Muskies On Tap

Gus and Max have now wrapped up PMTT stop #2 at the Eagle River and Three Lakes Chains in Northern Wisconsin. The fellas talk through their decisions and why they were made - the good and the bad. We also catch up with On The Line submissions from listeners. Tap in! https://sugsfishing.com/ People are starting to murmur.... -- The Other Guys

This week the fellas get together and chop it up with the man himself, Doug Wegner. We cover a very wide range of topics along with currently what Doug is up to. We also have another special guest on to add a new dynamic to this weeks episode. This is a good ol fashioned chop sesh so we hope you tap in and enjoy! https://sugsfishing.com/ Had to start the intro with a couple different "Doug" themed...

This weeks pod is action packed with multiple segments and guests. We kickstart it with the entire story of Gus and his Dad's big musky day with a special appearance of Papa Mantey himself! Then we have an amazing discussion with Matt ad Jozef from Taps and Tackle in Stevens Point, WI. They have some exciting renovations to the tackle and beer shop they run. We also tackle the topic of pit tags, m...

This week we preview the long awaited MN musky opener on Saturday with our good friend Alex McLean. We cover the bases of what's going on with the bite and conditions as well as check the weekends weather. Naturally, night fishing is discussed and great tips are shared. Recently Gus spent some time on Green Bay after some big fish so be sure to listen as he spills the beans on that! Goodluck to th...

This week the fellas break down their musky opener in Vilas/Oneida counties of Wisconsin and what got it done for them. We also get on Clayton Spiess with Thistle Dew Outdoor Adventures on to chat about Green Bay and how the bite was down there. Tons of info sprinkled throughout this one so tap in! We hope everyone had a fun and successful opener! https://sugsfishing.com/ "I'm not sure what to do...

The MOT crew is back and ready to roll for the 2025 Northern WI musky opener this coming weekend. The fellas get on none other than Bryan Schaeffer to chop it up all things opener. We tackle opener weather, lake conditions, temps, baits, areas to fish, boat control, On The Line submissions and many more. We wish the best of luck and safety out on the water this weekend! Go get 'em! https://sugsfis...

This weeks podcast features special guests Matt and Taylor. Both have been on the podcast and comfortably took over co-hosts/guests for the week. We chat heavily on the recent trip Gus took with Taylor staying at Matt's to fish Iowa post-spawn muskies. The fellas got it done but took some specific patterns to seal the deal. We dive heavily into everything you need to know for post spawn muskies. A...

This week the fellas get JVR back on the podcast who is an extremely knowledgeable and well rounded angler for all species, especially muskies and walleyes in the Northwoods. He breaks down precisely how this year has been shaping up with ice off, water temps and everything you need to know about the musky spawn. We even break into opener tactics already and per usual - get side tracked - right in...

Gus and Max LIVE from the truck ride home from Cave Run PMTT with Brian on the call. With it all fresh in their minds, the fellas bring the energy and talk entirely how they took a tough pre-fishing into an 8th place finish. Max got his first Kentucky fish and jigging! Lots of beans spilled in this one, don't want to miss it so tap in! https://sugsfishing.com/ Season is upon us now. Don't wait to...

This week we sit down live down in Cave Run, Kentucky with Gus, Max, Clayton and Nick who are all gearing up for the first PMTT of the 2025 season. The fellas chop it up on current conditions and everything about fishing tournaments. The good, the bad, the ugly. If you're fishing the PMTT this weekend we all wish you luck! Tap in! https://sugsfishing.com/ Ladies and gentlemen...... START YOUR ENGI...

The fellas get none other than Todd "Tadpole" Powell back on the pod for this special episode. Todd is a legend of Eagle River, WI and has unlimited stories to be told. We dive right into it and Tadpole doesn't hold back! Go mix yourself a signature Tadpole drink, kick back, and tap into the MOT-crews 100th episode. Cheers! https://sugsfishing.com/ Nantz with a masterful call during Rory McIlroy's...

This podcast with the 3 MOT amigos gets a lil spicy. We dive into voicemails from the listeners to see what they got to say while occasionally keeping up with current events. We read Facebook comments, chat on viral fishing videos and talk a little on the state of FFS in the musky industry. Tap into this certified yap-fest! https://sugsfishing.com/ The intro this week starts with a Hot Rod quote a...

This week we bring on Adam Mueller with TopLine Baits. The fellas not only chatted it up on muskies and baits, but also on our shared passion for hockey. Got to hear about Canadian Juniors along with some rowdy stories. For TopLine Baits, Adam has a very impressive lineup of dive-n-rise, twitch baits, crankbaits, hard bodies tubes, and is always coming up with new ideas! We chat about some trollin...

This week the MOT gents get together with Taylor Flannery of Musky Guarantee Guide Service to chop it up with some On The Line submissions. We reflect on WI Musky Expo, baits we're looking forward to using, and chat on the upcoming Watersmeet Musky Expo this weekend (details below). We appreciate all those sending in voice memos/voicemails to get on the show and can submit them at any time! As alw...

The three MOT amigos put on a live podcast right out of the Hammer Customs/MOT/Sug's Fishing Guide Service booth at the Wisconsin Musky Expo. We had a fantastic time getting on numerous guests to chat on big fish stories, many of which were first time guests! We enjoyed our time at the expo and thank everyone who stopped by to support and say hey! If you want to immerse yourself in this one we rec...

Go get me a (Sugs) Juice Box!!!! From HunsyTails! Wisconsin Musky Expo this weekend and we couldn't be more excited! We have a special pod jam packed with Hammer Customs very own Nick Amorose, Brady Martz from BamBam, Brendon Rurak w/ Big Action, and bonus guest Clayton Spiess! Be sure to tap in not only to the pod but checking out the show! Clayton and I will be speaking Friday at 4:30pm - The Gr...

This week we bring two special guests on to prepare for the MN Muskie Expo this weekend. We get both Jon Best of Musky Addicts and Mike Kramer of Kramer Bros Tackle on this week. Both bait makers have some amazing new baits and colors to bring to this years show so we highly recommend stopping by their booths this weekend! Looks like it'll be an amazing show and can't wait! Gus and Max will be on...

We interrupt our regular winter scheduled guest program with a full on yapathon put on by yours truly: Gus, Max and Brian. The fellas get a few MOT listeners "On the Line" to hear some hilarious stories and great questions. Afterwards we finally chat upon our 2025 year resolutions and goals while also reflecting on the previous years. Tune in to see if we were able to fulfill 2024's goals and if 2...

Brad Hoppe, a fishing industry mogul, joins the MOT crew to chat about where Musky Mayhem started to where it is now. Brad knocks it out of the park with this one giving great stories and insight into the bucktail we know and love: The Cowgirl. American made! Brad also is the host of Mayhems 10k Casts with Chase Gibson who we recently had. The start and outlook of the show is also discussed. We gi...

Bryan Schaeffer with Schaeffer Outdoors Guide Service was kind enough to join us on a cold Wisconsin evening. We covered most things under the sun with musky fishing. We even talked some Wisconsin opener tactics and rivers! Gus will be at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo in West Bend (Washington County Fairgrounds) this coming weekend Feb 14-16. He will have his own booth with MOT merch and information o...

This week we get on the man behind the infamous Glitch and Pedigree glidebaits, Mike Conklyn. Mike crafts each and every bait he makes by hand, balancing and testing them to give you the best possible custom glide bait. He also will be showcasing at this years WI Musky Expo a new lure: the Pacifier. This is a sweet take on a dive n rise bait we advise to check out! On top of Mike getting into all...

This week we have Jordan Weeks on from the WI DNR who has been a part of the musky program (musky team leader) in the state for around 25 years and has the title Mississippi River supervisor as well. Not only does Jordan provide the science but also is an avid musky angler in the sport for over 30 years. With his passion for muskies we dive into may topics tonight which include stocking, musky spa...

This week the MOT crew gets on Ayden Froeschle, a young musky angler with some fresh takes in this episode! Ayden grew up in the Hudson area fishing the St. Croix and Western Wisconsin. His musky bug started in Canada and now has taken him to many different big fish waters in MN like Leech Lake. Ayden's tournament career, although short (so far), is highly impressive breaking out multiple wins in...

This week we have a chat with West Virginia native, Chase Gibson. He is now a very well traveled guide that is also making a mark in the TV side of musky fishing. Himself and Brad Hoppe host the show Mayhem's 10,000 Casts that airs weekly on KOTV and YouTube this winter. As we dive into that we also look at how Chase found himself in MN and now specifically Leech Lake. Lots of great tips, thoughts...

We welcome everyone to the new year with this fantastic chat we had with Steve Genson who is celebrating his 25th season of guiding! Not only that but we dive deep into some certified classic stories on the early days of Keyes Outdoors, guiding and tournament fishing. Steve guides primarily the greater Hayward area of WI nowadays, but has acquired extensive knowledge from all over the musky range...