Sonar Sucks, Skwala Slaps, Miss Ugly Wins

Join Dan and Josh as they dive into forward-facing sonar drama, exciting new gear at Musky Fool, Minnesota’s ambitious musky plan, out-of-season catch etiquette, and more. Plus: a legendary Fly Roast submission that might just change your life. This one's packed—let’s get burning!

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Links to resources we discussed:

Alumacraft presents: Muskie Man
https://youtu.be/t4j7NgHHMDk?si=m4plfE2Vrj8Iqnii

News release: Minnesota DNR invites public comment on muskie plan update
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2025/05/12/minnesota-dnr-invites-public-comment-muskie-plan-update

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👇 Chapters for easy jumping:

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back

00:47 – Listener Mailbag: Gear We’re Stoked On

02:00 – The LiveScope Breakup: Why We're Done

04:00 – Big News: Skwala Now at Musky Fool

06:00 – Secret Gabe Flies + Summer Adventures

07:03 – Fishing with Kids (and Cats?)

10:43 – “Toothy Critters”: The Great Debate

13:07 – New Muskie Doc: “Muskie Man” w/ Larry Ramsell

15:32 – 🔥 Public Land Under Threat – Take Action!

19:27 – Muskie Season Opener: We're Back

20:23 – Out-of-Season Muskie Catch Ethics

23:06 – Sucker Spawn Tactics (or Loophole Abuse?)

25:01 – 🎓 Muskie Management: Minnesota’s Long Range Plan

27:23 – Yearlings vs Fingerlings: Stocking Smarter

29:27 – Mille Lacs, Vermilion & the Trophy Rebuild

34:24 – Protecting Habitat from Shoreline Development

36:05 – Public Comment + Wisconsin Wake-Up Call

36:47 – 🎣 FLY ROAST: “Miss Ugly” by Brett (Must Hear)

55:25 – Final Notes: Wedding Invites & Secret Projects

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- Dan & Josh

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