Back Lash Podcast

This week we have a great conversation with Travis Frank about the current state and future of Minnesota Musky Fishing, his ideal day on the water, and dealing with pressured musky. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure please visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)…

This week Jeff Van Remortel fills in as co host since Brad isn't at this musky expo. We also bring in guides Jeff Hanson, Nate Osfar, Steve Jonesi, Matt Ross, Taylor Flannery, Gus Mantey, Will Buhler, and Phil Stodola to talk all things musky fishing. Some of the topics include - picking lakes in Northern Wisconsin, new baits for 2023, must have tr…

This week we record live from the Minnesota Muskie Expo. We cover a variety of topics that include - Talking to the Rosemount Fishing Team, how to approach a cold front, tactics for catching following fish, breaking down new water, solo fishing, and the guide panel talks briefly about their personal best musky catches. The guide panel includes - Ma…

This week we talk to Rich Reinert who has been involved in the musky industry for roughly 50 years. We talk about the Wisconsin Musky Expo (www.wimuskyexpo.com) which comes up March 17th - 19th. After that we talk about colors fish see, how to approach lazy following fish, and how long before making a bait change. If you need gear for your next mus…

This week we are back in the shop and we talk with Paul Hartman who runs the Minnesota Muskie Expo (www.mnmuskieexpo.com) about what to expect at the show coming up on March 10th - 12th. We also talk to Andy Hendrickson who is a guide out of Northern WI. Topics we discuss with Andy include, what's special about Northern WI and his approach/baits fo…

This week we have a guide panel discussion at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo. Guides and industry professionals include Steve Genson, Jeff Van Remortel, Kevin Pischke, Austin Wiggerman, Bryan Scheffer, Jeff Schulte, Chase Gibson, Brian Senkbiel, Shawn Josephson, Bob Weeks, and Scott Wilkie who is the president of the Muskellunge Club of WI. Topics inclu…

This week we talk with Scott Donovan who runs Shawnee Expeditions (www.shawneeguides.com) about what's happening on the water right now in Southern IL. We also talk about flap tails, glide baits, and a kids camp. Jeff and Brad also kick off the show with an announcement about the Milwaukee Muskie Expo on February 17th. If you need gear to get out o…

This week we talk to Robbie Jarnigo who many would know from the Todays Angler YouTube channel. Robbie talks about what got him started with musky and filming, life in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, his best bait from 2022, and getting off the beaten path to find musky success. If you need gear for your 2023 musky adventures visit Team Rhino Outdoors…

This week we change things up a bit and talk about the journey to becoming a musky fisherman with Frank Weeda. Frank talks about what got him started with is musky addiction and side conversations develop along the way. If you need gear for 2023 visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com…

Coming off a long show weekend we take the easy way out this episode to wrap up Muskie Expo Chicago. We had a great weekend at the show and want to thank you all for coming out. In this episode we will also talk wire vs fluorocarbon leaders and snaps vs split rings. If you need gear for your 2023 musky adventures visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.team…

This week we talk about St Croix Rods with Gavin Falk and Ryan Teach. We start the conversation with a brief background on them and what their roles are within St Croix Rods. We also talk about the entire rod lineup, the process of getting a rod to market, split grip vs full cork, and warranty. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure…

This week we bring on a fairly frequent guest in Chase Gibson to talk about his new path in the musky industry. We also highlight some stuff to check out at the Chicago Muskie Expo coming up January 20-22. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskym…

This week we talk to Jason Sloan one of the masterminds behind Bad Fish Outdoors. Jason and the Bad Fish crew took filming musky videos to a different level in the early 2000's. We talk about the history of Bad Fish and what some of the guys are up to now. We also talk about some of the elements that impact musky populations. If you need gear to he…

All of us at Back Lash Podcast want to Thank You again for your support this past year and wish you a very Happy New Year. This week we talk to Shawn Josephson and Mike Keyes. Topics include, Shawn's background and how he got started with Mike, Adventures to expect on the new season of Keyes Outdoors, a very scary incident on the water that could h…

This week we have guest host Austin Wiggerman with Brad and Jeff while they talk to Sam Stone. Sam does a ton of traveling over the course of a musky season so we talk about his truck set up for camping. Sam also does a bunch of solo fishing so we went down that road as well. We want to take a minute and Thank all our listeners for the support agai…

This week we celebrate a milestone with our 200th episode. We bring on 5 musky legends to tell stories and one of them has to make a confession to another one. The 5 guests we have on this week are Bill Sandy, Pete Maina, Joe Bucher, Al Lindner, and Dick Pearson. We can't thank all of our listeners and guests for making this show what it is the pas…

This week we get the ball rolling on show season with Mike who runs the Chicago show. We talk about what to expect at the expo and deals to be had on pre show ticket sales. We also wrap up the show with Brad and Jeff talking about the season that was and Mayhem's 10k Casts coming this winter. If you need gear or Christmas gifts checkout Team Rhino …

This week we talk to Cullen Veiders who owns and operates Musky Candies Customs about his recent 59 1/2" musky that weighed 58 lbs. This is a true giant and in the second half of the episode Cullen gives you the entire story. If you're still out chasing big musky and need gear visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem T…

This week we take a break from our normal fall fishing episodes to talk to Eric Gruenhagen who recently had his boat stolen. Eric shares his story and we have a discussion of steps to take to prevent you from suffering the same headaches as Eric. Don't forget Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemta…

This week we talk about a variety of topics with Matt Gunkel. Topics include fishing Southern Illinois to get a break from winter in the North, Breaking down fish location, The importance of electronics, and Confidence baits. If you need gear to get out and musky fish or maybe for a gift for your favorite musky angler visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www…

This week we talk to Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Member Spence Petros. In this episode we talk about fish movements, Buck Perry, and general tips to help you catch more fish. If you are still out chasing big fish and need gear visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)…

This week have a conversation with Tony Grant. Tony has pretty much done everything in the musky industry and has fished almost everywhere these fish swim. We talk to Tony about his travels, his most memorable musky catches, trolling in Northern WI, and we get some Gregg Thomas stories. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit T…

This week we bring back Austin Wiggerman to recap his PMTT Season, Talk about open water tactics to help catch late fall musky, and jigging for musky. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)…

This week we bring back Gregg Thomas to talk about late fall musky fishing. We had planned to have a conversation about trolling and we do but it takes a bit of a turn to late fall night fishing. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackl…

We come back with more fall fishing talk this week with Jake and Russ Smith who own and operate Smity Baits. We talk about turnover, sucker fishing, and continue our conversation about working spots fast or slow. If you're still chasing toothy fish and you need gear visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.…

This week we catch up with Chris Piha who is part of the Llungen Lures team. We take a break from analyzing fall musky to talk about Colorado Tigers and breaking down water. Chris, Brad, and Jeff have a good conversation about how fast to work spots. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutd…

This week we have Matt Seifert, Todd Schulz, and Brad Hoppe answer 5 questions that are mostly about fall fishing. The topics range from cold fronts, turnover, and trolling. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com). Find new episo…

This episode starts off with Jeff making an important announcement then we talk September Musky Fishing with Jeff Schulte who owns and operates Bomb Squad Baits. We couldn't have Mr. Schulte on without talking about topwater baits and how their importance in catching musky this month. We also talk about a variety of presentations and structure to l…

This week we catch up with Hall of Fame angler Steve Heiting to discuss a variety of topics. Some of them include boats, the season so far, a recent trip to LOTW, twitching cranks, and bucktail tips. Hopefully you can take something from this episode to help catch more fish this fall. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Tea…

Fresh off the holiday weekend Carrie, Brad, Chase Gibson, and Jeff talk about what's been happening on the water right now and what to look at for the coming week. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)…

This week we talk to Taylor Flannery who owns and operates Musky Guarantee Guide Service. We find out what's been working for Taylor the past month of the summer. We also talk about choosing lakes, bait fish, rubber baits, and what to expect for the holiday weekend. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (w…

This week, Bryan, Chase, and Brad are all at lunch break from a morning fishing trip so we spend a little time talking about current fishing conditions, what to expect the next few weeks, top water lures, and cutting grass. If you need gear for your next fishing trips visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (ww…

This week we talk to Jason Quintano with Fins and Grins Muskie Charters. We can't have Jason on without talking some about lake St. Clair. We also talk about trolling bucktails, electronics, way point management, and finding big fish. If you need gear to put a giant fall musky in the net visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Mus…

This week we focus on Leech Lake in Minnesota with Bob Weeks who owns Agency Bay Lodge and Captain Phil Bauerly. We talk about Musky Week that Agency Bay puts on, tips to help new anglers remain focused, and current patterns to check out. We also have a special guest dropping in. If you need gear to help catch some musky this season visit Team Rhin…

This week John Bette with Stealth Tackle serves as the guest and co host while Brad is off fishing. Fresh off a trip to Lake of the Woods we talk about the high water and some tactics to try if you're heading there but also stuff you could apply anywhere. We also couldn't have John on without talking about leaders so we dive into some of that as we…

It's been awhile since Mr Genson from Genson's Fish Hunts Guide Service has been on the podcast. We talk about a variety of topics that are mostly about catching musky during the mid summer time period. If you need gear to help catch a few musky this summer visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayh…

This week Chase is hanging out a Musky Mayhem HQ so we track him down and talk about the tactics he's used this season to put fish in the net. We also touch on tips for night fishing and the upcoming season of Mayhem 10,000 Casts TV. If you need gear for an upcoming trip visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle …

This week we talk to Chris Willen about a variety of topics including, the differences between fishing lakes and rivers, how high water or low water will change rivers, the advantages of using a fly for both lakes and rivers and some thoughts on gear if you want to start fly fishing. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team…

This week we have on Gregg Thomas who has some news on the future of Musky Hunter Magazine and then we proceed to talk to Gregg about breaking down new water, trolling tactics, and when to move on from a pattern. If you need gear to get out and fish this summer visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinnooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.musk…

This week we talk to Jeff Van Remortel with WDH Guide Service and The Musky Academy about how fishing is going in Northern Wisconsin, The evolution of electronics, and what to expect when you hit the water for the 4th of July Holiday. If you need gear for your summer musky adventures visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky M…

This week we talk to the father and son duo of Jason and Fischer Smith. We touch on how things have been going on the water so far this season, Fischer talks about gear to get younger anglers on the water, and we finish with what to expect in the coming weeks on the water. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outd…

This week we talk to Stuart Maes who does a bunch of guiding for musky in Minnesota. We start off with an update on how the season has started off so far. We then talk about different gear options that Stuart prefers, casting open water, trolling open water, and what circumstances does Brad troll a Headlock over a Mattlock. If you need gear for you…

This week we talk with Bret Alexander about the Green Bay Musky fishery. We talk about how the season has started, what he expects from this musky season, and the current state of Green Bay. If you need gear to get out and musky fish visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)…

This week Brad and Jeff talk about the start to the Northern WI season and what Brad expects to see when Minnesota anglers hit the water this coming weekend. If you need gear to chase these crazy fish visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com).…

This week we talk to Herbie about how the season has started, what he thinks about the upcoming Northern WI opener, his thoughts on spinnerbaits, and the new bait he helped design. If you need gear for this season visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) Find new episodes of Back Lash…

This week we talk about Michigan musky with Will Schultz. Some of the topics we cover are, VHS and the impact on St Clair, How St Clair is too big to fail, how to locate lakes you might want to fish in Michigan, and the open season and how you could jump start your musky season. If you need gear for your next musky trip visit Team Rhino Outdoors (w…

This week we talk to Jim Wolters about the state of musky fishing in Minnesota. We talk about stocking, diet, predator studies, and a few other topics. If you need gear to get out and musky fish visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)Back Lash Podcast tarafından oluşturuldu

With the Southern Wisconsin musky opener just days away we talk with Erik Lennartz with Tactical Angling about his approach to the Southern opener. We talk about fish location, bait size, speed, and electronics. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.…

We recently had Danny on the podcast and of course shortly after Garmin announced some new gear so here he is to talk about the latest from Garmin. We also had some questions from the last episode so Brad asks questions while Jeff and Carrie take a nap. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinoo…

Finishing off our week long podcasts about early season or spring musky fishing is Madison Musky Guide - Jeff Hanson. Keeping with the theme of the week we talk about water temps, weed growth, how long to fish good spots gone cold, casting vs trolling, and his pre season outlook. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhi…