This week the fellas show off their top 3 baits hauled in from expo season along with a few extra sneaky finds/baits we're pumped to throw. We get up to date with current events and Gus let's everyone know his upcoming seminar schedule. After a ninja trick discussed (and potential new ninja tricks to try) we get on Nick Amorose: the brains and muscle behind Hammer Custom Baits. We discuss the show and future of Hammer Customs

Also, big Spring Sale in person only happening at Thorne Bros April 10-12. If you want to get stocked up for the season on musky, walleye, bass, fly fishing, electronics, etc then I suggest you go!

https://www.thornebros.com/pages/spring-sale

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Upcoming seminars for Gus:

April 6th - Wausau Area Muskies Inc @Dales Weston Lanes 7pm

April 7th - Northwoods Chapter Muskies Inc @Norwood Pines (Minocqua) 6:30pm

April 11th - Capitol Cities Muskies Inc Fundraiser @The Mekong in McFarland 9am (find details to sign up on Capitol Cities Facebook page)

April 18th - American Marine in Chippewa Falls, WI Alumacraft/boat Event

Intro comes from a classic Simpsons bit

Welp, here's the live recording in the Hammer Customs booth at the Wisconsin Musky Expo Saturday night. We get a large array of guests on so press that play button and find out who tapped onto the mic that night!

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TPB - Bubbles talks about liquorball sandwiches

The fellas get some spicy questions in this one! We also get into details of some secret baits to look for at the Wisconsin Musky Expo this weekend March 20-22 that we have not talked about yet! Kyle Friedges from Beyond The 8 Media joins up as a co-host. Tap in!

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"The dude abides"

This week we chat it up with Jake Smith from Smity Baits. We talk about the origin of Smity started by his dad, Russ. Lots of great bait talk on new and old baits from Smity's lineup that we love or are excited to try! We also talk about early season musky strategies and live bait fishing. The fellas also get into details on the upcoming MOT March Madness Bracket Challenge and what's at stake for the winners! Great stuff from amazing brands we love. Gus also dropped a heater of a YouTube video so check that out on Muskies On Tap YouTube channel and smash that subscribe button please!

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the classic wrap around from Jim Lahey for this weeks intro clip

This week the fellas chop it up with Rob Manthei who is based out of St Germain and owns Fibbers and St Germain Lodge & Resort. We talk about his early days of guiding and filming with John Gillespie. There's also a lot of talk on what changed the musky game for Rob with one being the Red October tube which we go into detail on. Tap in!

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Intro comes from Ricky admitting to eating 9 cans of ravioli - everyone knows the first can doesn't count

The MOT crew gets on Mike Kramer this week to share some new baits Kramer Bros Tackle has to offer for 2026 and this weekends Minnesota Muskie Expo. We dive into details on his lineup for when, where, and how to use his baits. He's got a fresh bait lined up for the 2026 season that will be a must cop when it comes out. We hope you enjoy another week of a video format podcast! Tap in!

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Intro comes from the show Trailer Park Boys - a MOT favorite - about the scene where Ray does not know the difference between wins and losses in gambling

This week the MOT crew gets on Taylor Flannery and Rich Reinert to talk all things WI Musky Expo coming up this March 20-22nd. We show these baits off in a debut of a live recorded podcast presented on YouTube to watch! We also dive deep into how to run certain lures that have been on the market that you won't want to miss like Red October tubes and BamBam swimfins. We hope you enjoy this one and get the chance to watch it on Muskies On Tap YouTube channel, tap in! YouTube link below

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Cold opener comes from a classic Simpsons scene about the name Bort

This week the fellas get Jeremy Smith on to chat about Canadian Shield lakes. You probably have seen Jeremy all over Lindner's Angling Edge videos from TV and YouTube. He's been able to fish many, many lakes in Sunset Country so of course we are given great musky tips and stories along with it. Tap in!

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MN guest = MN movie quote. This week comes from the movie Fargo. A true MN classic.

This week the fellas get on Ben Olsen, co-owner of Thorne Bros. Ben has a way of curing the winter blues with the way he tells his stories in this one! We get into details of some giant musky catches whether it was on the fly or conventional and also talk about some old school adventures Ben had on Keyes Outdoors! We also chat on the differences of Stealth and Predator series of custom rods. Another special guest/co-host joins us for the pod so tune in to find out who!!! Tap in!

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Dr. Evil gets his wish fulfilled to have sharks with fricken lazerbeams attached to their head.... COOL!!! Cold open comes from Austin Powers: Goldmember

This week we bring on a very special guest: Joe Bucher. He is a pioneer of many aspects of musky fishing and been through it all from the 70s to today. He created Joe Bucher Tackle, Musky Hunter Magazine, and Fishing with Joe Bucher TV show. On top of these many accolades he also is great at story telling and giving advice! We also briefly mention the new ownership of Joe Bucher Tackle which changed its name back to the original and has exciting stuff coming out in the future! You don't want to miss this one so tap in!

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Cold opener comes from the classic Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls