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Wisconsin northwoods musky Guide, Gus Mantey, his brother Max Mantey and their childhood buddy, Brian Eckle chronicle each week of Gus’s journey as a Musky guide. Hear real time fishing reports, stories from the boat, guest interviews, tournament results, tactics, and the occasional beer recommendation. We hope you enjoy!

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Muskies on Tap - a division of Sug's Fishing LLC

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For this fall episode the fellas get on Clayton Spiess to discuss what's working right now and follow up with a mixed bag of submitted questions. Some very thought provoking, some confused the crew in many ways, and others that will help put more fis... more

The fellas welcome back Brian Skaife to the pod to chop it up about musky filming. Brian has been running Angling Anarchy on YouTube for over 8 years. If you haven't checked it out yet we highly recommend it! Recently Gus and Brian fished together an... more

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This week the fellas chat with 2x PMTT Championship winner Pete Blicharz on everything tournaments. Pete has an impressive track record of placements and top gun standings in this past decade alone of fishing the trail. We chat about how he and his b... more

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The fellas chop it up on some fall fishing listener Q&A. Turnover is talked about. Fall baits talked about. Sucker rigs talked about. Big fish talked about. Shallow fishing. Brewers dub. Packers dub. Life is good. Tap in!

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Recent Guests

Brian Skaife
Musky fishing filmmaker and creator of Angling Anarchy
Angling Anarchy
Episode: E175 - Brian Skaife w/ Angling Anarchy 2.0
Pete Blicharz
Two-time PMTT Championship winner and muskie tournament angler
Episode: E174 - Tourney Talk w/ PMTT Champion Pete Blicharz
Mac Hoekstra
First-time guest, winner of the Frank Schneider tournament
Competitive musky angler, college student
Episode: E172 - Frank Schneider Winner: Mac Hoekstra + Leech Lake + Current Fall Bite
Gregg Thomas
Guest, Lake of the Woods veteran, PMTT competitor
Canadian/Wisconsin Musky guide circuit
Episode: E170 - Gregg Thomas on LOTW PMTT Championship bite + Northwoods Fall Update
Doug Wegner
Guide and tournament angler, active in Lake of the Woods/PMTT scene
Doug Wegner's Guide Service
Episode: E169 - Doug Wegner 3.0 + LOTW PMTT Championship Preview + GB Muskies (Video Pod)
Michael Hanson
Muskie angler, frequent guest on the show
Nomukagan Area Guide Service; Muskie Hunter
Episode: E168 - Michael Hanson on Cool Down Muskies + Bucktail mods
Daryl Murata
Professional angler, Illumicraft team member
Illumicraft
Episode: E167 - Late Summer/Early Fall Bite + Mt Rushmore of Fall
Jay Siemens
Professional angler
Episode: E167 - Late Summer/Early Fall Bite + Mt Rushmore of Fall
Jeremy Barber
Musky fisherman and Lake of the Woods local
Lake of the Woods, Canada (guest)
Episode: E164 - LOTW Muskies w/ Jeremy Barber

Hosts

Gus Mantey
Wisconsin northwoods musky guide
Max Mantey
Muskie angler and co-host
Brian Eckle
Muskie angler and co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Wow!

    If I could give this podcast 0 stars I sure wouldn’t. It’s the bees knees lol. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam Boncher
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and Informative

    Perfect amount of fun casual banter and deep divey info. Easy to listen to and always learn a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweaty McPeen
    United States2 years ago
  • FISH ON!!!!!

    This is hands down the best podcast I listen to no matter what the subject.. i live in southwestern Wisconsin and I’ve been musky fishing since I was a kid (currently 40) I don’t catch many fish but I’ve learned a lot from you guys and I appreciate your time and content!!! The biggest fish I’ve caught was my first at 13.. 35”… yeah… the struggle is real

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OilPanWillie
    United States3 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    Just started listening in the last month or so and I’m really enjoying the pod. It’s very entertaining and yet still informative. Really love the format. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoytspyder
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Entertaining and informative. Great perspectives from both guides and weekend warriors. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jtennyck1
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of relaxed banter and detailed, useful fishing information.
Anglers value the practical lessons and perspectives from both guides and weekend fishers.
Listeners enjoy guest appearances and sometimes call for particularly engaging guests to return.
The hosts' format is described as entertaining and easy to listen to.

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#28
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#248
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E175 - Brian Skaife w/ Angling Anarchy 2.0
Q: What do you think is the starting point of a bare minimum? Somebody wants to get into filming, the price point, what you would need?
Skaife suggests a powered YoloTech stick and refurbished GoPro for roughly $400, or a hat-mounted GoPro setup for about $250, depending on the equipment.
E175 - Brian Skaife w/ Angling Anarchy 2.0
Q: Have you learned any lessons along the way? Is there a right way to do it? Is there wrong things to do when you're filming?
Skaife says he checks with guides about what to show, recognizes that anglers can be protective of their waters, and sees filming as a way to promote fisheries and help guides reach new clients.
E174 - Tourney Talk w/ PMTT Champion Pete Blicharz
Q: What was the expectation level or the vibes on day one, going into the tournament?
They felt encouraged after finding several fish in a distinct weedy bay during prefishing. On tournament day, Blicharz switched to larger rubber and slowed his presentation, helping them land four fish and take the lead after day one.
E174 - Tourney Talk w/ PMTT Champion Pete Blicharz
Q: What was the full rundown of your first couple of days prefishing on Lake of the Woods?
Blicharz and Donar drove through the night, explored unfamiliar water, and focused on learning the broad area without burning fish. Strong winds limited their second day, but they began identifying weed growth, narrowings, and current-related combinations that shaped their tournament approach.
E173 - Fall Q&A + Big Musky Pre-turnover into Turnover Tactics
Q: Ever take advantage of the Cisco spawn? If so, staging or when they are spawning?
Gus says he fishes during the spawn, when muskies follow Ciscos into shallow water. Before the spawn, fish may stage deeper during the day, so he gradually follows them toward shallow breaks and shorelines. He also notes that sucker fishing and jigging can remain productive on other lakes.

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What is Muskies On Tap about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations follow Wisconsin northwoods guide Gus Mantey, his brother Max, and their longtime friend Brian Eckle through the muskie season. The three regular hosts share real-time fishing reports, stories from the boat, tournament recaps, and practical discussions of seasonal patterns, tackle, fish-finding technology, and trip planning. Guest interviews add perspectives from guides, competitive anglers, gear makers, and people involved in muskie fisheries management. The tone is informal and humorous, with detailed tactical talk alongside tournament drama, travel stories, and occasional beer and sports chat. Its distinctive appeal is the mix of hands-on guidance and candid accounts of the highs, setbacks, and camaraderie of pursuin... more

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5. Doug Wegner
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7. Daryl Murata
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