Guide and avid muskie angler Brent Bochek has several decades of angling experience and calls into the show to discuss muskie fishing across some of Ontario’s most popular muskie lakes. Brent as experience fishing numerous bodies of water and offers an amazing perspective. The boys have a chat about effective Fall tactics, Brent’s new TV show “Setting the Hook”, as well as working the right baits and modifying hardware in order to maximize presentations and entice those big Fall fatties to bite!

Kurt Hansen, co-owner of the legendary Thorne Bros Rod & Tackle calls into the show to talk about some big changes in store for this legendary muskie fishing institution. Kurt is an avid angler and spends time fishing both the stocked lakes in the US as well as some of the natural muskie meccas in Ontario. The discussion also focusses on making correct muskie tackle choices, customizing muskie rods, and looking at the future of our sport (technology & conservation).

Mike Parker returns to the show to discuss the effective targeting tactics that have made him one of Lake St. Clair’s preeminent guide. Mike expands on bait selection and what works on LSC, as well as the exciting new innovations coming from Handlebarz Lures. If you fish or want to fish LSC, you do not want to miss this discussion

Friend of the show Alex Boutin chats with Chris and Frank about early Fall season muskie hunting. Topics range from the importance of timing and efficiency, to navigating the tough and ever changing conditions of the Fall season. The discussion ends with an in depth talk about when, why, and how to troll, and how to dissect the water column to find those inactive giants!

Marlon Prince is a muskie guide based on the St. John River in New Brunswick. Marlon is also a brand ambassador with a wide range of angling skills including targeting muskie using both conventional tackle as well as on the fly. Marlon calls in to the show to talk about the state of this unique and burgeoning fishery and of course, how to target muskies out East!

Red October Baits Co-Founder Josh Ketry calls in to the show to discuss the creation of one of the most unique baits out there for muskie fishing. Josh also expands on tactics and strategies on the 2 waters he fishes the most - the St. Lawrence and Niagara Rivers. The discussion then shifts to the parallels between muskie fishing and the amazing and complex art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Chris and Frank dive into how the crew did on opener, where they fished, and what tactics were used that yielded tremendous success, including a 6 fish day!

Part 2 in our discussion with conservationist, guide, and media personality Rob Cadeau

Rob is an active member of Muskies Canada, and volunteers on the Lake Simcoe Muskie Restoration Program (LSMRP), as well as many other conservation initiatives. He was one of the guest speakers at the 2017 and 2019 Muskie Odysseys, and has been featured in numerous fishing magazines and TV shows with some of the best in the business, including Angler and Hunter TV, as well as Musky Hunter TV, where Jim Saric caught the first tiger ever caught on the show!

In part 2 of our series, Larry expands on the subject of BIG FISH tactics!