Musky Therapy

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...

In this episode of Musky Therapy, we sit down with legendary angler and Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer Joe Bucher for an in-depth look across his 50-year career. After Luke breaks down the latest late-summer fishing report from Northern Wisconsin, Joe takes us back to the raw era of full-time guiding in the 1970s and '80s—from tackle limitations and dock culture to leading the charge away from the historic catch-and-kill mindset. We dive into the kitchen-table origins of Joe Bucher T...

In this episode of Musky Therapy, we sit down with Northwoods fishing veteran Rich Reinert to dive into over four decades of musky angling, lure craftsmanship, and industry history. After kicking things off with a fresh, on-the-water fishing report from Rich’s recent outing with Luke, Rich takes us back to 1982 to break down what guiding looked like before modern electronics, GPS, and high-tech gear. We delve into the art and physics of wooden baits, the evolution of homemade lure making, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Melby to break down the major structural and operational changes underway at Joe Bucher Tackle (JBT). After opening with a Northern Wisconsin fishing report—covering late-summer weed development, baitfish movements, and top-producing tactics—we transition into an interview detailing JBT’s new era. Mike opens up about his background in welding and fabrication, his partnership with Terry Xiong, and the story behind acquiring the legacy brand and rebranding...