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Muskie Fishing
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Vermilion
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Lake Of the Woods
Wisconsin Muskie Expo
Glide Baits
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Muskellunge
Trolling
Lake Vermilion
Canada
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Fly Fishing
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Live Bait/suckers
Leech Lake

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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This week we have a chat with 2024 PMTT World Champions Ken Trail and Michael Handlogten about all things tournaments. We discuss their recent tourney success, updates to the tournaments themselves and also what makes musky tournaments truly unique. ... more

Canadian opener for those fishing in the NW area of Ontario will want to tap into this one! Nate and Matt are a huge wealth of knowledge when it comes to LOTW, Lac Seul, and many parts of NW Ontario. We get into some crazy stories you won't want to m... more

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Is this our worst work yet? Maybe? We will let you decide.

All jokes aside, the 3 MOT amigos hop on and chop it up on story time, musky fishing the northwoods right now, and Q&A. Solid info sprinkled into this one so tap in!

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Listen to or watch (YouTube/Spotify) the fellas chat with Luke Ronnestrand this week about all things Minnesota as we approach their opener this Saturday. Luke is an incredible story teller and we get into some real good ones this episode! Awesome do... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Ronnestrand
Professional muskie guide from Vermillion, Minnesota
Independent guide; former Musky Buster/Musky Buster Guide Service founder
Episode: E156 - Luke Ronnestrand + MN Musky Opener Preview (Video Pod)
Bryan Schaeffer
Northwoods guide
Schaeffer Outdoors
Episode: E154 - Northwoods Guide Panel: Bryan Schaeffer + Clayton Spiess + Taylor Flannery
Kyle Tokarski
Green Bay guide
KT Guide Service
Episode: E153 - Kyle Tokarski: Green Bay Musky Movements & Tactics
Greg Nimmer
Lure maker and founder of Nimmer Swimmer Musky Lures
Nimmer Swimmer Musky Lures
Episode: E152 - Nimmer Swimmer Musky Lures! Greg Nimmer: Wolly Pog Creator (Video Pod)
Spencer Berman
Spencer's Angling Adventures guide, competitive muskie angler
Spencer's Angling Adventures
Episode: E151 - Spencer Berman: Fishing Rubber Baits & Tournament Tips + LSC
Doug Wegner
Professional muskie angler based in Green Bay; guest on the episode discussing prep, gear, and Next Gen Muskies
Next Gen Muskies / Green Bay
Episode: E150 - Doug Wegner 2.0
Jeff Hanson
Madison Muskie Guide Service founder
Madison, Wisconsin area
Episode: E149 - Jeff Hanson on Madison Chain + Spring Hearing Update & Info
Jimmy Gallant
JG Outdoors guest, musky guide and content creator
JG Outdoors
Episode: E148 - Jimmy Gallant w/ JG Outdoors + Spring Events/Seminars
Nick Amorose
Hammer Customs founder and bait builder
Hammer Customs
Episode: E147 - Bait Hauls + Mr Hammer Customs Himself: Nick Amorose

Hosts

Gus Mantey
Host of Muskies On Tap; Wisconsin northwoods musky guide
Max Mantey
Co-host on the show; musky guide and industry commentator
Brian Eckle
Host/guest with stories from guiding and expo life; community voice

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 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 States8 months 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 States2 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 States2 years ago
  • Great listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jtennyck1
    United States2 years ago

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Guest lineup from guides to lure-makers keeps content fresh and relevant.
Strong practical bait and technique discussions are a standout.
Energetic hosts and banter create an entertaining yet informative vibe.

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#51
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#130
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#110
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E156 - Luke Ronnestrand + MN Musky Opener Preview (Video Pod)
Q: What sparked Luke's move to Vermilion as a full-time lake?
A conversation with Vermillion Dam Lodge owner Ed Tost and a realization that Vermillion's open-water and fall bites offered a sustainable path for his guiding business.
E156 - Luke Ronnestrand + MN Musky Opener Preview (Video Pod)
Q: How did Luke first get involved in guiding and what were those early years like?
He describes growing up around fishing, working with Musky Buster and related tackle businesses, and how a breakthrough in a major tournament (the Vermilion/Musky Expo era) helped launch his guiding career.
E155 - Opener Chop Sesh + Q&A
Q: What determines the pecking order of the boat when fishing multiple guys?
It's largely a flexible, evolving system based on who's hooked a fish first, with a gentleman's agreement to move the successful angler up the line and rotate, while maintaining fair access to prime spots as the day unfolds.
E121 - September Update + On The Line's w/ Clayton Spiess
Q: Would you rather never be allowed to buy another bait for the rest of your life, or never buy a new boat, or never upgrade your rod and reel again?
I'd sacrifice the ability to buy new baits, since I can recycle and adapt existing baits; keeping my boat and rod setup intact would be more limiting in the long run, so I'd choose to keep baits and adapt with what I have.
E115 - The Tinner Boys: Bryce Groves & Baylor Short
Q: What are Gus's comments on the hot topic of guides quitting fishing for muskies during the hottest days of summer?
Gus explains there's no consensus threshold for when to stop fishing; the industry uses various temperature benchmarks, but the emphasis is on responsible fish handling and adapting practices to weather to protect the fish.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muskies On Tap

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

A weekly show centered on musky fishing in the Wisconsin Northwoods, mixing real-time guide reports, boat-side stories, and tactical discussions with guests ranging from veteran guides to lure designers and brand reps. Listeners can expect deep dives on gear choices, tournament tales, baits and techniques (especially rubber and glide baits), expo coverage, and behind-the-scenes insights into the musky community. The format blends practical fishing tips with banter-rich conversations, making it appealing to both serious anglers and industry followers who want a sense of camaraderie and current trends in musky gear, events, and policy changes affecting the sport.

A standout aspect is the strong community focus: from expo previews and product... more

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1. Luke Ronnestrand
2. Bryan Schaeffer
3. Kyle Tokarski
4. Greg Nimmer
5. Spencer Berman
6. Doug Wegner
7. Jeff Hanson
8. Jimmy Gallant

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