When I started the 54 or Bust Podcast, I made a list of people I hoped I might one day get the chance to talk to. Some of them were musky legends. Some were people who shaped the fishing industry in different ways.Jay Siemens was at the top of that list.Jay has built a reputation as one of the most respected outdoor filmmakers in the world — blending fishing, cinematography, storytelling, and adventure into some of the most compelling content on YouTube. From the early days of Uncut Angling to building his own production company and YouTube channel, Jay has helped redefine what fishing content can look like.But at the core of it all, he’s still a Northwestern Ontario angler who loves the same lakes and fisheries many of us grew up on.In this conversation we dive into:The early days filming with Uncut Angling and working with Aaron WiebeHow he went from a fishing guide to a full-time filmmakerThe evolution of fishing media from television to YouTubeWhy storytelling matters more than camera gearFilming legendary moments like the Bonesaw musky drone shotBehind the scenes of creating cinematic fishing films like A Week in AlaskaThe psychology of musky anglers vs multi-species fishingThe reality of balancing family life with a career built around travel and fishingWhy Northwest Ontario continues to produce some of the best anglers in the worldJay also shares a deeply personal story about a future film he hopes to make about fishing with his grandfather — a reminder that at the end of the day, the stories we tell are about much more than fish.If you're interested in fishing, filmmaking, or the future of outdoor storytelling, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Follow Jay SiemensYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaySiemensWebsite: https://jaysiemens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysiemensFollow 54 or BustYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@54orBustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/54orbustFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/54orBustIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who loves fishing as much as you do.Tight lines.#MuskyFishing #JaySiemens #FishingPodcast #54orBust #OutdoorFilmmaking

In this video podcast episode, I sit down with Eric from Blacksheep Musky Tackle to talk about the mindset behind modern musky fishing, bait design, and what it really takes to stay innovative in a constantly evolving scene. We dive into strategy, fall patterns, and the philosophy that drives serious anglers to keep pushing forward — on and off the water. If you’re passionate about muskies, gear development, and the culture surrounding the chase, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the ideas shaping today’s musky world.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573413838941Blacksheep Musky Tackle on Facebook

Join Thatcher and I as we breakdown the opening week on LOTW and my home area around Eagle Lake.We discuss the Drop Tine tubes, how tubes work for everything and we you have to be trying them.This was one that was a long time in the making, and finally happy to get together with Thatcher for some LOTW talk.Find Drop Tine Tackle at https://droptinetackle.com/💸 Support the ChannelDonate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/54orBust🧢 Shop 54 or Bust Merchhttps://54orbust.ca/

Brad Hoppe and his wife Carrie are the originator of the big flashabou baits, commonly known as the COWGIRL.-There is more to Brad than just a bucktail, join us in a fascinating conversation as we cover a broad range of topics.Brad is a true legend of the sport, first ballot HOF type of stuff here folks.-Check out Musky Mayhem Tacklehttps://musky-mayhem-tackle-llc.myshopify.com/-Mayhem's 10000 castshttps://www.youtube.com/@mayhems10kcastsTo help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

I finally get a chance to sit and chat with Doug Wegner.In a lot of ways he created the modern day self-filming craze of musky fishing, his Week on the Woods series set the stage for a new group of musky anglers to take up the sport and buy a gopro.We talk muskies, memberships and the hard work that goes into the brand that is Doug Wegner Fishing!https://dougwegnerfishing.com/To help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

Note: our internet connection was spotty and the audio has some glitches, but the content is too good not to share. thanks GlennJoin me in conversation with musky angler and scientist, Dr Bob Klindworth.We talk muskies, populations at risk, who are we blaming for the tough fishing, and we go down the FFS lane. This was a great one.https://www.facebook.com/bob.klindworth.1To help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

Sam is an content creator and musky angler from PA. His channel has been a great inspiration for our channel.We cover youtube, musky fishing and his history with Eagle Lake, including his industry defining video series from 2024.We dive into what it means to be a 'pro staff'find Sam athttps://www.youtube.com/@sganglingTo help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

Join me as I have a chat with Byron Walker, the host of the annual Nestor Falls Musky Cup.for more info on the cup,https://muskycup.2cat.com/To help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

Today we visit with Brad Ruh, owner of Musky Innovations. We dive down the history path and how it came to be one of the true Hall Of Fame baits in the industry.-Find themhttps://musky-innovations.myshopify.com/To help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Or consider joining our patreon for exclusive content and in-depth behind the scenes extras.patreon.com/54orBust

Today we go into the creation story of Red October Baits and how they have become popular.We discuss the best way to maximize hook up percentage. And why they work so well, despite not looking like much in the water.Check them out athttps://www.facebook.com/redoctoberbait/To help support the channel and podcast, consider a donation to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glennmcdonald106Check out the following video all about Red October Tubeshttps://youtu.be/qiEU9ikKKRM?si=iCGSssNbpgdTKras