Author: Cutsizzle

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2025 season is entering a defining stretch, filled with critical matchups that could shape both their Big Ten standing and postseason ambitions. Under head coach Luke Fickell, the team has shown flashes of brilliance, alongside moments that demand adjustment and resilience. For fans, every upcoming game night carries weight. Each contest is an opportunity to gauge how Wisconsin stacks up against conference rivals, how its young talent is maturing, and whether this team can make a genuine run toward championship contention. Let’s break down the most critical matchups that every Badgers fan and bettor should have circled…

According to S&P Global, football, specifically the National Football League (NFL), is the most-watched sport in the U.S. and attracts more than 100 million eyeballs every year. Football is a sport deeply rooted in the US culture. It’s cherished in the same way that soccer is celebrated and enjoyed in Europe. It’s a fact that the NFL’s popularity is off the charts in the U.S. However, American football, specifically the NFL, is also making significant strides in Europe, all thanks to the brand going global back in 2007. That said, let’s review how the NFL’s International Series has impacted the…

The Green Bay Packers are known for their strong players. When the season comes around, one thing you can bet on is that the Packers will have a strong squad. Many of these players found their footing at the University of Arizona. Once with the Wildcats, they’ve made names for themselves on the field. Eventually, these defenders, linemen, and kickers went on to the NFL. Each one brought a mix of discipline and skills that perfectly fit the Packers’ reputation for tradition and hard work.  Arizona Roots and a Football Passion Arizona fans often keep tabs on their former…

Building the Ultimate Packers Fantasy Lineup Building a fantasy team can mean putting together the most unstoppable squad you can conjure up or drafting players solely based on numbers—or even hairstyles. Considering the franchise’s mix of legends and modern stars, building a Packers-only fantasy team isn’t such a far-fetched idea. Any Packers fan would have a field day blending picks from the past with those on the current roster, but given that many favorites have long since retired, it wouldn’t be possible for a league-legal lineup. But hey, one can dream. And that’s exactly what we’re here to do today.…

In the event you’re a forest wanderer like me, I’ll invite you to a secret Wisconsin club.  We scour the woods, seeking out the things that slither and hiss.  Here there be snakes, and if you’re willing to bring along a camera and a sense of adventure, spring in Wisconsin offers a unique opportunity to observe native serpent species.   As the April mercury steadily climbs in Wisconsin, the outdoor activity picks up.  Like bears blinking sleepily from winter dens, the good people from the Badger State begin to venture outside amongst the outdoors when the south wind blows warm.  The…

It’s fishing equipment purchase time in Wisconsin!  The March and April lull in the angling action allow for the active mind to plan and prep for the upcoming season’s musky fishing trips.  I’ve found a limit to the amount of time one can spend staring at lake maps and google directions to boat launches.  Invariably, thoughts turn from exploring new waters and instead focus on rods, reels, and other equipment.   Any musky angler will tell you they’ve made some awful decisions when purchasing gear during these seasonal cerebrally deficient moments of early spring.  The excitement levels surrounding pre-season reach a…

Previously on River Rat Bank Fishing Vol One…we discussed efficiency with gear packing, and making sure you have the essentials for your expedition.  You can find that article here.   In this next installment, cleverly titled Volume 2, we will explore the rod and reel setups as well as equipment you can use to increase comfort and hookups while live bait fishing.  Different stretches of shoreline offer unique challenges and opportunities, so having multiple rigs that offer maximum flexibility is a key element to success on the river.   Bait Buckets Fish that haunt rivers love to eat live bait.  Transporting minnows…

River Rats.  We wear that title like a badge on our sleeves.  A River Rat is an angler who spends their time learning a river’s secrets by smashing through underbrush, climbing rocks, and scaling steep embankments to fish all accessible spots.  We find the best areas on the shores of Wisconsin rivers and times of the season to fish them by the simple process of lugging our gear anywhere and everywhere to fish.  You can easily spot us in the bait store.  We’ll be wearing our official River Rat uniform: seasoned Muck boots, a sweat-stained baseball cap that smells of…

This is a story about everything going right.  About four reel cranks into your cast, a mid-forties musky plows into your bucktail and the trebles bury right into the corner of the fish’s mouth.  She’s locked up, and the fight commences.  You’ve done the hard part by finding the musky and getting it to eat, but now the real work begins.   CPR- Catch, Photo, Release.  It’s a staple creed of the Wisconsin musky angler.  The musky is a top predator and a vital resource to both the health of the lake and the economy of the state.   Fishing for muskies…

Fishing late ice is usually productive and comfortable.  The Wisconsin winter doldrums are firmly in the rearview mirror.  The warm temps and longer daylight mean less bulk to stay warm and less gear to lug around.  The fish also tend to start moving off the deep open water and into more accessible and easy to fish areas.  Late ice means good fishing, but late ice also means sketchy ice.  Fortune indeed favors the bold, but unsafe ice is no joke, and dangerous conditions can occur rapidly in the warming late winter months.  Being aware of your environment and weather can…