It has been a few years since we have talked with Nate, and since he is one of the most prolific guides on Lac Seul, we needed to have him back.  In this second interview with Nate, he completely outdoes himself and gives us a good understanding as to why there are muskie guides, and then there are exceptional muskie guides.  In this part 1, we discuss:

• Nate's guiding grounds
• How a guide team instills confidence in anglers
• Muskie fishing gear breakdown
• Rod length/style importance 

In this second part of our discussion with Linda Rice, we focus on her unique fishing strategies for Lac Seul.  Linda has a method that is truly like no other!  Linda also talks about giants she has seen in the lake before giving two of the very best stories the show has ever heard.  Points include:

• Fishing mainly with topwater baits
• When to use certain colours for lures 
• Big Vermilion Lake 
• Lac Seul Giants  

In this episode, the guys chat with the one and only Muskie Mama, Linda Rice! Linda is the owner of the Moosehorn Lodge on majestic Lac Seul.  Linda is well known in Northern Ontario for her passion for the sport and for the excellent service that her lodge provides.  In this first part of our discussion, we touch on the following topics:

• Linda's life on lac Seul
• Opening Moosehorn Lodge 
• Keys to success for the lodge 
• The majesty of Lac Seul wildlife

In this Full Moon Friday episode, the guys discuss Chris' recent surgery and (another) brush with death (not lion related), as well as extracting and analyzing the best fishing tips from recent episodes before taking a call from Matt Toth, organizer of the Kayak Musky Challenge, a tournament that spans the Canadian Muskie waters and runs all season long!  In addition to talking about this event, Matt gives some very cool insights as to what it is like landing a monster muskie from a kayak, inches away from the angler's toes!  

In this second part of our discussion with Davin Heinbuck, Davin gives yet another master class on reading environmental conditions in order to ascertain the very best times to be on the water.  We then get into a unique discussion about the psyche of an angler and how intuition plays a role in everything that we do. This part of the discussion was unexpected, but it really made an impact.  Points of discussion include: 

• Making sense of lunar cycles aka 'lunar lunacy'
• Maturing as an angler and fishing smarter
• Fishing times of day / light cycles 
• Anglers instinct 

Davin Heinbuck returns to the show to follow up on what is often referred to as one of the mega episodes in this show's history.  Davin's level of detail and scientific approach to muskie hunting is truly unique, and in this second interview, he completely outdoes himself.  In this first part, Davin provides amazing insights on the following topics:

• Research effort update
• Fish movement patterns
• Trip planning using weather patterns 'hindcasting'
• How pre-season conditions affect the season 
• Weather fronts - How to fish them

In this part 2 with French River/Lake Nipissing guide Corey Warden, the discussion shifts into a deeper look at tactics where working baits are concerned.  Corey then answers some insightful questions that might surprise the listeners before finishing with one of the most epic fish stories in the show's history!  Points include:

• Guiding first-time muskie anglers
• Covering the water column when casting
• Working baits in a different way to up your odds 
• Using swivelling Boga Grips 

In this episode, Chris and Frank connect with friend of the show Corey Warden who works as a guide out of the Chaudière Lodge on the famed French River.  Corey has had a busy season both on the water and after the season, working hard at all of the fishing shows, so the guys wanted to chat with Corey to go over what he learned this season fishing and how the off-season shows went. In this episode, they discussed:

• Corey's origin story as a guide on the French River Region
• Fish handling adventures
• Recap on 2025 fishing trade shows
• Corey's approach to guiding

In this second part of our discussion with Justin Gaudry, we take a detailed look at fishing methods and lure selection for targeting muskies on Lake of the Woods.  Justin ties everything together while addressing approaches to fishing the different structure types on the lake and gives a master class in angling in this conclusion of the episode.  Highlights include:  

• Trolling spots with heavy bait present
• Targeting fish relating to certain structure types 
• How to choose the right bait for each type of structure
• Anglers sharing knowledge 

Justin Gaudry spends his days running Mylie's Place Resort on the famed Lake of the Woods.  The guys sat with Justin to talk about the challenges of running a lodge in 2025.  Justin provides very unique insight into the day to day grind and the challenges of being a lodge owner.  Justin is also one heck of an angler and provides insights as to how to pick spots on LOTW and boat giants. Points include: 

• How potential tariffs are impacting Lodge owners 
• How Justin became a Lodge owner
• Water changes to LOTW recently 
• Picking the right time to go to LOTW