Episode 44
Someone Caught a Giant!
Show Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Vermilion Bay, Ontario, Canada
Guide: Danny Herbeck [807-216-8866]
Accommodations: Andy Myers Lodge, Vermilion Bay [https://www.andymyerslodge.com | 888-727-5865]
Our amazing adventure on Eagle Lake continues! We're back at Andy Myers Lodge for day two of our 11th annual Sponsor Outing, and this time we're turning our attention to muskies.
Out of our three days at the lodge, guide Danny Herbeck likes to dedicate two of them to chasing these big predators. Fall is prime time for muskie fishing on Eagle Lake, as the fish get into a serious feeding pattern ahead of winter. And the later we get into the season, the better our chances of connecting with one of those true giants.
Joining us today are two familiar faces from the outdoor industry. John Johnson, the craftsman behind Recon Boats, and longtime Fleet Farm buyer Brian Sticka, who recently retired. Both are ready to spend the day chasing muskies, and there's no shortage of casting involved!
We're throwing big artificial lures throughout the day, hoping to trigger a strike from one of these fish. But there's a little more to the strategy than that. All that casting also helps draw attention to the area, potentially bringing muskies in close enough to notice one of the big sucker minnows we're fishing nearby. Whether they decide to eat an artificial or go after a sucker, we're ready!
We've got a nice overcast sky and manageable winds, which should make for some promising muskie conditions. It's a full day of casting, watching the sucker rods, and hoping for that unmistakable moment when a big muskie decides to eat.
And this day delivers in a big way. One of our anglers hooks into a personal-best muskie measuring an incredible 53 inches! It's the kind of fish that makes all those casts worthwhile, and a fantastic highlight from our time on Eagle Lake.
