This week Jeff sits down with musky guide Ty Sennett to break down the wild PMTT tournament in Iowa (including a 16-fish winning performance), how he uses side imaging, and why specific baits like bull dawgs, tubes and the Pacemaker work in different situations.

They also cover guide life on the Chippewa Flowage, seasonal and weather patterns, and new gear updates from Team Rhino Outdoors.

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast host Jeff talks with Jeff Hanson of Madison Musky Guide Service about the state of the Madison musky fishery, tournament impacts, and the need for stocking and local conservation funding.

Jeff shares practical tips on bait choices and techniques — from weedless spoons and crankbaits to Spanky topwaters and bucktails — discusses ideal weather and structure for late‑season fishing.

Host Jeff chats with John Bette of Stealth Tackle about the recent loss of musky legend Hans Mann, their recent fishing trips, and gear updates from bump boards to spinnerbaits. They also cover local impacts like recent tornado damage and how it affected work and fishing schedules.

John gives a concise mid-season terminal tackle rundown: change snaps before fall, use longer leaders (12–14"), upsize leader strength for bigger baits, consider titanium leaders (with caveats), run 80 lb braid for general use but 100 lb for sucker rigs, and prefer solid rings for reliability. Practical, gear-focused advice to get ready for the fall bite.

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast host talks with Steve Genson of Genson's Fish Hunts Guide Service about musky fishing in northern Wisconsin. They cover current conditions, water temperatures, moon effects, and why fast rubber baits like swim dogs and pit bulls are producing most bites this season.

Steve shares practical guide tips on retrieve speed, bait size, spot selection, patience under pressure, and booking availability — a concise, actionable conversation for anglers chasing musky this summer and fall.

In this episode of Back Lash Podcast, Jeff talks with Kevin Pischke of Lay in a Line Guide Service about musky fishing on Green Bay — current conditions, season timing, and how anglers are adapting after stocking changes.

They cover gear and techniques (swimbaits, bucktails, trolling setups, KP leaders), launch and crowd issues, tips for finding fish among perch and weeds, and how to book a trip with Kevin.

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast, Clayton Spiess (Thistle Dew Outdoors) walks through his season — from Green Bay opener to guiding on Vermilion — sharing trolling tricks, bait picks (jointed vs. straight shads, bangers, pit bulls), and why fish are often higher in the column.

Clayton also discusses Team Rhino Outdoors gear, handling musky in warm water, his upcoming trips and availability, and how to book a guided outing.

Mike Kramer who owns and operates Kramer Bros Tackle joins Back Lash Podcast to talk summer fishing conditions, how wind and heat affect water temperatures, and tips for targeting musky on Lake of the Woods and nearby waters.

He introduces the new 625 Crankbait, explains retrieve and figure-eight techniques for crankbaits, and discusses the success of his 875 and other popular baits like wood ticks, topwaters, and the Revolution blade.

The episode also covers gear recommendations for Canadian trips.

Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast where host Jeff interviews guide Ryan McMahon, covering musky tactics in Minnesota. Ryan discusses crankbaits, bucktails, trolling spinnerbaits, swim baits, gear choices, boat maintenance, and guiding details, plus tips for fishing weeds, speed, and blade selection. Learn practical techniques and how to book a trip with Twin Cities Musky.

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.

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.