Musky 360

Musky 360
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Musky 360 Podcast — Musky Fishing Tips, Tactics & Expert Advice The Musky 360 Podcast delivers expert musky fishing tips, advanced techniques, and firsthand knowledge from some of the most accomplished musky anglers, professional guides, and legends of the sport. Hosted by professional musky angler, author, and internationally award-winning lure designer Steven Paul alongside Musky Shop manager and longtime musky fishing expert Jay Esse, the show brings decades of experience together to help anglers catch more and bigger muskies. Each episode explores the strategies behind successful muskellunge fishing, including seasonal patterns, trophy musky locations, lure selection, casting and trolling techniques, fishing electronics, boat control, and understanding musky behavior. From Wisconsin's Northwoods and the legendary Canadian Shield to Tennessee reservoirs and rivers, Steven and Jay break down the techniques that produce results across North America's premier musky fisheries. Featuring in-depth conversations with leading musky guides, accomplished anglers, lure designers, and fishing industry professionals, the Musky 360 Podcast combines practical fishing instruction, tackle discussions, expert interviews, and listener Q&A. Whether you're pursuing your first musky or targeting a fish of a lifetime, every episode is designed to make you a more knowledgeable and effective angler. Take your musky fishing knowledge further with the FREE Musky 360 App. Access instructional fishing videos, expert articles, current fishing reports, lure selection tools, and exclusive educational content from some of the biggest names in musky fishing. Download the Musky 360 App on the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit https://www.musky360.com/.

  1. Oct 20

    Late Fall Musky Fishing: Mid-Cast Triggers, Sucker Tactics & the 50-Degree Shallow Bite

    Late Fall Musky Fishing: Mid-Cast Triggers, Sucker Tactics & the 50-Degree Shallow Bite Late fall musky fishing presents some of the best opportunities of the year to catch trophy muskellunge, but success often comes down to understanding fish positioning, controlling your presentation, and knowing how to trigger strikes before a musky reaches the boat. On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse explore advanced musky fishing techniques designed to help anglers contact more fish and convert more opportunities into successful catches. One of the major topics is triggering muskies during the retrieve rather than relying exclusively on the figure eight. Steven and Jay examine mid-cast triggering techniques, the importance of casting distance, and how giving yourself enough room to work a lure can create additional opportunities to turn interested muskies into committed strikes. Understanding how to manage the distance between your lure and a following fish is an important part of becoming a more consistent musky angler. The conversation also takes a detailed look at late fall sucker fishing for muskies, including how to incorporate live bait into your fishing strategy as water temperatures continue to decline. Steven and Jay discuss using sucker presentations effectively during the cold-water period and how anglers can improve their chances of connecting with trophy-class fish. Another important subject is the shallow-water musky bite around the 50-degree water temperature mark. While many anglers automatically associate cooling water with deeper fishing locations, shallow water can continue to offer productive opportunities. Understanding these seasonal transitions and recognizing when muskies are using shallow areas can open up overlooked late-season fishing patterns. Steven and Jay also examine the growing use of artificial intelligence for musky fishing information, discussing the importance of distinguishing reliable fishing knowledge from inaccurate or misleading AI-generated advice. For anglers looking to improve their fishing, understanding the difference between firsthand expertise and unverified information is increasingly important. From advanced casting techniques and strike conversion to live bait tactics, shallow-water patterns, and the realities of modern fishing information, this episode delivers practical instruction for anglers looking to make the most of the late fall musky season. Download the free Musky 360 App for expert musky fishing articles, instructional videos, fishing reports, podcasts, and advanced trophy musky fishing strategies. https://www.musky360.com/

    Late Fall Musky Fishing: Mid-Cast Triggers, Sucker Tactics & the 50-Degree Shallow Bite

  2. Oct 12

    October Musky Fishing: Fall Turnover, Better Hooksets, Lure Modifications & Late-Season Tactics

    October Musky Fishing: Fall Turnover, Better Hooksets, Lure Modifications & Late-Season TacticsOctober musky fishing can deliver some of the most exciting opportunities of the entire season, but rapidly changing conditions can also make locating and catching muskies a serious challenge. On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down the ups and downs of fall musky fishing, sharing practical techniques, equipment adjustments, and strategies for catching more muskies as water temperatures continue to drop. One of the major topics is improving hooksets and keeping muskies hooked throughout the fight. Steven and Jay discuss rod techniques, proper fish-fighting mechanics, and the small adjustments anglers can make to improve their hooking percentage and reduce the frustration of losing fish. Understanding how to use your rod effectively becomes especially important when targeting trophy-class muskellunge. The conversation also explores simple musky lure modifications that can improve performance during the fall fishing season. As water temperatures cool and musky behavior changes, subtle adjustments to lure action, presentation, and fishing techniques can make a meaningful difference. Steven and Jay discuss practical ways to get more out of your existing musky baits, including considerations for fishing large soft plastics and beaver-style musky lures. Additional topics include understanding fall lake turnover, preparing for an October musky fishing trip to Wisconsin, and simplifying live-bait sucker rigs for late-season musky fishing. From choosing effective presentations to making better decisions as conditions change, this episode provides useful information for anglers preparing to take advantage of the fall trophy musky season. Plus, Steven and Jay answer more listener questions, covering musky fishing techniques, tackle, seasonal patterns, and the real-world challenges anglers encounter on the water. Whether you're chasing giant muskies on Wisconsin lakes, Canadian Shield fisheries, or southern reservoirs, this episode of the Musky 360 Podcast delivers practical fall musky fishing knowledge to help you approach October with greater confidence. Download the free Musky 360 App for expert musky fishing articles, instructional videos, fishing reports, podcasts, and advanced trophy musky fishing techniques. https://www.musky360.com/

    October Musky Fishing: Fall Turnover, Better Hooksets, Lure Modifications & Late-Season Tactics

  3. Oct 5

    Hammerin' Fall Muskies with Herbie

    October is prime time for chasing giant muskies, and legendary musky angler Steve Herbeck joins hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse on the Musky 360 Podcast for a deep dive into late-season success. Whether you’re heading north to the Canadian Shield or hunting trophy muskies closer to home, understanding how fall conditions affect fish movement and feeding behavior can make the difference between a follow and a strike. In this episode, the crew tackles listener questions, breaks down the impact of major feeding periods, discusses how to capitalize on prime musky windows, and shares proven lure tricks and presentation adjustments for putting more big fish in the net this October.

    Hammerin' Fall Muskies with Herbie

  4. Sep 27

    New Top Water Terrors Fall Musky Game Plan and River Rants

    The late September transition into the fall musky bite is all about recognizing feeding windows, adjusting to changing conditions, and knowing where muskies are likely to move next. On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down fall feeding windows and how cooling water, changing weather, and shifting baitfish movements can create short but highly productive opportunities. Steven also announces the release of two new Livingston Lures topwaters: the compact Lil Makk and the completely redesigned Custom Big Makk, built specifically for serious musky anglers. The episode also covers how to break down rivers without electronics—using current, depth changes, visible structure, and fish behavior to eliminate dead water and find productive zones. Fall is here. The windows are getting shorter, the fish are moving, and the details matter.

    New Top Water Terrors Fall Musky Game Plan and River Rants

  5. Sep 26

    Fall Feeding Frenzy

    The late-September transition into the fall musky bite is all about adaptation. As water temperatures begin to cool and baitfish movement changes, musky anglers need to establish a reliable baseline before making adjustments. On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down how to approach late-September muskies across reservoirs, flowages, and natural lakes. The discussion covers changing water temperatures, shifting forage, location adjustments, and how to recognize when conditions are telling you to stay with the program or make a move. Build the baseline first, read what the fish and conditions are giving you, and make the right adjustments as the fall musky season begins to take shape.

    Fall Feeding Frenzy

  6. Sep 14

    Fall Muskies and Flowages and Reservoirs Thoughts

    On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down fall reservoir musky fishing and how to stay dialed in as conditions begin changing. The discussion covers trolling speeds for active fall muskies, how seemingly minor weather changes can impact musky location and feeding behavior, and why establishing a solid baseline is critical before making adjustments. Steven also explains the three-point bait check, a simple system for evaluating your presentation and determining what needs to change when targeting muskies. From trolling adjustments and changing fall weather patterns to lure presentation and reading active fish, this episode is built around practical, real-world musky fishing tactics you can put to use immediately. Listen now to the Musky 360 Podcast for fall musky fishing tips, reservoir muskie tactics, trolling strategies, lure presentation, and more.

    Fall Muskies and Flowages and Reservoirs Thoughts

  7. Sep 7

    Fall Musky Fishing, Slack Line & Monster Musky Habits

    On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down the future of fall musky fishing and what trophy anglers should expect as water cools, bait shifts, and big fish change their habits. The guys dig into slack line presentations, why that “dreaded reel” moment happens, and how to stay connected when a monster musky eats. They cover late-season musky location, feeding windows, lure selection, and the habits that separate average fish from true giants. Plus a loaded listener Q&A on fall musky tactics, gear, and on-the-water adjustments. If you want practical fall musky fishing strategy, slack-line tips, and real talk on hunting trophy muskies, this episode of the Musky 360 Podcast is built for it. Musky 360 is the musky fishing podcast from the Musky 360 app, hosted by Steven Paul and Jay Esse Each week they cover musky fishing tactics, seasonal patterns, lure selection, electronics, and conversations with serious musky anglers. New episodes weekly. Free app: Musky 360. Steven Paul — TennesseeMuskyFishing.com Jay Esse — MuskyShop.com Musky 360 App — Musky360.com

    Fall Musky Fishing, Slack Line & Monster Musky Habits

  8. Aug 30

    Musky Competence and Confidence — Building a Better Musky Fishing Game Plan

    What separates confident musky anglers from those constantly second-guessing their decisions? Competence. On this episode of the Musky 360 Podcast, professional musky angler and author Steven Paul joins co-host and Musky Shop manager Jay Esse to explore the relationship between fishing knowledge, confidence, and making better decisions on the water. Successful musky fishing isn't about having the newest lures or blindly following popular tactics. It's about understanding your fishing program, recognizing what you're trying to accomplish, and making meaningful adjustments instead of constantly changing strategies without a purpose. Steven and Jay discuss how simplifying your approach, building confidence in your techniques, and developing a stronger understanding of musky fishing fundamentals can lead to more consistent results. Whether you're casting, trolling, chasing trophy muskies, or simply trying to improve your overall effectiveness, developing genuine competence is one of the most important steps toward becoming a better angler. Stop guessing, start understanding, and build a musky fishing game plan you can trust. Listen to the Musky 360 Podcast for expert musky fishing tips, advanced tactics, lure selection, seasonal strategies, and practical advice from experienced anglers. Get the free Musky 360 App for fishing articles, instructional videos, podcasts, and more. https://www.musky360.com/

    Musky Competence and Confidence — Building a Better Musky Fishing Game Plan
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Musky 360 Podcast — Musky Fishing Tips, Tactics & Expert Advice The Musky 360 Podcast delivers expert musky fishing tips, advanced techniques, and firsthand knowledge from some of the most accomplished musky anglers, professional guides, and legends of the sport. Hosted by professional musky angler, author, and internationally award-winning lure designer Steven Paul alongside Musky Shop manager and longtime musky fishing expert Jay Esse, the show brings decades of experience together to help anglers catch more and bigger muskies. Each episode explores the strategies behind successful muskellunge fishing, including seasonal patterns, trophy musky locations, lure selection, casting and trolling techniques, fishing electronics, boat control, and understanding musky behavior. From Wisconsin's Northwoods and the legendary Canadian Shield to Tennessee reservoirs and rivers, Steven and Jay break down the techniques that produce results across North America's premier musky fisheries. Featuring in-depth conversations with leading musky guides, accomplished anglers, lure designers, and fishing industry professionals, the Musky 360 Podcast combines practical fishing instruction, tackle discussions, expert interviews, and listener Q&A. Whether you're pursuing your first musky or targeting a fish of a lifetime, every episode is designed to make you a more knowledgeable and effective angler. Take your musky fishing knowledge further with the FREE Musky 360 App. Access instructional fishing videos, expert articles, current fishing reports, lure selection tools, and exclusive educational content from some of the biggest names in musky fishing. Download the Musky 360 App on the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit https://www.musky360.com/.

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  • Creator
    Musky 360
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    354
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Musky 360
  • Show Website
    Musky 360

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