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In the second part of our episode with artist Joe Sampson, we shift focus toward building and using the unique products that Joe has created.  Joe uses his artists eye to create some amazing and different lures that can be extremely versatile when used properly. We get into it all in this part!  Topics include:   Great Canadian culture  Building muskie Baits Optimal techniques for dive and rise lures

In this episode we sit with one of the most interesting and unique people in this community - artist Joe Sampson.  Joe has turned his passion and talent into his job and works as a full time artist.  Inspired by the waterscapes he fishes, talks about his life as an artist and yes, as an avid muskie angler!  In this first part we discuss:  Joe's inspiration Painting water Finding muskie  Fishing Ontario lakes

Hi Nik, episode description was emailed to Dean and the artwork is in the shared file that you guys use to access it.  Ive attached the artwork and the description is below.  Thanks  In this second part of our interview with Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster, the discussion takes an unexpected but eye opening turn.  Tom elaborates on the truly unique way that he uses live scope.  With special attention to keeping an ethical approach, Tom goes into how he uses the tool to challenge himself on the water.  After that we get into competitive fishing and winning strategies!  Topics include: Responsible live scoping  Competitive fishing  Winning strategies for tackling Nipissing/The French River

In this episode we get 2 excellent anglers and all around great guys, Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster.  Getting these two together was of particular interest as Chris and Frank discuss the upcoming Unleash the Beast outing on the French River/Lake Nipissing.  Tom and Tyler are returning champions!  In this first part, the guys talk about the upcoming outing as well as fishing a variety of lakes in Ontario.  The guys dig into their experiences on Lake Erie, Ontario, and Eagle Lake!  Points of discussion include: Barry LancasterGrowing up Lake Erie fishing Tyler's guiding days Fishing Eagle Lake Technical multi species fishing with Tom

In this second part of our Hans Mann tribute, his good friend and Red October Baits co-founder Marc Arena calls in to give a compelling and fascinating account of their origin story - how they met, became friends, and founded a bait company that presented anglers with a whole new way of catching muskies.  It is a warm and amazing tribute.  In this second part we talk about: Marc meeting Hans and forming Red October BaitsHow the concept of a tube for muskies came about

In this special series, the guys remember a true innovator in the muskie fishing community - Hans Mann.  Hans was not only a master lure builder (he co-found Red October Baits) and excellent angler, but he was a rock to those who knew him.  A pillar of his and of our community.  In this episode we remember Hans and how he enriched the lives of those he knew.  In this first part we discuss:  Hans' first Ugly Pike episode many years agoDan King recalls catching what might be the biggest Lake Erie muskie caught in historyMaking baits with Hans

In the second part of this exciting discussion with Dan Melby, the focus shifts to the add ons and equipment that kayak anglers are going to want to consider.  The guys then turn the discussion towards how to fish from a kayak for muskie and why it is different from fishing any other way!  Topics include:   Landing equipment and procedures in a kayak Choosing the right type of kayakFishing styles from a kayak Optimizing trailers for kayaks

On recent episodes Chris expressed a greater interest in kayak fishing and so the guys connect with Dan Melby, a muskie angler out of Wisconsin, to talk about not only his muskie fishing adventures, but how and why doing it all out of a kayak is a totally different muskie experience!  In this part one the guys drilled down on:  Transitioning from multi-species to muskie angling Understanding the Wisconsin River system.Selecting the right river sections Locating muskiesBait selection on Wisconsin rivers Conventional lake fishing vs kayak fishing Choosing and outfitting a muskie kayak

In the conclusion of this series with bait maker and angler Cullen Veiders, we get the story that we have been waiting for.  Cullen gives us the most pulse pounding and intense story in this show's history - his quest to land a fish just shy of 60 inches and 60 pounds!   Chris and Frank wrap up the session with a discussion about the series and some other muskie fishing items of interest.  Points include:  The.most epic fish story

In this second part of our discussion with bait maker and extraordinary muskie angler Cullen Veiders, we dive into the art and craft of bait making.  Cullen talks about the traits and methods that produce excellent lures and how to use them.  Topics include: How obsession affects craftsmanship in baitmaking What makes a great lure Working lures in different ways  Finding new lures to work

It took us a while to book Cullen Veiders but it was worth every minute!  In this episode we sit with Cullen who is a big personality on and off the water.  He is a revered bait maker and angler and in this first part of this series, Cullen talks about coming out on the other side of struggles to channel the lessons learned and turn it all into success stories.  In this part 1 we explore:  Addiction Issues muskie and otherwise Cullen's health journey Roots of fishing in NY State and Niagara

In this Full Moon Friday Chris and Frank talk about the opening of the season and take a call from Frank's brother from another mother, Red October Baits co-founder Josh Ketry.  Josh chimes in about what is new and exciting on his side of the border, fishing the Niagara, and what makes a good lure, a great lure.  Josh also talks about the special guest to his Jiu Jitsu Academy, Buffalo United Martial Arts when A.C. Slater himself walked in the door last week, Mr. Mario Lopez!

In part 2 of this epic early opener session, lures and baits are the focus!  The guys talk with Johnny Dadson and Alex Boutin about curating lures when you have access to many of them.  Also, what's it like to read an encrypted bump board!  Points of discussion include:   Early season lure sizeSelecting lure typesEarly season blade baitsBreaking down fisheries early season

On location with Johnny Dadson from Dadson Blade Baits and Alex Boutin from Barbarian Braid.  The guys talk about their tactics and approaches to this season's early outing.  With these two sharp and innovative muskie minds, a robust and exciting discussion about issues and tactics ensues.  Topics include:  Using livescope Crankbait building Using the right hooks