Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast

Every Wednesday Jeff Widmann owner of Team Rhino Outdoors and Brad/Carrie Hoppe who own Musky Mayhem Tackle discuss the world of musky fishing along with the occasional guest who will talk about anything else that swims.

Episodes

21 minutes ago

55 min

In this episode of Back Lash Podcast, Jeff talks with Kevin Pischke of Lay in a Line Guide Service about musky fishing on Green Bay — current conditions, season timing, and how anglers are adapting after stocking changes.
They cover gear and techniques (swimbaits, bucktails, trolling setups, KP leaders), launch and crowd issues, tips for finding fish among perch and weeds, and how to book a trip with Kevin.

Jul 29, 2026

40 min

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast, Clayton Spiess (Thistle Dew Outdoors) walks through his season — from Green Bay opener to guiding on Vermilion — sharing trolling tricks, bait picks (jointed vs. straight shads, bangers, pit bulls), and why fish are often higher in the column.
Clayton also discusses Team Rhino Outdoors gear, handling musky in warm water, his upcoming trips and availability, and how to book a guided outing.

Jul 22, 2026

51 min

Mike Kramer who owns and operates Kramer Bros Tackle joins Back Lash Podcast to talk summer fishing conditions, how wind and heat affect water temperatures, and tips for targeting musky on Lake of the Woods and nearby waters.
He introduces the new 625 Crankbait, explains retrieve and figure-eight techniques for crankbaits, and discusses the success of his 875 and other popular baits like wood ticks, topwaters, and the Revolution blade.
The episode also covers gear recommendations for Canadian trips.

Jul 15, 2026

47 min

Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast where host Jeff interviews guide Ryan McMahon, covering musky tactics in Minnesota. Ryan discusses crankbaits, bucktails, trolling spinnerbaits, swim baits, gear choices, boat maintenance, and guiding details, plus tips for fishing weeds, speed, and blade selection. Learn practical techniques and how to book a trip with Twin Cities Musky.

Jul 8, 2026

47 min

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.

Jul 1, 2026

44 min

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 baits, top waters, titanium leaders, leader lengths, and rod choices. He also shares guide availability, booking info, and encourages exploration of new water to find fish.

Jun 24, 2026

1hr 10 min

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, musky stocking debates, and ways anglers can get involved to protect fisheries.
 

Jun 17, 2026

57 min

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.

Jun 10, 2026

53 min

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 captured on camera.

Jun 3, 2026

54 min

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.

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