Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast
Every Wednesday Jeff Widmann owner of Team Rhino Outdoors and Brad/Carrie Hoppe who own Musky Mayhem Tackle discuss the world of musky fishing along with the occasional guest who will talk about anything else that swims.
Episodes
This final 2025 episode of Back Lash Podcast features guide Taylor Flannery discussing a career-best season, bait patterns, and why auto-charting and mapping changed his game.
Jeff and Brad share holiday sale details for Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem Tackle, offer offseason tips, discuss show plans and booking for 2026, and reflect on a season of gratitude.
Jeff and Brad talk late-season fishing, early snow sightings, and the upcoming holiday hiatus while sharing shop restocks and tackle updates from Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem.
They unveil the new Reactor inline-blade bait built for speed, announce a show-only M10 release, and list 2026 expo dates (Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and availability details.
The episode closes with practical late-fall tips for clear-w...
On this episode of the Back L:ash Podcast, Jeff and Brad chat with Spencer Berman of Spencer's Angling Adventures about the current state of the Lake St. Clair musky fishery, recent tournament success, and what to expect in the coming years as young fish grow into the trophy class.
They cover bait choices (Bull Dawgs vs. Medussas and Pit Bulls), fall and winter casting strategies, gear and clothing tips for cold-weather fishing, to...
It's November and Jeff hosts Back Lash Podcast solo with guest DJ Chupita from Hinterland Musky Guides. They discuss fall musky trolling tactics — finding and targeting cisco/whitefish pods, ideal bait depth (keep baits slightly above the pods), leader choices (solid wire), speed adjustments, and using AutoChart/mapping. They also cover gear picks like 10‑ft rods, AFTCO waterproof gloves, Pitbulls and the Mimic 9, plus memorable gu...
Host Jeff chats with Rich Reinert about the Wisconsin Musky Expo dates, fall musky behavior, and how to fish rivers safely and effectively. Rich covers hiring a guide, respecting river hazards, and using auto-charting to find structure.
They discuss bait selection for stained river water — emphasis on sound, vibration and contrast — including swimmin' dawgs, bucktails, slow-sinking gliders, and lure retrievers. The episode also tou...
Jeff Schulte of Muskie Bumper and Bomb Squad Baits joins Back Lash Podcast to discuss conservation-minded measuring, the compact tri-fold bump board, new Bomb Squad lures like the MK-65 and the Double Tap, show-season releases, and tips for handling musky safely.
They also cover practical advice on measuring fish quickly and responsibly, custom board orders, availability of limited-run baits, and the role of anglers and social medi...
Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast. Hosts Jeff and Brad talk with guest John Bette from Stealth Tackle about fall musky strategies, including turnover timing, shallow vs deep approaches, topwater and rubber baits, and the pros and cons of trolling. They discuss terminal tackle essentials: leader types (wire, fluorocarbon), sucker rigs, snaps vs solid rings, leader care, and when to switch tactics. John shares product n...
Steve Worrall of Outdoors First Media joins Back Lash Podcast to trace the evolution of musky fishing—from his early days with Tuffy Boats and guiding Pelican Lake to the birth of jig-and-soft-plastic techniques and the catch-and-release movement.
This episode covers industry changes, memorable anglers and shows, advances like spot-lock and sonar, and why community-driven content keeps the musky world thriving.
Hosts Jeff and Brad talk with Dan Gropengiser of Grop's Guide Service about an unusual fall muskie season, changing weather patterns, and how to adapt your tactics.
They cover what’s working now — blades, gliders, trolling and big baits — share gear recommendations, tournament highlights, and practical tips for finding fish as temperatures shift.
Welcome to another episode of Back Lash Podcast. Brad is out this week, so the Jeff goes solo with guest Jeff Van Remortel of WDH Guide Service. Jeff shares the story of catching the current Wisconsin live-release musky state record (56" x 26"), his Green Bay season, gear and rigging tips (including BKK hooks, pit bulls, doubles and bucktails), and observations on stocking and fish numbers.
They discuss conditions, live-bait strate...
Jeff and Brad chat with guide Will Buehler (Sconnie Guy Adventures) about the importance of getting kids into fishing, memorable first-muskie moments, and his approach to keeping young anglers engaged.
The episode also covers this season’s highlights — a successful Canada trip, effective baits and tactics (bucktails, topwaters, select rubbers), gear talk (St. Croix Musky X, GRASP handles, Musky Mayhem), and current late‑season shal...
Hosts Jeff and Brad recap recent musky outings, weather swings and the shallow‑water push, sharing practical tips on finding warmer pockets, timing bite windows, and choosing baits like topwaters, blades, bucktails, and stop‑and‑go presentations.
They also cover gear essentials—why some bucktails are keeled, spinnerbait uses, trolling vs casting, and rod choices (including 10' Mojo rods)—and point listeners to Team Rhino Outdoors a...
Steve Genson from Genson's Fish Hunts Guide Service breaks down late‑summer to early‑fall musky fishing: current water temps, an expected cold front, and why now is "go time" for bucktails, figure‑eights, and shallow flats.
He shares bite patterns, gear and rod setups, when to switch presentations (blades, rubber, gliders), and tips for anglers heading out this week.
Welcome to another week of Back Lash Podcast Labor Day edition. Hosts Jeff and Brad talk gear, recent catches, and fall musky patterns with guest Steve Heiting. Topics include late‑summer tactics (bucktails, topwaters, minnow baits), weed and rock strategies, new tackle (Team Rhino mimics, St Croix rods), and a discussion on using forward‑facing sonar versus traditional fishing. Practical tips for anglers heading out over the holid...
Welcome back to another week of Backlash Podcast. This episode features Austin Wiggerman, nomading in Minnesota and finding fast success with multiple musky shortly after arrival.
Jeff and Brad cover recent catches, gear updates (St. Croix Musky X, Premier redesign, Mimics and popular baits), tactics for locating pods and variable structure, timing windows and water-temperature effects, and Austin’s guiding availability and contact...
Welcome to another intriguing episode of the Backlash Podcast. This week, we dive deep into the world of musky fishing at Leech Lake, Minnesota, with guest Bob Weeks, owner of Agency Bay Lodge. We discuss the intricacies of the Minnesota fisheries, current fishing conditions across the Midwest, and reflect on the remarkable musky fishing season so far.
Bob shares insights on fishing strategies, gear recommendations, and the incredi...
In this episode of the Back Lash Podcast, we welcome expert musky river guide Chris Willen to share his insights and experiences in the world of river fishing. Chris dives deep into the art of fly fishing and offers invaluable advice on fishing with gear, making this a must-listen for any angler keen on exploring rivers.
Listeners will enjoy tales from the riverbank, learn about the importance of understanding water currents, and d...
In this episode of Back Lash Podcast, we welcome musky fishing expert Bryan Schaeffer to talk about his experiences with night fishing and the current state of river fishing. We'll also dive into the latest trends on popular fishing baits and tackle strategies for both lakes and rivers. Join us as we discuss the recent successful release of Pit Bull Double Tail baits and explore how weather and lunar phases affect fishing outcomes....
Join us in this exciting episode of the Backlash Podcast as we dive into the world of musky fishing with special guest Gus Mantey of Sug's Fishing Guide Service. Gus shares his insights into the highs and lows of the fishing season and how he's managed an impressive catch rate of big musky this year.
In this episode, we discuss the much-anticipated release of the P2, or the double tail Pit Bull, available at Team Rhino Outdoors and...
Dive into the latest episode of the Backlash Podcast where we sit down with renowned musky guide DJ Chupita of Hinterland Musky Guide Service. Discover the secrets behind the buzz surrounding the M9 and M13 lures and get insider tips on fishing rods and techniques that can elevate your angling game.
Join us as we explore what’s happening on the water right now, including water temperature updates and predictions for the coming week...
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