Danny Colomby is more than just a muskie angler, he is a scientist as he would say. His approach to muskie fishing is as thorough and meticulous as we have ever seen. Danny is well known for his rich history of muskie fishing on Lake Nipissing and it would be tough to find anyone else who has spent more time on this fabled body of water. We met Danny on the Lake a couple of years ago and are very excited to bring this episode to our listeners. Topics include:

-Muskie boat configuration for weather variability

-Reading the wind to locate fish

-Why are muskies unique - the relic species

-How to trick big, smart fish to bite

-Early summer muskie behaviour, locations, patterns, and the shadfly effect

-Taking a census during the spawn to understand your population and waterway

Episode 186: Full Moon Friday - If you dont eat your meat you can't have any pudding

Chris and Frank recap Frank's recept season opener trip to the Rideau River and how bucking trends and conventional wisdom paid off on the water. The guys also look down the road at their upcoming adventure back to Tama Kwa Vacationland to see friend of the show Nikko Guido and fish the mighty Lake Nipissing!

In part 2 of our discussion with muskie guide Orlando Zecca we focus on working baits, building baits, and reacting to variable weather conditions that are often seen in Ontario's Sunset Country! Topics include:

-Tactics for targeting muskie early season on a lake like Lac Seul

-Logic behind downsizing bait early season

-Adapting to weather variability

-Lure building

-How to coordinate fishing prime spots at prime time