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In our first episode, I invite MN musky angler and youtube content creator Kyle Friedges to join me.

Kyle operates the youtube channel Beyond the 8.

https://www.youtube.com/@cabbagedragonmedia

We discuss his recent trip to Eagle Lake, the in's and out's of pro staff, guides vs youtubers and the lack of positivity in musky fishing.

We give suggestions on baits that offer hang time for new anglers and even give some mods for the classic Suick.

Hope you enjoy 54 (plus) minutes with... Kyle Friedges.

Our community asked for it, and we got it. A very candid conversation with PhD and professor, Dr Sean Landsman from Carleton University. - We discuss Tiger Musky, warm water, deep water and barotrauma among other topics. Truly enjoyed this one, and if you do as well please leave a comment and we can invite him out again this off season. -

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Brian is a friend, a mentor and one hell of a content creator. Join us in a conversation about Chaos Tackle, Eagle Lake, getting skunked, why we love musky fishing and why video matters.

Find Brian at

https://www.youtube.com/@AnglingAnarchy

Join me as I have a candid conversation with Gus Mantey, operator of Sugs Fishing guide service in WI, and co-host of the Muskies on Tap podcast.

One of the newer, younger musky anglers in North America, him and his brother rose to noterity by taking the PMTT championship by storm. However they continue to back up those credentials with solid fishing year after year.

With a history of working with Joe Bucher, being a podcast host of Not a Musky Podcast, and avid angler and hunter.

https://open.spotify.com/show/4KAOPkMBIEPsf1ISSjX5sw?si=5981ce4649074079

Tyler is an old soul in a young man, and has more years of experience than his age would allow.

We talk about fall fishing, confidence baits, the change from Green Bay to MN metro lakes to landing in International Fall along the Can/USA border.

Join us as we go well into overtime on this one.

Join Jeff and I as we wrap up the season with the best baits, we talk WI musky vs Sunset Country muskies. Tiger muskies. Technology and how to adapt and how tough musky fishing is going to get.

We go in depth on his Musky Academy

https://muskyacademy.com/

Join our conversation with Matt Lenz as we talk about the musky buddy and all the great products from the Net Buddy.

https://thenetbuddy.com/

In this conversation, Glenn McDonald and Adam discuss their shared history in fishing, the evolution of Adam's bait-making journey, and the challenges of balancing life with the demands of a growing bait business. They explore the intricacies of bait design, the importance of paint and aesthetics in lures, and the often-overlooked effectiveness of crankbaits in musky fishing. The dialogue highlights personal anecdotes, insights into the fishing community, and the passion that drives bait builders to innovate and succeed. In this conversation, Glenn McDonald shares his insights on muskie fishing, focusing on techniques, bait preferences, and the importance of learning from experienced anglers. He discusses the challenges faced during the fishing season, the unique ecosystem of Lake of the Woods, and how environmental changes impact fish behavior. The conversation emphasizes the significance of adapting fishing strategies and understanding fish behavior through technology.

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This week we go in-depth with Matt Ridgway of Ridgway Customs LLC

We find out what makes his baits tick and how we can all benefit from using them.

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Ridgway Customs LLC

https://www.ridgwaycustoms.com/

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I sit down with one of the cornerstone anglers of the musky industry, Jim Saric.

Famous for his Musky Hunter TV show, owner of Musky Hunter magazine from 1997-2018 and countless seminars and speaking events.

His list of accolade's is long and distinguished.

We talk the sale of musky hunter magazine, the shift from TV broadcasts to youtube and social media.

Where the industry is at, and where it's going.

I ask him if there can ever be another big three like they had at Musky Hunter magazine, Joe Bucher, Steve Heiting and Jim.

Who is the next musky industry spokesperson?

His thoughts on pay wall and subscription based content.

We go deep and I throughly enjoyed this one.

Check this conversation off the bucket list for me.

https://muskyhuntertv.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@MuskyHunterTV