5WT Shootout, Big Fish, Simms Drama

In Episode 47, Josh and Dan dive deep into everything fly fishing — from epic musky stories and the Yellow Dog 5wt Fly Rod Shootout to Kelly Galloup’s Simms vs. Skwala bombshell and Minnesota’s 20-year musky plan.

It’s unfiltered, hilarious, and 100% musky-fueled.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Music for Muskies
04:45 – Josh’s 50-Inch Musky Story
09:40 – The Yellow Dog 5wt Fly Rod Shootout Breakdown
13:20 – Reddington Classic Trout Shocks the Industry
23:00 – Simms vs. Skwala: Kelly Galloup’s Mic Drop
31:00 – Are We Breeding Smarter Fish?
39:50 – Minnesota’s Long-Range Musky Plan
48:00 – Quick Tip: Hooks, Split Rings & Single Hook Rigging
59:00 – Fly Roast: Wall of Fame or Wall of Shame?
1:24:00 – Closing Thoughts & Listener Shoutouts

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🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

🎯 Yellow Dog 5wt Fly Rod Shootout
Website Link:
https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/blogs/back-stage-pass/the-yellow-dog-5-weight-fly-rod-invitational?srsltid=AfmBOoqN2Hhsqa9Dq4Db_Zdym6JguYLu8Qb5uDCpaBgJetSp_PdS2Y_5

Watch the Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVbnQC2pWHs


🐟 Minnesota DNR Long-Range Musky Management Plan:
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fisheries/fish/mue/mue-lrp-draft.pdf?v=2025.07.28-14.56.37

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- Dan & Josh

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