In this episode, the guys are lucky to have not one but two amazing muskie anglers to sit and chat with.  There are not too many couples anywhere who boat more big fish than Doug Wegner and Jessie Baker and in this episode we sit and talk about their personal journeys that lead to the level of success that they are both enjoying on the water.  Not only are Doug and Jessie super active on the water, but together they create an absolute ton of amazing online content for anglers to learn from and enjoy.  Points of discussion in this first part of the interview include:

• Fishing Eagle Lake with Steve Herbeck
• Doug and Jessie's schedule on the water
• Creating interesting online content 
• Making great friends in the muskie community
• Jessie's annual women's retreat 

The beginning of the year means that the guys go over pivotal moments and lessons learned during adventures and interviews from 2024

In this second part with Greg Attard, the focus shifts heavily toward tactics for targeting and catching giants on this special Lake.  Greg gives a treasure trove of tips on targeting muskies and provides a full seasonal breakdown of how anglers should adapt their structure targets and presentations in order to maximize success.  Points of discussion include: 

• Breaking down tactics by season
• Sucker fishing 
• Throwback bait technique and selection
• The moon and the lake 

Back to one of the guys favourite destinations with this episode - the MIGHTY Lac Seul!  This time around Chris and Frank sit with Winoga Lodge Guide Greg Attard as he takes us through his journey to become a guide in search of the apex predator on one of the most challenging waterways in Ontario!  Topics include:

• Greg's origin as a multi species angler
• What turned Greg into a muskie angler 
• Becoming a guide
• What makes a special guide 
• The Lac Seul fishery - breaking it down 

In this second part of the discussion with Tilted Toque Lodge owner Terry Godreau, the discussion focuses on fishing both the French River and Nipissing and what the differences are.  The discussion then takes a different turn, as the guys discuss their mutual interests in Bitcoin and why it is shooting up in value these days.  Terry concludes the interview with a very heartfelt fish story that everyone can relate to. Points of discussion include: 

• Differences between fishing the French River and Nipissing 
• The Bitcoin Revolution

The guys chat with Terry Godreau, owner of the Tilted Toque Lodge on the famed French River.  There are not too many people in muskie fishing more interesting than Terry and in this conversation we get a sense of what it is like to live the dream that many muskie anglers dream - being a lodge owner.  In this first part of the series the topic focuses on the rich history of this part of the Province and what it is like being in the lodge on the cusp of the season's conclusion.  Points include:

• Being on the French River in November
• Owning a Lodge
• Tilted Toque Origin story 
• French River history 

In this second part of the discussion with Dave Grey, the discussion turns toward muskie fishing.  Not a lot of anglers put more time on the water hunting giants than Dave does and so he expands on how to be successful locating and landing muskies.  Points of discussion include:

• Global fishing adventures 
• Winter weather patterns 
• How tactics change across different bodies of water 
• How the muskie community has changed over the years

In this episode we gathered at our brewery for a chat with Dave Grey, organizer of the biggest muskie fishing tournament in Canada, the Musky Brawl.  Dave recaps how the tournament went and talks to why this is such an epic event on Lake St. Clair every year.  Following this, the guys get into a deep discussion about vital muskie fishing tactics!  Topics include:

• Musky Brawl performance and future plans
• What was different this year/rule changes
• Use of Polygraphs
• The tournament as a business 

In this second episode of an excellent discussion with Tom Barry, the guys delve into the details that all muskie anglers love to analyze.  Environment, techniques, and technology are all topics in this half of the interview and Tom delivers in a way that will assist any angler who tunes in.  Points of discussion include: 

• Late season baits: what to use and how to use them
• Moon phases
• Importance of PMA: The ups and downs
• Aggressive Summer techniques: Glide baits
• Ethical use of Livescope 

In this episode, we speak with one of the best multi-species anglers in the muskie game, Tom Barry.  The guys wanted Tom on the show not only because of his muskie knowledge but to have a greater talk on multispecies angling and how similarities across species and styles could be connected.  Tom put on an absolute angling masterclass in this series.  Topics include: 

• Out-of-the-box solutions for trolling/boat controls
• Scouting locations for multispecies 
• Crossover knowledge gained by fishing different species 
• Strategies for open water fisheries vs shield waters