This week we sit down with a couple veteran PMTT anglers Chris Riebe and Scott “2 Pounder” Popowski that teamed up for the first time for the 2025 trail. We go into depth of their progression into the sport and where it’s take them. From fishing with zero electronics to using Tony Grant as a human FFS. These two have a ton of knowledge and have been successful all over the muskie range. Theres a ton of take aways and laughs throughout this episode. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy.
This week honorary Hunk Brady Martz joins the boys as they dip their toes back into the hot water of podcasting. They recap some Muskie’s Inc happenings, give some summer updates, and break down the Lake Tapps 2025 Tiger hunt.
In this episode, the hunks talk with Green Bay guide Phil the Thrill Stodola. We cover everything from why music matters in the boat, why muskies inc matters, and and having fun while fishing. There’s a lot of great takeaways in this one, from a guy who is all in on the muskies giveth mentality.
In this episode we talk with two local boys, a father and son duo Rick and Rich Marnic. Rick and Rich get us up to speed on how they started muskie fishing and we hear a few awesome stories along the way. Eventually we get around to recapping the Three Rivers Chapter 16 Muskies Inc Lake Arthur Tournament from a few weeks back. Congrats to Rick and Rich on a buzzer beater muskie to take first place! These are two of the best human beings you could ever meet, check out this episode for that local feel with two great local anglers!
This week the hunks are back to recap the 2025 Muskypalooza. They were joined by some out of town guests for a weekend of western PA fishing. Stories, shenanigans and scandals ensued.
In this episode we talk to one of West Virginia's talented glide bait makers Derek Tucker and Lucky Tuck Lures LLC. Derek walks us through how he got started musky fishing, making baits and more. We talk about sketchy boats ramps with zombies, glide bait hookup ratios and the best of 90's Nickelodeon.
In this episode, we get to talk to Brian Luffey from Banging Bottom Outfitters. Luffey is known for his color coordinated pontoon boat, Daisy May Trolling, as well as his practical customization of everything. Get excited for spring musky as we pick his brain on boat prep. This episode is loaded with good ideas for modifying and preparing your boat for the upcoming musky season. Stay successful our friends!
In this episode we bring back return guest Shawn Leopardi owner of the Core 3 Group and Father of the Muskie Max. Shawn talks about this years event held at the Washington Crown Center. We get a little preview of some new vendors and some adjustment from last years show. Its that time, Muskie Max week, LETS GET MAXXED!
In this episode we talk to Benjamin Duke from Duke's Dozerz. We discuss shows, bladed baits and all kinds of other topics that should make the blade bro's happy.
In this episode the Hunks are joined by another Canadian friend, known to some as Alex Boutin, others as Rex St. Pierre, and to the rest he is the Barbarian Guy. We talk fishing North of the Border, Quebec. Alex talks about how he got started in the Muskie industry and we have a really fun discussion of all things musky.
In this episode repeat guest the "THE Boss" Paul Frustereo comes back on to discuss the 2025 show season and drops some hints on a new exciting development in the works. We are pumped to see what Paul brings to the Muskie Max here in March. The boss store is back open, get them while they are Orange Tiger Chartreuse Belly Hot! #Bossshad
Everyone traveled from near and far for the long awaited weekend of shenanigans at the New York Muskie Expo. We get to hear all the behind the scene stories from our great friends/vendors from this year’s show. From wondering where BIGFOOT is hiding in the maze of vendors, if BUCKO will find the secret bar, then to having a BAM BAM thrown at your back. Talk about a BIG ACTION packed weekend with a TOP-LINE for the “Crazy Sunday Babe” deals. That’s a wrap on the 2025 New York Muskie Expo. Thanks Katia and Zach for a memorable show.
In this episode we discuss the long awaited New York Musky Expo. Zach and Katia prime the pump as we talk about new venue, new exhibits and new vendors. Hold onto your fingerlings, this ones a wild ride!
MUSKIES GIVETH!!! Important note for one of the Musky Industries very best human beings. Hans Mann (Hans the Carver) is facing an urgent medical challenge. Whether you can donate financially or share this campaign with your network, your support means the world to him and his family. Please check out the GO FUND ME and consider donating: Fundraiser for Hans Mann by Liesl Mann : Support Hans Mann’s Surgery and Recovery This week's episode focuses on return guest Ethan Greathouse and Big Foot Baits. Ethan returns to give us a life update, tell the story of multiple first muskies, highlight personal accomplishments that really warm the heart and get into what he has new for the 2025 show season. This one was off the rails early and often. When bigfoot calls, you hand him a P Funk and roll out. Muskies Giveth!!! Bigfoot Baits | Facebook Instagram
In this quick episode, we talk too our good friend Greg Them owner of Xtreme Musky Lures. Greg highlights what Xtreme has new for 2025 including a deadly little jointed bait, what his show season lineup looks like and gives us the run down on the Ohio Musky Show. Greg is one of the best human beings you will ever meet. Give this one a listen and check out Xtreme Muskie Lures this show season!
This week we go north of the border to talk with Brendon Rurak from Big Action Baits. TopLine Adam joins as a guest host to talk about The Big Action Flutter Glides and how glide baits actually do work on the Canadian Shield! These rattling, fluttering glide baits have been putting 50s in the boat since they were released earlier this year. They look juicy and yinz need to check them out. Brendon talks about how he got started musky fishing, building baits and what his show schedule looks like for 2025. Both of these extremely talented bait makers will be at the New York Musky Expo on February 1st and 2nd. Check them out on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bigactionbaits/ https://www.instagram.com/topline_baits/
In this episode the hunks host the Muskies on Tap boys Gus and Max Mantey and Brian Eckle, Not another Musky Podcast host Tyler "The Guru" Andrews and and Kyle "Beyond the 8" Friedges for a very merry secret hunksmas! After the guys are done exchanging gifts, Nate Bud gives a special reading of “A Night Before Christmas” and we all take some time to be thankful for good friends and musky lures. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
On this episode we jump in the boat with Cody Daniels of Cody Daniel’s Guide Service www.codymuskyfishingdaniels.com from Eastern TN. He was consumed with musky bug in his early years of owning a boat before even having a driver license or a car. Cody doesn’t hold back and gives it to us real and how it should go down in a muskie boat. Having fun is the name of his game when you’re in the boat with Cody. Sit back and enjoy the ride into the Southern musky range on this episode.
In this episode we discuss the new Tackle Industries fishing rods with the Tackle Industries Pro Staff Team. Lead by Jeff Contreras , we hear from legendary Dave Brown, and ultra talented content creators Ben Stone, Kyle Friedges and Sam Gaza! They give us a little background on themselves, talk about the overall performance of the fishing rods, their go to TI bait and more. As Dave Brown mentioned, this one was about the "Company that you keep". Tackle Industries has really revamped the business model and there are allot of great people involved in this company. Check out the new fishing rod lineup and social media accounts for Tackle Industries! https://tackleindustries.com/collections/fishing-rods https://www.facebook.com/tackleindustries1 Tackle Industries (@tackle_industries) • Instagram photos and videos Tackle Industries Musky Fishing Trailer - Join The Movement!
This episode we catch up with local bait maker and honorary Hunk, Brady Martz of BamBam Bait Co. We talk show season, random fish talk, and get to hear about his new bait.