Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast

349 - Chase Gibson - Dyin' Dawg Secrets & Expo Buzz

Jeff and Brad talk with guide Chase Gibson about his 2025 season guiding in West Virginia and Minnesota, bait modifications and techniques (including the "dyin' dawg," chaos weights, glide baits and top waters), Ohio stocking and population notes, and why big northern muskies respond to certain presentations.
They also preview Muskie Expo logistics and special booth gear, and share how to contact Chase for guiding trips in WV or MN.

348 - Steve Genson - New Year, New Gear

This is our Happy New Year episode covering Team Rhino updates, new MuskyMayhem releases (including the Reactor and M10), and show plans for the season.
Guest guide Steve Genson shares top baits from 2025, moon-phase insights, fishing tactics, and tips for catching musky.

Episode 347 - Back Lash Podcast Wraps the Season with Taylor Flannery

This final 2025 episode of Back Lash Podcast features guide Taylor Flannery discussing a career-best season, bait patterns, and why auto-charting and mapping changed his game.
Jeff and Brad share holiday sale details for Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem Tackle, offer offseason tips, discuss show plans and booking for 2026, and reflect on a season of gratitude.

Episode 346 - Reactor Revealed: The Inline-Blade That Lets You Burn Baits Fast

Jeff and Brad talk late-season fishing, early snow sightings, and the upcoming holiday hiatus while sharing shop restocks and tackle updates from Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem.
They unveil the new Reactor inline-blade bait built for speed, announce a show-only M10 release, and list 2026 expo dates (Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and availability details.
The episode closes with practical late-fall tips for clear-water musky trolling — optimal speeds (~3.2–3.5 mph), line spacing and depth setups, bait choices (headlock vs. matlock), and handy gear advice like seat heaters for cold days.

Episode 345 - Spencer Berman - Clair’s Next Wave: Young Muskies Rising and Fall Fishing Tips

On this episode of the Back L:ash Podcast, Jeff and Brad chat with Spencer Berman of Spencer's Angling Adventures about the current state of the Lake St. Clair musky fishery, recent tournament success, and what to expect in the coming years as young fish grow into the trophy class.
They cover bait choices (Bull Dawgs vs. Medussas and Pit Bulls), fall and winter casting strategies, gear and clothing tips for cold-weather fishing, tournament highlights, and logistics for anglers planning trips to St. Clair.

Episode 344 - DJ Chupita - Fall Trolling Secrets

It's November and Jeff hosts Back Lash Podcast solo with guest DJ Chupita from Hinterland Musky Guides. They discuss fall musky trolling tactics — finding and targeting cisco/whitefish pods, ideal bait depth (keep baits slightly above the pods), leader choices (solid wire), speed adjustments, and using AutoChart/mapping. They also cover gear picks like 10‑ft rods, AFTCO waterproof gloves, Pitbulls and the Mimic 9, plus memorable guide stories and upcoming musky expos.

Episode 343 - Rich Reinert - River Secrets

Host Jeff chats with Rich Reinert about the Wisconsin Musky Expo dates, fall musky behavior, and how to fish rivers safely and effectively. Rich covers hiring a guide, respecting river hazards, and using auto-charting to find structure.
They discuss bait selection for stained river water — emphasis on sound, vibration and contrast — including swimmin' dawgs, bucktails, slow-sinking gliders, and lure retrievers. The episode also touches on Team Rhino gear, conservation efforts, and upcoming November episodes before a December hiatus.

Episode 342 - Jeff Schulte - Conservation and New Musky Gear

Jeff Schulte of Muskie Bumper and Bomb Squad Baits joins Back Lash Podcast to discuss conservation-minded measuring, the compact tri-fold bump board, new Bomb Squad lures like the MK-65 and the Double Tap, show-season releases, and tips for handling musky safely.
They also cover practical advice on measuring fish quickly and responsibly, custom board orders, availability of limited-run baits, and the role of anglers and social media in supporting fisheries and growing the sport.

Episode 341 - John Bette - Turnover Tactics and Terminal Tackle Tips

Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast. Hosts Jeff and Brad talk with guest John Bette from Stealth Tackle about fall musky strategies, including turnover timing, shallow vs deep approaches, topwater and rubber baits, and the pros and cons of trolling. They discuss terminal tackle essentials: leader types (wire, fluorocarbon), sucker rigs, snaps vs solid rings, leader care, and when to switch tactics. John shares product notes and where to find Stealth Tackle gear. Ideal for anglers preparing for the fall season and refining rigging techniques.

Episode 340 - Steve Worrall - Creatures and Catch-and-Release

Steve Worrall of Outdoors First Media joins Back Lash Podcast to trace the evolution of musky fishing—from his early days with Tuffy Boats and guiding Pelican Lake to the birth of jig-and-soft-plastic techniques and the catch-and-release movement.
This episode covers industry changes, memorable anglers and shows, advances like spot-lock and sonar, and why community-driven content keeps the musky world thriving.