Team Rhino Outdoors Musky Podcast

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 of experience, expertly divulging secrets of the trade to help you become a better angler. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the composition of custom rods and reels to subscribing to our podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Get inside the minds of fishing guides as they talk about their experiences on the water, their favorite gear, the fish they catch, and their inspiring stories. Also, learn how Team Rhino Outdoors is embracing the dynamic world of custom gear to provide products for all your angling needs. Brad Hoppe then takes the spotlight to share his insights on fishing lures and how to reel in the season's best catch with Musky Mayhem Tackle. Come face-to-face with Brad's expertise on the much-hyped 'Grenade' series. Unravel the unique characteristics of each Grenade bait, gain a better understanding of bait retrieval speed, weight, length, and fall rate. Learn how to troll these blade baits effectively, address messy casting, and ensure consistent retrieval. Cap off this enlightening episode by delving into the ideal rod setup for utilizing the Grenade series efficiently. From the flexible Blademaster II to the sturdy Blue Ox, get to know which rod suits these baits best. Plus, get a sneak peek into Brad's experience working on rods for St. Croix and future prospects. Boost your angling skills with Brad and Team Rhino Outdoors in the ultimate guide to Mastering the Grenade. This episode delivers knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Catch more fish, be a better angler, and embrace the joy and thrill of muskie fishing like never before.

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 New Year!

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. 

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. 

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 podcast and find them on our website now. Please subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode. 

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) 

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) 

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 episode. 

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) 

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 selection of custom gear in the industry. 

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)

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)

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) 

This week we talk to Russ and Jake Smith of Smity Baits. Our conversation is mostly around the 9" and 6" version of the Smity Jerkbait but of course when you have access to all the experience that Russ has you need to get a musky fishing history lesson as well. If you are looking for a great selection of jerk baits from Smity Baits check out Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com)

This week we talk to Kevin who runs Pandemonium Tackle. We talk strictly about his SJR (Slow Rise Jerk) Bait. The SRJ is a dive and rise bait that much like the name rises slowly and really hangs in the face of the fish. Hand built and tested this is a great addition to your collection. Learn all about it right from Kevin who pours his blood and sweat into these baits. If you need gear for getting on the water chasing musky visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com)

This week I talk to Jeff who owns Bomb Squad Baits and we are talking about his new Mark 65 Flap Tail. This is going to be a great addition for 2021. Check out the Mark 65 as well as a ton of other baits at Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) Your Source for the best Musky Gear on the market. 

This week we talk with Nick Eddy of Musky Frenzy Lures about his new IC9 bucktail. In this episode he talks about what it is and what makes this bait unique. He also talks about the gear he uses to throw this new option of 2021. Find a great selection of the new IC9 at Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) Your #1 source for the best musky baits on the market. 

This week we talk to Brad Hoppe about the new Musky Mayhem 13/10 Detonator and what makes this bait unique to what they already offer. Brad talks technical specs and the success this bait has had with very limited anglers using it. If you're looking for a 13/10 Detonator check out Team Rhino Outdoors(www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) for the biggest color selection around. 

This week I talk to Matt who co owns Llungen Lures. The bait we talk about is the newer Llungen Lures .50 Cal. This is the largest of the Llungen crank bait family. If you are looking for the baits talked about in any of our episodes visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com) 

This week we talk with Carrie Hoppe of Musky Mayhem Tackle. Carrie is and was the driving force behind the creation of the Cowgirl. With the help of her husband Brad Hoppe they teamed up to change the course of musky bucktail history. We talk mostly about the history of this bait and what Carrie hoped for out of this creation. If you need a few cowgirls of your own visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com). Look for new episodes of this podcast every other Monday. Thank you for listening. 

This week we talk with Roger Watters with H2O Tackle about the Barbarian lipless crank bait. Roger talks about the prototype stage and what makes this bait unique. He also talks about how to troll, cast, and jig this bait. For a great selection of H2O Tackle Barbarians visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinoutdoors.com) 

In this new podcast we focus on the gear that helps put more musky in your net. This week we talk to Brad Ruh of Musky Innovations about the Iconic Bull Dawg. Brad gives us a history lesson on where the Bull Dawg started and what it's evolved into today. To find a great selection of Musky Innovations products visit Team Rhino Outdoors (www.teamrhinooutdoors.com)