Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast

Episode 220 - Bill Schwartz

We are just days away from a new season in Southern WI and we bring on Bill Schwartz who owns Slammer Tackle to talk about what to expect. The weather has thrown us a curveball in the past few weeks and Bill gives you a preview of what to expect this coming weekend and into the first few weeks of the season. Good luck to everyone who gets to start their musky season this weekend. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventures visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) 

Episode 219 - The Batic Brothers return with an announcement

This week we bring back The Batic Bros to talk about their new business. We also talk about some spring fishing, Indiana, and the trip they are on when we recorded this. Thank you as always to our loyal listeners. 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) 

Episode 218 - Aaron Stack

This week we talk with Aaron Stack with Bitten for Reel Guide Service. With the Southern WI opener less than 3 weeks away we talk a lot about early season musky fishing. If you need gear to help you catch more musky visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) 

Episode 217 - Hinterland Musky Guides

This week we talk to DJ and Jerome who run Hinterland Musky Guides out of Northern WI. Topics include - Hinterland Musky Guides background, pre season checklist, and early season patterns. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) 

Episode 216 - John Bette

This week Jeff was leaving so we needed a last minute guest to knock it out of the park and John Bette who owns and operates Stealth Tackle did just that. We talk about early season fishing destinations, the Indiana Musky Classic, the best leader option for spring glide baits and John offers up an option to spend TRO money. If you need gear for this season visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) As always find new episodes of Back Lash Podcast every Wednesday at 5 am Central time. 

Episode 215 - Travis Frank

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) 

Episode 214 - Live from the Wisconsin Musky Expo

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 trolling baits, tactics and time of year for open water casting, choosing a reel, jigging, and 1 mistake many anglers make. If you need gear for your 2023 musky fishing adventures visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) 

Episode 213 - Guide Panel Live from the Minnesota Muskie Expo

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 - Matt Seifert, Jeff Van Remortel, Luke Swanson, Jeremy Smith, Austin Wiggerman, Michael Hanson, Steve Herbeck, Dave Schueck, and DJ Chupita. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinoooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com) 

Episode 212 - Rich Reinert

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 musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com). Look for new episodes of this podcast every Wednesday morning. Thank you for listening. 

Episode 211 - Andy Hendrickson/MN Muskie Expo Preview

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 for fishing dark stained water. If you need gear for this season please consider supporting Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) and Musky Mayhem Tackle (www.muskymayhemtackle.com)