Stay ConnectedWisconsin 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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Gus and Max have now wrapped up PMTT stop #2 at the Eagle River and Three Lakes Chains in Northern Wisconsin. The fellas talk through their decisions and why they were made - the good and the bad. We also catch up with On The Line submissions from listeners. Tap in!
People are starting to murmur....
-- The Other Guys
This week the fellas get together and chop it up with the man himself, Doug Wegner. We cover a very wide range of topics along with currently what Doug is up to. We also have another special guest on to add a new dynamic to this weeks episode. This is a good ol fashioned chop sesh so we hope you tap in and enjoy!
Had to start the intro with a couple different "Doug" themed quotes. We hope you enjoyed it lol
This weeks pod is action packed with multiple segments and guests. We kickstart it with the entire story of Gus and his Dad's big musky day with a special appearance of Papa Mantey himself! Then we have an amazing discussion with Matt ad Jozef from Taps and Tackle in Stevens Point, WI. They have some exciting renovations to the tackle and beer shop they run. We also tackle the topic of pit tags, musky movements, musky leagues, and their involvement with some of Gillespie's Waters and Woods episodes! You don't want to miss this week so tap in!
This weeks quote comes from the infamous radar scene from the Austin Powers movie series
This week we preview the long awaited MN musky opener on Saturday with our good friend Alex McLean. We cover the bases of what's going on with the bite and conditions as well as check the weekends weather. Naturally, night fishing is discussed and great tips are shared. Recently Gus spent some time on Green Bay after some big fish so be sure to listen as he spills the beans on that! Goodluck to those fishing MN! Tap in!
"get busy livin' or get busy dyin'" - from one of the greatest movies of all time: The Shawshank Redemption
This week the fellas break down their musky opener in Vilas/Oneida counties of Wisconsin and what got it done for them. We also get on Clayton Spiess with Thistle Dew Outdoor Adventures on to chat about Green Bay and how the bite was down there. Tons of info sprinkled throughout this one so tap in!
We hope everyone had a fun and successful opener!
"I'm not sure what to do with my hands"
The MOT crew is back and ready to roll for the 2025 Northern WI musky opener this coming weekend. The fellas get on none other than Bryan Schaeffer to chop it up all things opener. We tackle opener weather, lake conditions, temps, baits, areas to fish, boat control, On The Line submissions and many more. We wish the best of luck and safety out on the water this weekend! Go get 'em!
"Harry, I took care of it!"
Classic
Quote comes from Dumb and Dumber - a must watch
This weeks podcast features special guests Matt and Taylor. Both have been on the podcast and comfortably took over co-hosts/guests for the week. We chat heavily on the recent trip Gus took with Taylor staying at Matt's to fish Iowa post-spawn muskies. The fellas got it done but took some specific patterns to seal the deal. We dive heavily into everything you need to know for post spawn muskies. Action packed with hefty amounts of info in this one! Tap in!
If you haven't already, check out Matt's YouTube channel Matt Vavroch Fishing. It highlights Iowa, Northern Wisconsin, Matt's travels and many, many new musky baits in the industry.
And of course, Taylor Flannery with Musky Guarantee Guide Service - check out his Facebook page and everything he has to offer!!!
"Make yourself a dang quesadilla!"
This week the fellas get JVR back on the podcast who is an extremely knowledgeable and well rounded angler for all species, especially muskies and walleyes in the Northwoods. He breaks down precisely how this year has been shaping up with ice off, water temps and everything you need to know about the musky spawn. We even break into opener tactics already and per usual - get side tracked - right into some tournament talk! The fellas also chat in the opening minutes on some recent Livescope/FFS news in the industry. Couple listeners on the line sprinkled in as well. Tap in!
Brick Tamland just can't figure out the green screen... anyways, currently on weather watch for Northern WI musky opener!
Gus and Max LIVE from the truck ride home from Cave Run PMTT with Brian on the call. With it all fresh in their minds, the fellas bring the energy and talk entirely how they took a tough pre-fishing into an 8th place finish. Max got his first Kentucky fish and jigging! Lots of beans spilled in this one, don't want to miss it so tap in!
Season is upon us now. Don't wait to book a trip with Gus!
Nate from Pittsburgh with some help on the intro
And some Waylon Jennings - Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way for the closer
This week we sit down live down in Cave Run, Kentucky with Gus, Max, Clayton and Nick who are all gearing up for the first PMTT of the 2025 season. The fellas chop it up on current conditions and everything about fishing tournaments. The good, the bad, the ugly. If you're fishing the PMTT this weekend we all wish you luck! Tap in!
Ladies and gentlemen...... START YOUR ENGINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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