There’s a lot more that goes on behind the scenes than meets the eye with our Anchored Outdoors Masterclasses. Some adventures begin long before the first cast, and our trip to film Rick’s musky class for Anchored members was one of them.
The plan was to drive through Niagara to meet Rick Kustich somewhere between Canada and the U.S. Of course, no Canadian road trip is complete without a stop at Tim Hortons, so we kicked off our brainstorming session over coffee, refining the chapter and shot list for the class.
Filming fishing classes isn’t just about the fish—it’s about managing sound, wind conditions, and potential technical mishaps. We scouted locations, discussing the best spots shielded from the wind for optimal audio quality. The forecast promised better fishing conditions the following day, so we focused on preparation.
For me, musky have always been a mythical fish. As a teenager, I saw a calendar at a friend’s house with an image of a massive toothy predator. Whatever it was, I needed to catch one. That fish turned out to be a muskellunge, and it became the first species on my bucket list. Ironically, it’s also the last species remaining on that list—I had never even seen one in person. Until now.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or someone who’s never seen a musky before, this class is going to be something special. Stay tuned for the full course—it’s one you won’t want to miss! Find Rick’s class here.
