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Episode 275 - John Bette - Weather Woes, Fishing Gear, and Musky Insights
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Welcome to this week's episode of the Backlash Podcast! With Brad Hoppe out guiding, Jeff invites John Bette from Stealth Tackle as the guest co-host. They dive deep into musky fishing, sharing their experiences and insights on the latest gear and tackle.
Jeff highlights Team Rhino Outdoors and their latest topwater bait, the BigMakk from Livingston. John discusses the effectiveness of the walk-the-dog topwater baits, especially the one-eyed willy from Stealth Tackle. They also touch on the importance of the right terminal tackle and leaders for successful musky fishing.
The conversation shifts to the challenges of fishing in unstable weather and the impact of changing fronts on musky activity. Jeff and John share their recent fishing trips and the difficulties of filming in less-than-ideal conditions. They also reminisce about the late Tony Spicker and the efforts to support musky stocking in Indiana in his memory.
John provides valuable tips on choosing between wire and fluorocarbon leaders, and the debate over snaps versus split rings. They also discuss the importance of having the right gear and the latest trends in fishing tackle.
Tune in for an episode packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a touch of humor as Jeff and John navigate the world of musky fishing.
286 episodes
Manage episode 423169026 series 2609407
Welcome to this week's episode of the Backlash Podcast! With Brad Hoppe out guiding, Jeff invites John Bette from Stealth Tackle as the guest co-host. They dive deep into musky fishing, sharing their experiences and insights on the latest gear and tackle.
Jeff highlights Team Rhino Outdoors and their latest topwater bait, the BigMakk from Livingston. John discusses the effectiveness of the walk-the-dog topwater baits, especially the one-eyed willy from Stealth Tackle. They also touch on the importance of the right terminal tackle and leaders for successful musky fishing.
The conversation shifts to the challenges of fishing in unstable weather and the impact of changing fronts on musky activity. Jeff and John share their recent fishing trips and the difficulties of filming in less-than-ideal conditions. They also reminisce about the late Tony Spicker and the efforts to support musky stocking in Indiana in his memory.
John provides valuable tips on choosing between wire and fluorocarbon leaders, and the debate over snaps versus split rings. They also discuss the importance of having the right gear and the latest trends in fishing tackle.
Tune in for an episode packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a touch of humor as Jeff and John navigate the world of musky fishing.
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