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 SeulOpening Moosehorn Lodge Keys to success for the lodge The majesty of Lac Seul wildlife
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Episode 229 - Full Moon Friday - We Can Rebuild Him
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!
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Episde 228 - Davin Heinbuck pt.2
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 smarterFishing times of day / light cycles Anglers instinct
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Episode 227: Davin Heinbuck pt.1
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 updateFish movement patternsTrip planning using weather patterns 'hindcasting'How pre-season conditions affect the season Weather fronts - How to fish them
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Episode 226 - Corey Warden pt. 2
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 anglersCovering the water column when castingWorking baits in a different way to up your odds Using swivelling Boga Grips
We discuss all things related to the lifestyle of hunting the apex predator - The Muskellunge! We talk to enthusiasts, guides, bait makers, lodge owners, and much more in order to gather and disperse knowledge to muskie hunters everywhere!