The Spot Burn Podcast

In this episode, Dan and BamBam discuss 8 hot tips for catching more muskies. They cover topics such as having the right gear, fly rods, fly line, nets, tools, efficient casting, mental toughness, and when and where to fish for muskies. The conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for musky fishing enthusiasts. They also discuss the mental toughness required for musky fishing,...

In this episode of the Spot Burn podcast, Josh and Dan discuss a wide range of topics based on listener feedback, covering river fishing, musky behavior through the seasons, the use of sound bullets, and wading shore fly fishing tips for muskies. They delve into the use of stripping baskets, musky flies, and fish behavior in response to river flows, sharing their insights and experiences to provid...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. In this episode, Josh and Daniel dive into their spring adventures, musky season updates, and more. Episode Highlights: Catch-Up and Spring Fishing Update: Josh and Daniel discuss what they've been up to this spring, including bluegill, bass & trout fishing, as well as the start of musky season. Musky Season Insights: They...

In this episode, Dan and Josh respond to a portion of episode 538 on the Meat Eater podcast where musky fishing was discussed. They address the misconceptions and criticisms raised by the hosts and provide a more accurate perspective on musky fishing. They discuss the history of musky fishing, the importance of catch and release, the significance of different musky strains, and the conservation ef...

Welcome to the Spot Burn Podcast, where we dive deep into the waters of muskie fishing, conservation, and the great outdoors. In this episode, Dan and Josh, celebrate a year of sharing tales from the waters, the impact of fish stocking on Madison Wisconsin's fisheries, and a sneak peek into the world of competitive muskie fishing. Tune in for an authentic, entertaining, and enlightening conve...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Spot Burn Podcast, your hosts Dan and Josh dive into the depths of how modern technology intersects with time-honored fishing traditions. From the implications of LiveScope usage to the ethics of angling, join us as we tackle the hard-hitting questions submitted by you, our listeners, and navigate the current swirls in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (W...

Welcome to another episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. Join your hosts, Dan and Josh, as they navigate through an early spring with muskies on the move, share exhilarating tales from the latest trade shows, and dive deep into preparing for 2024 season ahead.  - **Muskies at the Dam and Mosquitoes in March** *(00:02)*: A sign of an unusual spring ahead? Dan and Josh discuss the early muskie sightings...

Join Josh and Dan on the Spot Burn Podcast for a special episode featuring Bill Sherer, the musky fly fishing maestro and the owner We-Tie-It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, WI. We get up close and personal with Bill, diving into his stories, strategies, and the philosophy that has made him a legend in the fly fishing world. From groundbreaking techniques to conservation efforts, Bill opens up about...

This week on the Spot Burn Podcast, join Josh and Dan as we dive into the fascinating world of musky hatchery operations with Scott Barrett, a seasoned fisheries biologist from the Minor E. Clark Hatchery on Cave Run Lake, KY. Scott shares his extensive knowledge on musky behavior, hatchery operations, and the unique challenges of fish management. Discover the intricate process of raising muskies,...

Josh and Dan are back for episode 17 where we talk about all sorts of muskyfoolery from the 2023 season. Crazy stories about muskies in bath tubs, ice fishing for muskies,  New Year's Eve muskies on a fly rod, Josh gets a new job, and more. We hope you enjoy! Thanks as always for keeping the Musky Fool dream alive!  Thanks for supporting our sponsors:  Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co. - https://mus...

Join Josh, Dan, and special guest Andy Pharo as we dive deep into properly maintaining your boat in the offseason. We cover winterizing, preventative maintenance, boat horror stories and more! If you just got a new boat or want to keep old faithful running mean and clean you will not want to miss this episode on how to take good care of your water craft. If you are in the market for a new boat, be...

Join Josh and Dan as we chat with friend and Musky Fool Guide - Nick Gellerstedt. Nick is a full-time guide for Musky Fool and for the most part is exclusively musky guiding. We dig into his 2023 season to hear how the musky fishing was, what worked, how conditions were, and of course what some of the best fish were. This one is loaded with some great little nuggets. We hope you enjoy. Thanks for...

We're back with episode 14! Join us and special guest, Hunter Dorn, guide at Musky Fool. We dig into all the juicy details about his 2023 fishing season from trout fishing in early spring to closing out with musky and steelhead. We chat boats, conditions, and a whole bunch more! Hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening to the Spot Burn Podcast. Special thanks to our sponsors: Musky...

Lucky 13th episode! Josh, Dan, and special guest Gabe are back for another episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. This time we are doing a full recap and tactic deep dive into the 2023 Treelands Musky Fly Fishing World Championship at Treelands Resort. You won't want to miss this one as we also cover some great peak fall strategies for catching more fish!  Big thank you to Treelands Resort for the...

Welcome to episode 12 of the Spot Burn Podcast! We changed it up big time this week with the venue. We are taking a special guest fishing in the northwoods of Wisconsin this week and are recording this episode from a lovely airbnb.  So tonight, you have Dan, Josh, and the one and only Ben Sittig, aka the Huge Fly Fisherman . Ben’s in the hot seat and back in musky country for the second time. Afte...

Join BamBam and Dan as we get deep into fall tactics, tips, myths, fly patterns and more. Just in time for prime time musky season here in the Upper Midwest! We cover our favorite fly patterns, where to locate fish this time of year on the rivers and lakes, and a rapid fire of "kwik" tips to get you all ready to rock in roll for fall. There is no better time to be out there, so enjoy you...

Our 10th episode! We celebrate the minor milestone by bringing Musky Fool Shop Manager and Lord of the Bucktail Lab, Gabe Park onto the show to discuss all things deer tail. Join Dan, Josh, and Gabe as we discuss why we love bucktail so much, what bucktail we use in our flies, and more all on this episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. Info on Reel Recovery Big thank you to our awesome sponsors! - Musk...

The episode where we answer your musky questions! All submitted by audience members! On this episode we tackle 10 popular questions about musky fly fishing. Join Dan and Josh as we discuss how to breakdown lakes with a fly rod, whether or not rattles are worth your time in flies, and which Wisconsin fish species we would marry if we could. Info on Reel Recovery Big thank you to our awesome sponsor...

We get a lot of questions as to what is the best boat for musky fly fishing. The truth is there is no one "best" boat, but there are great boats for certain situations. With an emphasis on river vessels, Josh and Dan do a deep dive into boats on the 8th episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. We tried to be as exhaustive as possible covering everything from kayaks to jet boats and more! If you...

Join us as we sit down with occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, Karlie Titus, to discuss something often very overlooked in fly fishing - injuries. On the 7th episode of the Spot Burn Podcast we a do a deep dive with Karlie to discuss common injuries in fly fishing, how to address injuries when the pop up, and what can be done to prevent them. The last two seasons Dan struggled wi...

Is it ruining fishing or taking it to the next level? Are we dumb for not using it or are we losing sight of the tradition of the sport by having it in the boat? The Musky Fools locked our last guest, Jake Fields, in the dungeon for a week and finally let him back out into the public. Together, we spot burn one of the most controversial topics in modern musky fishing, the use of forward facing son...

Yes, you read that title right! Jake Fields, head teacher at Wildlands School, joins us for episode 5 to discuss the incredible project he and his students have been working on for the last year. Jake and his students have been tracking 10 muskies using radio telemetry in a project supported by the Wisconsin DNR and the First Wisconsin Chapter of Muskies Inc. This is an episode we have been lookin...

The ice has started to melt and the winter blues have slowly begun to fade. It's March in Wisconsin, one of the best (non-musky) fishing months of the year. In this third episode of The Spot Burn Podcast Josh and Dan cover the whole gamut of early spring fishing festivities from trout and bass, to steelhead and much more.  We also touch on the forbidden fruit of early spring - targeting muski...

Less than 30 days to go in Wisconsin for the beginning of the 2023 Musky Season. On our fourth and longest episode yet Josh and Dan dive deep into how they prepare for the season. From flies, rods, line, boats, and more - we try to cover everything! If you have questions about gearing up this season don't hesitate to reach out! There are no dumb questions! Also, be sure to check out the event...

Our inaugural episode! Join Josh and Dan as we get this spot burning party started. Big thank you to our awesome sponsors - Cortland Line Company & Stealthcraft Boats. Please like, subscribe, share, and don't forget to go submit feedback for future episodes.  We greatly appreciate the support! Sponsors: Cortland Line Company Stealthcraft Boats Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning...