action up in the Green Bay tributaries, rapidly warming water, and shifting weed growth patterns. Hosts review new musky gear (lures, reels, titanium leaders, NetBuddy, rod organizers) and share on-the-water reports from Jeff and guide Steve Genson (Genson's Fish Hunts Guide Service), plus guiding availability and fishing ti...

On this episode Jeff Van Remortel breaks down spring fishing conditions in northern Wisconsin—water temperatures, spawning progress, and where musky and walleyes are holding. He shares practical bait and tackle advice (Pit Bulls, gliders, paddle-tails, spinnerbaits) and what to expect for opening weekend. Jeff also discusses Musky Academy, gear recommendations from Team Rhino Outdoors, and a tease...

Welcome to Back Lash Podcast featuring Kyle Friedges of Beyond the 8. Kyle shares stories from Eagle Lake, Canada, and the musky belt, discusses gear, filming challenges, and the enduring mystique of muskie fishing. We touch on YouTube content strategies, merchandising hiccups, banger bucktails, electronics like spot lock and mapping, and the importance of sustainable fisheries while reflecting on...

Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast featuring Kyle Hunsader of Hunsy Tails. We discuss Kyle’s musky fishing origin, the creation of the ‘banger’ bucktail, product development, and his role with Titletown Muskies Inc. on Green Bay. Topics include club involvement, stocking and pit-tag surveys, opener tips, and a memorable meetup anecdote.

This week we celebrate the Wisconsin musky opener, discuss bait preferences and season strategies, and welcome Lee Tauchen from Today's Angler / Lee Lures to share his background and top early-season presentations. The episode also touches on community flood relief efforts, a generous donation from Muskie Bumper, and practical tips for anglers heading out on opening weekend.

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast, the hosts chat with Jeff Sacco, a lifelong musky angler who shows up with a 19-page “dissertation” on his fishing methods. Jeff shares stories from his start in Northern Wisconsin, discusses electronics vs. old-school techniques, and gives practical tips on trolling, jigging, and reading baitfish. He also offers advice for beginners, memorable fishing moments...

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast we talk with Ryan Becker about early-season musky fishing in Iowa — how weather swings, water temps, and spawning patterns are shaping the bite. We cover tactics that are working now, including slow bottom presentations, larger gliders, and when trolling can be effective. Ryan also discusses forage bases like yellow bass, fishery management in Iowa, and practic...

In this episode of Back Lash Podcast Pete Maina and Rob Manthei join Jeff and Brad to continue the conversation about Wisconsin’s new early-season musky opener, the upcoming Conservation Congress hearings, and a proposed resolution to restore split-zone seasons to protect spawning fish. They discuss concerns about increased spring mortality and harvest, the role of technology and social media in a...

Episode 360 of Back Lash Podcast: Jeff sits down with Brad and Carrie to recap the Wisconsin Musky Expo, share show-season stories, and discuss the new statewide early-season musky opener in Wisconsin. The conversation covers concerns about early-season fishing during spawn, the role of stocking and local clubs, how anglers can get involved or donate, and plans for future stocking efforts. They al...

Live from the Wisconsin Musky Expo, the crew breaks down a busy day one with guides sharing wild on-water stories — from boat mishaps and soaked phones to first-cast victories and the mysterious "cinnamon beaver" follow. Lively banter, pranks, and guide nicknames keep the episode entertaining. The episode also highlights gear and tackle talk, including underutilized baits like the Smity Wizard and...

Prepping for the Wisconsin Muskie Expo amid heavy snow, the hosts cover booth inventory, Musky Mayhem Tackle changes, and show details for March 20–22 at the Central Wisconsin Convention Center. Guest Austin Wiggerman introduces Wave Products rod organizers and shares his current guiding reports from Kinkaid, Southern Illinois—water temps, clarity shifts, and bites on rattle traps, crankbaits, and...

This week on Back Lash Podcast we talk river musky with Noah Binsfeld of Get the Net Guide Service — jet‑boat shallow‑water runs, bucktails, topwater, big blades, weed challenges, and tips for targeting big and multiple fish in changing water conditions. Plus a Wisconsin Muskie Expo preview (March 20–22) with Noah’s Saturday seminar at 4 PM, new Musky Mayhem Tackle bait releases, and how to book a...

Live from the Minnesota Muskie Expo, Brad Hoppe and three guides answer listener questions on topwater tactics, rubber baits, swim baits, sucker rigs, tackle storage, and how to adapt when the bite gets tough. They share gear tips, presentation tricks, and memorable fishing stories from the season. The show also touches on changing season openers, upcoming Wisconsin Muskie Expo dates, and how to c...

In this episode the hosts preview the Minnesota Muskie Expo, share updates from Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem Tackle, and announce a live recording at the show. They welcome guest Dave Brown (formerly of Keyes Outdoors) for an in-depth conversation about musky fishing, river tactics, bait work, and industry hot topics like forward-facing sonar, stocking, and social media and pro-staff dynam...

Live from the Milwaukee Muskie Expo, hosts and guest guides trade wild fishing and boat stories, including solo big-fish boatings and hand-lined river muskies. The episode covers river vs. lake guiding styles, tech and flow effects on musky, the social media impact on the sport, and personal goals for 2026. Listeners are reminded about the Minnesota Muskie Expo (Feb 27–Mar 1 at Canterbury Park, in...

Welcome to a pre‑Milwaukee Muskie Expo episode of Back Lash Podcast — Jeff and Brad catch up on the shop being slammed, last‑minute show prep, and upcoming expo dates in West Bend and Shakopee. They discuss new Rig Boss arrivals, glide bait vs. rubber tactics, leader recommendations, live podcast details from the Milwaukee show, and what to expect at the Minnesota Muskie Expo.

Jesse Karau of Slime & Slay Outdoors joins the Back Lash Podcast to share his Northwoods musky adventures, season highlights (including a 48-inch fish), and the family roots that shaped his fishing career. We cover tactics for windy and winter conditions, topwater and bucktail strategies, the M13 big-blade bait, solo-fishing tips, and where to find gear and content.

This episode announces the sale of Musky Mayhem Tackle, Chaos Tackle, and Musky Innovations to Paul Check, who discusses his background, plans, and the transition process. Hosts and former owners address rumors about production and big-box plans, explain timelines for inventory and staffing moves, and share reflections, thanks, and upcoming show appearances.

Live from the Chicago Muskie Expo, three top guides—DJ Chupita, Phil Bauerly  and Spencer Berman—share their favorite 2025 fishing stories, discuss moon and weather effects, and explain how they pick spots and adapt through the season. They cover practical tips on pattern switching, water clarity, electronics, guiding mindset, destination picks, and why they keep chasing muskies year after year.