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Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE102 - Cave Run PMTT Recap LIVE from the TruckGus and Max LIVE from the truck ride home from Cave Run PMTT with Brian on the call. With it all fresh in their minds, the fellas bring the energy and talk entirely how they took a tough pre-fishing into an 8th place finish. Max got his first Kentucky fish and jigging! Lots of beans spilled in this one, don't want to miss it so tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/Season is upon us now. Don't wait to book a trip with Gus!Nate from Pittsburgh with some help on the intro2025-05-0159 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE101 - Live From Cave Run PMTT PreviewThis week we sit down live down in Cave Run, Kentucky with Gus, Max, Clayton and Nick who are all gearing up for the first PMTT of the 2025 season. The fellas chop it up on current conditions and everything about fishing tournaments. The good, the bad, the ugly. If you're fishing the PMTT this weekend we all wish you luck! Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/Ladies and gentlemen...... START YOUR ENGINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2025-04-2447 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE97 - On The Line w/ Taylor FlanneryThis week the MOT gents get together with Taylor Flannery of Musky Guarantee Guide Service to chop it up with some On The Line submissions. We reflect on WI Musky Expo, baits we're looking forward to using, and chat on the upcoming Watersmeet Musky Expo this weekend (details below). We appreciate all those sending in voice memos/voicemails to get on the show and can submit them at any time! As always, thanks for tapping in and we're all getting pumped for the 2025 open water season!https://sugsfishing.com/Watersmeet Musky Expo March 29th (Saturday...2025-03-271h 14Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE96 - Big Fish Stories Live from the Wisconsin Musky Expo The three MOT amigos put on a live podcast right out of the Hammer Customs/MOT/Sug's Fishing Guide Service booth at the Wisconsin Musky Expo. We had a fantastic time getting on numerous guests to chat on big fish stories, many of which were first time guests! We enjoyed our time at the expo and thank everyone who stopped by to support and say hey! If you want to immerse yourself in this one we recommend a cold beverage to tap in. https://sugsfishing.com/"Bring out your dead!" - Monty Python and the...2025-03-201h 37Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE95 - WI Musky Expo: Hammer Customs + BamBam + Big Action Go get me a (Sugs) Juice Box!!!! From HunsyTails! Wisconsin Musky Expo this weekend and we couldn't be more excited! We have a special pod jam packed with Hammer Customs very own Nick Amorose, Brady Martz from BamBam, Brendon Rurak w/ Big Action, and bonus guest Clayton Spiess! Be sure to tap in not only to the pod but checking out the show!Clayton and I will be speaking Friday at 4:30pm - The Great (Musky) Debate!Muskies On Tap will have a booth right next to Hammer Customs and HunsyTails with a full lineup...2025-03-131h 55Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE94 - MN Muskie Expo Mashup: Musky Addicts & Kramer Bros TackleThis week we bring two special guests on to prepare for the MN Muskie Expo this weekend. We get both Jon Best of Musky Addicts and Mike Kramer of Kramer Bros Tackle on this week. Both bait makers have some amazing new baits and colors to bring to this years show so we highly recommend stopping by their booths this weekend! Looks like it'll be an amazing show and can't wait! Gus and Max will be on foot this weekend at the expo so be sure to say hey and ask about merch!We also had some...2025-03-061h 45Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE93 - The Three MOT Amigos YapathonWe interrupt our regular winter scheduled guest program with a full on yapathon put on by yours truly: Gus, Max and Brian. The fellas get a few MOT listeners "On the Line" to hear some hilarious stories and great questions. Afterwards we finally chat upon our 2025 year resolutions and goals while also reflecting on the previous years. Tune in to see if we were able to fulfill 2024's goals and if 2025's are attainable or not! Couple musky expos to watch out for that the MOT crew will be attending:Minnesota Muskie Expo March 7-9...2025-02-271h 33Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE92 - Brad Hoppe w/ Musky Mayhem TackleBrad Hoppe, a fishing industry mogul, joins the MOT crew to chat about where Musky Mayhem started to where it is now. Brad knocks it out of the park with this one giving great stories and insight into the bucktail we know and love: The Cowgirl. American made! Brad also is the host of Mayhems 10k Casts with Chase Gibson who we recently had. The start and outlook of the show is also discussed. We give a quick recap on the Milwaukee Muskie Expo Brad and Gus just got back from. Thank you to everyone that participated and showed...2025-02-201h 53Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE91 - Musky Filled Conversation w/ Mr. Bryan SchaefferBryan Schaeffer with Schaeffer Outdoors Guide Service was kind enough to join us on a cold Wisconsin evening. We covered most things under the sun with musky fishing. We even talked some Wisconsin opener tactics and rivers! Gus will be at the Milwaukee Muskie Expo in West Bend (Washington County Fairgrounds) this coming weekend Feb 14-16. He will have his own booth with MOT merch and information on Sug's Fishing Guide Service. Gus is also speaking Friday afternoon at 4pm! Hope everyone is staying warm and sane this winter. 3 more months till musky season in the north! Tap in!2025-02-131h 50Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE90 - Mike Conklyn Lures + WI Musky Expo PreviewThis week we get on the man behind the infamous Glitch and Pedigree glidebaits, Mike Conklyn. Mike crafts each and every bait he makes by hand, balancing and testing them to give you the best possible custom glide bait. He also will be showcasing at this years WI Musky Expo a new lure: the Pacifier. This is a sweet take on a dive n rise bait we advise to check out! On top of Mike getting into all the specifics about how Conklyn Lures started and got to where it is now, special guest Rich Reinert is also on...2025-02-062h 06Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE89 - Jordan Weeks w/ the WI DNRThis week we have Jordan Weeks on from the WI DNR who has been a part of the musky program (musky team leader) in the state for around 25 years and has the title Mississippi River supervisor as well. Not only does Jordan provide the science but also is an avid musky angler in the sport for over 30 years. With his passion for muskies we dive into may topics tonight which include stocking, musky spawning, musky mortality, handling, hot water studies, barotrauma, and many more. This was quite possibly the most educational podcast we have put together and that was...2025-01-302h 01Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE88 - Ayden Froeschle Keepin' It FreshThis week the MOT crew gets on Ayden Froeschle, a young musky angler with some fresh takes in this episode! Ayden grew up in the Hudson area fishing the St. Croix and Western Wisconsin. His musky bug started in Canada and now has taken him to many different big fish waters in MN like Leech Lake. Ayden's tournament career, although short (so far), is highly impressive breaking out multiple wins in the last few years. Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/New merch incoming!!!!!Lots of fresh things on the MOT agenda this week...2025-01-231h 41Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE87 - 10,000 Casts & Laughs w/ Chase Gibson This week we have a chat with West Virginia native, Chase Gibson. He is now a very well traveled guide that is also making a mark in the TV side of musky fishing. Himself and Brad Hoppe host the show Mayhem's 10,000 Casts that airs weekly on KOTV and YouTube this winter. As we dive into that we also look at how Chase found himself in MN and now specifically Leech Lake. Lots of great tips, thoughts on electronics and bait suggestions in this episode as well as so many stories & tournament talk. We fit in as much as we...2025-01-162h 00Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE86 - Spotlight: Steve Genson & His 25 Years of GuidingWe welcome everyone to the new year with this fantastic chat we had with Steve Genson who is celebrating his 25th season of guiding! Not only that but we dive deep into some certified classic stories on the early days of Keyes Outdoors, guiding and tournament fishing. Steve guides primarily the greater Hayward area of WI nowadays, but has acquired extensive knowledge from all over the musky range from filming and tournament fishing. From start to finish you can hear the passion Steve still holds for the sport. Don't want to miss out on this one so tap in!2025-01-091h 59Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE85 - A Very Merry Hunksmas & A Happy MOT New Year!The MOT crew thanks The Musky Hunks podcast for inviting us to join their secret santa gift exchange over the holidays. Huuuuge shooouuut ooouuuttt to them as well as Kyle Friedges (Beyond The 8 on YT), Matt Vavroch (Matt Vavroch Fishing on YT), and Tyler Andrews aka the Musky Guru (Not A Musky Podcast on all podcasting platforms). Had a great time and be sure to check out all of their content!Gus and Brian talk over some end of the year updates prior to the gift exchange so listen in to get the scoop! Gus has a...2024-12-311h 26Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE84 - December Muskies w/ Rowan Stamm + Year In Wrap Up!Welcome to the 2024 season wrap up of Muskies On Tap along with special guest Rowan Stamm out of Southern Wisconsin. Rowan is a river specialist who is also well equipped to take on any lake from the deep south to the north like Northern Wisco and MN. We had Rowan on last year in December and continued our chat on late season muskies and rivers. We share a lot of insightful tips along with some 2024 woes and struggles. There was plenty to take away with this past season and I hope everyone is prepared to take on 2025! Tap in...2024-12-191h 52Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE83 - Musky Strategy w/ Rich ReinertThis week we bring back Rich Reinert to talk about musky strategy, specifically in the fall timeframe. There were some trends statewide that Gus and Rich connected on to scheme up a different way looking at fall fishing. Along with more of the philosophy side of fishing, Rich sprinkles in a couple bait mods and nuggets. After catching up about recent fishing events we move onto expo talk and braided fishing line - specifically FINS. Rich keeps everyone in the loop with the news there that you don't want to miss out on. Many new baits to look forward...2024-12-122h 02Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE82 - Back w/ Gregg Thomas: The Musky Fishing WizardNo introduction needed here as we bring back Gregg Thomas after our Thanksgiving break. Gregg gives his run down on how his fall went and quickly turns into a mega deep dive into fall fishing entirely. We know it's all over for us in the north as seasons end and ice forms, but don't let that deter the fact Gregg drops some incredible knowledge bombs for you to jot some notes to. Sit back, unwind, and tap in to hear the wizard himselfhttps://sugsfishing.com/This weeks intro comes from the ever famous Harry...2024-12-051h 29Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE81 - Ryan McMahon: MN Muskies & Sucker Fishing Late Fall TacticsThis week the fellas get on Minnesota musky guide Ryan McMahon to discuss late fall tactics, progression of musky fishing, MN metro fishing, and sucker fishing. Ryan has a lot of passion for the sport and you can really tell from listening to his stories and fishing tactics. Tap in to hear Ryan's story and pick up on some great sucker fishing tips!MOT hats are in stock! Link belowhttps://sugsfishing.com/Another Happy Gilmore quote today: Happy and Bob Barker get in a fist fight after being in dead last at...2024-11-211h 47Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE80 - Austin Wiggerman Is Back! Southern WI + MN Musky Chat This week we bring back Austin Wiggerman to sit down and chat about his season up until this point. We cover a wide variety of topics along the way like mid-summer, key baits on the season, turnover, water temps for fish movement, live bait, and many more. Summer through fall we covered it all! MOT Hats available for sale on the website below!https://sugsfishing.com/Intro comes from Happy Gilmore in the opening scene of his round with Bob Parker and a heckler in the crowd messing with Happy's swing2024-11-141h 53Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE79 - Kevin Cochran On Northern MN Muskies This week the MOT crew gets to chat with Kevin Cochran, Bemidji area musky specialist. Kevin has been at these monster MN fish guiding for just over two decades and consistently keeps the big fish pics coming. We have a full on discussion about area pressure, electronics, stocked vs native fish, and of course big fish stories. Kevin also devotes part of his time for running his brand Headwaters Hat Co. which has some of the coolest hat/logo designs in the game. Be sure to check them out!Tap in and be sure to...2024-11-071h 21Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE78 - WI Musky Battle Recap w/ Alex McLean & Tyler SchlabszThis week the MOT crew is joined by special guests Alex McLean and Tyler Schlabsz from MN to recap the 2024 WI Musky Battle. We discuss how the battle went, the goal of the battle, and where it might take us in the years to come. Although the bite was tough for all, fish were still caught, some lost, friendships made, and good times had. It was an honor to be apart of this and look forward to the future of the battle!Congrats to this years battle winning team: Kyle Weeks and Adam Stark!Thank...2024-10-311h 53Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE77 - WI Musky Battle Preview w/ Kyle Friedges & Tyler EggenbergerThis week we are joined by Kyle Friedges and Tyler Eggenberger to preview the 2024 Wisconsin Musky Battle taking place in Vilas County, WI. We discuss what the musky battle is and hear some stories from past events. We chat about how the bites been as of late in the Northwoods and what to expect for this upcoming weekend. Best of luck to all that are getting out on the water or in the woods this weekend. Cheers. https://sugsfishing.com/2024-10-241h 43Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE76 - Fall Q&A Mashup w/ the MOT Crew This week the fellas sit down and answer questions sent in by the listeners mostly on fall fishing. We break down the go-to lures, types of spots to fish in certain conditions, turnover, fall warm ups, and many more fall topics. Gus gives an update on the northwoods conditions including lake temps, turnover, size lakes to target, etc. Tap into this one and good luck to those on the water or in the woods this weekend. Cheers!2024-10-171h 27Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE75 - Nate Osfar on Tournament Fishing + Fall Fishing TacticsThis week the MOT crew gets on special guest Nate Osfar to chat a bunch about his successes in musky tournament scene for almost 25 years. We start from the beginning with some of Nate's first tournaments and how that shaped him as a fisherman today. We barely scratch the surface on the countless stories he has from these events. We also get some of his expertise on fall fishing tactics. Brushing up on when to target certain systems and at what depth fish should be based upon the weather pattern. This pod is filled with tons of great nuggets...2024-10-101h 56Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE74 - PMTT Championship at the Eagle River Chain RecapThe MOT crew hops on for a recap of the PMTT Championship that just went down on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. Gus and Max along with the other 36 boats were put to the test of some of the hardest early fall conditions one could draw up. Massive heat wave reaching mid 80s air temp, zero wind, zero clouds, water temps changing 5-8 degrees per day. It was a battle. In here we chat about what went down from pre fishing up until the end of the tournament with tactics and timing being of the main discussion. When...2024-10-031h 09Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE73 - Luke Bogdanovic w/ LBfishing + PMTT Championship PreviewThis week we have fellow northwoods musky guide Luke Bogdanovic out of the Price county region of Northern Wisconsin to chat on some river and lake muskies. Luke has an incredible passion for fishing and shows that with his down to earth nature and pursuit of the freshwater phantom beast that lives within our rivers and lakes. We chat from rivers of his area to lakes and the mighty Bay of Green. For those looking for river float trip for muskies or smallmouth please hit Luke up to get on some phenomenal fishing!The MOT crew also...2024-09-261h 20Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE72 - Taylor Flannery: Muskies Are Guaranteed In This Episode!This week we bring back Taylor Flannery for a checkup on how his summer has been going and what's been working for him. We also dive into the current conditions we are dealt with and what to be looking for on the water during the incoming cooldowns we're getting in the northwoods of Wisconsin. Lots of bait talk in this one as the entire MOT crew + Taylor reflect on bait MVPs of the summer and the bait LVPs (Least Valuable Playa's). We also chat on some new videos Taylor has been putting out to the public on YouTube and...2024-09-191h 18Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE71 - Tyler Andrews On Canadian Muskies: Guru 4.0This week we bring back a very special guest: Tyler Andrews aka the musky guru. He's one of our top reoccurring guests and always knows how to bring the heat. He's been up to a few new things this season that we all break down in the podcast. His new podcast that he hosts himself called "Not A Musky Podcast" podcast is a well put together show that includes guests from fishing to hunting and everything that bridges these sports together. We also chat on some Canadian adventures Tyler has been on this year. This podcast is jam packed...2024-09-121h 47Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE70 - Mike Kramer w/ Kramer Bros TackleThis week the MOT crew gets together to chat with MN guide and bait maker Mike Kramer. We discuss the early days of bait making and how the revolution blades came about along with the ever so popular woodtick. We also have a discussion on more hay day of MN musky fishing back in the early to late 2000's. There's lots of great stories in here so you don't want to miss out! The MOT crew also talks about local reports of current conditions, a recent BIG catch and some fresh news in the fishing industry. This...2024-09-051h 51Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE69 - Minnetonka PMTT Recap Featuring 1st Place Team Clayton Spiess and Nick AmoroseThis week we feature our most recent guests back because they just took home the dub at the PMTT Late Summer Showdown on Lake Minnetonka!!!! Congrats to Clayton Spiess and Nick Amorose for bring home the big check by boating 3 beautiful muskies on Tonka. We discuss the entire story behind how Clayton and Nick got it done from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs. You won't want to miss this one!The MOT crew then chops it up on the experience Gus and Max had at Tonka and how they managed to capitalize on...2024-08-292h 24Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE68 - Late Summer Musky Bender Recap + Minnetonka PMTT PreviewThe MOT crew hops on to chop it up about a stellar weekend of musky fishing together in the northwoods. Combo of pre August full super moon + great weather systems rolling through made for action packed fishing. All the details are spilled out in this one as well as talking through Tonka PMTT and the recent National Championship Musky Open held in Eagle River. Special guest appearances from Clayton & Nick so grab a cold one and tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/2024-08-221h 19Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE67 - Gregg Thomas Is Back + Musky Bender Weekend PreviewThe fellas are all up in the northwoods together to kick off a good ole fashion musky hunt. We talk about current conditions and how the bites been. Our candle lit interview this week with Gregg Thomas covered a variety of topics from his season in Canada to the origin story of the Dyin' Dawg. We want to wish everyone the best of luck who is fishing in the National Musky Championship and MMT this weekend. Hope to see some big fish pictures by the end of the weekend. Tap in and tight lines.https://sugsfishing.com/2024-08-161h 11Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE66 - August Update w/ MOT Crew + Big Fish ChatterThe MOT crew is back together for another mid summer chop sesh. August update for northwoods of Wisconsin is discussed along with some cold snap tactics for the rest of the month. The crew also talks on some recent large fish shown on social media that's been circling around. On top of all this a little bit of Green Bay muskies is discussed as well. Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/2024-08-0942 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE65 - Mid Summer Northwoods Chop SeshThis week we have a good ole fashion chop shesh about Summer Muskies. Our good friend Clayton was nice enough to sit in as a co host for Brian this week and he fills us in on his latest trip to Vermilion. We talk on a few of Gus’s recent trips including a big Wisco greenie that hit the bag and how he’s holding up during the thick of guide season. Tight lines everyone and tap in! 2024-08-021h 02Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE64 - Muskies Around The Horn: Michael Hanson, Phil Stodola & Kyle Hunsader Chat On Northwoods AdventureThe MOT crew gets on a full line of guests to go around the horn and highlight a fishing trip that Phil Stodola, Kyle Hunsader and their good friend Jamie went on with Michael Hanson up in NW Wisconsin. Although this was the main objective, as you may have guessed this podcast goes derails all over the place and includes a "would you rather" segment that had some HOT n spicy takes. Muskies were totally talked about here.Tap in and crack a cold one because it's going to be a hot one this weekend!...2024-07-261h 21Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE63 - Clayton Spiess Talks About A BIG Catch + Mid July Northwoods UpdateThis week for a quick Northwoods update we bring on our good friend Clayton Spiess with Thistle Dew Outdoor Adventures to talk about a recent giant musky landed in his boat. Listen in as Clayton talks through what all went down to secure this huge musky! Got to catch up a little as well and see how Clayton's season has been going and chatting on possible reasons to why lots of big fish are showing up this year. Gus also gives an update on how the bite has been going and an update on how league has been going...2024-07-1855 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE62 - Aiden Johnson w/ Aiden's AnglingThis week the MOT crew sits down together and chats with Aiden Johnson owner of Aiden's Angling Guide Service out of the MN metro area. First, apologies on mic quality - MOT crew recorded together on the laptop and the good mic was not working properly. Although we had a lower quality sound from our end, the guest this week was quite the opposite. Aiden is a young angler that just flat out catches tons of muskies and will get you on 'em in the metro. He did a great job giving the run down on metro water along...2024-07-1155 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE61 - Smith's Fishing Outdoors: Fischer & Jason SmithFor the 4th of July episode we bring on Fischer and Jason Smith from Smith's Fishing Outdoors on YouTube. Jason is a veteran of the sport of musky fishing while his son Fischer is on his way to become one himself. We chat on many subjects from topwater tips, big fish stories, adventures their channel has brought them to, musky stocking, and many more. Gus also chats on the current bite happening in the northwoods of Wisconsin. This podcast is full of knowledge so tap in! Have a safe and happy 4th of July everyone - tightlines!...2024-07-041h 45Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE60 - Jody Marler w/ Fishcamp CreativeThis week the MOT crew talks with Jody Marler from Fishcamp Creative. Jody is extremely passionate about the outdoors whether it's musky fishing, hunting, or building custom log homes & cabinetry. He's well traveled and brings us many great stories of all the places he's been chasing these toothy critters. From his original roots of going to northern Wisconsin and the UP to the giant muskies that roam the big waters of Minnesota and Canada. Fishcamp YouTube channel is where you will find all of this incredible work talked abut in this weeks pod. Don't want to miss this one...2024-06-272h 00Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE59 - Will Zeichert Talks Mad Chain Muskies (6th Place Madison PMTT Finish) + Mid June Northwoods ReportThis week the fellas get on their buddy from Madison, Will Zeichert, to chat about Madison Chain musky fishing. Will and his tournament partner Aaron took home a 6th place finish at the 2024 Madison PMTT event earlier in June. We talk about what they did get get their fish during some less than ideal conditions. Be sure to give a follow to Will's Instagram account @second_win_willy to see some big fish pictures and chat more on Mad town muskies!Gus gives his report on the northwoods bite during this crazy weather changing month. This June...2024-06-201h 07Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE58 - Madison PMTT Recap: Heartbreak CityThis week Gus and Max breakdown everything that went down on the Madison chain from the first day of pre fishing right to the very end of Sunday. This one isn't filled with sunshine and rainbows but we hope you can still learn with us and have some takeaways. On the other hand, northwoods fishing once Gus got back up north has been outstanding providing many bites each day. Weather has been shifty so be sure to play your cards right because those bite windows close as fast as they open still with the relatively cold water surface temps...2024-06-131h 06Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE57 - Madison PMTT Preview + Northwoods Early June UpdateThis week it's just Gus and Max with a quick hitter on an early June update on how the bite has been since opener plus preview of Madison PMTT this weekend. Gus discusses current conditions like water temps, weed growth, where the muskies are, baits that have been working and then what this weather will do for the weekend. Goodluck to those in the Madison PMTT qualifier, Spring Classic in Eagle River, or just out chasing these phantoms on their own! Tap in!2024-06-0634 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE56 - Northern WI Opener Recap + MN Opener Preview w/ Alex McLean & Tyler SchlabszThis week the MOT crew gets together with their good friend Jack and chat about Northern Wisconsin musky opener 2024. Lots of highs this low but we touch on the lows as well. The entire gameplan and step-by-step walkthrough of how we got it done is all in this pod so don't skip out! After the recap you will find another segment dedicated to talking about the MN musky opener this weekend with reoccurring guest Alex Mclean along with his good friend and boat partner Tyler Schlabsz. These are two insanely good sticks in MN and bring some...2024-05-312h 12Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE55 - Northern WI Musky Opener Preview: Phil Stodola on GB + Michael Hanson on HaywardNorthern WI musky opener is upon us! We gathered two guests this week to talk about the other ends of the state that are opening for muskies: GB and Hayward/NW Wisconsin. Phil Stodola of the GB area joins us for the first time and gives the run down on temps and where the muskies should be for the bay itself and the tributaries. If you're fishing GB you won't want to miss this part! Phil also guides for Angler Sportfishing and has a YouTube/Facebook with the ever so popular "Pond Bait Demos" that you don't want to...2024-05-232h 14Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE54 - Todd "Tadpole" Powell of Tadpole's SportsOn this week of Muskies On Tap we bring to you a local legend and guide Todd "Tadpole" Powell. Todd grew up in Eagle River, WI and cut his teeth guiding at a very young age. Fishing has been a huge part of his life and he shares some of his fondest memories. Todd's stories are second to none so you don't want to miss out on this one! He also runs a local shop called Tadpole's Sports in downtown Eagle River. We also take a look at old school vs. new school techniques along with advancements in electronics...2024-05-172h 03Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE53 - Austin Wiggerman Talks On Pre, During, and Post Spawn Muskies + Southern WI Opener RecapThis week we have Austin Wiggerman on to take us to school on some pre, during, and post spawn muskies. He has been on the water keeping tabs on these northern Illinois muskies since ice off and soon southern Wisconsin muskies. The tips he gives span from fish movements, staging locations before & after the spawn, and incredibly useful lure techniques to trigger more fish. Meanwhile, the MOT crew came off a difficult southern opener and break down the conditions faced on the mighty Wisco river. Stick around after our recap in the beginning of the pod because you do...2024-05-091h 52Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE52 - Cave Run PMTT Recap + Southern WI Musky Opener PreviewThe start of the PMTT season has begun. Join us this week on a full rundown of how Gus and Max squeaked out a top 10 finish for the first leg of the PMTT at Cave Run Lake down in Kentucky. Lot's of ups and downs during pre fishing through the end of the tourney so join in to hear how it all went down. The fellas also talk a quick preview on heading to Southern Wisconsin to chase muskies during the opener south of highway 10. Goodluck to all of the anglers headed out on the water this weekend and...2024-05-021h 28Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE51 - PMTT Mega Pod + Cave Run 2024 PreviewThis week we sit down in person with two other PMTT trail teams; Clayton Spiess/Nice Amorose and Jeremy and Trevor Barber to preview the upcoming PMTT event at Cave Run, KY. We touch on past tournaments, lessons learned, and some fun tournament stories. We are even joined by special guest Gregg Thomas who gives us an update on water conditions heading into the tournament. Tap in for this mega pod and as always, thanks for listening! https://sugsfishing.com/2024-04-252h 36Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE50 - MOT Crew Chops It Up w/ Q&A + Spring UpdateThis week it's the 3 original MOT crew members chopping it up with some Q&A that the listeners sent in from Instagram. This one is entirely off the cuff, and if you can get through the first 10 minutes or so there's some good fishing tips mixed with a lot of fun questions. Next week will be a MEGA pod on all things PMTT with the upcoming Cave Run being the highlight. We will be joined by 2 other trail teams: the Barber father/son duo Jeremy & Trevor and team Clayton Spiess & Nick Amorose. Tap in!Hope you enjoy...2024-04-181h 11Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE49 - Northern Wisconsin Muskies w/ Guide Taylor Flannery Taylor, from Musky Guarantee Guide Service, was kind enough to hop on with us and chat Wisconsin northwoods fishing. Taylor talks about his ascension to guiding, multiple fish days, lures, colors, best time to catch a northwoods giant and more. Stick around as we announce the March Madness bracket challenge winner. We had a blast chatting with Taylor and we want to thank everyone who participated in our March Madness group. Tap in!2024-04-111h 59Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE48 - David Dykowski w/ Findingfish906This week we are joined by David Dykowski from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to talk muskies. David is an avid fisherman of many species but especially has a magnet for huge muskies and pike. We talk about some of his go to patterns to catch these phantom beasts along with some really cool fishing stories he has to offer. He's a wealth of knowledge so get the notepad ready! Also be sure to listen in as Gus talks about his short trip down to Iowa for the first musky trip of the year. Tap in!Hope...2024-04-042h 04Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE47 - Jeff Widmann w/ Team Rhino OutdoorsThis week we bring to you a re-run episode of an early guest we had on in our first year of the podcast. Jeff Widmann, owner of Team Rhino Outdoors, shares the story on what it took to take a few cool custom colored baits and turn it into what TRO is today. He also is a very avid musky angler and shares some great stories and tips to put more muskies in the boat. Tap in!2024-03-281h 21Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE46 - Wisconsin Musky Expo Recap + q&aWe threw it back this week to an old fashion Muskies On Tap episode with just the fellas chopping it up about the Wisconsin Musky expo last weekend in Wausau (Rothschild), WI. Lot of hot takes this week that you won't want to miss regarding baits we love and maybe not so much. We kept the episode rolling with some q&a towards the end regarding reading water and crazy stories. We hope you have fun listening to this one because we had a great time recording it. Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/2024-03-211h 58Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE45 - Hunseytails + Hammer Customs: Kyle Hunsader & Nick AmoroseOn this weeks episode we welcome Kyle Hunsader, Green Bay local, w/ Hunseytails and Nick Amorose, Northern WI, w/ Hammer Customs to talk about their baits that you can find at the Wisconsin Musky Expo this weekend (March 15-17)! Kyle makes a series of bucktails called "Bangers" that puts a unique twist to modern bucktails and comes in various sizes. Nick hand carves a various array of wooden baits like gliders, twitch baits, dive-n-rise, and trolling crankbaits. This will be a first expo debut for both bait builders so let's give them a warm welcome! The booth will be...2024-03-141h 20Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE44 - Spotlight: Rich ReinertThis week we are joined with special guest Rich Reinert, a legend of all things musky fishing. Listen along as we dive into more than just the upcoming Wisconsin Musky Expo in Wausau March 15-17th. Rich covers some old school fishing stories involving Tony Rizzo, topwater tricks, sleeper baits, the musky industry, where the musky world is at today and many more. You won't want to miss this one so tap in!2024-03-072h 19Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE43 - Taps and Tackle Co. This week Matt and Jozef from Taps and Tackle Co joined us from their bait shop bar in Stevens Point, WI. We had a great conversation regarding a lot of different aspects of the musky world, from owning a business, being a guide, to chasing river muskies. Tap in this week!https://tapsandtackleco.com/https://sugsfishing.com/We put a bookmark on the q&a questions for now as we spotlight the Taps and Tackle crew this week. Questions will be answered in a later podcast. Sorry for the delay!2024-02-291h 48Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE42 - Spotlight: Bryan Schaeffer w/ Schaeffer OutdoorsThis week we got the privilege to chat with Bryan Schaeffer about all things musky. Bryan has had quite the career as a guide, tournament angler, and seen regularly on Keyes Outdoors. We cover certain times of his guiding career, ffs, tournament fishing, traveling/filming, and much more. Long one this week, but we think you'll enjoy it. Kick back and tap in!Hope you enjoy Bob the Garbage Man's wise words for this weeks cold opening quote! A classic2024-02-222h 31Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE41 - Bait Talk: Brady Martz w/ BAM BAM Bait Co + Brett Wingfield w/ WF Custom LuresBrady Martz with BAM BAM Bait Co and Brett Wingfield with WF Custom Lures hop on with the fellas to discuss their bait making careers and gave us the full run down on Brady's new "Bowfin" rubber bait. We chat about the origin of their baits, how these two got linked up, and plenty more. These two are making some incredible baits and you won't want to miss this episode! Tap in!2024-02-152h 19Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE40 - Spotlight: Owen w/ Big O's Bucktails The MOT fellas are joined this week with special guest Owen Seman from over in the eastern state of Pennsylvania. He is one of the hosts of The Muskie Hunks podcast which is one of the MOT crews favorite musky pods to listen to. He also makes bucktails and spinnerbaits by the name of Big O's Bucktails that are responsible for Gus's PB northern pike. We also get into the origins of the Hunks along with Canadian adventures and some good ol' fashioned musky talk. Tap in!2024-02-092h 00Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE39 - Michael Hanson 2.0: December Muskies and MoreThis week Michael joins our short list of reoccurring guests as he chats with us about his late fall/early winter marathon. We talk about nice fish he stuck and how he did it. We also chatted a lot of baits as we tend to do this time of year. Some unique mods, choices, etc.. Gus and Michael will be at the Musky Road Rules event this Saturday, February 3rd, to present their seminars at Sportsmans Repair Shop in Mosinee, WI. Tap in!2024-02-012h 11Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE38 - Spotlight: Austin WiggermanWhile Brian was off celebrating his b-day, the fellas had a blast sitting down with Austin Wiggerman for a long chat. We caught up on his time at the Chicago show and heard about his successful season guiding in Northern IL, Southern WI, and Western MN. We even had a surprise guest drop by. Tap in!2024-01-252h 25Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE37 - Kyle Friedges with Cabbage Dragon Media This week the MOT boys had the pleasure of talking to an extremely talented videographer in the musky industry and that is none other than Kyle Friedges. Kyle runs a YouTube channel by the name of Cabbage Dragon Media. In his short few years of doing it he's put out some incredible content. In this pod we touch on Kyle's travels in his home state of Minnesota and out to Wisconsin & Canadian shield waters while telling us his full camera setup. He also touches on the previous Musky Battles he's been to and what's to expect on that front...2024-01-182h 01Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE36 - Curtis Cecchi with Catch "Em With CletusThis week we were joined by Capt. Curtis Cecchi, a multi species guide in Presque Isle WI that has the musky bug. Curtis has an extensive fishing background as a biologist & full time guide. We get into life as a younger guide, bar stories from the resort he guides out of, and a lot of conservation talk. We found it enlightening and hope you all do as well. Tap in!2024-01-111h 40Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE35 - Gregg Thomas Talks Tournament Fishing + Guide TalesThe fellas get their NYE hangover cure from endless laughs while talking to musky fishing legend Gregg Thomas. Gregg has been doing the PMTT events since the beginning, guiding all over the musky range, and has his name well established within the musky fishing community. So with his background we barely breach the surface of musky tales and tips n tricks that Gregg can provide. We hope everyone had a tremendous welcoming of the New Year and will be blessed with musky riches in the 2024 season. Tap in!2024-01-042h 12Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE34 - Glenn McDonald with 54 or BustThis week the fellas chop it up with Glenn McDonald from 54 or Bust YouTube channel making it the crews first ever Canadian guest on the pod. During this special interview Glenn speaks on multiple Canadian musky fishing tips that the listeners can use up in the north or anywhere in the musky range. He also touched on some prominent baits in his boat plus the past, present, and future of his YouTube channel. Tap in!2023-12-212h 01Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE33 - Spotlight: Jeff Lang with Musky MetricsJoin the fellas this week as they have a chat with the Musky Metrics man, Jeff Lang. Make sure to get out your pen and paper for this one because it is full of crazy good musky catching knowledge and patterning. Jeff has created an incredible app (Musky Hunter TV app) that puts moon and weather all in one. Knowing the best feeding times for musky on a daily basis has never been easier. This has been a game changer in my boat for this season, past seasons, and will be again for the seasons to come. Tap in!2023-12-141h 31Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE32 - Spotlight: Rowan Stamm On River Muskies + BIG End to the 2023 Open Water SeasonThis week the MOT crew is joined by a fellow young angler and guide, Rowan Stamm. Rowan brings to the table a wealth of knowledge on rivers and fly fishing along with some great nuggets on conventional gear and fisheries all over the midwest. The fellas listen in as Gus breaks down a very memorable catch to cap the season off in a BIG way. Thank you to all of our listeners on helping make 2023 one helluva season! Tap in!2023-12-071h 58Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE31 - Spotlight: Brian Skaife with Angling AnarchyWe can't thank Brian Skaife enough for coming on this week to chat all things musky fishing. From his travels, to YouTube channel (Angling Anarchy), to being part owner of Chaos Tackle. It was a blast hearing his story and how he continues to make an impact on the musky world. The fellas catch up on their Thanksgiving weekends and chat about what's left this season. Tap in!2023-11-301h 54Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE30 - The End is Near!Unfortunately no guest and no Brian this week as Max & Gus sit down and have a good ole fashioned late night musky chat. We recapped how end of November fishing has been going. Frustrations and wins. We also chatted some PMTT schedule now that it's been released and our opinions on the destinations for next year. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and are appreciative of all the support this year for the new guys. Tap in!2023-11-231h 04Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE29 - Clayton Spiess Joins for Q&A+ Late Fall Fishing NuggetsOn this weeks podcast we bring on our household co-host, Clayton Spiess, to check in on how his season went and help answer questions sent in by the listeners. On top of Clayton's very successful musky season, we chit chat about some late fall fishing nuggets that can still be used on the water for those who can get out. We hope everyone has had a great fall and good luck to those still hitting the water until the lakes freeze. We also would like to wish all of the Wisconsin deer hunters on a safe and successful opening...2023-11-161h 51Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE28 - Spotlight: Muskies with Matt Vavroch FishingThis week we were lucky to have Matt Vavroch join us to chat all things muskie. We discussed his travels, YouTube channel, favorite niche muskie baits, and some great stories. Matt makes some awesome YouTube videos and we encourage everyone to check him out. Gus gives us a quick update on the status of northwoods fishing for those of you that are still out on the water or plan to be. Tap in! 2023-11-091h 42Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE27 - Boat Banter with Tyler AndrewsThis week Gus and the Guru recap their first time sharing the rig together and all the fellas expand on some of their boat banter. We chat social media, the state of the podcast, and the occasional tip on the fall fishing. As the season winds down we wish everyone safety on their trips whether it's in the woods or on the water. Tap in!2023-11-021h 51Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE26 - Spotlight: Jeff Van Remortel Talks MuskiesWe are very grateful that JVR came on to chop it up about all things musky fishing, from his tournament history, big catches, and a few extremely helpful tips. Gus dives into the latest on what's been happening in the northwoods. Tap in!2023-10-261h 39Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE25 - Musky Bender 2.0 Recap + Fireside Fall Fishing ChatterThe fellas recap their Musky Bender weekend that included 7 dudes, 2 boats, old fashions, potential ghosts, hot takes, and luckily a pile of Muskies. Tap in to hear about how we battled weather conditions, turnover, and at times, stubborn muskies. The conversation turned into a broader discussion regarding the pros and cons of fall fishing and what to do when things seem tough. Tight bite windows, tough weather, but truly no better time to be on the water amongst good pals. Grab a maple bourbon on ice or a pumpkin spice latte if you're driving and tune in to this...2023-10-191h 26Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE24 - Spotlight: Ben Stone Fishing + Fall Fishing UpdateWe were lucky enough to be joined by Ben Stone who created quite a successful YouTube channel - Ben Stone Fishing. He gave a full rundown of filming musky fishing adventures and all that goes into it. Plus he gave some great insights on equipment and certain tactics he uses that anyone who's thought about filming their musky outings should tune in to hear. Gus dives into the current conditions facing us in northern WI and we have a BIG MERCH announcement. Tap in!2023-10-121h 31Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE23 - Spotlight: Team Clayton Spiess & Nick Amorose 3rd Place PMTT Championship Recap pt. 2We are joined by Clayton Spiess and Nick Amorose to do some more debriefing on our time at the Chippewa Flowage for the 2023 PMTT Championship. These guys found fish and we figured it would be interesting to hear how they did it. Gus gives a brief report on this upcoming cold snap + some more updates. BTW: We recorded this ep with Clayton & Nick the same evening as the pod last week, so it's essentially part dos of our PMTT Recap. Tap in to hear about what it was like for these guys as they were sitting nearly in first place...2023-10-052h 05Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE22 - PMTT World Championship Recap: Wohoo!Tune in this week to get a full rundown on Gus and Max’s time fishing the PMTT Championship at the mighty Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI. Going into the tournament Gus and Max we’re leading the running for top gun team of the year and were in desperate need of a fish. Tune in to hear about how their trip went from pre fishing all the way to the end. It was a very exciting year and are deeply thankful we got to share it with others. All the messages received during the tournaments throughout the season meant a lo...2023-09-281h 47Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE21 - Spotlight: Michael Hanson + PMTT Championship PreviewPMTT CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK WE RIDE!!! Fellas hopped on to preview the PMTT Championship at the historic Chippewa Flowage. We were also fortunate enough to bring on Michael Hanson this week from Namekagon Area Guide Service to chop it up. He's an expert on all things musky in northern wisco and shared some awesome stories and a few tips & tricks along the way. We really enjoyed this one and hope you do too. Tap in!2023-09-221h 38Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE20 - Musky Free For AllThe crew had some energy tonight coming off a big Packers win (apologies for the expletives). We unfortunately had a guest fall through so thanks to all the listeners who sent in a variety of Q&A that we got to tackle along with some common man musky stories. Gus gave a brief northwoods report and by the sounds of it, the great early fall migration has begun. Kick your feet up, grab a beer, and tune in as this episode goes a little off the rails from our traditional musky talk. Skeeyeee!2023-09-141h 26Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE19 - Pre Fall Excitement w/ the Musky Guru, Tyler AndrewsMuskies On Tap welcomed back the Musky Guru himself, Tyler Andrews, for another great conversation. We tackle all the fall goods and some tips & tricks to catch those fall fatties. On top of chatting about what makes fall fishing so great, we cover some Canadian muskies, Carbon (Guru's new pup), and some funny stories. Tap in for Guru 2.0 and hopefully learn a thing or three!2023-09-071h 36Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE18 - August Musky Chatter + Q&A + Listener Fish TalesThis weeks episode the fellas get together to answer some questions sent in by the listeners. Gus gives a report on fishing in the northwoods + cool down strategy. And lastly, the common man musky segment is filled with some great stories from all you guys and gals out there. I know we're all sad to see the summer slip away, but as you can tell we're ready for some cooler temps and big fish. Tap in!2023-08-311h 16Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE17 - PMTT RECAP at Lake Vermilion: The Land of GiantsGus & Max recap their entire week from arriving at Lake Vermilion to the closing ceremony. The fellas were able to put together another good tournament finish thanks to one big bite. We spend a lot of time talking about exploring this big brand new body of water and the ups and downs we encountered during our time there. We can't thank the PMTT enough for putting on another great event and are excited for the championship at the Chippewa Flowage in a few weeks! Also, we cover a few housekeeping items such as merch, and of course... the common man...2023-08-242h 15Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE16 - Minnesota Muskies feat. Alex McLean + Lake Vermilion PMTT Preview Alex McLean joined the fellas this week to take us to school on some Minnesota Muskies just in time for Gus & Max’s trip to Vermilion for the 3rd leg of the PMTT. Alex McLean with McLean Muskies touched on a wide variety of topics including the state of Minnesota fisheries, seasonal movements, differences between Minnesota/Wisconsin and sharp shootin’. Gus and Max preview the upcoming PMTT where they hope to keep their hot streak going. Tap in!2023-08-172h 06Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE15 - Mid Summer Muskies + Q&AGus & Max go over some mid summer musky patterns that are developing here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. In a very welcomed turn of events, the bite windows have started to increase throughout the day which has made fishing great as of late. We also ramble on some Q&A. Hopefully there's some nuggets in this episode that will help you put some mid summer muskies in your boat! Also, we missed Brian on this Ep. He will be back next week. Enjoy!2023-08-1058 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE14 - Spotlight: Jeff Widmann Founder and Owner of Team Rhino OutdoorsDon't let Jeff's self deprecating humor fool you, he is a titan in the musky industry and a pioneer for custom color baits. Not to mention, quite the stick back in his heyday. We were fortunate to get the opportunity to chat about how Team Rhino Outdoors started, some stories from back in the day, and the state of the musky industry as a whole. We hope you enjoy this information packed episode. Tap in!2023-08-031h 28Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE13 - Heartbreak Muskies: Tips and Tricks + Fundamentals + Q&AThe Muskies on Tap crew get together this week to chat about musky heartbreak and how to deal with it. Big fish have been on the move lately, which is great to see, but also the reality is they're difficult to catch. Gus brings back the fundamentals of rod positioning, fighting big fish, lure selection, patterning, and many other tips and tricks to put more fish in your net. We polish this one off with some Q&A from the listeners. Tap in!2023-07-271h 28Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE12 - Musky Bender 2023 Recap: New Moon Night FishingThis week the fellas linked up with buddies, Mitch Lund and Parker Knapp for a tried and true musky bender. We covered a lot of known and new water over the weekend with two boats. We also worked the night shift during the new moon this weekend, which was a learning curve. Overall, fish hit the bag, some big ones were lost, but a lot of great times were had. Tune in to hear about how it all went down.2023-07-202h 04Muskies On TapMuskies On TapBONUS ep - The Muskie Hunks x Muskies On TapThe Muskies On Tap crew were lucky enough recently to be on The Muskie Hunks Podcast. This is the audio that they posted and they were gracious enough to allow us to post it on our podcast as well. It would be much appreciated if everyone gave their podcast a listen and follow. They are on all forms of podcast media as well as on Instagram @themuskiehunks. We had a ton of fun chatting with the PA boys and will have them on our podcast down the way. Tons of great stories in this one so don't miss out!2023-07-192h 03Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE11 - The Musky GURU Taps InNamaste! Guru says... On this weeks episode the boys sit down for a little chat with the infamous musky cowboy, Tyler Andrews, commonly referred to as "the musky guru." We get a chance to talk all things Northern Wisconsin musky fishing, his progression as an angler, and how he's adjusting to big city life. We really appreciated him spending some time and getting the chance to pick from his wealth of musky knowledge and wisdom. Give this one a listen!2023-07-131h 26Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE10 - Quick Hitter: Northern Wisconsin Fishing ReportGus & Max give a quick recap on last weeks fishing in Vilas/Oneida County on the times they were able to get out between 4th of July festivities. All the fellas will be back next week with a full pod. We hope everyone had a great time celebrating America's birthday!2023-07-0731 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE9 - PMCC RECAP featuring Clayton Spiess + Northern WI Fishing ReportWell... Max and Brian debrief/vent after a tough weekend fishing the 1st Annual PMCC. Clayton Spiess from Thistle Dew Outdoor Adventures joined the show to talk about his PMCC tournament plus a few great musky stories from triumph to heartbreak. Gus also found a pile of fish and it seems the big fish are up and moving around. Tune in!2023-06-291h 27Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE8 - Smorgasbord Musky Talk: PMCC Preview + Northern WI Fishing Report + Q&A Brian is fully recovered from his long weekend of golfing and is back to bring the heat this week. Max & Brian preview their game plan for the upcoming PMCC tournament where you can tell they're actually quite lost. Gus gives an updated Northern WI fishing report on hot baits, and what to expect for the upcoming week. Plus a great bag of listener Q&A where all the secrets are revealed... kind of.2023-06-2252 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE7 - PMTT RECAP: Gus and Max take on the Madison ChainGus & Max ventured down to Wisconsin's capitol to try their hand at the second leg of this years PMTT circuit. Tune in to hear about how the fellas got a few big bites and earned another top 5 finish. No Brian this week as he needed his beauty sleep after golfing all weekend. We got real mics finally!!!!!2023-06-151h 16Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE6 - First Musky League Outing + Q&A + pre Madison PMTTJoin us this week on a mash up of Gus and his dad's first outing of Monday Night Musky League, some Q&A, and how excited Max and Gus are for the PMTT in Madison this weekend. Some good tactics on fishing open water, bugs, mud, and wind are all in here so don’t miss this one!2023-06-0851 minMuskies On TapMuskies On TapE5 - Northern Wisconsin Opener RecapRecapping the northern Wisconsin musky opener this past weekend. We discuss what worked and what didn’t, along with our competition results2023-06-031h 15Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE4 - Northern Wisconsin OpenerThe fellas are gearing up for the musky opener in northern Wisconsin. They’ll be accompanied by their friend Jack for opening weekend. Brian and Max team up to take on Gus and Jack in a 2v2 showdown. What could go wrong. Plus some Q & A from our listeners2023-05-251h 04Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE3 - Spotlight: Justin from R&M Musky and Tackle + Q&AThis week we welcome our first ever guest Justin, owner of R&M Musky and Tackle, a bait shop located in Eagle River, WI. We have Justin on to chat about owning a bait shop and an exciting tournament they are putting on this summer, the PMCC in late June. Gus gives a northwoods fishing report and the boys ramble on over some great questions. Tune in!2023-05-181h 29Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE2 - Secrets out: Swinging for Pre Spawn Giants + Walleye Opener Repeatable? Or dumb luck? The fellas found some open water this spring and swung for the fences hoping to land a pre spawn giant in the UP. Tune in to find out what happens. Also, some Q & A2023-05-111h 31Muskies On TapMuskies On TapE1 - Welcome to Muskies on Tap: PMTT Cave Run RecapThe Maiden Voyage for Muskies on Tap. Gus, Max, & Brian talk about why they wanted to start a podcast about a fish that's tough to catch. Gus recaps his week down in Kentucky taking 4th place at the first leg of the 2023 PMTT. Be sure to tune in each week for up to date fishing reports, tournament fishing, Monday Night Musky League outings, stories from the boat, and the occasional beer recommendation!2023-05-041h 14