The Muskie Hunks Podcast

E145 - Staying Successful on the Luffey Success Plan

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! 

E144 - THE 2025 Muskie Max Preview with Shawn Leopardi

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! 

E143 - Dozerz Are For The Children

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. 

E142 - Barbarian Hunks

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. 

E141 - Checking in with THE Boss Paul Frustereo

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! 

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E140 - A Very Hunky 2025 New York Musky Expo Recap

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.

E139 - "Welcome to my crazy Sunday BABE"

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! 

E138 - Make Bigfoot's Funk a P Funk

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!!! 

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E137 - Going Xtreme at the Ohio Musky Show with Greg Them

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! 

E136 - Rattling Fluttering Gliders with Brendon Rurak and Big Action Baits

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/

E135 - Secret Hunkmas

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! 

E134 - Pissing Excellence with "The Real" Cody Daniels

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.

E133 - Team Tackle Industries - The Company You Keep

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!

 

 

 

E132 - The Amish Returns - Swim Fins with Brady "Bam Bam" Martz

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.

E131 - Slappin Muskie Flies with Chris Raz

In this episode we talk with local fly guy Chris “Raz” Roslonski. We talk gear for the fly-curious angler, importing Canadian spouses, and our favorite cabbage based Polish foods.

E130 - Recent Trip and Hunks Fall Weekend Recap

Hunks only pod recapping recent trips, events and Hunks Fall Weekend. This episode is a major BS session. 

E129 - Figureighting with Brandon Lilly

This week we talk with the originator and creator Brandon Lilly of Figureight F8 Musky Gear started the trend of muskie apparel. 9 years ago the husband and wife duo took a chance on creating apparel that would take the muskie world by storm. Apparel that the everyday muskie angler could wear and be comfortable on the water. The business of Figureight F8 Musky Gear has expanded not only from an apparel company, but now to hosting annual tournaments in West Virginia and Virginia. Come along the journey and hear how this great company is making a comeback in 2025. You Muskie Maxers and the rest of you Muskie Nutz are not going to miss out on what’s coming for 2025.

E128 - Beyond the 8 with Kyle Friedges

This episode we welcome return guest Kyle Friedges back to the podcast to learn discuss his recent trip to Eagle Lake. Kyle shares some of his secrets on what it takes to create some amazing footage. As well as how to overcome the challenges of capturing those moments while solo fishing. Come along his journey and the new endeavors that will be brought to through his channel now called “Beyond the 8”.

E127 - Smokin Darts and Breakin Hearts with Jake Latkovic and Aaron Parise

The hunks have a true B.S. session with repeat guests Aaron Parise and Jake Latkovic. The boys go off the rails often in this episode, recounting lots of stories about the PMTT and some exciting new lures.

E126 - lake Nipissing Recap Part 2 with Lexan and Ron Dilisio

The guys reconvene to cover a little more lake Nipissing territory, this time with two special guests, Lexan and Ron Dilisio.  This father/son duo take an annual trip to the West Arm of lake Nipissing the same time of year as Owen and Nick, this year going for two full weeks.  We get into a lot of detail as to how’s and why’s  Lexan and Ron do what they do, and why they have consistently improved over the years on the shield as well as other local bodies of water. Enjoy this one, we sure did!