Musky fishing podcast based on my experience fishing in Northwestern Ontario. Each episode I'll bring on a guest to cover all things musky related, and we'll dig into the tough subjects as well. Hope you'll come along for the ride.
Jay Siemens, from FISHING GUIDE to WORLD-CLAS OUTDOOR FILM MAKER
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 Wiebe
How he went from a fishing guide to a full-time filmmaker
The evolution of fishing media from television to YouTube
Why storytelling matters more than camera gear
Filming legendary moments like the Bonesaw musky drone shot
Behind the scenes of creating cinematic fishing films like A Week in Alaska
The psychology of musky anglers vs multi-species fishing
The reality of balancing family life with a career built around travel and fishing
Why Northwest Ontario continues to produce some of the best anglers in the world
Jay 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.
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Website: https://jaysiemens.com (https://jaysiemens.com)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysiemens (https://www.instagram.com/jaysiemens)
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Tight lines.
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20 Feb 2026
The story of Blacksheep Musky Tackle
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.
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Blacksheep Musky Tackle on Facebook
13 Jun 2025
54 minutes LIVE w/ Thatcher Haggberg, Drop Tine Tackle
Thatcher Haggberg of Drop Tine Tackle joins the host to analyze the opening week on Lake of the Woods and Eagle Lake, emphasizing the versatility and effectiveness of Drop Tine tubes in various fishing scenarios in this interview.
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