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The Spot Burn Podcast

The Spot Burn Podcast, presented by Musky Fool. Where we spot burn everything BUT fishing spots. As musky fly anglers, we’re already crazy, and on this podcast we won’t hold anything back, taking a deep dive into some of the most pressing, important, and sometimes untouchable topics in our industry. Equal parts educational, investigative, and fun. We hope you enjoy! Hosted by Dan Donovan and Josh Smeltzer.

Copyright: © 2023 The Spot Burn Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The One About Fall Musky Fly Fishing Sep 18, 2023

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Join BamBam and Dan as we get deep into fall tactics, tips, myths, fly patterns and more. Just in time for prime time musky season here in the Upper Midwest!
We cover our favorite fly patterns, where to locate fish this time of year on the rivers and lakes, and a rapid fire of "kwik" tips to get you all ready to rock in roll for fall. There is no better time to be out there, so enjoy yourselves, thanks for listening, and don't forget to Figure 8!
Big thank you to our awesome sponsors!
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
- Cortland Line Company
- Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Bucktail Sep 08, 2023

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Our 10th episode! We celebrate the minor milestone by bringing Musky Fool Shop Manager and Lord of the Bucktail Lab, Gabe Park onto the show to discuss all things deer tail. Join Dan, Josh, and Gabe as we discuss why we love bucktail so much, what bucktail we use in our flies, and more all on this episode of the Spot Burn Podcast.
Info on Reel Recovery
Big thank you to our awesome sponsors!
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
- Cortland Line Company
- Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The Musky Q&A One Aug 28, 2023

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The episode where we answer your musky questions! All submitted by audience members! On this episode we tackle 10 popular questions about musky fly fishing. Join Dan and Josh as we discuss how to breakdown lakes with a fly rod, whether or not rattles are worth your time in flies, and which Wisconsin fish species we would marry if we could.
Info on Reel Recovery
Big thank you to our awesome sponsors!
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
- Cortland Line Company
- Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Picking Out a New Boat Jun 18, 2023

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We get a lot of questions as to what is the best boat for musky fly fishing. The truth is there is no one "best" boat, but there are great boats for certain situations. With an emphasis on river vessels, Josh and Dan do a deep dive into boats on the 8th episode of the Spot Burn Podcast. We tried to be as exhaustive as possible covering everything from kayaks to jet boats and more! If you have any questions on boats don't hesitate to reach out, as you can tell from the episode length, we have a lot of thoughts :) Hope you enjoy!
Big thank you to our awesome sponsors!
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
- Cortland Line Company
- Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About How to Avoid and Fix Musky Fly Fishing Injuries Jun 02, 2023

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Join us as we sit down with occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, Karlie Titus, to discuss something often very overlooked in fly fishing - injuries. On the 7th episode of the Spot Burn Podcast we a do a deep dive with Karlie to discuss common injuries in fly fishing, how to address injuries when the pop up, and what can be done to prevent them. The last two seasons Dan struggled with a few injuries in his hands and right arm and began working with Karlie to address them. We brought Karlie on so we could share what we learned so we can all extend our time on the water. We hope you enjoy it and stay healthy this season!
We have also included a lot of notes and references from this podcast below:
Medical Articles referenced by Karlie:
- Upper Extremity Pain and Overuse Injuries in Fly Fishing
- Upper Extremity Pain Seen with Fly-Casting Technique
- Joint Velocity Sequence of the Upper Extremity During Fly-Casting
- Fly-Fishing Fans: 3 tips for reducing pain
Tools referenced by Karlie:
- Gyroball
- Theraputty
Exercises referenced by Karlie:
- Downloadable PDF
Big thank you to Karlie for joining us and to our awesome sponsors for supporting this podcast!
- Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
- Cortland Line Company
- Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Livescope May 02, 2023

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Is it ruining fishing or taking it to the next level? Are we dumb for not using it or are we losing sight of the tradition of the sport by having it in the boat? The Musky Fools locked our last guest, Jake Fields, in the dungeon for a week and finally let him back out into the public. Together, we spot burn one of the most controversial topics in modern musky fishing, the use of forward facing sonar. Join us as we get to the bottom of this technology and why you should or shouldn't have it in your boat this season!
Sponsors:
Musky Fool
Cortland Line Company
Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Tracking Muskies in Airplanes Apr 17, 2023

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Yes, you read that title right! Jake Fields, head teacher at Wildlands School, joins us for episode 5 to discuss the incredible project he and his students have been working on for the last year. Jake and his students have been tracking 10 muskies using radio telemetry in a project supported by the Wisconsin DNR and the First Wisconsin Chapter of Muskies Inc. This is an episode we have been looking forward to for awhile!
Thank you to our awesome sponsors!
Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Cortland Line Company
Stealthcraft Boats
Link to Jordan Week's radio telemetry study (referenced in the podcast).

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Preparing for Musky Season Mar 29, 2023

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Less than 30 days to go in Wisconsin for the beginning of the 2023 Musky Season. On our fourth and longest episode yet Josh and Dan dive deep into how they prepare for the season. From flies, rods, line, boats, and more - we try to cover everything!
If you have questions about gearing up this season don't hesitate to reach out! There are no dumb questions! Also, be sure to check out the events tab on our website for some awesome happenings going on this month. We will be hosting the Fly Fishing Film tour on 4/20 as well as sponsoring the Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Spring Fair and the Annual Cap Cities Muskies Inc Fundraiser.
Brought to you by Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co and sponsored by Cortland Line Company and Stealthcraft Boats.

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One About Musky Spring Training Mar 29, 2023

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The ice has started to melt and the winter blues have slowly begun to fade. It's March in Wisconsin, one of the best (non-musky) fishing months of the year. In this third episode of The Spot Burn Podcast Josh and Dan cover the whole gamut of early spring fishing festivities from trout and bass, to steelhead and much more.
We also touch on the forbidden fruit of early spring - targeting muskies out of season... Give it a listen and be sure to like, comment, and share your feedback!
Sponsored by The Cortland Line Company and Stealthcraft Boats.

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

The One That Started it All Mar 01, 2023

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Our inaugural episode! Join Josh and Dan as we get this spot burning party started. Big thank you to our awesome sponsors - Cortland Line Company & Stealthcraft Boats. Please like, subscribe, share, and don't forget to go submit feedback for future episodes.
We greatly appreciate the support!
Sponsors:
Cortland Line Company
Stealthcraft Boats

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.
And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !
Have fun out there on the water ya'll!
- Dan & Josh
MuskyFool.com
Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

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