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

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 8, 2026

47 min

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.

Jul 1, 2026

44 min

Jun 24, 2026

1 hr 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 24, 2026

1 hr 10 min

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 17, 2026

57 min

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 10, 2026

53 min

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.

Jun 3, 2026

54 min

May 27, 2026

42 min

Post-Memorial Day episode covering the season opener: strong early season action up in the Green Bay tributaries, rapidly warming water, and shifting weed growth patterns.
Hosts review new musky gear (lures, reels, titanium leaders, NetBuddy, rod organizers) and share on-the-water reports from Jeff and guide Steve Genson (Genson's Fish Hunts Guide Service), plus guiding availability and fishing tips for the coming weeks.

May 27, 2026

42 min

May 20, 2026

57 min

On this episode Jeff Van Remortel breaks down spring fishing conditions in northern Wisconsin—water temperatures, spawning progress, and where musky and walleyes are holding. He shares practical bait and tackle advice (Pit Bulls, gliders, paddle-tails, spinnerbaits) and what to expect for opening weekend.
Jeff also discusses Musky Academy, gear recommendations from Team Rhino Outdoors, and a teaser about local stocking and conservation efforts with the Vilas–Oneida County Musky Fund. The episode closes with tips for anglers on when and where to fish and how to stay involved with the community.

May 20, 2026

57 min

May 13, 2026

1 hr 4 min

Welcome to Back Lash Podcast featuring Kyle Friedges of Beyond the 8. Kyle shares stories from Eagle Lake, Canada, and the musky belt, discusses gear, filming challenges, and the enduring mystique of muskie fishing.
We touch on YouTube content strategies, merchandising hiccups, banger bucktails, electronics like spot lock and mapping, and the importance of sustainable fisheries while reflecting on angling legends and the joy of exploration on the water.

May 13, 2026

1 hr 4 min

May 6, 2026

46 min

Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast featuring Kyle Hunsader of Hunsy Tails. We discuss Kyle’s musky fishing origin, the creation of the ‘banger’ bucktail, product development, and his role with Titletown Muskies Inc. on Green Bay. Topics include club involvement, stocking and pit-tag surveys, opener tips, and a memorable meetup anecdote.

May 6, 2026

46 min

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