Join us for a new episode of the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast, where we sit down with Mike Kramer from Kramer Brothers Tackle to discuss their latest invention, the 875 crankbait. Mike takes us through the meticulous process of designing this unique bait, highlighting its distinctive features and applications. Dive into the art of musky bait crafting as Mike shares his journey from creating bucktails to developing this innovative hard bait. Discover the considerations in design, the...
Apr 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, where we dive into the much-anticipated release of the Pit Bull bait. Joining us is Brad Ruh from Musky Innovations, who has played a significant role in bringing this exciting new bait to market. In this episode, we discuss the journey of developing the Pit Bull, the challenges faced, and the innovative features that set it apart from traditional Bull Dawgs. Brad shares insights into the meticulous testing process, the feedback from pro staff, and...
Jul 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 38
Welcome back to another episode of Musky Gear Monday on the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast. This week, Jeff talks to Glenn McDonald about Canadian musky bait builders and their unique creations. They delve into the intricacies of musky lures, providing useful fishing and filming hints along the way. Discover some Canadian gems in the musky bait world, the new topwater bait BigMakk from Livingston Lures, and learn about the upcoming collaboration between Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky I...
Jun 17, 2024•53 min•Ep. 37
Welcome to another exciting episode of Muskie Gear Monday on the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast! This week, we have a special guest, Thatcher from Drop Tine Tackle, a Canadian, family-run business specializing in high-quality musky baits. In this episode, you'll get to know the story behind Drop Tine Tackle, including how it all began with Thatcher's passion for musky fishing, inspired by his grandfather's resort on Crow Lake. Thatcher shares his journey from guiding to running a succ...
Jun 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 36
Welcome to another episode of Musky Gear Monday on the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast! This week, we dive into the gear and tactics used by Austin Wiggerman from Austin Wiggerman's Guide Service. Discover the latest equipment that's been putting fish in the net and get a sneak peek at the new Pit Bull bait exclusive to Team Rhino Outdoors and Musky Innovations. Join us as we discuss the challenges and joys of guiding, explore the nuances of various fishing rods and reels, and learn ab...
Jun 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 35
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast! Typically, we dive deep into muskie gear, but this week, we're switching things up to discuss musky fishing itself. Joining us is Jeff Van Remortel, owner of Musky Academy and WDH Guide Service from Northern Wisconsin. Jeff shares his firsthand experience from the Northern Wisconsin musky opener. Despite heavy winds, he had a spectacular day, landing six fish using a mix of small jerk baits and gliders. Learn a...
May 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to an intriguing episode of the Team Rhino Outdoors Muskie Fishing Podcast! Dive into the enthralling musky fishing world as we switch up our usual Muskie Gear Monday topics to talk about the eagerly awaited Northern Wisconsin season, musky conservation, and exciting new gear from Livingston Lures. We also tackle the timeless debate of old versus new baits and nets. Learn from shared experiences about how to adjust to fluctuating temperate fishing conditions. Explore the importance of fl...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Uncover the intriguing world of musky fishing in our latest episode of Musky Gear Monday on the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast. Our host delves into an enlightening conversation with Adam LeMay from Adam's Custom Lures. They dish about his groundbreaking musky lures, focusing on the Havoc—a neutrally buoyant crankbait—and the never-before-seen 'Carnage bait'. Listen to the inspiring evolution of Adam's Custom Lures, from its humble beginnings to a highly diverse multi-species bait com...
May 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 32
In this episode of Team Rhino Outdoors Muskie Fishing Podcast, join our conversation with Marc Arena, the founder of Red October Baits. We take you behind the scenes to reveal how Mack and his team have revolutionized musky fishing with their resilient and effective tubes. Learn about the different ways to rig and use these tubes, and discover how many fishing enthusiasts have become 'tube freaks' because of their effectiveness. As we step into the Musky season, Marc shares interesting stories f...
May 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 31
Join us on a great episode of 'Musky Gear Monday' on the Team Rhino Outdoors Muskie Fishing Podcast. Our host, Jeff, chats with Babe Campbell, founder of Big Guy Baits. Babe shares his personal journey - how he evolved from being an avid musky fisherman to an a great bait manufacturer. Listen to Babe's first fascinating musky encounter and the inspiration behind breaking into the world of bait making. Explore the highs and lows faced by builders in the musky industry, and an introduction to exci...
Apr 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 30
In this captivating episode of Musky Talk Monday, join us as we reveal ins and outs of musky fishing. Introducing our special guest, Jeff Hanson, a seasoned fishing master from Madison Musky Guide Service, the episode kicks off with his valuable insights into the Southern Wisconsin opener, various influences on fishing conditions such as water temperatures, weather patterns and gear varieties. We dive headfirst into the topic of wood versus plastic baits, evaluating the advantages of each under ...
Apr 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 29
In this enlightening episode of the "Musky Gear Monday" series on the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast, we are joined by fishing legend Steve 'Herbie' Herbeck. In our conversation, we dive deep into exploring the innovative new baits on the market - the Kraken and the Big Makk from Livingston Lures. Herbie shares his wisdom on fishing top-water baits and the extensive application of tube baits. This conversation promises to introduce you to undiscovered fishing nuances, irrespective of ...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 25
Discover the world of musky fishing with Jake Nelson, an insider with Flambeau Forest Outfitters, Lake X, and Elk River, in another insightful episode of Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast. Get a deeper understanding of Lake X's operations and future, and explore the high-quality products and the little known Elk River story. Delve into the intricacies of muskie fishing gear, water conditions, and effective baiting techniques. Explore the musky landscape of Wisconsin, guided by Nelson's c...
Apr 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 28
Join us for another episode of our Team Rhino Outdoors Muskie Fishing Podcast, "Musky Gear Monday," where we deep dive into the enthralling world of muskie fishing. This episode offers a valuable interview with Nick Eddy, the owner of Musky Frenzy Lures. Gain deep insights into spring muskie fishing, explore exciting new lure releases, and get a sneak peek into the world's hottest baits of 2024. Discover new, effective fishing tactics and the importance of choosing the right lure with our discus...
Apr 01, 2024•18 min•Ep. 27
In the 'Muskie Talk Monday' episode of Team Rhino Outdoors Muskie Fishing Podcast, we welcome Vance Kaloz from VK Musky Lures. Unwrapping the intricate process and journey of becoming a respected producer of muskie lures, Vance discusses his unique bait designs 'Stinger Gliders' and chronicles his transition from under the label Fat AZ to his own brand VK. Hear Vance's backstory, his passion for bait-making, and the role he played in the niche popularity growth of his stinger creation in the mus...
Mar 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 26
Welcome to another riveting episode of Musky Mondays where we dive deep into the fascinating world of muskie fishing rods. In this episode, our host engages in an enlightening conversation with Gavin Falk from St. Croix Rods. We explore the vast selection of rods suited for various seasons and discuss different types of graphites, ratings, and the distinction between moderate action versus fast action. Not only do we touch upon St. Croix rods, but also shed light on Chaos Tackle, Fenwick, Musky ...
Mar 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 24
Join us on an exciting journey into the thrilling world of muskie fishing in another episode of "Muskie Mondays". We invite Gus Mantey, renowned from the Muskies On Tap podcast and Sugs Fishing, for an in-depth discussion on muskie fishing gear, tactics, experiences, and his personal journey as an angler. We delve into the various aspects of muskie fishing, sharing tips, techniques, and personal stories that shaped our passion for the sport. We explore an array of gear preferences, from Musky In...
Mar 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 23
Get ready to take your muskie fishing skills to new levels! Immerse yourself in the art and science of muskie fishing with Team Rhino Outdoors and our special guest Brad Hoppe from Musky Mayhem Tackle. Gain a deep understanding of the best fishing gears and techniques, discover valuable insights on the innovative 'Grenade' bait variant and learn how to navigate fishing events like the Minnesota and Wisconsin Muskie Expo. In this exciting episode, Jeff from Team Rhino Outdoors shares his wealth o...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 22
This week I talk to Joe Bucher who is the master mind behind many musky baits but specifically the Depth Raider. We go through the history of Joe Bucher Outdoors, The Struggles of Manufacturing in 2022, and when to choose a straight crank bait vs a jointed one. If you need gear to get ready for chasing these fish in 2023 visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ). We want to take a minute and thank you all for your support this past year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy ...
Dec 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 21
In this episode we talk to Nick Maltby from Bangarang Custom Baits. Nick talks about the history of the company, his Soul Searchers and Fr8 Trains, and what to expect from Bangarang yet this fall. As of release day we are expecting a batch of them soon but if you miss out be sure to check them out at Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ) and sign up for a back in stock notification.
Aug 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 20
Finally a new episode of the Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Fishing Podcast. In this episode we talk to Bryan with Mistress Muskie Lures about their 7" Mistress crank bait. We talk about the name Mistress Muskie Lures, the construction, and how it's used both casting and trolling. If you need to get a 7" Mistress for your tackle box visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ) Thanks for listening and Good Luck on the water.
Jul 01, 2022•19 min•Ep. 19
This week we talk to Paul who's the mastermind behind Boss Shad. We talk about 2 new options for 2022. The Underboss is debuting now at Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ) and the 4" Minnow was officially released early this year. The Underboss is definitely going to fit the profile of the baits that get eaten on Green Bay. It has a bit of a drop belly and perch style profile as well. The 4" Minnow is just that a minnow body style. Learn all about these 2 new options in this podcas...
Mar 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 18
This week we have a conversation with Nick Eddy who owns Musky Frenzy Lures. We talk about his newest bucktail for 2022 The IC10. If you want to get your hands on an IC10 or any other musky gear visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
Feb 07, 2022•10 min•Ep. 17
This week I have a conversation with Bill from Slammer Tackle about his new 14" Minnow. This bait is new for 2022 and now available in a wide variety of colors at Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
Dec 20, 2021•14 min•Ep. 16
We are back with our first new episode in about 6 months. This week we talk with Aaron Techlin who owns and operates Outdoor Grips. Outdoor Grips has a handful of products they produce but currently the most popular is the Jig Ripper. In this episode we talk about it's uses, types, and install. If you're on the fence about the Jig Ripper check out this weeks conversation. If you need a Jig Ripper check out Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ) Please subscribe so you don't miss an ep...
Dec 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 15
This week we talk with Bill Schwartz who operates Slammer Tackle. We focus mostly on the 5" and 7" Minnows and the where, why, and how to work them. If you are looking for the best selection of Slammer Tackle visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
May 24, 2021•36 min•Ep. 14
This week I talk with John Bette with Stealth Tackle. I know leader talk isn't the most exciting stuff but it's for sure very important when it comes to the sport of musky fishing. John talks steel vs fluoro and also about leader length. If you need more leader talk check out our YouTube channel (Team Rhino Outdoors) and search for the leader video from roughly 3 years ago. If you need gear for your next musky fishing adventure visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com ) for the best...
May 10, 2021•29 min•Ep. 13
This week we talk to Paul about the Crime Boss. This is a small crank that's great for casting and trolling. Paul also talks a bit about tuning cranks and even mentions tuning them with your thumb. If you need a Crime Boss or other gear for 2021 visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
Mar 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 12
On this podcast we talk with Kyle Moxon who is part owner of Restless Rider Tackle. Our conversation is about their Restless Rider swimbait. This bait is pretty unique as it's a swimbait with the added attraction of the tail on top. Kyle talks about the make up of the bait and why it's unique in this episode. If you want to own a Restless Rider visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
Mar 08, 2021•17 min•Ep. 11
This week we have 2 guests as we talk to Mike Mordas of Muskie Train and Jeff Hanson with Madison Musky Guide Service about the new Mag Diesel from Muskie Train. Mike provides the details about the this new musky bait. We then bring Jeff on to talk about diving depths and when he likes to use this bait. If you need a Mag Diesel or any new musky gear visit Team Rhino Outdoors ( www.teamrhinooutdoors.com )
Feb 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 10
