Ep 49 with Dan & Josh delivers classic Spotburn chaos—winter trout talk, fake tiger muskies, accidental spot burning, musky fly fishing content debates, tournament strategy, serious Driftless water contamination issues, fly rod industry news, fly tying innovation, and an absolutely unhinged Fly Roast. Equal parts education, opinion, and nonsense—just how we like it.

If you like your fishing podcasts equal parts education, controversy, and absolute nonsense—this one delivers.

🧠 Topics Covered

• Winter trout fishing in the Driftless, cold-weather tactics, and layering struggles
• Fake “tiger muskies,” spot burning, and why the internet keeps getting both wrong
• The rise of musky fly fishing content and its unintended consequences
• Squala gear favorites and functional cold-weather apparel
• Treelands tournament timing, strategy, and format ideas
• How we actually break down and fish new river systems
• Driftless groundwater contamination and why it’s bigger than fishing

▶️ Wisconsin Conservation – Groundwater Contamination / Vino in the Valley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctKKfqbIAlE

• Industry news: Shawn Combs (Helios designer) joins Scott Fly Rods
  📖 https://flylordsmag.com/shawn-combs-joins-scott-fly-rod-company/
  
  
• Fly tying innovation, tools, and Bill Sherer’s new learning app
  📱 https://bill-sherers-we-tie-it-fly-shop.myshopify.com/collections/learning-fly-tying-app/products/we-tie-it-fly-fishing-app-1
  
  
• Fly Roast chaos: Miss Ugly returns, Mantis appears, lines are crossed
• Quick tip: organizing bucktails by function, not color

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- Dan & Josh

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