The Muskie Hunks Podcast

E94 - THE Secret Hunk Lure Exchange - Merry Navidad and a Happy New Year!

Join the Hunks as they begin what will hopefully become a tradition…the Secret Hunk. Instead of secret Santa, which Scrooge er… Ryan Read hates, the gang decides to do a lure swap of sorts. Listen in as the guys open their gifts, try to guess who they’re from, and a little about why the Hunk that sent it, sent it! Feliz Christmas everyone, Merry Navidad and a Happy New Year!

E93 - THE Poorly Made Musky Podcast About Poorly Made Musky Memes

In this weeks episodes we sit down with (Redacted) to discuss a little bit of (Redacted) while going over the current (Redacted). We have some hearty laughs with (Redacted) while (Redacted) fills us in on (Redacted). This was allot of fun and we plan to have (Redacted) on again soon!

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E92 - A Half Mexican Correspondent, Muskies Inc. Updates, Big Pikes, Secret Hunks and Upcoming Events

This week the hunks are joined by their half-Mexican/half-Hunk West Coast correspondent, Ryan Elizondo, to talk all things, muskies Inc. as well as an in-depth conversation regarding a listener question; how to prepare for a trophy pike trip in Canada as juxtaposed with Muskie fishing and Musky gear. There are lots of good takes, with the guys falling all over the spectrum from heavy spinning set ups to mid range Muskie set ups. Baits are a hot topic as well, give it a listen and let us know your take!

E91 - Bucking the Trend with Bucko’s Branded Baits

This week the Hunks are joined by a very, very special guest Bucko Muro, owner of Bucko's Branded Baits. We get a deep dive into Bucko's background, how he got started both fishing and making baits. The guys talk fishing, destination waters, guiding, lure building and more. Bucko gives us the lowdown on his bait lineup, as well as what folks can expect to see at the New York Musky Expo. Give it a listen and give Bucko a follow!

E90 - Tales of Tornados, Musky Lure Stealing Raccoons & 54 Inch Muskies Named Patricia with Josh and Amanda Monge

In episode 90, we welcome on Josh and Amanda Monge, a muskie fishing duet from Renshaw Minnesota. In this episode we learn more about how Josh and Amanda got into muskie fishing together as a couple, their trials and tribulations as new muskie anglers, lots of fishing stories and how they have grown as fisherman. The Monge's tell us all about fishing in tornado's , battling Muskie lure stealing raccoons and catching a 54 inch muskie named Patricia. We also get to hear about Amanda's experience sexing sturgeon while Josh gives us a great boat snack of choice. This was a fun discussion with an awesome couple who truly loves these fish.  Check out the Monge's on social media and follow their Muskie Fishing Journey. 

E89 - BAM BAM Muskies with Brady Martz

This week the Hunks are joined by a very, very special guest Brady Martz, owner of Bam Bam Bait Co. and accomplished local angler! We get a deep dive into Brady’s background, how he got started both fishing and making baits. The guys talk fishing, hunting, but no football, definitely no football. Brady gives us the lowdown on his bait, as well as what folks can expect to see at both the NY Musky Expo and Muskie Max, where Brady will have booths. Give it a listen and give Brady a follow!

E88 - Tournament Talk, Recent Fish Stories, ”Blackstone’d” Sausages, Legendary Folding Tables and a Broken Musky Curse

After another two week hiatus, the hunks are back to discuss fishing in the MI Chapter 69 BIG Baller tournament, the MI Three Rivers Chapter 16 Lake Arthur tournament, Donnie's Lil Muskies Jacket and his recent iPhone sacrifice to Pymie Muskies , Nate's chaotic recent excursion with Net Boy, and a wide variety of tangents and laughs all the way through. Nick still has not been fishing in case you were wondering. 

E87 - A Very Hunky Season Update

Hunks Roundtable - This week the Hunks are on their own, which as you can expect takes some twists and turns and tangents galore! We talk a little season update for those that have been fishing, including Ryan putting the hammer down recently aboard the Nauti Girl, including getting his beautiful wife Dee her fish Muskie! The talk delves into how parenthood changes your fishing habits, and life in general, and how to try to keep things in perspective during the tough years with young kids.

E86 - Chasing Cabbage Dragons with Kyle Friedges

After missing a week, the Hunks are back with a special guest, Kyle Friedges, who moonlights as Cabbage Dragon Media on the YouTube machine. We have a great discussion that covers all topics, from Kyle’s roots in Minnesota, his experiences fishing with his grandfather on the Canadian Shield, particular his connection to Eagle Lake. We hear about how he got started with the YouTube channel, how it has grown “organically” and how the video aspect of things can sometimes take the fun out of fishing. Hear about his destination trips to Eagle and LOTW, handling heartbreak on the water with your boat partner, and also his experiences at the past 2 Musky Battles. Also, hear about how Busch Light Peach has become the Beer of 10,000 casts on Kyle’s boat! Give it a listen!”

E85 - Westside Connection - Tigers n’at

This week the Hunks are joined by return guest/friend of the pod, Ryan Elizondo, as well as his fiancée Lynn Hotchkiss and their good friend Nick Granato. Ryan and Lynn talk about how they met and how Lynn has proven herself as a strong and confident Muskie angler in recent years, and the positive influence that strong female anglers can have in the industry. Nick Granato tells us about the state of the Tiger Muskie fishery out in Utah, where he fishes out of the Salt Lake City area. Nick talks about the stocking program, how the DNR decides where to stock them, and we talk about some of the basic biological, ecological and recreational reasonings behind stocking tiger Muskies in western lakes and reservoirs. Ryan, Lynn and Nick then tell us about their Muskies Inc Chapter tournament, which was held on Nick’s home waters in Utah, and the *3 Muskieteers* took home a big win. As always, there are many random spin-off discussions that you won’t want to miss!

E84 - Squatchin’ with Bigfoot Baits

This week a couple of the Hunks sit down with Ethan Greathouse, an exciting young bait-maker from the wilds of West Virginia. Hear his story; from how he got started fishing, to building Muskie baits, to the Hunks exposing a little secret of his during the interview! We had fun and it’s nice to see that the future of musky bait-making is in good hands!

E83 - A Three Hour Tour with Matt Gunkel and LLUNGEN LURES

In this episode we take the "Three Hour Tour" with Matt Gunkel and THE LLUNGEN LURES. We spend some time getting to know Matt better, the history of LLUNGEN LURES and we get into some really awesome discussions about baits, tactics , boats , musky trips and so much more. Donnie does give away the top secret fish catching bait in Ohio while Nick, Ryan and Owen all place LLUNGEN orders right afterwards. This was a really fun and informative episode talking to a really awesome human in Matt Gunkel. If you guys haven't yet, check out LLUNGEN LURES! 

https://www.llungenlures.com/

E82 - A Very Hunky Nip Trip Recap

In this episode, Owen, Nick and Donnie recap the hunks recent week long Lake Nipissing fishing trip. Hear the epic tale of Owen feeding the wildlife meatballs, the man named Lou, Kellen taking a 7/0 hook to the hand, hunks catching a few muskies and then a 50 minute argument on what a successful trip means to us. 

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E81 - Tales of Lake St. Clair, Nate Buds Nip Trip and Owen Joins TEAM TRACKER

In this episode, Ryan awakens from hibernation and tells tales from aboard Leo's Ranger from a recent trip to Lake St. Clair. Nate Bud gets called up from the miners and recaps his family Lake Nipissing outing with Big Dave and company. Finally Owen outlines how to acquire assets that are not liabilities and eventually talks about joining team tracker. Congratulations Owen on buying a new boat!!!! We end the discussion on trying to determine the greatest musky lure of all time , discussing yinzers versus yunzers, all while staying out of Na-Na's Yucca Plants.

E80 - Lake Nipissing Trip Prep Big Hunky Style

In this episode Owen runs the show with Donnie, Nick, Nate Bud and special guest Kellen Campbell. This episode is dedicated to planning for the annual Nip trip. The boys talk gear prep, bait selection, tell recent and old stories and more. Lake Nipissing is land of giants, and this episode gives you perspective on how average weekend warriors plan to put muskies in the bag. 

E79 - Breaking Dahn the Canadian Shield with Glenn McDonald and 54 or Bust

Returning Guest, Glenn McDonald of 54 or Bust joins the Hunks to pick up where they left off during their last conversation, namely the Canadian Shield and tips and tactics for anyone making a trip up north.

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E78 - Ted Lasso-ing Muskies with George ”McMusky” McGrady

This week the hunks are joined by a local legend in the making, George McGrady.  We get the lowdown on how he got started, some tournament talk, preferred baits and fishing styles, and we hear the story of his George unintentionally kick-started both Owen’s and Tom’s bait making careers, which includes a great first impression of Owen. George is someone that allot of guys here in PA lookup too, super chill, super cool and one hell of a Musky fisherman!

E77 - Muskies on Tap in a Frosty Muskie Hunks Mug

Hunks and Muskies On Tap - In this episode the boys from the "Muskies on Tap" podcast drop by to tell us a little bit about their new podcast, fishing the PMTT, living the young guide life and more. Gus, Max and Brian are three muskie addicted young sticks that bring allot to the podcast table. For anyone that hasn't listened to the Muskies on Tap Podcast, check these guys out, they are allot of fun and very informative!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muskies-on-tap/id1686314916

https://www.instagram.com/muskiesontap/

 

E76 - Breaking Down Barriers with Muskie Queen Katia Rivers, President Chapter 69, Muskies Inc.

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking to the two time Muskies Inc Women's division champion, the President of New York's Chapter 69 Muskies Inc., the Muskie Queen of the northeast, the Salmon Slayer, Katia Rivers. Katia gives us a few project updates from Chapter 69, we talk current and future fishing trips and some news about the New York Muskie Expo. Katia is super passionate about Muskies, Muskie Fishing and working with anglers in the great state of New York to support the stocking, the fishery and all things Muskie. This was truly a pleasure for us to hang out and talk Muskies with Katia. Katia, thanks for everything, you rock! 

E75 - Dusting Off the Podcast Gear with Andy Zomcik

Tales Of Sketchy River Runs, First Boats, Lego KillDozer, THE Raging Ape, Livewell Upper Deckers and Good Jokes with Andy Zomcik.

In this episode, we have one of the three fathers of the Musky podcast Andy Zomcik onboard to talk musky fishing.  Andy tells stories about his first boat, sketchy river runs, references the great KillDozer all while fitting in a story about the late Raging Ape.  Andy talks about the great FAT AZ podcast and shares a few of his favorite memories. Of course, Owen finds out which epoxy Andy uses. Overall, this was a crazy fun podcast filled with stories and lots of laughs. Special thank you to Andy Zomcik for dusting off the podcast gear and spending three hours to BS with us!

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