Musky 360

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down the future of fall musky fishing and what trophy anglers should expect as water cools, bait shifts, and big fish change their habits.The guys dig into slack line presentations, why that “dreaded reel” moment happens, and how to stay connected when a monster musky eats. They cover late-season musky location, feeding windows, lure selection, and the habits that separate average fish from true giants. Plus a loaded listener Q&A on fall musky tactics, gear, and on-the-water adjustments.If you want practical fall musky fishing strategy, slack-line tips, and real talk on hunting trophy muskies, this episode of the Musky 360 Podcast is built for it.Musky 360 is the musky fishing podcast from the Musky 360 app, hosted by Steven Paul and Jay Esse Each week they cover musky fishing tactics, seasonal patterns, lure selection, electronics, and conversations with serious musky anglers. New episodes weekly. Free app: Musky 360.Steven Paul — TennesseeMuskyFishing.comJay Esse — MuskyShop.comMusky 360 App — Musky360.com

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, competence and confidence in your musky fishing program. Simple changes for better results from your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

This week on the Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse deliver an in-depth recap of Steven’s month-long pursuit of trophy muskies in Canada. Steven breaks down what worked, what failed and what he learned while targeting giant Canadian muskies under constantly changing conditions.The episode covers trophy musky location, fish movement, weather patterns, forage, water clarity, lure selection and the adjustments required to consistently contact big fish. Steven and Jay also answer a wide range of listener questions covering musky fishing techniques, equipment, seasonal strategies and the realities of hunting mature muskies on Canadian waters.You’ll also get up to speed on the newest musky lures, emerging bait designs and the latest developments from Steven Paul. Whether you fish Canada, the Great Lakes, the Northwoods or southern reservoirs, this episode delivers practical musky fishing information designed to help you locate, trigger and land more trophy-class fish.Listen now for expert musky fishing advice, Canadian musky tactics, new lure insights and straight talk from two experienced anglers.www.TennesseeMuskyFishing.com

Thoughts on Mega Muskies with Dr. Bob

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, the ups and downs of musky fishing trips. How to prepare BEFORE you get there and how to adjust quickly to ever changing conditions, with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, how to take proper advantage of a hot musky fishing bite window. Selecting and predicting Musky patterns, listener Q&A and more from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, the ultimate survival guide to zero feedback on your musky fishing trip. What to do to be successful and how to accomplish finding big fish with all of the variables at hand. Host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break it down. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, musky fishing bait selection as tools that are must haves. Speed is an audio signal, how to apply that in your retrieves. What water temperatures are too hot for musky fishing. All this plus a Bash recap from your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast.  Host Steven Paul chimes in from glorious Florida before Icast begins. Co-host Jay Esse gives a local extreme heat look at local conditions and a preview of the Musky Shop Bash this Saturday.  Plus Q&A from our amazing listeners on all things Musky Fishing.  

Musky 360 Podcast: Speed, Boat Channels, Current Positioning, and Small Boat RiggingOn this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down how speed can trigger big muskies and why boat channels are often overlooked big fish locations. They discuss how muskies use channels, current, edges, and high-flow areas to position and feed, especially when conditions push fish into predictable travel routes.The episode also covers high current musky positioning, how to approach smaller musky fishing boats, and practical boat rigging tips for better efficiency and safety on the water. Steven and Jay also answer more listener questions, covering real-world musky fishing strategy, boat control, lure presentation, and seasonal decision making.If you want to better understand musky movement, current-related fish behavior, and how to make your boat setup more effective, this episode delivers practical musky fishing information you can use on the water.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse get you dialed in for summer musky fishing.This episode breaks down the dos and don’ts of summer musky trips, including how to approach and analyze baitfish, how to read key areas, and the three high-percentage zones where anglers should concentrate their efforts. Steven and Jay also dig into the small details that make a big difference when conditions get tough and muskies get selective.If you are planning a summer musky trip, this episode will help you fish smarter, make better decisions, and put more muskies in the net.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, Dr. Bob joins host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse for a loaded early season musky conversation. The guys break down Minnesota musky studies, what the latest information means for anglers, and how early season patterns are shaping up across the musky range.Steven, Jay, and Dr. Bob also dig into one of the most misunderstood patterns in musky fishing: timber. Learn how to approach wood correctly, where muskies position in timber, and how to fish it efficiently without wasting casts.Plus, the crew answers listener questions from the Musky 360 audience, covering tactics, seasonal adjustments, fish behavior, and more.

On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Steven Paul returns from Spain after attending Europe's largest sport fishing trade show, bringing firsthand insight into the latest tackle trends, new product innovations, and what anglers can expect in the years ahead.The conversation then shifts to one of the biggest challenges in musky fishing: choosing the right trophy water. Steven and Jay break down what separates truly elite fisheries from the rest and how anglers can maximize their chances when planning a big fish destination trip.Plus, algae blooms can turn productive lakes into frustrating puzzles. Learn how changing water conditions impact musky behavior and discover practical strategies to stay on fish when blooms take over.Join host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse for another episode packed with musky knowledge, current industry insights, and actionable fishing advice.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, Steven Paul checks in from the floor of the EFTTEX 2026 in Barcelona while Jay Esse holds down the fort at The Musky Shop.This episode dives deep into the mental side of musky fishing, exploring the thought processes, decision-making, and mindset that separate consistent anglers from the rest of the field. Plus, listener questions, current musky trends, and plenty of practical takeaways you can apply on your next day on the water.Available now on Musky 360 with hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, how to read Musky fishing conditions and choose the correct lure presentation for everyone in the boat at the right time. Plus listener Q&A with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse   

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down how serious musky anglers turn mapping details into real fish catching opportunities. Learn how contour lines, structural transitions, isolated spots, and overlooked details on your electronics can help you locate higher percentage musky water and fish with greater efficiency.The crew also dives into beginner musky fishing equipment essentials, including what gear actually matters, common buying mistakes, and how new anglers can avoid wasting money on the wrong setups. From rods and reels to line choices and practical on-the-water considerations, this episode delivers straightforward advice built around real musky fishing experience.Plus, listener Q&A, musky fishing strategy discussions, and more from the crew at Point Blank Musky Hits on this week’s Musky 360 Podcast.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, professional musky anglers Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down how to truly get dialed in musky fishing and eliminate the guesswork that holds anglers back. From understanding seasonal musky behavior and locating active fish to refining lure selection and presentation control, this episode focuses on the small adjustments that consistently lead to more follows and more strikes.Steven and Jay also dive deep into the science of presentation intensity at depth, explaining how lure speed, cadence, vibration, sound, and movement change as muskies position deeper in the water column. Learn how water depth, fish mood, pressure, and environmental conditions affect how aggressively you should work your bait and why many anglers unknowingly overpower their presentations.Plus listener Q&A covering musky fishing tactics, lure retrieves, triggering neutral fish, sonar observations, muskie behavior, and real world adjustments that help anglers catch more muskies consistently.If you want to become a more efficient and more dangerous musky angler, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down some of the hottest new musky gear and tackle just arriving in stock while diving into one of the biggest problems in modern musky fishing: how social media is creating unrealistic expectations for anglers chasing trophy muskies. From viral catches to misleading highlight reels, the guys discuss how online content can distort what real musky fishing actually looks like and how serious anglers can stay focused on consistent success instead of internet hype.The conversation also explores a major musky behavior topic: where muskies position during solunar periods and how moon phases, feeding windows, bait movement, and environmental conditions influence fish activity. Steven and Jay discuss musky location patterns, timing, structure positioning, and how understanding solunar periods can help anglers make better decisions on the water.Plus, listener Q&A covers bait school mishaps, common musky fishing mistakes, musky lure presentation adjustments, and critical musky handling practices every angler should know to safely release trophy fish. If you are serious about musky fishing, muskie tactics, musky behavior, musky lures, musky conservation, and becoming a more consistent predator angler, this episode is packed with real-world musky fishing knowledge you can actually apply on the water.Musky 360 Podcast with Steven Paul and Jay Esse.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down one of the most critical and misunderstood topics in musky fishing—how to fish a spring cold front. As cold fronts continue to roll through during the early and mid-spring season, musky anglers are forced to adjust or fall behind.This episode dives deep into how cold fronts impact musky behavior, location, and feeding windows, along with proven tactics to stay on fish when conditions turn tough. Learn how barometric pressure shifts, water temperature drops, and changing light conditions affect muskies—and what you need to do to keep putting fish in the net.Plus, listener Q&A covers real-world musky fishing questions, giving you actionable insights you can apply immediately on the water.If you're serious about musky fishing in the spring, this is a must-listen episode.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, Steven Paul introduces his newly released book, Musky IQ: Analyze & Execute, now available through Musky Shop. Built as a system for modern anglers, the book breaks down how to analyze real-world conditions and execute with precision on the water.The episode also dives into listener Q&A, including a no-nonsense look at barometric pressure and what it actually means for musky behavior, along with practical insights you can apply immediately.No fluff. Just information you can take to the water.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Spinnerbait mods for fast success on early season muskies. The how and why in learning new Musky baits. Musky fishing humps vs reefs and much more from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse cover Q&A from our listeners. The importance of Spinnerbaits for musky fishing and how size and blades matter. Defining breaklines, and even a mini master class on open water musky fishing.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Steve joins Jay from the road on location with up to the minute Musky fishing news. Plus lots of Q&A with breaking down baitfish locations and how to catch muskies under changing conditions.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, legendary Musky angler Steve Herbeck joins host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse with an early Musky season code book to live by. Herbie also helps with listener Q&A on a wide range of Musky fishing topics. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, proper Musky Gear maintenance as we launch into spring. Musky fishing mistakes and to correct them, how to tune Musky topwaters and plenty of q&a. All this and more from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

Host Steven Paul and Co Host Jay Esse talk spring muskies and cover user Q+A questions.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, small water strategies for more muskies in your net. Plus current and structure in moving water AND lakes, how to read and capitalize in your musky fishing. Your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse cover this and more. 

Musky 360 Podcast | New Musky Lure Release: Critter, Menace & Banshee + Color Code Secrets & Follow-Up TacticsOn this week’s episode of the Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse break down the highly anticipated release of the new Livingston musky lures dropping this Tuesday: The Critter, Menace, and Banshee.Get an inside look at what makes these new designs different, how they were built for modern musky fishing, and where each bait fits into real-world scenarios on the water. The conversation also dives deep into color selection strategies, decoding lure color patterns, and proven techniques for turning musky follows into strikes.Whether you’re chasing trophy muskies or refining your approach, this episode delivers practical, experience-driven insight you can apply immediately.In this episode: • The official release breakdown of the Critter, Menace, and Banshee • How and when to use each lure style • Color coding secrets that trigger more strikes • Advanced tactics for converting follows into eats • Real-world musky strategy from guides and industry prosListen now and stay ahead of the curve with the latest musky fishing intelligence from Musky 360.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Jake Smith from Smity Baits joins Steve Paul and Jay Esse with plenty of musky fishing input. Lure choices in seasonal musky fishing scenarios, tuning your Baits and more musky fishing information from the years of guiding on the water in Northern Wisconsin.  

On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, new Musky fishing lures on the horizon. Plus, weather predictions on seasonality and the future of artificial intelligence in Musky fishing. Listener Q&A and more with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Dr. Bob joins Steve and Jay with a very informative discussion on how muskies hunt. Also multiple new Musky 360 App features including Steve's Musky Power Hour which will incorporate current weather, moon phase and other important factors into predicting bite windows!  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse,  Musky bait price reductions, fishing tactically in tannic waters and more Q&A, plus current Musky fishing events in the works. 

On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Shallow water musky techniques, how to verticle jig correctly for muskies and leaders 101. Plus 3 new Musky lures coming soon, winter cast back presentations and how to work tubes for muskies.  All this week with listener Q&A from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, musky lure colors relating to water color and weather, the how and why to choose correctly.  Plus mega Q&A including trolling line, hybrid Musky lure selection, wind current and cold fronts presentation and even how to practice applying information in your musky fishing. All this and more from Musky 360 host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, exceptional Canadian Musky Guide Danny Herbeck joins Steve and Jay.Cold water period Musky fishing tactics and this last seasons results are discussed in depth. New Musky lures and more in this week's episode. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, downscan, live scope, verticle jigging and cold water for muskies. Plus Q&A and overcoming wild weather In a year end Musky fishing Podcast with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Herbies cold water musky fishing tips, plus water Temps for winter muskies. Q&A, Dick Stemkes Christmas song and more from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, all things Musky Fishing and the great Q&A episode. Lots of free gifts will be mailed out to our awesome listeners. We appreciate you! 

In this episode of the Musky 360 Podcast, we sit down with Glenn McDonald from 54 or Bust for an in-depth look at Canadian monster musky fishing. Glenn breaks down big-fish patterns, seasonal movements, and the tactics that consistently put true giants in the net across Canada’s premier musky waters.Whether you’re chasing your first trophy or dialing in advanced strategies, this conversation delivers insight, experience, and proven big-fish approaches you won’t want to miss.

On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co host Jay Esse break down the real keys to getting muskies to eat. The episode digs into directional changes, mid cast triggers, strike mechanics, and practical musky fishing tips taken directly from listener questions. If you want proven ways to convert follows into strikes and understand how to trigger neutral fish, this episode delivers focused insight for every skill level. 

 On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, Bass Fishing legend Rick Clunn sits down with Steven Paul for a one on one conversation packed with unconventional fishing insight. Considered as the greatest angler of all time, Clunn breaks down crossover fishing tactics, pattern recognition, and the mindset that consistently puts him ahead of the field. This episode delivers rare perspective from a true master and gives musky and bass anglers alike practical, next level strategies they can apply on the water right now. 

 This week on the Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse dive into everything you need to know about cold weather and late-season musky fishing. Learn how to prepare your gear and tackle for freezing conditions, the best presentation tactics for both artificial lures and live bait, and how to stay effective when the bite gets tough. Plus, the guys answer listener questions in an all-new Musky 360 Q&A session, covering real-world tactics and late-season strategies that keep you on fish until the ice sets in. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast. Legendary Musky angler Steve Herbeck joins us with a true master class in Musky fishing with live suckers. This November is prime for excellent Musky fishing right now. This Podcast is hosted by Steve Paul and co-host Jay Esse. 

 Join Musky 360 host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse for this week’s episode of the Musky 360 Podcast, where they break down fall musky fishing tactics that consistently produce big fish. Learn how to dial in your electronics, identify prime fall feeding windows, and target deep structure muskies with precision. Plus, the guys tackle listener Q&A, gear talk, and more insider strategies to help you catch your next trophy musky this fall. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, why do Lakes turnover in the fall, how to cope with and understand this period better in your late season Musky fishing.  Also a look ahead at the 2026 Musky fishing products outlook. All this and more from your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  Description: On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse break down one of the most misunderstood fall transitions in musky fishing—the lake turnover. Learn why lakes turn over in fall, how it impacts muskie behavior, and the best strategies to stay on the bite during late-season musky fishing. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the 2026 musky fishing gear lineup and upcoming innovations from the top brands in the sport. 

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, how to dissect your lake and make the most of current Musky behavior.  Fall musky fishing ups and downs and the importance of perfect lure selection. All this week with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  On this week’s Musky 360 Podcast, host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse dive deep into the art of dissecting your lake for fall muskies. Learn how to read structure, follow bait movement, and understand seasonal musky behavior to stay ahead of the bite.From turnover challenges to late-fall cold fronts, we cover the real ups and downs of fall musky fishing and how to adjust your presentation, speed, and lure selection for maximum success. Discover how the right Livingston Lures choice can trigger giants when conditions get tough.If you’re serious about catching more muskies this season, don’t miss this episode packed with expert musky tips, advanced tactics, and real-world strategy from two of the sport’s most experienced anglers.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, fall musky fishing transitions are upon us. How to adjust and capitalize on this crucial time period.  Listener Q&A and much more musky fishing information from host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, New Musky fishing products galore. Plus the wonders of modern electronics, current Musky fishing reports, listener Q&A and more from your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Steve reports live from Europe fresh off the heels of the huge EFTTEX show. Award winning lures and monster pike fishing. Up to date early fall musky fishing and some quick Q&A! 

 On This Weeks Musky 360 Podcast, Labor Day weekend musky fishing forecast and the upcoming seasonal cooldown and how it will impact musky fishing. New products this week at the Musky Shop and listener Q&A to light up your musky fishing lifestyle with your host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.