Episode 268 - Shawn McCarthy pt.2

About this episode

In this episode, Shawn McCarthy discusses the history of Muskie fishing in Georgian Bay and shares insights on fishing lures and giant fish sightings.

In this second part of a truly remarkable discussion with one of the pioneers of Georgian Bay Muskie fishing, Shawn gives a great discussion on what baits were run back then and also provides chilling insight into absolute giant fish that were witnessed during this era. This is going to shock a lot of listeners. Points of discussion include: Lures of the 1990sSix or seven-foot muskies?How to choose the right lure on the BayGeorgian Bay Nothingness

People in this episode

Guest: Shawn Mccarthy

Topics covered

• Muskie fishing
• Georgian Bay
• Fishing lures
• Fishing history

Keywords

• 1990s lures
• fishing techniques
• Muskie size

Mentioned in this episode

Products: fishing lures

Books & works: Shawn McCarthy

Places: Georgian Bay, the BayGeorgian Bay Nothingness

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