- 42 minutes 39 secondsEpisode 297 - Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster pt. 2
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In this second part of our interview with Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster, the discussion takes an unexpected but eye opening turn. Tom elaborates on the truly unique way that he uses live scope. With special attention to keeping an ethical approach, Tom goes into how he uses the tool to challenge himself on the water. After that we get into competitive fishing and winning strategies! Topics include:
Responsible live scoping
Competitive fishing
Winning strategies for tackling Nipissing/The French River
10 September 2026, 1:00 pm - 50 minutes 11 secondsEpisode 296 - Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster pt.1
In this episode we get 2 excellent anglers and all around great guys, Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster. Getting these two together was of particular interest as Chris and Frank discuss the upcoming Unleash the Beast outing on the French River/Lake Nipissing. Tom and Tyler are returning champions! In this first part, the guys talk about the upcoming outing as well as fishing a variety of lakes in Ontario. The guys dig into their experiences on Lake Erie, Ontario, and Eagle Lake! Points of discussion include:
- Barry Lancaster
- Growing up Lake Erie fishing
- Tyler's guiding days
- Fishing Eagle Lake
- Technical multi species fishing with Tom
4 September 2026, 9:00 am - 56 minutes 21 secondsEpisode 295 - Remembering Hans Mann pt.2
In this second part of our Hans Mann tribute, his good friend and Red October Baits co-founder Marc Arena calls in to give a compelling and fascinating account of their origin story - how they met, became friends, and founded a bait company that presented anglers with a whole new way of catching muskies. It is a warm and amazing tribute. In this second part we talk about:
- Marc meeting Hans and forming Red October Baits
- How the concept of a tube for muskies came about
28 August 2026, 12:00 pm - 47 minutes 41 secondsEpisode 294 - Remembering Hans Mann pt.1
In this special series, the guys remember a true innovator in the muskie fishing community - Hans Mann. Hans was not only a master lure builder (he co-found Red October Baits) and excellent angler, but he was a rock to those who knew him. A pillar of his and of our community. In this episode we remember Hans and how he enriched the lives of those he knew. In this first part we discuss:
- Hans' first Ugly Pike episode many years ago
- Dan King recalls catching what might be the biggest Lake Erie muskie caught in history
- Making baits with Hans
21 August 2026, 1:00 pm - 50 minutes 9 secondsEpisode 293 - LIVE from Georgian Bay7 August 2026, 9:00 am
- 57 minutes 35 secondsEpisode 292 - Dan Melby pt.2
In the second part of this exciting discussion with Dan Melby, the focus shifts to the add ons and equipment that kayak anglers are going to want to consider. The guys then turn the discussion towards how to fish from a kayak for muskie and why it is different from fishing any other way! Topics include:
- Landing equipment and procedures in a kayak
- Choosing the right type of kayak
- Fishing styles from a kayak
- Optimizing trailers for kayaks
31 July 2026, 9:00 am - 50 minutes 11 secondsEpisode 291 - Dan Melby pt.1
On recent episodes Chris expressed a greater interest in kayak fishing and so the guys connect with Dan Melby, a muskie angler out of Wisconsin, to talk about not only his muskie fishing adventures, but how and why doing it all out of a kayak is a totally different muskie experience! In this part one the guys drilled down on:
- Transitioning from multi-species to muskie angling
- Understanding the Wisconsin River system.
- Selecting the right river sections
- Locating muskies
- Bait selection on Wisconsin rivers
- Conventional lake fishing vs kayak fishing
- Choosing and outfitting a muskie kayak
24 July 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 10 minutesEpisode 290 - Cullen Veiders pt.3
In the conclusion of this series with bait maker and angler Cullen Veiders, we get the story that we have been waiting for. Cullen gives us the most pulse pounding and intense story in this show's history - his quest to land a fish just shy of 60 inches and 60 pounds! Chris and Frank wrap up the session with a discussion about the series and some other muskie fishing items of interest. Points include:
- The.most epic fish story
17 July 2026, 1:00 pm - 52 minutes 56 secondsEpisode 289 - Cullen Veiders pt.2
In this second part of our discussion with bait maker and extraordinary muskie angler Cullen Veiders, we dive into the art and craft of bait making. Cullen talks about the traits and methods that produce excellent lures and how to use them. Topics include:
- How obsession affects craftsmanship in baitmaking
- What makes a great lure
- Working lures in different ways
- Finding new lures to work
10 July 2026, 9:00 am - 42 minutes 11 secondsEpisode 288 - Cullen Veiders pt.1
It took us a while to book Cullen Veiders but it was worth every minute! In this episode we sit with Cullen who is a big personality on and off the water. He is a revered bait maker and angler and in this first part of this series, Cullen talks about coming out on the other side of struggles to channel the lessons learned and turn it all into success stories. In this part 1 we explore:
- Addiction Issues muskie and otherwise
- Cullen's health journey
- Roots of fishing in NY State and Niagara
3 July 2026, 9:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesEpisode 287 - Full Moon Friday: Saved by the Bell
In this Full Moon Friday Chris and Frank talk about the opening of the season and take a call from Frank's brother from another mother, Red October Baits co-founder Josh Ketry. Josh chimes in about what is new and exciting on his side of the border, fishing the Niagara, and what makes a good lure, a great lure. Josh also talks about the special guest to his Jiu Jitsu Academy, Buffalo United Martial Arts when A.C. Slater himself walked in the door last week, Mr. Mario Lopez!
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