# 362 - Ryan Becker - Early Season Musky

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Podcast: [Back Lash Musky Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-lash-musky-fishing-podcast-343306)
Published: 2026-04-15T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://backlashpodcast.podbean.com/e/early-season-muskie-secrets-iowas-bite-with-ryan-becker/
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## Resource

On this episode of Back Lash Podcast we talk with Ryan Becker about early-season musky fishing in Iowa — how weather swings, water temps, and spawning patterns are shaping the bite. We cover tactics that are working now, including slow bottom presentations, larger gliders, and when trolling can be effective. Ryan also discusses forage bases like yellow bass, fishery management in Iowa, and practical tips for adapting to changing conditions so anglers can find and catch muskies this spring.

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