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Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast

Back Lash Podcast
Musky Fishing
Fishing Techniques
Muskie Fishing
Fishing Gear
Team Rhino Outdoors
Chicago Musky Expo
Minnesota Musky Expo
Northern Wisconsin
Musky Mayhem Tackle
Wisconsin
Forward-Facing Sonar
Fishing
Wisconsin Musky Expo
Leech Lake
Conservation
Moon Phases
Fishing Equipment
Muskies
Catch and Release
Lake Of the Woods

Every Wednesday Jeff Widmann owner of Team Rhino Outdoors and Brad/Carrie Hoppe who own Musky Mayhem Tackle discuss the world of musky fishing along with the occasional guest who will talk about anything else that swims.

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Latest Episodes

Will Buehler of Sconnie Guy Adventures joins Back Lash Podcast to talk musky fishing in Northern Wisconsin shortly after his wedding. We discuss current water temperatures and weather windows, summertime patterns, and where musky are likely to be — w... more

Welcome to episode 372 of Backlash Podcast where Jeff talks with Dan Donovan, owner of Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company. They discuss building an online brand into a brick-and-mortar fly shop, Dan’s video series The Figure 8 Chronicles and the Spot Bur... more

Guide Taylor Flannery joins Back Lash Podcast to explain his switch to open-water musky trolling, sharing setups, bait choices, and practical tactics that led to surprising success.

Hear a chaotic double hookup story, insights on timing and conditio... more

On this episode of the Back Lash Podcast (take two), host Jeff is joined by Brad Hoppe and guide Luke Bogdanovic to talk early-season musky action on Green Bay tributaries and northern Wisconsin rivers.

They cover bait choices (bucktails, swim baits... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Donovan
Owner, Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company (Wisconsin)
Musky Fool Fly Fishing Company
Episode: 372 - Dan Donovan - Musky Fool: Online Shop to Wisconsin Fly Shop Legend
Taylor Flannery
Musky Trolling Guaranteed Guide Service guide
Musky Guarantee Guide Service
Episode: 371 - Taylor Flannery - Trolling Transformation
Luke Bogdanovic
LB Fishing Guide Service owner and guide
LB Fishing Guide Service LLC
Episode: 370 - Luke Bogdanovic - River Musky, Rafts & Wild Guide Story
Kyle Friedges
Founder/host of Beyond the 8 YouTube channel and production company
Beyond the 8
Episode: 366 - Kyle Friedges - Beyond the 8: Musky Stories, Tech, and the Thrill of the Chase
Lee Tauchen
Creator of Today's Angler YouTube channel; Lee Lures; Muskie Expo contributor
Today's Angler; Lee Lures
Episode: 364 - Lee Tauchen - Bait Junkies, Big Fish & Today's Angler
Jeff Sacco
Guest, musky fishing enthusiast with long tenure in the sport
Independent angler/Community figure
Episode: 363 - Inside Jeff Sacco’s Musky Obsession
Ryan Becker
Isle Musky Guide Service guide
Isle Musky Guide Service
Episode: 362 - Ryan Becker - Early Season Musky
Rob Manthei
Guest speaking on behalf of coordination with Wisconsin angling community
Musky angler and conservation advocate
Episode: 361 - Pete Maina and Rob Manthei talk about Early Season Musky
Jake Smith
Guest angler, baits maker
Smitty Baits
Episode: 359 - WI Musky Expo Live - Tales, Gear Picks & the Cinnamon Beaver Mystery

Hosts

Jeff Widmann
Host; Owner of Team Rhino Outdoors; frequent community/gear discussions
Brad Hoppe
Co-host; entrepreneur in Musky Mayhem Tackle; active in tackle development and event participation
Carrie Hoppe
Co-host; involved in Musky Mayhem Tackle; contributes to show discussions and community engagement

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 350 ratings
  • Muskies

    To make a fishing podcast can be hard. To catch a Muskie. Can be difficult. To me these guys are killing it at the impossible!! Connecting the boat and listening to these guys headed to the lakes is so fun!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keenan3224
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you guys!

    I’ve been musky fishing for tenish years and can’t be happier to listen to this podcast and learn something new every episode.

    I put my biggest fish in the boat on 6/30 slow rolling a bucktail like Brad. Thank you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winfield82
    United States2 years ago
  • Lame

    Go catch more crappies turds

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Whiperwill
    United States2 years ago
  • From the UK evon tho you fishing ay the same over here love lissionnto u all keep up the good work an keep hooking pike/muskies

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bio bridge
    2 years ago
  • Woof

    Help them

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ranglerstrangler
    United States4 years ago

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Audience feedback highlights high production quality and informative gear discussions.
Listeners praise depth of guest lineup and practical fishing tips.
A few critiques note audio consistency and pacing at times.
Some episodes show strong community engagement and expertise, with a niche but highly engaged audience.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#129
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Apple Podcasts
#230
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Apple Podcasts
#64
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Apple Podcasts
#130
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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372 - Dan Donovan - Musky Fool: Online Shop to Wisconsin Fly Shop Legend
Q: What were the biggest challenges in establishing the brick-and-mortar presence?
Inventory scale and cost, vendor pushback, and proving the concept to brands that required a storefront. We underestimated the capital and space needed but built a genuine shop environment with peg hooks and in-person pickup to prove the model.
372 - Dan Donovan - Musky Fool: Online Shop to Wisconsin Fly Shop Legend
Q: What led you to start Musky Fool and focus on musky fly fishing in Wisconsin?
The idea grew from personal experience growing up in Wisconsin and wanting a shop that spoke to muskies and local anglers, not a trout-centric model. We wanted a Wisconsin-first fly shop that could offer the right gear, vibes, and accessibility for musky anglers.
369 - Chase Gibson - Minnesota Musky Opener Preview
Q: So Chase, how should Minnesota anglers approach the opener given this weekend's conditions?
Start shallow around weed edges and rocky points, watch weed growth progression, and be ready to adjust to wind-driven changes, with a plan to troll if early shallow spots don't produce big muskies.
367 - Jeff Van Remortel - Northern Wisconsin Forecast
Q: What should an average muskies angler start looking for this weekend?
Focus on warm-up trends, look for active post-spawn or late-spawn fish in rivers and current areas, and target back bays and weed edges as water temperatures rise into the 50s and low 60s. Be prepared to adapt lure choices—from gliders and Magnum jerkbaits to pit bulls and other littlerbait options—as fish activity shifts with the warming trend.
366 - Kyle Friedges - Beyond the 8: Musky Stories, Tech, and the Thrill of the Chase
Q: What's your take on content creation and merch as part of a musky-focused business?
He explains the realities of producing long-form content, the effort behind editing and gear setup, and how merch has been a challenge due to supply issues and family matters, yet remains a potential growth area with the right partner.

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Audiences dive into practical musky fishing, gear, and seasonality with seasoned hosts and a rotating slate of guests from guides, tackle brands, and content creators. Episodes frequently cover early-season bite windows, lure and rod choices, water temperatures, and region-specific tactics, all framed by behind-the-boat anecdotes and business insights from the community surrounding Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Mayhem Tackle. A notable through-line is how conservation, stocking debates, expo circuits, and media/brand partnerships shape the sport, offering listeners actionable tips alongside industry context. The show stands out for its hands-on guidance, strong ties to guide culture, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics while ke... more

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4. Kyle Friedges
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7. Ryan Becker
8. Rob Manthei

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