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

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

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Have fun out there on the water ya'll!

- Dan & Josh

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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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https://muskyfool.com/pages/the-fly-r...

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.

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Have fun out there on the water ya'll!

- Dan & Josh

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Thanks for tuning in to the Spot Burn Podcast! The heat is on in this one. Hosts Dan & Josh dive into Musky Inc.’s ban on forward-facing sonar, rant about the sale of U.S. public land, and yes—call a U.S. senator live on air. They also break down leader setups, highlight new shop gear, and roast some spicy fly submissions.

Plus: a guy gets struck by lightning twice while landing a fish—and still brings it to hand.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro & Musky Dude Uniform Returns
01:33 - Musky Leader Setup Debate
06:18 - Forward-Facing Sonar Ban by Musky Inc.
12:00 - Public Land Sale: The $1 Trillion Tax Cut Scam
18:04 - Live Call to Senator Ron Johnson
27:10 - Shop Updates: Fly Drops & Skwala Gear
34:00 - Why Your Voice Matters (and Worked in Wisconsin)
35:10 - Lightning Strikes (Literally) and the Strawberry Moon Chaos
41:14 - Quick Tip: Fly Angle and the Figure 8
45:16 - Fly Roast Segment Begins
47:00 - First Fly Roast: “Old Gray”
58:33 - Final Verdict: Wall of Fame or Shame?
(Continues...)

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Links & Resources
Lightning Strikes Twice Article:
https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2025/01/anglers-hit-by-lightning-twice-land-fish/

Find & Contact Your Senator:
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

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Submit your fly for a future roast:
https://muskyfool.com/pages/the-fly-roast

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in, subscribing, sharing, and spreading the good word.

Follow us on Instagram @muskyfool and check out our YouTube channel.

And be sure to check out MuskyFool.com !

Have fun out there on the water ya'll!

- Dan & Josh

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Instagram: @muskyfool
YouTube: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Facebook: Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.