After another hiatus, the guys are back to talk about a couple of recent trips, including the recent trip to Lake Nipissing on the Canadian shield. Learn about what not to do on the water with your boat, amongst other important life lessons.

In this episode, the Hunks are joined by the Muskies Inc. magazine editor, Amy Keyes, and the Lunge log and Member Photo manager, Alison Willers. They get to peek behind the curtain at Muskies Inc. and learn about some of the interworking of the organization.

Just sit right back and you'll hear a few tales, tales of some fateful trips, that started on different musky lakes, with mighty trolling rips. Donnie sailed in Washington, with Ryan Lynn and pup, while Nate and Dave bagged a giant and SS Leo caught them up. This episode was a two and a half hour tour...

Ryan and Donnie recap the Washington Tiger Safari and talk about the celebration of their Mexican heritage, Nate and Dave make moves like jagger and catch a PB up on NIP and Ryan and Team Leo have a fun trip out on Lake St. Clair where a very special goal was accomplished. Rando BS session with stories. 

In this hunks only episode, we discuss recent trips like Donnie's salmon banger with Zach and Katia, Ryan and Nicks recent summer fishing adventures, Owens dad duty summer and Nate and Ryan's late night jag sessions. We do get to highlight what a fishing machine Luffey's pontoon is and then we talk about upcoming trips. Nate and Net Boy (Shoutout Big Dave) gets ready for Nip, Donnie fly's the distance of the country to chase tigers with Eli and Ryan sails St. Clair with the Leo crew. It was nice to just take a night and catch up with the boys! 

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking to three local guests from central\ eastern PA, Treigh Mason, Becky Brown and Matt Smith. Treigh and Matt talk about how friends since the first grade started fishing together, how the OG tadpole changed the game, how they both got the musky bug, Becky admits to only dating Treigh for his Musky spots, we hear amazing tales of PB fish, tournament wins, first muskies and more. This was a blast to talk to three talented local fisherman from our area. Treigh, Becky and Matt , you guys are always welcome to come on and talk muskies! #TEAMTADPOLE

In this episode we catch up with Eli and get all the details of a recent fishing trip where he had the opportunity to visit his brothers Nick Granato and Jonathan Davis. We welcome Nick back to the podcast and welcome new podcast guest Jonathan and his daughter and fishing partner Ellie. Jon and Ellie have been chasing tigers in Colorado and really the whole western musky range. 

Nick gives us a great Muskies Inc update on a recent stocking effort for Chapter 65. The boys talk about western tigers, crazy weather patterns, battling charcoal grills in the pouring rain with a sore bum, trolling motor issues and a Mexican with bolt cutters. We learn to keep your muskie bait purchases close to the vest. This was a great episode to sit back and relax and listen to a great musky fishing story!

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In this episode we recap the recent Region 3 Muskies Inc tournament on Chautauqua Lake. Big Muskies, bloody hands, Katia running around with med kits, sleep eating sour patch kids, good food, muskies eating while your setting boards, good company and a first place finish for the new Hunks Hammer, all of which leading to Donnie Swink getting his groove back. This episode was full of memories, laughs and great stories all brought to you by our awesome guests Zach Baker, Katia Rivers, Jesse Smith and Charlie Mueller. This tale is one that will never be forgotten. 

Congrats to Zach, Jesse and Donnie for their first place finish as well as everyone that placed in a great tournament on Chautauqua Lake. Congrats to everyone who caught fish and special thanks to everyone that supported their Muskies Inc chapters in an awesome tournament. 

In this episode, we get an overall hatchery update from the Linesville manager Nicholas Yaroszewski. Nick talks about how he has adjusted to his role at the hatchery, recent personal fishing excursions,  how last year went with the PA Musky Program, how things are looking for next year, how the money for the permit is spent and lots more. This was a super fun and informative episode with Nick and his transparency was appreciated. We have an opportunity as anglers to support the hatcheries at events like the open house and also through the voluntary permits. Please check these out and especially check out the voluntary musky permit:

https://www.fishandboat.com/Conservation/Voluntary-Permits/Documents/VoluntaryPermits-fundingfor2021.pdf

Nick, thank you very much for coming on to the podcast as a return guest and man we are looking forward to following your story as you continue to grow at the Linesville fish hatchery! 

In this episode we talk to Matt Vavroch. Matt talks about how he got started fishing, musky fishing and then into the media creation world on you tube. This was an awesome discussion with Matt! Matt has a wealth of knowledge and has been putting out killer content for a long time! Go check him out!

https://www.youtube.com/c/MattVavrochFishing

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Custom Clarkey Baits!!! Get comfortable and listen to the Hunks as they are joined by a very special guest from North of the Border, Noah Clarke of Clarkey Baits! Noah gives the details of how he got started fishing, muskie fishing and finally making baits. This episode comes with a few stories and lots of laughs. Noah makes some of the prettiest baits in the business, and also has one of the most well named lure lineups out there! Add Clarkey Baits to that list of much needed lures for your musky fishing adventures! 

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