Musky Therapy

As water temperatures tumble into the upper 40s across the Northwoods, we kick things off by breaking down the realities of the late-fall transition, from dialing in the live sucker bite on quick-strike rigs to slow-rolling minnow baits along dying weed edges. We also dive straight into the behind-the-scenes chaos of our recent remote river float trip—reliving skinny-water navigation, explosive boat-side figure-8 strikes in cramped current, and the gear mishaps that made the adventure unforge...

In this episode of Musky Therapy, we kick things off with a Northwoods fishing report covering early October cooling trends and turnover progression before diving in with two-time PMTT World Champion Pete Blicharz. We break down Pete and partner Jarod Donar’s historic victory at the 2026 Recon Boats PMTT World Championship on Lake of the Woods—where they boated nine muskies up to 48 inches to capture the crown on water they had never fished before—and then we deconstruct their journey across ...

In this episode of Musky Therapy, we break down how to tackle the critical early-fall transition across the Northwoods, starting with an on-the-water fishing report covering current lake conditions and active bites. And then we dive into the late September turnover period to explain the science behind lake mixing, fish behavior, and how to adapt your game plan on turning water. From there, we explore key early-fall structure shifts as muskies abandon dying weeds for green cabbage and steep br...

In this episode of the Musky Therapy we sit down with Tammy Jensen, the Lead Marine Rigging and Electronics Specialist at Recon Boats in Iola, Wisconsin. Modern tournament and guide rigs have evolved into complex floating computer networks, and Tammy takes listeners behind the console to explore the craftsmanship, structural composite glassing, and precision electrical engineering required to power today's cutting-edge angling technology. From the hand-laid lamination process that defines Rec...

In this episode of Musky Therapy, we sit down with Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame legend Jim Saric for an in-depth conversation bridging decades of muskie hunting history, science, and tactical innovation. The episode kicks off with a comprehensive Northwoods conditions breakdown alongside Jim’s recent on-the-water report, before diving into his early days grinding on northern Wisconsin’s Lac du Flambeau Chain. Jim shares how his professional background as a hydrogeologist fundamental...