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The Muskie Hunks Podcast

The Muskie Hunks

We, the Muskie Hunks are a group of fisherman from the state of Pennsylvania (and Washington) that love fishing and love Muskies. We are not professionals, we are not on the water every day. Our goal is to bring you content from the average anglers perspective and share helpful tips that we are learning in real time. This podcast is for fun and for the love of Muskies.

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02:19:56

E120 - Chasing Tigers in the Mile High

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/07/18

In this episode we catch up with Eli and get all the details of a recent fishing trip where he had the opportunity to visit his brothers Nick Granato and Jonathan Davis. We welcome Nick back to the podcast and welcome new podcast guest Jonathan and his daughter and fishing partner Ellie. Jon and Ellie have been chasing tigers in Colorado and really the whole western musky range. Nick gives us a great Muskies Inc update on a recent stocking effort for Chapter 65. The boys talk about western tigers,

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02:26:52

E119 - Region 3 Champs - Donnie Got His Groove Back

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/07/08

In this episode we recap the recent Region 3 Muskies Inc tournament on Chautauqua Lake. Big Muskies, bloody hands, Katia running around with med kits, sleep eating sour patch kids, good food, muskies eating while your setting boards, good company and a first place finish for the new Hunks Hammer, all of which leading to Donnie Swink getting his groove back. This episode was full of memories, laughs and great stories all brought to you by our awesome guests Zach Baker, Katia Rivers, Jesse Smith and

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01:35:23

E118 - Linesville Hatchery Update With Hatchery...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/07/06

In this episode, we get an overall hatchery update from the Linesville manager Nicholas Yaroszewski. Nick talks about how he has adjusted to his role at the hatchery, recent personal fishing excursions, how last year went with the PA Musky Program, how things are looking for next year, how the money for the permit is spent and lots more. This was a super fun and informative episode with Nick and his transparency was appreciated. We have an opportunity as anglers to support the hatcheries at events

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02:01:54

E117 - Shooting the Musky $#@T with Matt Vavroch aka...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/06/23

In this episode we talk to Matt Vavroch. Matt talks about how he got started fishing, musky fishing and then into the media creation world on you tube. This was an awesome discussion with Matt! Matt has a wealth of knowledge and has been putting out killer content for a long time! Go check him

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01:58:11

E116 - Getting bit on "Custom Clarkey Baits" with...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/06/16

Custom Clarkey Baits!!! Get comfortable and listen to the Hunks as they are joined by a very special guest from North of the Border, Noah Clarke of Clarkey Baits! Noah gives the details of how he got started fishing, muskie fishing and finally making baits. This episode comes with a few stories and lots of laughs. Noah makes some of the prettiest baits in the business, and also has one of the most well named lure lineups out there! Add Clarkey Baits to that list of much needed lures for your musky

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02:28:13

E115 - Three Rivers Chapter 16 MI Tourney Recaps and...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/06/07

In episode we recap two recent Three Rivers Chapter 16 Muskies Inc tournaments in our area. We have three local boys on to give us their backgrounds, Andrew Arnold, Eric Bartolomeo and Greg Colosimo. Andrew, Bart and Greg tell us a little about how they got started Muskie fishing, how they fish now and how their experiences were at the Lake Arthur tournament. Andrew placed second with Ryan Connelly and Bart and Greg took first. We also recap the Chapter 16 youth outing also held at lake Arthur. The

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01:53:55

E114 - You'll Always Remember Your First PMTT with...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/05/21

In this episode we catch up with local western PA boys Garrick Sobeski and Aaron Parise and hear the tale of their recent experience at the PMTT tournament on Cave Run. We talk about tournament preparation, planning and the execution of their gameplan on the water. Here's to lure swap half priced dying dogs and friendships forged through Muskies Inc! These boys did us proud in Kentucky and we are pumped to cheer them on in the next tournament in Wisconsin.

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02:19:27

E113 - MuskyHunkaPalooza 2024 Recap

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/05/11

In this episode we recap THE 2024 Muskie Hunk A Palooza! Most of the Palooza participants are present to talk about their experience fishing in western PA. This episode is filled with fishing trip trials, fish stories and lots of laughs from last weekend. There is a strong possibility that another Eli podcast musky ends up in the bag! Shout out: Bucko Muro - Bucko's Branded Baits Noah Clarke - Clarkey Baits Greg Jones - Lila Lures Dave From Minnesota

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01:45:06

E112 - Ben Stone Returns

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/04/21

This week the Hunks are joined by return guest, none other than Ben Stone of Ben Stone Media. Ben sits down to talk about his season from last year, some of his past work filming for Kanal Gratis and Devoted Outdoors and what he has planned coming up for his new venture which includes all types of outdoor videography and editing. He’s one of the best at shooting content that is not only entertaining and educational but much more visually pleasing than most YouTubers out there, so definitely give him

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02:06:22

E111 - Poggin’ Around With Greg Nimmer

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/04/13

In this episode, it’s our privilege to chat with Greg Nimmer, who illustrates over and over during this talk why he’s known all around the country for his one-of-a-kind creative genius. Greg shares some of his journey making off-the-rails and unique musky baits for over 20 years (in an equally unique way). He tells us about his first expos, some things he’s learned in fishing and in building, and what his creative process looks like when it comes to dreaming up his zany creations. He gives us a few

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02:08:52

E110 - Muskie History Lesson and Story Time with Ray...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/04/08

In this episode Josh Marshall and Marshall Custom Tackle facilitate a conversation with one of Ohio's Muskie fishing's greats, Ray "Grandpa" Elkins. Ray is 81 years young and has been Muskie fishing for well over 65 years. Ray gives us some background on how he got started muskie fishing, what it looked like to fish Ohio in the 50's & 60's, how the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club got started and the impact that they have had, how he spent all his money on Wiley's and had to bum money for lunch and how

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02:32:23

E109 - Spotlighting Tackle Industries and Vexan...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/04/01

This week the hunks are joined by a very special return guest in Jeff Contreras, as well as Dan Scriver, both from Tackle Industries. We get to catch up with Jeff and learn a little bit about how Dan got started in the fishing industry and how these two have joined forces to try to take the Tackle Industries brand to the next level in the Musky industry. We reveal that two of the hunks have been recruited by Tackle Industries and VEXAN fishing to become brand ambassadors, and are very much looking

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02:03:45

E108 - Playin Musky Games with Chris Willen and Lynn...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/03/25

In this episode we have 2 special guests Chris Willen (Chris Willen Guide Service) and Lynn Hotchkiss (Big Fish Lynn). We highlight the Southern Muskie range and all it has to offer including a recent giant caught. Then we talk all things Chris Willen and what he has to offer with his guide service, along many different tactics to target these fish. From fishing the smallest waters imaginable in his Towee or drift boat to the big waters in his Ranger. You won’t want to miss our new segment to the

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01:57:39

E107 - A Very Hunky Three Rivers Chapter 16 Update...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/03/17

In this episode we sit down with chapter 16 secretary Charlie Mueller and long time club member Mr. Meatball himself Evan Schoss. We discuss everything chapter 16 new and old and how far the club has come in recent years. We highlight upcoming events like the banquet and the 2024 tournaments, and as usual get derailed a few times along the way.

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01:51:47

E106 - Show Season Spotlight - Chaos Tackle with...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/03/09

In this episode we talk with our Wisconsin boys Trevor Allen and Justin Regan from Chaos Tackle. We get a little background on Trevor and Justin and hear about how they got started fishing and how they got hooked up with Chaos. We talk about Chaos and the endless products that they provide to customers, hear stories from their grueling show season travel and more. This was such a fun showcase and very informative for those of you trying to get into the sport of Musky Fishing. Chaos is truly a one

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02:35:46

E105 - A Funky Hunky Chunky Muskie Max Recap

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/03/09

In this episode, we recap the 2024 Western Pennsylvania Muskie Max. The prodigal son Tommy "Two Crocs" Vanatta returns to talk about his first experience as a vendor at Muskie Max under the Saddle Tramp Banner. We are all sure he will never forget it. We talk through the setup, first day live on Saturday and Sunday and recap favorite stories from the weekend. We eventually cover our muskie max gear hauls which results in spending PTSD. At the very end of this episode, Owen pulls the raffle winner

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01:56:28

E104 - Muskie Max Spotlight - B&N Custom Lures - Nick...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/02/29

In this pre Muskie Max vendor spotlight, we highlight the father son duo of Nick and Bob Cox and B&N Custom Lures. We discuss what B&N is bringing to this weekend's Muskie Max and get an update from the boys on recent trips. We end the discussion talking about what's going to be in all of our bags. Happy Muskie Max week! We will see yinz at the MAX!

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02:25:14

E103 - Muskie Max Spotlight - 2 Guests 1 Podcast -...

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/02/26

The Hunks are joined this week by 2 friends of the pod and return guests, Jake Latkovic of Latkovic Lures and Mark King of Keystone King Musky Lures. Both will be at Muskie Max showing theirs wares, this weekend at Washington Crowne Center in Washington Pa. Tune in to hear what each has planned to bring for the show so you can budget accordingly! Of course there are many side-tracks and laughs throughout, let’s get ready for Muskie Max Week!!!

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02:08:16

E102 - Running Red Lights with Gregg Thomas

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/02/23

In this episode we catch up with owner and operator of Battle The Beast Guide Service and Musky Hunter , Gregg Thomas. Gregg comes on to kill some time while he drives home from the Milwaukee Musky Expo and talks recent musky fishing conditions, show season, cool new baits for the year, fishing tips for early spring, updates to Musky Hunter media as well as highlighting his collection of random gas station bathroom stall art cell phone pictures. We are all pumped to see Gregg next week at THE

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02:13:50

E101 - 2024 Muskie Max Pep Rally with Shawn Leopardi

The Muskie Hunks Podcast ·

2024/02/18

In this episode owner of Core 3 Group, host of the Boss Juice Podcast and one of the OG Fathers of the Muskie Max, Shawn Leopardi comes on to discuss the upcoming Muskie Max. Muskie MAX is Western PA's Superbowl of Musky Fishing, its one of the top shows in the country. Shawn answers questions regarding the new venue, gives us a sneak peak at what to expect for this years show and gets us pumped up for Smokin' Dave's BBQ!!! There have been allot of questions regarding this years Muskie Max and

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