In this episode, Josh and Dan discuss upcoming fly fishing tournaments, including the Treeland Premier Musky Fly Fishing Championships, Beast of the East, Monster Mash, and the new Kentucky River Musky Classic. Additionally they do a recap on the latest happenings from the first 3 stops of this year's Professional Musky Tournament Trail (PMTT). They also play a fun game of comparing political candidates to fish. They answer a listener's question about getting flies deeper in the fall and provide tips for achieving greater depths with a fly rod. Furthermore, Dan and Josh discuss their predictions for the fall season, the impact of weather on fishing, and the release of the new Scientific Anglers 800 grain Sonar Musky Custom Cut fly line. They also touch on the controversial issue of wake boats and their impact on fisheries. The conversation ends with a Qwik Tip about the benefits of saunas for anglers.

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In Episode 29 of the Spot Burn Podcast, Josh and Dan take listeners on a journey through Josh’s recent travels to Finland, Sweden, and Denmark with his lovely wife Laura who planned the entire vacation. During his trip he explored the picturesque Gudena River and shared his experience fishing for pike with Laura’s cousins. Despite no pike catches, the diverse fishery and clear waters made it a memorable outing.

The duo also dive into why fall fishing in Wisconsin is a must-do for anglers, and are particularly exciting for the upcoming School of Fishing on the horizon.

Josh and Dan then give an update on their non-traditional book club that has uninimously fallen off the wagon reading, "Three Record Muskies in His Day, The Life & Times of Louie Spray," where Josh admits to losing his borrowed book, leading to a discussion on what books they'll attempt next.

They also cover Aaron Wiebe's latest video conveying a barotrauma field study, discussing how forward-facing sonar (FFS) can be a valuable tool for ethical fishing practices.

Finally, they report on the Wisconsin DNR’s budget crisis of a $16M deficit, highlighting the significant cuts to musky and walleye stocking and its potential impacts on future fisheries. Saddle up for a high level deep dive as the shed light on the current happenings with an intent to report more on the matter as new information unfolds.

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In this episode of the Spot Burn Podcast, Dan & Josh discuss muskies attacking humans, a fish die-off caused by blue-green algae blooms, and the weird hatred towards carp. They share stories of musky attacks and highlight the need for caution when swimming or fishing in musky-infested waters. They also discuss the factors contributing to the fish die-off, including high water levels, an algae bloom, and a drop in dissolved oxygen. The hosts then delve into the debate surrounding carp, exploring their origins, impact on fisheries, and the varying opinions on their management. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to fishing, including the impact of carp on fisheries, the need for proper water quality, and the importance of choosing the right fly line for different seasons. They also touch on the importance of sun protection and appropriate gear for different weather conditions.

Thank you for listening to the Spot Burn Podcast! Coming to you from the dungeon, this podcast is presented by Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

We want to thank our awesome sponsors, Cortland Line Company & Stealth Craft Boats.

We also want to thank all of you our listeners, for tuning in, subscribing, sharing and spreading the good word.

If you haven't heard go check us out at MuskyFool.com

Have fun out there on the water ya'll!

- Dan & Josh

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