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17 Feb 2022
Episode 02: Freshwater Sushi
02:04:03
In Episode 2 of the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast, Ang and Pete recount their experience eating fresh Walleye sushi in Northern Ontario and get to the bottom of the question - can you eat freshwater fish raw?
Before getting down to business, however, the boys get into a bit of news. Topics discussed include: monkeys getting CWD; size limits for male walleye; mercury in lakes; 50% of seafood being mislabeled; eating Asian Catfish instead of Seabass; and the Ex-Lax Fish.
After going through the stories of the day, Ang and Pete call friend-of-the-show Gord Pyzer to get the biologist's perspective on eating raw freshwater fish. Topics discussed include: 25-foot tapeworms; checking fish for worms; eating grubs; black spot disease; cooking out mercury; and the benefits of being big.
Next up on our guest list was Antonio Meleca, chef to the stars and frequent eater of freshwater sushi. Topics discussed include: eating raw Smallmouth with John Snow; how to make freshwater sashimi; ceviche; flash-freezing; vacuum sealing fish; inspecting fish and chips; and finding a good fish guy.
With the score tied at 1-1, our final guest, Ken Cashin, joined the show to give us the final verdict on whether we should be eating our freshwater fish raw. Topics discussed include: risk v. reward; the dangers of eating oysters; Japan's parasite problem; sushi disclaimers; cod worms; and much more!
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In the introductory episode of Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast, Angelo and Pete make their formal introductions and get you ready for the launch of their new show! From fishing to hunting to camping to politics to cooking, - Outdoor Journal Radio will leave no stone unturned in our attempt to tell the stories and answer the questions of all those who enjoy being outside.
Stay tuned this Thursday for the launch of our inaugural episodes and give the show a like, subscribe, and review wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss an episode!
C'mon Now
24 Feb 2022
Episode 03: Trash-fish or Trophy?
01:57:12
On this week's episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by two special guests to talk about one of the most controversial species that swim our waters - the Common Carp.
Before getting to the guests the boys get into a bit of housekeeping and discuss: our new contests on FishnCanada.com, Farming Largemouth Bass, and the stigma around eating Muskie.
With the news out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by Ross Honey, UK native and founder of the World Carp Classic. Topics discussed include: the death of Mary the Carp; why carp are bigger in Europe; how golfing inspired the tournament carp industry; the Superbowl of carp fishing; rod limits; bringing "the classic" to Canada; Major League Fishing; Catch, Photo, Release; and urban fishing tournaments.
Next, the boys give Team Canada carp angler, Len Perdic, a call. Topics discussed include: carp diets; simplifying fishing; why corn?; the 12-hour feeding window; 200 fish days; putting Canadian carp fishing on the map; sexy fisheries; adding glamour to carp fishing; how carp got their bad reputation; releasing records; and much more!
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10 Mar 2022
Episode 05: A Walk Down Memory Lane
02:09:34
In this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete are joined by big brother Reno to discuss the history of the Fish'n Canada Show.
Before getting to Reno, however, Ang and Pete touched on a few news stories. Topics discussed include: fish falling from the sky; offending the French; storm chasing; Ang and Pete's favourite Ontario fishing destinations; Pete being left behind on a shoot; surviving off sea-run Brook Trout; and backcountry drug smuggling.
With the news out of the way, the boys head to the phones and chat with the founder of The Fish'n Canada Show, Reno Viola. Topics discussed include: Reno's pandemic dress code; Angelo's first fishing video; finding a logo; Sharon Joints; misconceptions about running a fishing show; dismissing advice from networks; changing the Fish'n Canada formula; the origins of "C'mon Now"; Mayor DJs; firing a host on the air; Reno's retirement; and the highs and lows of the fishing industry.
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03 Mar 2022
Episode 04: Worlds Colliding w/ Jay Siemens
01:29:12
On this week's episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by YouTube fishing sensation, Jay Siemens, to talk about making it in the digital age of outdoor media.
Before getting down to business, however, the boys discuss a few important topics that have come across their desks this week, including: Tim Hortons ads; ice fishing's connection to prostitution; immortal Lake Trout; shooting dust, Ang's shanty business; fish decomposing in your hands; and the difficulties of fishing with a camera crew.
With those important matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the phones and call up fellow Canadian, Jay Siemens, to chat about: having grandparents as fans; the freedom of the internet; joining and leaving Uncut Angling; the psychology of a fishing guide; sinking boats; getting talked out of photography school; Angelo's brief editing career; playing ball with the algorithm; Darryl Choronzey - The YouTuber; are Canadians better anglers than Americans?; calling Walleye Pickerel; Jay's take on Carp fishing; is technology making fishing too easy?; getting Jay on The Fish'n Canada Show; the potential return of 39 hours; and much more!
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Episode 06: From the Water to the War Room w/ Kris King
01:49:32
On this week's episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by former NHLer Kris King to talk fishing, hunting, hockey, and much more!
Before they were joined by Kris, Ang and Pete get to some housekeeping and talk about a few stories that have caught their eye. Topics discussed include: the 5 Canadian coasts; Google lessons from Pete; giving away cottages; the prime of Lake Erie walleye fishing; eating Lake Erie out of its perch population; Carp living out of water; the return of Clubber Bowman; and Monty Python.
With those important matters out of the way, the boys get Kris King on the phone. Topics discussed include: stroking guests; calling fishing a sport; NHL calibre hooksets; the NHL's Heritage Classic; Snow Devils; Hockey getting in the way of ice fishing; Gary Bettman's opinion of Canada; Fishing with Darryl Sittler; the graciousness of Steve Niedzwiecki; Kris’s hosting job on Full Contact Fishing; converting to Muskie fishing; getting out-fished by your wife; NHL players fishing on the road; Pickerel tasting better than walleye; NHL teams moving to Quebec; losing your hands in Lindsay; fighting Zdeno Chara; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are answering all your spring fishing questions.
But before they get to that, a few quick, pressing matters were discussed, including: Ang's new diet; Pete's outdoor expertise; Deja Vu; and almond juice.
With those important matters out of the way, Ang and Pete get to answering your questions. Topics discussed include: fizzing bass; barotrauma; Lake Trout burps; bobber fishing for pike; ice out Lake Trout strategy; the perfect Walleye rod; Antidisestablishmentarianism; western walleye fishing; search baits; dropshot weights; Great Lakes Brown Trout; fishing with Ang and Pete; Rusting hooks; tin boats; freezing fluorocarbon; early season Crappie; and much more!
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On this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete are joined by Hon. Michael Tibollo and Alex Robertson for a look at some of the less-discussed benefits of an outdoor lifestyle.
First, however, the boys do some housekeeping and discuss the issues of the day. Topics discussed include: Ang and Pete's coming out party; Pete's ice fishing evolution; fishing getting too comfortable; clubless golf; video game fishing; the Bassmaster Classic; brotherly competition; dealing with seasons; our podcast attracting big pike; fishing during a cold front; and Newfoundland sabotage.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by Ontario's Associate Minister of Mental Health, Michael Tibollo. Topics discussed include: using fishing as medicine; living off the land; Sweet Maries; creating a dialogue; the texting problem; bringing phones to fishing lodges; getting kids interested in fishing; the COVID lockdown and mental health; and fishing on golf courses.
Next, the boys welcome CEO of Campfire Circle, Alex Robertson, to the show. Topics discussed include: changing the name of Camp Ooch; Ang's potatoes peeling days; the healing powers of nature; accessible fishing; camp stories; ways to get involved with the camp; the origins of Weepy the fish; and much more!
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On this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete are riding solo to tease some of their craziest travel stories from the filming of their adventure T.V show, The Outdoor Journal.
Before they got to the stories, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Ang’s cigar habit; Betting on voice actors; Green sturgeon; Calling in poachers; Fish living in trunks; "Folks"; LiveScope Plus; What makes a golfer; and "Those People".
With those matters out of the way, the boys walk down memory lane and tell some of their favourite travel stories from the original Outdoor Journal. Topics discussed include: Billfishing in Costa Rica; Looking for the original Banff springs; Toboggan accidents; The Kentucky Derby of Camels; Rainouts in the desert; The world’s oldest beehive; Getting out of camel mode; Eating Rattle Snake; Diving with sharks; Cowboy Coffee; Exploring Sea Caves; Racing Tie Domi; Ralphing on planes; Riding bulls; Talking to bears; Lions outside your tent; and much more!
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Episode 17: The Diary of a Lodge Owner w/ David MacLachlan and Steve Niedzwiecki
02:09:05
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete kick off their return to the road with an episode dedicated to Canadian fishing lodges!
Before getting to the guests, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Listener complaints; Super-sized goldfish; Counting fish; Coffee deliveries; Spawning twice per year; Ballast water; Family as fans; Fishing during the mayfly hatch; Drinking away the mayfly hatch; Slow Death; And finding worm heads.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and catch up with Ontario lodge owner and Executive Director at Destination Northern Ontario, David MacLachlan. Topics discussed include: Will Smith bonking fish; Projecting the mayfly hatch; Did the pandemic improve fishing?; Why some lodges are abandoning the freshly caught shore lunch; Why Americans love Canadian fishing lodges; Canadians not travelling domestically; Setting expectations for a guided trip; Doing research; What housekeeping really means; Bad lodge owners; Creating a standard for fishing lodges; And the power of treadmills.
Next, Ang and Pete reunite with Fish'n Canada co-host and former lodge owner Steve Niedzwiecki. Topics discussed include: Life as a welder; Going all-in on a fishing lodge; Leaving the business; Franchising fishing lodges; The Goldie Locks Zone; Eating sheepshead; Pike tasting better than walleye; Making short stories long; The butterfly effect; Peter Bowman: The Receptionist; Steve’s singing career; Everybody being a Leafs fan; Off the Cuff w/ Steve Niedzwiecki; And much more!
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On this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete head down to Latin America to dig up some more travel stories.
Before they got to that, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Guesting each other; Margaritas; Golden Crappie; Blue Walleye; Neon Pike; Golden Molsons; and Ang and Pete’s favourite travel destinations.
With those matters out of the way, the boys get into some more travel stories. Topics discussed include: Dragons changing filming plans; Diving into hornets’ nests; Poking tarantulas; Finding skeletons; Nose diving into the Amazon; Swag Trucks; Running from the Mexican police; and much more!
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Episode 14: The Family Business w/ Roland and Scott Martin
01:30:13
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by one of the best father/son duos in all of sports - Roland and Scott Martin!
First, however, the boys do a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Guys and gals; Young Tiger; Needing the road; Outboards motors; Cold eggs; Making amends with Quebec; and Jumping worms.
With that out of the way, the boys head to the phones and catch up with Roland and Scott! Topics discussed include: Roland “Iron Man” Martin; Nova Scotia Tuna; Growing up as Scott Martin; Buying a car with shiner money; Scott’s first year as a bass pro; Getting out of Dad’s spotlight; Sharing spots; Being different by design; The evolution of tournament bass fishing; The travel schedule of a professional angler; Finding Roland a sugar daddy; Roland returning to fish with Scott; Family competition; The third generation of Martins; Women breaking into the elite series; The Canadian invasion of bass fishing; Catching 76 sailfish in one day; Going too north for bass; and much more!
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Episode 11: The Canadian Invasion w/ Cooper Gallant
01:16:57
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, fellow Canadian, Cooper Gallant, joins the show to talk about his latest win on Cherokee Lake, his future appearance at the Bassmaster Classic, and much more!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Fish’n Canada: The Fashion Show; Garmin teaming up with PowerPole; fishing without technology; whether Canada needs a year-round bass season; and why Great Lakes Bass are different.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and are joined by tournament angler, YouTuber, and future Bassmaster Classic contestant, Cooper Gallant. Topics discussed include; pre-spawn bass fishing; making it to the Bassmaster Classic; finding secluded water in tournaments; the monetary demands of tournament fishing; Cooper's start in tournament fishing; the difference between Canada and US bass fishing; American fishing pressure; filming tournaments; the business side of tournament fishing; sugar daddies; Canadian Smallmouth training; Canadians taking over bass fishing; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are honouring the end of the NHL regular season by chatting with one of the best players to ever lace 'em up, Eric Lindros!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Gaggles of geese; Shoals of fish; Messages for our producers; Peace and love; Tires being toxic to trout; Break walls needing new building materials; High school shop teachers; Spring-Summer walleye transitions; The home of the Pickerel; and catching moving fish.
With those matters out of the way, Eric Lindros joins the show to talk fishing, hockey, and much more! Topics discussed include: Buying a Quebec fishing lodge; Choosing Oshawa over Sault St.Marie; Education being prioritized in Junior hockey; Fishing from sailboats; Getting your first tin boat; Why hockey players always like fishing; Dealing with pressure as a teenage hockey star; What it takes to win in today’s NHL; Eric’s playoff predictions; Whether the NHL is treating concussions properly; Fishing with Scott Stevens on the Bow River; Full Contact Fishing; 34” Picton Walleye; Cormorants; Chine walking; Breaking 80mph in a v-shaped boat; Acting critiques for Ang and Pete; Eric’s relationship with Quebec; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys honour our 13th episode by looking at some of the craziest superstitions the fishing world has to offer and getting into a few luck-related stories from their time on the water.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Growing up to be Peter Bowman; Pete's bout with COVID; Saskatchatoon; The Water Witch; and why Ang only fishes from the left side of the boat.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete get into the weekly fan question, prompting a deep dive into all the superstitions that surround the fishing world. Topics discussed include: Why Bananas are never allowed on the boat; Ang's preference for brown bananas; Huffing ethylene; Breaking rods, Boat whistling; Pouring one out for Ivan; Sprinkling tobacco; Renaming FNC1; Whether Posiden cares about freshwater; Fish flipping; Wearing dead birds; Winning tournaments on Friday the 13th; Jonah going overboard; Dipping nets; and much more!
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Episode 15: Nature's Dirty Needle w/ Dr. John Aucott and Kathryn Maroun
02:01:06
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by two very special guests to talk about ticks, Lyme Disease, and much more!
Before they went to the phones, however, the boys took care of a little housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Sonars vs. Fishfinders; Sharing COVID; Black Bear carrying Deer Ticks; Turkey hunting; and melting tackle boxes.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. John Aucott, Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Topics discussed include: Ang’s deer tick encounter; How Lyme disease got its name; Lyme disease’s journey to Canada; Long haul COVID and long haul Lyme; The problem with Lyme testing; Killing good bacteria; Ang’s sunburn; The controversy of Lyme Disease; Prime tick season; Permethrin; Enjoying time outside in tick country; Tick checks; Deer control for tick prevention; Vaccinating mice to stop Lyme Disease; How far north can ticks travel?; The role of mice in Lyme Disease; Deer dealers; And the future of ticks and Lyme Disease.
After a dropped call cut our conversation short, the boys carried on with the show and caught up with the former host of What a Catch and Lyme Disease survivor, Katheryn Maroun. Topics discussed include: The Bermuda Triangle; Contracting Lyme Disease; Getting misdiagnosed; Knowing when you have Lyme Disease; Treating Lyme Disease; Well-timed food poisoning; The effects of Lyme disease; Thistle Root; Kathryn’s evolution as an angler; Hookless fly fishing; and much more!
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Episode 16: The Cult of Muskie Fishing w/ Frank Ungaro and Gord Pyzer
02:11:27
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by two special guests to break down one of the most unique species (and groups of anglers) North America has to offer.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: The problem with Gobies; Subtle discoveries; Recovering St. Lawrence Muskie; Catching Great Whites; Do scented baits work?; Unleashing brilliance, Offensive odours; and Mice eating your PowerBait.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and call up the host of the Ugly Pike Podcast and certified member of the cult of Muskie fishing, Frank Ungaro. Topics discussed include: The origins of Ugly Pike; Pike discrimination; Are Muskie social?; The cult of Muskie fishing; What makes a Muskie angler; Voluntary torture; The poor spawning habits of Muskie; Hungover guides; Being satisfied with seeing fish; The impact of the pandemic; The east coast muskie cull; And the Ugly Pike Pilsner.
Next up, Fish Talk with the Doc makes its return to Outdoor Journal Radio as Gord Pyzer joins the show. Topics discussed include: Muskie spawning twice; Invasive Pike; Where Muskie spawn; Culling walleye; Why river Muskie get so big; Finding muskie habitat; Opening day locations; Going bass fishing with Muskie gear; Studying bait to find fish; Yellow Perch eating Northern Pike; Preferred forage vs. Abundant forage; Why Muskie are so hard to catch; Are Muskie smart?; Why the figure 8 works; Why faster isn’t always better; Giving fish a reason to eat; Trolling in the prop wash; The importance of breaking rhythm; And much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by The New Fly Fisher's Mark Melnyk!
First, however, Ang and Pete tackled a few pressing topics that came across their desks this week, including: Mr. Jordan’s soundboard; Slipper guys; Pete’s flow; How salmon find spawning waters; Melting glaciers; Johnny Morris vs Elon Musk; Red vs. Black hooks; and Red devils.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and catch up with Mark Melnyk of The New Fly Fisher and Guided fame! Topics discussed include: Mark’s slipper game; Joining The New Fly Fisher; Christmas pints; The early days of TSN; Drinking your way into the rodeo; Winning the Worst Outrider Award; Why black hooks are used in saltwater fly fishing; Converting to fly fishing; Conventional fishing being more effective than fly; Feeding vs. reacting; 12-inch streamers; Selecting the right rod weight; Sight fishing for lake trout; Does beer improve casting?; Elitist fly fishing culture disappearing; Carp on dry flies; Hippie Stompers; Mano e fisho; Bluefin Tuna on the fly; A Fish’n Canada/New Fly Fisher collaboration; Adapting to the mayfly hatch; and much more!
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This week's Outdoor Journal Radio episode is wall-to-wall bass fishing, even starting with the housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Ang’s colour blindness; Salmon Shirts; BASS!; Why bass are the perfect tournament species; Why bass are more durable than walleye; Whether bass have genetic memory; How to fix walleye tournaments; Internet cowboy goombas; Double-digit possession limits; and which is harder to catch: Smallmouth or Largemouth.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete get technical and breakdown everything you need to know to catch bass this season. Topics discussed include: Big Texan beavers; Bass fishing essentials; Do you need a big boat to catch bass?; Knowing where bass spawn; Understanding bass habitat; Hard v. Soft bottoms; Will Largemouth and Smallmouth spawn together?; Is bed fishing harmful to bass?; Eating bass being frowned upon; Are walleye made to be eaten?; Eating Largemouth; Whether bass anglers are one-dimensional, Chatterbaits, and much more!
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Episode 19: Does Moon Phase Matter? w/ Dr. Steven Cooke and Gord Pyzer
02:23:44
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete dove deep into moon phases and sought to answer the question, once and for all, "do moon phases affect fishing?"
Before they got to that, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: The origins of solunar tables; Is the moon sexy enough?; Brad’s armpit; Lab migration; Underwhelming fish movement; Dying geese; Switching to tungsten; and whether the next FNC boat will be electric?
With those matters out of the way, the boys welcomed their first guest of the episode, biology professor Dr. Steven Cooke of Carleton University. Topics discussed include: Ignoring solunar tables; Angler science; The reproductive influences of the moon; Why saltwater fish care about the moon so much more; Do lakes have tides?; Why moon phases don’t impact the feeding behaviour of bass; Are Muskie the one exception?; The folklore around the moon; The power of temperature; The master factor; Why snorkelling makes you a better angler; Reproductive holidays; and whether bass need a break during g the pre-spawn period.
After that eye-opening discussion with Dr. Cooke, the boys call up our good friend Gord Pyzer to get some pro-moon-phase perspective. Topics discussed include: Why so many records are caught around the full moon; When cigarettes were healthy; Pink senkos; Why muskie love moonrise; Do freshwater tides matter?; The rabbits of the water; Bass deciding not to spawn due to stress; Canada not managing fisheries to their potential; Off-Topic w/ Gord Pyzer; Gord for Prime Minister; what Gord wants for Lake Simcoe; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are riding solo to tackle a listener question about finding summer walleye.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Rooms full of wombats; Podcast lessons; Wow!; $200,000 fishfinder; Tournament divisions based on electronics; Is technology going too far?; What our gamefish are really eating; Is shape more important than colour?' Trading spawning beds; and are Muskie really eating our walleye?
With those matters out of the way, the boys give a full breakdown of finding and catching summertime walleye. Topics discussed include: Following walleye out of their spring spots;Using maps to follow a pattern; The place between A and B; Annual sex; Do fish feed as they move?; The value of deep weed lines; Rip jigging; What weed types hold fish; Open water walleye fishing; Planer boards; Baits for hump fishing; Are fish watching our show?; Why real deer hair beats synthetic; The fleck; Jig dealers; Cleaning up with live bait rigs; Fishing the great frog migration; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are back from BC and are here to tell you all about it!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Shaking the rust off; Planes, trains, and automobiles; Taking 14 flights in one week; Pete’s stain; Mr. Jordan’s ODJ takeover; Fishing with drones; Impaired charges; Kite fishing; The winter tick invasion; Adolescent metal heads; and eating ticks.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete get to recapping their recent trip to Northern Rockies Lodge. Topics discussed include: Being back on the road; The best place in the world to get COVID; Barry and Terry; The dulcet tones of Yoko Ono; Scarred pike; Why bait colour matters; Big ice-out Lake Trout; The origins of the Alaska Highway; Cinnamon bears; Eating fried Grayling; Our new Ukrainian cameraman; The slow departure of Mr. Jordan; Sending the pope fishing; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in the studio to provide you with a few unique summer fishing tips.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Joe Rogan and Snoop Dogg; Decaf flat white with soy; Walking pigs; Eating your pet pig; How wild boar got to Canada; Pigs being smarter than humans; Breaking a world record twice with the same fish; Taking your fish to sportsman shows; Have Ang and Pete been drinking?; Letting go a Canadian record Smallmouth; Fish mounts; and Girthing walleye.
With those matters out of the way, the advice-giving begins! Topics discussed include: Fixing soft plastics with torch lighters; Mend it; Doing doobies; Kabinakagami; Finding fish without a finder; Following the right kinds of birds; Drop-shotting live bait through the ice; Pete’s relationship with leeches; Fishing senkos on chatter baits; Fluorocarbon as a pike leader; Knot too kinky; Can fish see line?; Homemade minnow traps; Finding fame through trapping minnows; Plethoras; and much more!
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This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you live(ish) from the 17th hole of an unknown Florida golf course.
Housekeeping was not on the itinerary this week as the boys struggle through some audio issues in their preview to ICAST 2022. Topics discussed include: Ang's horse voice; Misplacing podcast equipment; Jordan's first mistake; Florida weather; Over-smoking cigars; The importance of bonking; Stealing segues; When Pike and Muskie attack; Wales vs. Whales; T-Boning Walleye; Whether Canada should start stocking Tiger Bass; Losing a tournament after catching 100lbs of Smallmouth; Making your own baits; The origins of the Mighty Mo; The hard bait resurgence; Our return to bait critiquing; A message to Forty Creek; and much more!
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Episode 25: LIVE FROM ICAST w/ Roland Martin, Danny Thompson, and Cory Johnston
00:54:32
This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you live from ICAST 2022!
While Pete wanders the floor looking for guests, Ang is solo in the ICAST media room to bring you the housekeeping segment of the show. Topics discussed include: renaming the Asian Carp; eating Copi, and whether eating Asian Carp can solve our invasive species problem.
With that story out of the way, Pete joins us from the floor of ICAST with bass fishing legend and good friend of the show, Roland Martin! Topics discussed include: the rise of bass fishing in Canada; Zebra Mussels improving bass fishing; prioritizing catch and release fishing; the educational value of tournament fishing; how fast bass forget being caught; the new season of Fishing with Roland Martin; Walleye being the Bass of the north; the YouTube fishing formula; razzle dazzling; getting upset by big fish; and the importance of sunscreen.
Next, Pete tracks down Garmin's Danny Thompson to discuss the latest additions to Livescope. Topics discussed include: Garmin’s new Livescope + ice kit; distinguishing fish from bottom; how forward view saves you from drilling extra holes; Livescope XR; seeing 500 feet down in real time; jigging for Saskatchewan Lake Trout; and spotting Lake Trout burps.
After Danny, Pete heads back onto the floor and Ang takes on the fan question solo. This week's question was: Do you think that deep water fishing in warm water is unethical? Do released fish have the same chance of survival?
Finally, Pete tracks down BASS Elite Series angler and fellow Canadian, Cory Johnston, for a recap on his latest tournaments! Topics discussed include:what tournament anglers do at ICAST; Cory’s latest tournament; getting calm weather on Lake Ontario; the CJ Smasher; seeing fish that you can’t catch; how 100lbs of Smallmouth are caught; modern fishing pressure; and the lifestyle of a professional tournament angler.
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Episode 26: Turning Bikes into Baitcasters w/ Tom Brooke
01:40:47
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is solo in the studio yet again, but this time he is joined by Shimano Canada's Tom Brooke who comes to us remotely from the deck of his bass boat!
First, however, Ang tackled a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: mussel sniffing dogs; getting pulled over in Thunder Bay; Atlantic Whitefish; picking your battles; and Ang’s start in tournament fishing.
With those matters out of the way, Tom Brooke joins us over the phone! Topics discussed include: doing podcasts from bass boats; going from worm and bobber to sparkly boats; when limits were suggestions; when NASCAR came to fishing; how selling hockey tape led to a job with Shimano; pronouncing Shimano; how bikes turned into baitcasters; the early days of Canadian bass fishing; dealing with government; catch and release heresy; the advancement of fishing technology; bicycle spies; the future of carp fishing; the next generation of anglers; what conservation will look like 50 years from now; the opponents of fishing; and much more!
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Episode 27: Freshwater Baitballs (Live From Branch's Seine River Lodge)
01:11:22
This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you from a remote cabin near Atikokan, Ontario at the beautiful Branch's Seine River Lodge.
Before Ang and Pete tell you about their trip to Ontario's Sunset Country, a bit of housekeeping was first in order. Topics discussed include: Pete's rivalry with the Wawa Mayor; selecting the best line for your topwater baits; forgetting the mono; the importance of line stretch; hybrid lines; the Loop Knot debate; killing your noodling buddy; getting fed to Bigfoot; rain delays; forgetting the keys to the boat; and how many fish make up a Fish'n Canada episode.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete give you some behind-the-scenes of their current shoot at Branch's Seine River Lodge. Topics discussed include: taking away phones on shoots; fishable vs. shootable; freshwater baitballs; following the birds; losing spots in the fog; when everyone was twitching; Yo-Zuri's 3DB Twitchbait; double headers; the incredible service at Branch's Seine River Lodge; weekly prime rib; creature comforts; catching walleye in 30 feet of water; prioritizing good electronics; an absence of wildlife; the ultimate colour for smallmouth; and much more!
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Episode 28: Rain Delay (Live from Ernie's Cottages and Campgrounds)
00:56:33
This week, Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you from Ernie's Cottages and Campgrounds where Ang and Pete wait out a wind/rain delay on their trek through Northern Ontario.
Before getting into their most recent fishing outings, Ang and Pete take care of a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: short-term memory; Russel Crow; Big Missinaibi; the ever-evolving world of bass fishing; Tokyo Rigs; Pete's Ned Rig dependence; big TRDS; mystery Senko material; revamping old baits; why Boreal Caribou are in trouble and why the government isn't doing enough; Jokens; how to fish in the wind; drift socks; and why hiding in windless bays isn't always the best idea.
With that out of the way, the boys give some behind-the-scenes of their latest trip. Topics discussed include: getting rained out 2 out of 3 days; the difficulties of filming in the rain; 46km winds; the power of Planer Boards; the lost art of trolling; getting recognized by Americans; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is solo in the studio to bring you the long-overdue Ask a CO episode of the podcast.
Before being joined by CO Ron Arnold, however, Ang gets to a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Secret Fish’n Canada shoots; Angler-influenced studies; scientifically deciding on lure colour; seeing like a walleye; the power of gold-flecked jig heads; the importance of confidence while fishing; interviews w/ The Doc; visualization; and the KLP formula
With those matters out of the way, Ontario Conservation Officer, Ron Arnold, joins the show to answer your fish and wildlife questions. Topics discussed include: The next generation of COs; Kuyonees; working in isolation; Costanza wallets; who needs an Outdoors Card; why you need ID on the water; taking pictures of out-of-season-fish; getting bullied into breaking game laws; Instagramming your poached fish; releasing dead fish; proper fish handling; how to report a poacher; why tips aren’t anonymous; backcountry citizen arrests; eating away your possession limit; why you should never feed wildlife; hunting creeks that cross private property; land owner relations; jumping fences; getting shot at for fishing docks; hunting logging roads; how to legally measure fish; the status of Canada’s fisheries management; the European model of fish and wildlife management; and much more!
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in the office to talk to Ed Skrobal, an avid angler and fan of the show who had a very unique encounter with a Northern Pike.
First, however, the boys get to a bit of news. Topics discussed included: Pete’s romantic return; Ripley’s Believe It or Not; mild gambling; digital roulette; Pete’s new toothless smile; mastering shore fishing; mucking around; sneaky storms; getting hit in the head with your own tackle; Tiger Muskie; Muskie tournaments banning LiveScope; the Non-Professional-Muskie-Tournament-Tour; Ang: The Apprentice; whether we should stock baitfish rather than gamefish; the good ole days of Lake Ontario; and the cuddliness of the Atlantic Salmon.
With those matters out of the way, the boys give Ed Skrobal a call to talk about his recent encounter with a Northern Pike! Topics discussed include: outposting; 3 am wake-up calls; skinny dipping in Pike territory; dock stogies; getting attacked by a pike; nicked veins; blood bumps; beer-induced recovery; asking for another attack; jigging for sunglasses; releasing your attacker; getting mistaken for a small pike; Pike Traumatic Stress Disorder; anti-coagulants; and much more!
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Episode 31: The Next Threat to the Great Lakes? w/ Liana Hryniewicz
01:15:17
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Liana Hryniewicz from the Invasive Species Centre for a deep dive into one of the most infamous invasive species threatening Canadian waters, the Asian Carp.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: turlits; good ol’ boy Steve Niedzwiecki; Ang and Pete’s favourite bass lakes in Canada; BC bass fishing; Boundary Dam Reservoir; single-fish hotspots; the invasive Lantern Fly; the case for a Canadian border wall; Maple Syrup Whiskey; making it personal; defining gamefish; POS fish; gar fishing; and getting bit by bowfin.
With those matters out of the way, Liana Hryniewicz joins the show from the Invasive Species Centre headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie. Topics discussed include: Pete’s reform school days; the Invasive Species Centre; why Asian Carp were introduced; the flood that spread the carp; the 4 Asian Carp; the differences between Common and Asian Carp; 200lb of invasive carp; which Great Lakes are most at risk; what to do if you catch an Asian Carp; calling Clubber; the worst-case-scenario for a carp invasion; 9 carp for every gamefish; eating 40% of your body weight per day; how the invasion is being prevented; Carp burgers; grinding carp bones; losing your bass fishery; and much more!
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Episode 32: Fall Fishing Preview (LIVEish from Pine Portage) w/Steve Niedzwiecki
01:21:21
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is joined by part-time Fish’n Canada co-host Steve Niedzwiecki to recap their latest trip to Pine Portage Lodge in the Algoma Region of Ontario.
Before getting to their trip, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: being regular; the truth coming out; the inevitability of fall; muskie feeding season; why muskie move to the top of the column; fall muskie baits; planer boards; whether boats attract muskie; when muskie leave their home range; the value of journaling; Steve’s cheeks; fall walleye; the hay day of Quinte; breaking ice to find Largemouth; why fish get bigger in the fall; fighting fish in warm water; forgoing certain species when the weather is warm; the perfect eating fish; pike dinner over walleye; boneless pike fillets; and whether plastics can compete with livebait.
With those matter out of the way, Pete and Steve get to recapping their latest trip to Pine Portage. Topics discussed include: pronouncing Kabinakagami; jigging for early summer walleye; video game fishing; jigs and minnows; acid perch; knowing when to leave the humps; discovering the deep water bite; differentiating fish species on your sonar; fishing on windless days; piss on a plate; wind-assisted trolling; finding ancient arrowheads; chert; hunting mammoths; and much more!
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Episode 34: Returning to the Unknown (Hastie Lake preview) w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
01:22:07
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is joined by Steve Niedzwiecki in the studio as they prepare for their trip to Hastie Lake.
Before they get to their trip, however, the boys get to a few news items that came across their desks. Topics discussed include: tooth extractions; YouTube rabbit holes; the value of Side Scanning Sonar; why shadows are so important; the ultimate muskie trolling tool; the least-used aspect of our fishfinders; transducer placement; scanning logs; A and B spots; the danger of soft plastics; how to dispose of broken baits; whether biodegradable baits will become mandatory; sexing walleye; Yellow Monarchs signifying a muskie spawn; and the size of male smallmouth.
With that out of the way, Pete and Steve break down their plans for Hastie Lake and give some insights into how they approach fall bass fishing. Topics discussed include: why cisco’s are a good sign for bass fishing; stopping fish from jumping; why you can’t ignore open water for fall bass fishing; deep water largemouth; September being the new August; why fish eat more in the fall; dodging smallmouth to catch walleye; fall smallmouth structure; baitballs as structure; rippers; sleeping in trucks; Steve’s go-to Muskie baits; fall trolling speeds; how to effectively explore new water; the versatility of a wide-gapped hook; making your own contour maps; trolling for bass; finding humps without a chartplotter; bluff walls; and much more!
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Episode 33: Bass Eradication and Chronic Lyme w/ Ross Douthat
01:18:56
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by author and New York Times columnist, Ross Douthat!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete’s jig obsession; broadening horizons; predetermining fish behaviour; sticking with hardbaits; eradicating smallmouth bass; bass and muskie haters; Rotenone; 10-year plans; sneaky fish kills; more pike attacks; offending the Atlantic Salmon types; angling premiers; stocking the kiss of death; mandatory fishing courses; not reading regs; and driving courses.
With those matters out of the way. Ross Douthat joins the show to talk about his recent book and his battle with chronic Lyme Disease. Topics discussed include: page-turners; the draw of the outdoors; Stephen King’s New England; getting diagnosed as stressed; why Lyme is so often misdiagnosed; the controversy of chronic Lyme; why some people get Lyme worse than others; ticks being the worst; why Lyme sometimes comes back; non-conventional Lyme treatment; Rife machines; Sasquatch; how to avoid chronic Lyme; and much more!
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Episode 36: Jiggin' Up Bones (Hastie Lake Recap) w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
01:12:18
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete and Steve return to studio for a recap of their fly-in trip to Northern Ontario.
First, however, some very unique housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: bald spots; Froggin’ on the French; why fishing buddies matter; rags; cold water boating; hand warmers for your feet; mitts vs. gloves; keeping away ice with WD40; calking your fishing guides; ancient snags; mistaking dinosaurs for catfish; Bulldog Fish; Steve’s Randy Travis impression; Pete “Travis Tritt” Bowman; road trip games; catching largemouth off of guitars; mounting snags; the most embarrassing snag in Fish’n Canada history; catching boots; unleashing F-bombs; night fishing; hockey games telling you where to fish; Pete’s bedtime; why Fish’n Canada stopped fishing at night; nighttime largemouth; pre vs. post front; and knowing when lightening is too close.
With that memorable segment out of the way, Pete and Steve get to recapping their latest fishing trip. Topics discussed include: marking humps; catching fish when the cameras aren't rolling; Steve the cameraman; catching Lake Trout on Smallmouth tackle; impulsive shore casting; searching for cisco's; feeding fish; and much more!
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Episode 35: Tournament Cheaters: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (w/ Steve Hendricks and Andy Pallotta)
01:50:31
On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo is solo in the studio but is joined by two very special guests to break down the recent cheating scandal in the Lake Erie Walleye Trail.
First, however, some brief housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: 500km walleye journeys; fish-finding dogs; getting your tent ransacked; and sea-run brookies.
With those matters out of the way, Ang is joined by one-half of the LEWT Team of the Year, Steve Hendricks, to talk about his first-hand experience with the recent cheating scandal. Topics discussed include: how he knew his competitors were cheating; looking back on second-place finishes; whether this was the first time; the reaction of the other LEWT anglers; avoiding fights; caging fish in reeds; how to stop future cheating; and winning Team of the Year.
Next, Ang calls up good friend and famed tournament director, Andy Pallotta, to get his take on the matter. Topics discussed include: introducing polygraphs to fishing tournaments; what LEWT should have done differently; what happens to cheaters in the CSFL; breaking rules vs. cheating; social media’s role; Pro v. Semi-Pro; how the tournament industry will adapt; putting competitors on the same boat; and banning LiveScope.
To end the show, Ang revisits one of his most memorable interviews in Outdoor Journal Radio history and replays his conversation with Gary Morrison, who was just days removed from cheating in the 2002 Great Ontario Salmon Derby.
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete sit down in studio for a full episode answering YOUR questions.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Angelo’s return; catfish Saturdays; Figure 8s; jaw-dropping; muskie philosophers; figure 8ing pike and bass; the power of composure; neutering salmon; Salmon sperm DNA; pet doctors; and cod skin.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete dig through the listener emails and answer your questions! Topics discussed include: Ang the bodybuilder; Innerkip; Sawyer Brown; getting started into carp fishing; carp concoctions; why carp baits are so unique; Boilies; bolt rigs; fond fishing memories; sneaking up on brook trout; squeaky doors; owl hoots; tube jigs; the molting colours of crayfish; pike handling; weighting fish bellies; how fishing has changed; seeing fish you can’t catch; Ang and Pete’s favourite lakes; trout flies; Pins Minnows; prime walleye season; looking for hooks; what Ang and Pete do to relax; tackle tinkering; approaching lakes vs. rivers; and much more!
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Episode 38: Can Super Trout Save our Fisheries? w/ Dr. Dan Schill
01:17:13
On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete explore a "new" method of invasive species control with one of the leading experts on YY Broodstock, Dr. Dan Schill.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: invasiveness; the third coming of the Round Goby; new anglers; jail time for fishing violations; falling in love with the east coast; being wayward; stopping the poisoning of the Miramichi; living without LiveScope; and a few items Ang and Pete never leave home without.
With those matters out of the way, the boys are joined by Dr. Schill to talk about his work with Trojan Male Brook Trout. Topics discussed include: being conflicted; why Brook Trout are invasive in the west; how the YY method works; Lake Trout in Yellowstone Lake; how invasives spread; store-bought fish being sex-reversed; Common Carp; whether the west wants walleye; how Canada should approach their Asian Carp problem; invasive smallmouth; the mystery of the Sea Lamprey; and much more!
10 Nov 2022
Episode 40: Fishing's Mount Rushmore w/ Bob Izumi
01:52:08
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is joined by Canadian fishing legend Bob Izumi!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete Bowman’s absence; pirating our show; how effective is catch and release fishing; what angling methods are best for fish; male bass producing eggs; fish anti-depressants; and where The Fish’n Canada Show will be in five years.
With that out of the way, Ang heads to the phone to talk to a recently-retired Bob Izumi! Topics discussed include: Spontaneous retirement; turning off “fishing show” mode; travelling 300 days per year; balancing television and tournament fishing; how technology fast tracks the learning process; learning from losses; ignoring advice; discovering the flippin’ jig; hiding in cane beds; the improvement of the average angler; Reno’s wigs; skullets; retaining staff in the fishing industry; the early days of Bob Izumi; fishing tournament stamina; Wayne Izumi; surprise retirements; working with your opposite; The Fish’n Canada/Izumi partnership that fell through; how things could have been different; the future if the fishing industry; Roland Martin; Darren Izumi; fun fishing vs. tournament fishing; tv fishing pressure; bad shoots; why the Canadian fishing industry is so fractured; and what is next for Bob Izumi.\
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03 Nov 2022
Episode 39: The Last Cull w/ Angie Douthit
01:32:15
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by old friend and winner of The Last Cull reality show, Angie Douthit.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: starting hot; 100 fish days; scopin’ vs hopin’; councils of stewards; fishing for lice; non-profits; global pressure; the time and place for two-piece rods; cane fly rods; drunken rod building; and Fred the female lab.
With those matters out of the way, Angie joins the show all the way from Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Topics discussed include: being a captain; losing jobs to compete in a reality show; underdogs; towing two boats at once; having wins taken back; winning The Last Cull; the advantages of being a female in the guiding industry; guide stories; PB Largemouth; and much more!
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17 Nov 2022
Episode 41: Striper Fishing in Salmon Country w/ Jeff Wilson
01:44:12
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jeff Wilson, founder and host of the Miramichi Striper Cup to discuss their recent outing at the famed river.
First, however, Ang and Pete deal with a few news items that have come across their desks. Topics discussed include: gaggles; showing love; Woodstock; 10 am wakeup calls; whether walleye jigs are still king; plurals; Lake Erie’s perch decline; vagabond Choronzey; fishing where they ain’t; how to catch Lake Erie perch despite the decline; Grass Carp; and how to catch stubborn fish.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and call up Jeff Wilson to discuss their latest trip to New Brunswick. Topics discussed include: fishing with Ang and Pete; the 2023 Striper Cup; bad striper neighbourhoods; Striper movement; Striper orgies; why tides matter; 4-miles; legendary salmon waters; 3,000 fishing buddies; out-muscling peacock bass; Striper chowder; why Striped Bass are under attack; Stripers v. Atlantics; lacking seafood; hooks through hands; tournament vibes; and much more!
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Episode 42: Should We Be Ice Fishing for Natural Brook Trout? w/ Gord Pyzer
01:42:08
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by The Doc himself, Gord Pyzer!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order: Topics discussed include: who is Natalie; Americans breaking Canadian records; measuring tools; whether Ang and Pete would kill a fish to get a record; protecting naturally occurring Brook Trout; the underappreciated Brook Trout mecca; stockers; one man’s trash; and consuming 40% of your body weight.
With those matters out of the way, Gord Pyzer joins the show! Topics discussed include: whether fish feel sonar pulses; railing baits; calling backup; Ned Rigs; the right bait at the right time; what turns fish onto certain baits; focusing on suspended fish; straying; fishing spoons for bass; not casting until you find them; hurry-up fishing; being like The Doc; finding the right obsessions; how to properly manage Brook Trout; valuing quality over quantity; catch and release only seasons; barbless hooks; Gord running for Prime Minister; and much more!
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01 Dec 2022
Episode 43: Breakfast Beers w/ The Ugly Pike Podcast
01:24:19
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Frank Ungaro and Chris Walter of The Ugly Pike Podcast to talk muskie, beer, and more!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: pioneering; upper deck flights; smoking on planes; avoiding snow blindness; more pike attacks; how anglers can reduce their impact, biodegradable baits; who is to blame for all the bait packaging; and putting senkos in the drier.
With those matters out of the way, Frank and Chris join the show. Topics discussed include: Frank’s birthday; ideal muskie conditions; dreading blue skies; turning a podcast into a beer; finding the perfect beer for anglers; what a Corona is; defining pilsner; depriving the producer; and a new threat to Muskie fishing.
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08 Dec 2022
Episode 44: Happy Winter Camping w/ Kevin Callan
01:06:40
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by esteemed outdoor writer and Canadian camping ambassador, Kevin Callan (aka The Happy Camper).
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Ang and Steve’s jam session; Party Marty; the wee hours; carrying spuds; ice safety; popcorn ice; how much weight 4 inches of ice can actually hold; whether burbot deserve gamefish status; what burbot tastes like; burbot spawning behaviour; crows vs. canaries; indicator species; and what fishing gear you can safely cheap put on.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and sit down with Kevin Callan. Topics discussed include: crows helping with search and rescue; finding comfort in being uncomfortable; the rise of COVID campers; whether the camping surge will continue; playing hooky from scouts; how to make winter camping more comfortable; waiting for rabbits; his latest book - Another Bend in the River; and much more!
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Episode 45: Avoiding Fish Fights w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
01:14:24
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys enter the off-season with special in-studio guest, Steve Niedzwiecki.
In a rare segment free show, Ang, Pete, and Steve tackle the day’s subjects all in one go! Topics discussed include: The Three Stooges; guppy shows; ice fishing etiquette; unacceptable hut placement; bumping boats; ice fishing peace offerings; whether free coffee can buy you someone’s fishing spot; tournament fishing in 14’ aluminums; marking your troughs; battery-powered augers; angry producers; forever chemicals; contaminated deer meat; sewage in the Hamilton Harbour; catching lures; leveraging baits for bank loans; off-season plans; taking inventory; obsessive line changing; our plans for the Miramichi Striper Cup; Kris King’s sleepless muskie; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by The Big Man himself to talk Reindeer, ice fishing, and the need for windshield wipers.
First, however, some festive housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: whether Reindeer and Caribou are the same animal; why Reindeer are part of Christmas; eating Rudolph; favourite Christmas movies; executing eels; Lasagna over turkey; sleeping in skates; and Pete's love of the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the phones and call up long-time Outdoor Journal Radio guest, Santa Claus. Topics discussed include: what Santa used before Reindeer; whether dogs can fly; why his sleigh now has windshield wipers; whether pooping in the woods gets you on the naughty list; the ultimate Grinch: The Grass Carp; offending the animals; selecting the perfect ice fishing location; ice fishing electronics; and much more!
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Episode 47: The Making of The Fish'n Canada Show w/ Nik Viola
02:02:12
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the entire Fish'n Canada crew is in the studio for a full breakdown of the upcoming season of The Fish'n Canada Show.
Before getting to that, however, Ang and Pete take care of a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: tip-ups; watching your set line with LiveScope; using fishfinders without drilling holes; fishing with twigs; plastic in the Great Lakes; and whether ice fishing is becoming more approachable for beginners.
With that out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by Nik, Vova, and Dean to preview the new season of The Fish'n Canada Show! Topics discussed include: why glacier water is blue; getting COVID from a Lake Trout; breaking into cabins; eating Grayling; lodge food; toothless Pete; Vova's first run-in with Canadian Mosquitos; how we select our locations; and much more!
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Episode 48: Should You Kill a Fish to Claim a Record? w/ Zachary Bellapigna and Joshua Giordano
01:28:31
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is solo in the studio to answer a question that has flooded our inboxes since the Canadaian Smallmouth Bass record was broken - do you have to kill a fish to claim a record?
Before getting to this, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: the new Fish'n Canada season; catching mid-day walleye; hole hopping; saving spots; leaving fish for more fish; and how to report a record fish in the province of Ontario.
With that out of the way, Pete is joined by our first guest, Zack Bellapigna of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Topics discussed include: what the IGFA does; how to claim a record without killing the fish; how many records are killed; how you can get your scales certified; why breaking a record might be easier than you think; and the importance of saving your leader.
Next, Pete is joined by California angler Josh Giordano who, just last year, released a potential state-record Rainbow Trout to avoid harming the fish. Topics discussed include: releasing 38-pound rainbows; why Josh now carries a certified scale; whether big fish stay together; and record-breaking striper.
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Episode 49: Stocking Sturgeon with the Chaga King w/Jerry Ouellette
01:36:31
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Ontario's former Minister of Natural Resources, Jerry Ouellette!
Before Jerry joined the show, however, a few news items needed taking care of. Topics discussed include: Hemmingway's trout; being overwhelmed by maple; Pete's problem with green peppers; Ang and Pete's favourite fish recipes; shore lunches; Margarine tips; and the power of fat.
With those matters out of the way, Jerry joined the show to help out with the fan question, talk about his time as Minister, and school us about the powers of Chaga and other foraged foods. Topics discussed include: why Ang wants to stock Northern Pike; what happened to all the smelt; watching Sturgeon on AquaVu; why Seagulls are protected; when the Bay of Quinte was almost shut down; where Chaga is found; whether the Birch wants it there; why the medical community won't acknowledge it; who Chaga is good for; a blueberry cinnamon taste test; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are celebrating their 50th episode by answering some questions from those who make it all possible.
Before they got to your questions, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete's watch; the human GPS; begging you to subscribe; no coffee after lunch; how to read your ice fishing fishfinder; why there are no hooks in the wintertime; ODJ's appearance on Jeopardy; and playing cat and mouse.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete answer listener questions. Topics discussed include: Go-to ice fishing snacks; hands-free fishing; how many hours of filming go into the Fish'n Canada Show; enticing bites from lethargic fish; finding stocked trout in the wintertime; why you're probably fishing too deep; how to gain confidence with a new bait; old school lures that still works; favourite tweaks; why tip-ups don't work on certain lakes; Ang and Pete's retirement plans; and much more!
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Episode 52: Are Striped Bass Headed North? w/ Joe Cermele
01:30:25
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Joe Cermele of Hook Shots, Field & Stream, MeatEater, and Cut&Retie fame!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: stopping streaming; making up slogans; missing our own debut; Ang and Pete not doing their homework; whether fish get the flu; healthy-looking fish; and where fishing technology is heading.
With that out of the way; the boys hit the phones to talk to Joe Cermele! Topics discussed include: Joe's long resume; how Hook Shots compared to FNC; punk fishermen; whether Tool is metal; whether Willie Nelson can sing; why Joe joined (then left) MeatEater; editing TV shows on iMovie; the pressure of LIVE; admitting you're an expert; shouting out the little guy; the Striper mecca; whether Stripers are moving north; how Striper hit a topwater; the real reason the Atlantic Salmon are declining; and much more!
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Episode 51: The Science of Ice Fishing w/ Dr. Steven Cooke
01:22:39
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Carleton University's Dr. Steven Cooke to talk winter fish migration, ice fishing science, and much more!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: pushing buttons; Beyonce; January trolling; what Izaak Walton's take on Acid Perch would have been; accidentally killing big fish; being out of order; whether big fish taste worse and the best ice fishing destinations in Canada.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the phones and are joined by Dr. Cooke. Topics discussed include: rambling; winter walleye migration; where bass go during the winter and why they have no choice; being where the food is; why winter kills happen; fare-weather biology; knowing when to strap on the feedbag; whether warm weather sends fish back into fall-mode; winter catch and release; how often fish need to eat in cold water; studying Common Carp to learn about invasives; and much more!
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Episode 53: Walleye Fishing Like a Biologist w/ Paul J. Radomski
02:07:44
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are diving deep into the world of Walleye with someone who has spent a lifetime studying and writing about them, author and biologist Paul J. Radomski.
Before Paul joined the show, however, Ang and Pete had a bit of housekeeping to take care of. Topics discussed include: wombats; reciprocation; Ringo; getting pulled overboard by Tuna; throwing Ang and anchor; Mudpuppy myths; getting attacked by a salamander; and guessing fish weights.
With those matters out of the way, author Paul J. Radomski joins the show. Topics discussed include: why he chose to write a book about walleye; the infamous eye; why Sauger are underappreciated; whether Walleye are well-suited for catch and release; Paul's case for fishing during the spawn; whether slot sizes work; why genetics matter; Canadian fish growing slower; the curious case of Lake Scugog; whether wild fish are more fit that stockers; losing habitat; buying out commercial fisheries; and much more!
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Episode 54: Why You've Been Muskie Fishing All Wrong w/ Gord Pyzer
01:14:41
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, The Doc is back! This time, to talk to us about a recent discovery he made that is going to change the way you Muskie fish.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete's mask; making a living off catching invasives; anonymous anglers; whether Northern Pikeminnow are actually invasive; whether your province has an official fish; Ang and Pete's case for Ontario's fish; provincial dirt; and how Ang and Pete stay comfortable out on the ice.
With those matters out of the way, Gord Pyzer joins the show to talk about a recent outing that is going to change the way he approaches Muskie fishing. Topics discussed include: freezing in Florida; the case for the Brook Trout; getting taught to Muskie fish by Europeans; the famous Eagle Lake; normalizing eight fish days; small baits equal big fish; myth-busting; the power of being erratic; why the figure-8 works; dispelling the need for heavy rods; light line muskie fishing; fishing mapless; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by fishing YouTuber and fellow-Canadian Jay Siemens!
But first, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: 1-star reviews; Pete's sleeping schedule; the return of acid rain?; scientific push-back; illegal weed removal; and adapting your ice fishing fish finder for open water.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and are joined by Jay Siemens. Topics discussed include: turning 31; being a new dad; balancing family and fishing; getting burned out; whether professional anglers still fish for fun; the difficulties of fishing with a camera; whether YouTube is saturated; why there is always room for more; how Ang and Pete met; learning from tournament fishing; getting paid by the view; the school of guiding; opening up an outpost cabin; Uncle Mark; Catch&Cook; choosing between Florida and the Miramichi; and much more!
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Episode 55: Finding Fish with the Mantracker w/ Terry Grant
01:50:07
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the Mantracker, Terry Grant, to talk about his time on the show, how he became a tracker, his life as a cowboy, and much more!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: crooning; breaking two world records in one day; keeping Pete awake; WG; Ants; how fish hear; ear hair; cutting off your nose; whether fish can hear your motor; metal-loving koi; watching The Fish'n Canada Show in French; and misunderstood species.
With those matters out of the way, Terry joins the show all the way from rural Alberta. Topics discussed include: how someone gets into man tracking; learning from animals; cowboy life; how the show started; picking horses; his most memorable episodes; the realness of the show; how often the "prey" got away; whether the cameras ever gave things away; Chad Savage; why he left the show; fair weather fishing; Mantracker's return?; and much more!
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Episode 57: How Close are Asian Carp Getting? w/ Liana Hryniewicz
01:10:26
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the Invasive Species Centre's Liana Hryniewicz to answer all of your Asian Carp questions!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: conduits; Hotspots; ice out Pike; the effects of a warm winter; spring Lake Trout fishing; 65-minute fishing seasons; and spearing strugeon.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the phones and are joined by Asian Carp expert Liana Hryniewicz. Topics discussed included: what kind of angler should be most concerned; the threat to wetlands; which carp get the biggest; whether a bounty system will work; redneck fishing tournaments; eating Asian Carp; needing a name change; whether carp can handle the cold; why Asian Carp jump; the effectiveness of barriers; cross-breeding; what provinces should be paying attention; and how the USA can help.
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Episode 58: Can Anglers Actually Make A Difference? w/ Dan Taillon
01:54:28
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Senior Biologist with the Ontario MNR, Dan Taillon, to discuss a much-requested amendment to the province’s catch and release regulations, one that would allow photographs to be taken of catch-and-release-only fish.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Pete’s new coffee; cowboying; badger shootin’; taking horse medicine; watching fishing while you treadmill; a conversation with Siri; eating a raw shore lunch; mouse sandwiches; contracting 30-foot tapeworms; Mountain Lion sashimi; feeding raw fish to John Snow; a change to fish photography laws; how you can see our podcast live; why crazy bait colours are getting so popular; and an answer from a real scientist.
With those matters out of the way, Dan Taillon joins the show! Topics discussed included: unique introductions; how public consultation works; why photographing out-of-season fish is being re-considered; what constitutes immediate release; do photos compromise fish; catch-photo-release tournaments; getting outfished by Pete; photos counting toward your limit; whether Ang and Pete have been breaking the law; officer discretion; due diligence; whether angler feedback actually makes a difference; when public engagement goes wrong; the case of Lake Scugog; and much more!
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Episode 59: LIVE from the Toronto Sportsmen's Show w/ Mark Melnyk and Antonio Meleca
01:30:48
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are on-location at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show with a couple of very special guests!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: staining new shirts; party fishing; if trout opener is still as big as it used to be; the king of all openers; early season walleye; slow-trolling for muskie; debunking Bergmann's rule; why climate change might be making our fish bigger; why you should never dump your pet goldfish; Ang and Pete's favourite shoot; the biggest fish we've ever caught; and why pizza and movies are best reserved for Friday's.
With that out of the way, Pete heads for lunch and Angelo is joined by our first guest, celebrity chef and soon-to-be host of the Eating Wild podcast, Antonio Meleca. Topics discussed included: who has who's dream job; Antonio's new podcast; the importance of sustainable harvest; Pike sashimi; and getting around grocery prices.
Next, host of the New Fly Fisher, Mark Melnyk, stops by the booth! Topics discussed included: the joys of getting out; where the tweed-hat-wearing fly fishermen have gone; when fly fishing became cool; catching Tuna on the fly; experience vs. results; whether any fish are off limits of the fly; whether fly fishing is harder than conventional angling; teaching yourself to fish; a passing appearance from Leo Stakos what's next for The New Fly Fisher; and much more!
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Episode 60: The Dangers of Cold Water Boating w/ James Lyman
01:51:36
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by James Lyman of the Ontario Provincial Police's Marine Unit to talk cold water boating, stories from the water, and to clear up all your boating questions!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: knowing drummers; rocking the CASBA; prepping your gear for spring fishing; ants in the boat; Pete's problem with squirrels; multiple Illinois; the science behind the fish of 10,000 casts; Power-Pole's new Bow Mounted Electric; and how we repel bugs.
With those matters out of the way, James joins the show! Topics discussed include: the CASBA awards; why spring boating can be so dangerous; why you're not that good of a swimmer; float suits vs. life jackets; whether wearing PFD's will become the law; horror stories from the water; the prevalence of alcohol at boat ramps; ice rescues; water spouts; hypothermia; and much more!
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Episode 61: Canada Wins the Classic! w/ Jeff Gustafson
01:41:44
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the first Canadian to ever win a Bassmaster Classic, Jeff Gustafson!
Before getting to that interview, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Strange names; Canada being on top; information overload; “watching our podcast”; treadmills; how fish smell; whether fish can smell oil-based scents; offensive human odours; avoiding Gordy Bowman’s hands; whether Pike slime deters other fish; lack of echo; how to spot bass beds; light influencing spawning behaviour; avoiding spawning fish; strategies for bass opener; and Gussy’s big win!
With those matters out of the way, we head to Pete Bowman's interview with Gussy, fresh off his massive win at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. Topics discussed included: How a Canadian got so good on the Tennessee River; stressful Sundays; why he went for smallmouth; abandoning old gameplans; dealing with a slot size during a tournament; boat-shy smallmouth; Moping; the Smeltantor; disciplined jigging; the necessity of Forward Facing Sonar; meeting Gord Pyzer through piano lessons; how sponsorships are changing; how much it costs to be an Elite Series Pro; Gussy’s favourite species; how Canadian bass knowledge transfers down south; how the Canadian bass circuit stacks up; and much more!
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are answering YOUR questions in the spring edition of our mailbag!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: the lazy man’s podcast; Party Marty: Baileys in coffee; distinguishing humans from sea lions; where pike came from; why Muskie came first; 1 Bigfoot sighting for every 900 black bears; and Ang’s opinion on bigfoot.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the mailbag and see what you, the listeners, have been sending in. Topics discussed included: why people switch hands to reel; baitcasters not accommodating leftys; abusive nuns; whether big fish stick together; finding schools of giants; Carolina rigs; pumping gas into your rod holder; the effectiveness and catch and release fishing; water temperatures; adjusting season's based on yearly spawning behaviour; and much more!
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Episode 63: Is Fishing and Hunting Access in Danger? w/ MP Blaine Calkins
01:39:55
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Canada's Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation, Blaine Calkins, to discuss an emerging threat to the country's public land access.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: listening to podcasts in ice huts; requesting your own show at the gym; Columbians; digging holes; camping on Crown Land; chalking tires; bumper jumping; humourless principals; the benefits of being suspended; the misunderstood life of the burbot; and seeing whiskers on LiveScope.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by MP Blaine Calkins. Topics discussed included: what a Shadow Minister does; 30 by 30; conservation vs. preservation; who is involved in these decisions; asking permission to hunt and fish; failures in consultation; getting behooved; what the science says; losing access; what the USA is doing; why Americans are better at engaging anglers and hunters; the power of box drawing; slippery slopes; skies falling; what you can do; BIll C21; and much more!
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Episode 64: Everything is Bigger in Saskatchewan w/ Jeff and Jason Matity
01:39:26
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jeff and Jason Matity to talk about crashing trucks, fish hatching, Saskatchewan fishing, and more!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our Saskatchewan listeners; Pete’s turkey calls; what a turkey’s head colour can tel you about how they are feeling; what colour a dead turkey turns; golfing birds; hitchhiking invasives; Klingons; Captain Pike; looking like a Ferengi; why you should never dump your bait, and finding spawning habitat
With those matters out of the way, Jeff and Jason join the show! Topics discussed included: wrecking your dad’s “new” truck; the Fish’n Canada RV tour; paying for your brother’s sins; Reel ‘Em In; underwater photography; the state of fishing in Saskatchewan; the uniqueness of Lake Diefenbaker; why Diefenbaker rainbow trout get so big; triploids; Last Mountain Lake; coal pit Brook Trout; pet Pike; whether Saskatchewan Largemouth can survive without coal-fired power plants; deciding what’s invasive; trading cisco eggs for Largemouth fingerlings; Splake biology; and much more!
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Episode 80: Guiding for Dinosaurs w/ Jamie Pistilli
01:35:48
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by lifelong fishing guide and host of the Tackle Box podcast, Jamie Pistilli!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Elton John; Howard Stern; Lyme Disease; escaped dogs; the newest Rainbow Trout subspecies; and whether technology is taking the art out of fishing.
With those matters out of the way, Jamie joins the show! Topics discussed included: scaring Pete; how Jamie met Brad; guiding for Long Nose Gar; the struggles of muskie guiding; muskie bonkers; getting your ear bit by a Gar; hookless fishing; what makes a good guide; why so many athletes love to fish; and much more!
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Episode 65: From Mayor to Minister w/ Hon. Graydon Smith
01:25:36
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Hon. Graydon Smith.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: getting minted; running into Napanneans; confusing the news; structure vs. cover; going shallow for walleye; getting distracted by secondary species; semantics; loon-poop bays; ancient bass; killing records; man caves; David Wilcox; unconventional tuning; and the pound for pound best fighting fish in Canada.
With that out of the way, Minister Smith joins the show! Topics discussed include: where the F came from; his time as a Blue Jays broadcaster; how he became the Minister; how a young person gets into politics; catching snapping turtles; whether Ministers need outdoor experience; settling Turtle Gate; how much power the MNRF has; who manages federal hunting issues; where are all the COs?; 30 by 30; the need for public feedback; and much more!
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Episode 66: Fish Parasites and Wild Pig Invasions w/ Tore Buchanan
01:12:12
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by wildlife researcher and Wild Pig expert, Tore Buchanan!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: AI; desk banging; black spot disease; eating worm-ridden perch; why everything starts with birds; Melanosis; new news; renting crown land in New Brunswick; Fish'n Canada East; stocking beans; handsome names; dating Ang; graphite rods; and understanding rod power vs. action.
With that out of the way, Tore joins the show to talk about Canada's emerging wild pig problem. Topics discussed included: the difference between pigs and boars; how they got here; escapees; opening fences; underestimating a pig's cold tolerance; walking your pig; why they are a problem; how they threaten our wild turkeys; why Ontario banned wild pig hunting; pig predators; pig attacks; how the government traps them; where the meat goes; what the USA is going; and much more!
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Episode 67: The Real Fish of 10,000 Casts w/ Dr. Cory Suski
01:33:41
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by Dr. Cory Suski, a Canadian-born professor who recently put the muskie's reputation to the scientific test.
Before we got to this, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: campfire podcasts; catching the same fish twice; why boathouse fish are easier to catch; appropriately rickety; Ang's pet bass; Pete's defence of the Netherlands; the Canadian disadvantage; why European carp are bigger; whether real pike anglers exist; pasta-eating catfish; killing Lyme Disease with deer blood; and when to change baits.
With those matters out of the way, Dr. Suski joins the show, all the way from Illinois(s)! Topics discussed included: the muskie niche; aquatic pigs; why scientists prefer hatchery fish; farmed muskie; fish learning; why moving muskie are NOT feeding; fish personalities; stationary fish; changing your muskie fishing philosophy; whether migratory fish stop eating; testing muskie aggression; fish identifying angler noise; evolving out of being caught; and much more!
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25 May 2023
Episode 68: LIVE from The Sportsman's Inn
01:07:01
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the whole Fish'n Canada crew is LIVE from a balcony of the Sportsman's Inn in Killarney, Ontario! Topics discussed inlcuded: doing it LIVE; Captain Pike; buying networks; how Gord Pyzer became The Doc; when fish start producing eggs; the short growing season of Canadian fish; peanut butter whiskey; cheating in a sucker tournament; losing to a twelve-year-old girl; fishing fishing spots on Google Maps; Jeopardy hosts; the portal; breaking the banana rule; spotting fish with drones; making arrowheads; Red; precision pike filleting; eating smallmouth; rough water; openers being overrated; and much more!
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01 Jun 2023
Episode 69: Canada's New Smallmouth Capital? (LIVE from Nackawic, New Brunswick)
01:44:54
This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you LIVE from our bed and breakfast in Nackawic, New Brunswick where the boys are covering an emerging Smallmouth Bass meca - the St. John River. Topics discussed include: praise for the Maritimes; steak and lobster; construction jokes; the Destination Nackawic Smallmouth Open; Big Axes; tournament fishing culture; unjustly invasive; aggressive fan calls; breaking windows; stealing parking meters; why pike get so beat up; the Ohio walleye cheaters sentence; Atlantic Salmon folks; the value of the smallmouth fishing industry; the Striper Cup; and much more!
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08 Jun 2023
Episode 70: The New Brunswick Tournament Trail w/ Jeff Wilson
01:30:50
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jeff Wilson to recap the 2023 Striper Cup and give a status update on the state of bass fishing in New Brunswick.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: great names; the east coast dictionary; our love for the Maritimes; a Niedzwiecki shore lunch; menaces to fish society; filleting pike with a butter knife; shore lunch perch; stripers eating themselves to death; cheating in tournaments; caging fish; and deciding whether to complain.
With those matters out of the way, Jeff Wilson joins the show! Topics discussed included: the 2023 striper cup; just missing it; what triggers a striper spawn; floating eggs; marital deficits; boat draw controversy; the economic value of Striped Bass; boat crashes; racing your tinner; winning a tournament on your last three casts; tournament science; topwater striper; the return of commercial striper fishing; emerging threats to the Miramichi's Striped Bass; getting stranded by water levels; opening your mind to coarse fish; and much more!
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20 Jun 2023
NEW SHOW: Eating Wild
00:00:59
Outdoor Journal Radio is proud to present its brand new podcast, Eating Wild! Hosted by three hunting and fishing buddies with a lifetime of culinary experience between them, Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast brings folks from all walks of life to the boat, tree stand, and kitchen to tell the stories and answer the questions around the pursuit and preparation of wild fish and game.
The new show premieres next Tuesday. Subscribe now on all your favourite podcast platforms to never miss an episode!
29 Jun 2023
Episode 73: Smallmouth Fishing with Jon Snow w/ the Eating Wild podcast
01:36:41
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the newest members of our podcast team, Antonio Meleca, Daniel Martins, and Luis Pereira of the Eating Wild podcast!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our new podcast network; laughing while cutting the lawn; how we research new water; stocking reports; studying baitfish; whether certain colours can repel mosquitos; our unfortunate uniform choices; and whether small fish taste better than big ones.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by the boys from Eating Wild! Topics discussed included: how chefs got into the outdoors; why food cannot be separated from fishing and hunting; the return of sustenance hunting; filling freezers; planning fishing trips around your meals; eating bear with Taylor Sheridan; cooking vegan as a hunter; black bear sliders; resting your meat; wagyu deer burgers; and much more!
Stick around to the end of this podcast to hear the first half of the inaugural episode of Eating Wild! If you like what you heard, be sure to subscribe on all your favourite podcast platforms.
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15 Jun 2023
Episode 71: The Godfather of Survival Television w/ Les Stroud (Survivorman)
01:18:25
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the Survivorman, Les Stroud!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Podcast Pete; bad reviews; watching movies in thirds; Ang's problem with Dean's article; the majors and the minors; Antonio's taco recipe; why your soap might be attracting mosquitos; illegal dredging; catching yourself; and the time when Jimmy Houston caught Bill Dance.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phone for a much-anticipated chat with the Survivorman! Topics discussed included: Wikipedia marriages; how less got into survival; selling songs to Springsteen; how real Survivorman really was; working with one camera; eating grasshoppers; what motivates Les; lying to the Discovery Channel; why help kills the vibe; the copycat shows; Bear Grillis; the problem with Alone; why fishing is more reliable than hunting; Bigfoot; Bigfoot people; Wild Harvest; Les's new book; and much more!
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22 Jun 2023
Episode 72: The Power of Print w/ Patrick Walsh
01:27:34
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Editor in Chief of Outdoor Canada Magazine and recent Angler Hall of Fame inductee, Patrick Walsh!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: never getting to wear shorts; northern Ontario bugs; the radio community; why Canadians should avoid bedded bass; New Brunswick's expert fish management; catching the same fish three times; PIT tags; and the time Ang was abducted by aliens.
With those matters out of the way, Patrick Walsh joins the show! Topics discussed included: Patrick's Hall of Fame induction; what the pandemic did to print; the state of outdoor writing; why writing is the perfect medium for the outdoors; outhouse material; teaching in Tanzania; Great Bear Lake; Arctic Char; the struggle of salmon stories; "getting a show"; destructive lodge owners; whether or not to shorelunch; and much more!
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06 Jul 2023
Episode 74: Off the Grid Walleye (LIVE from Quantz Lake)
01:53:14
On this week's episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Steve Niedzwiecki and five thousand Horseflies as they recap their latest outing from their remote outpost cabin on Quantz Lake, Ontario.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: forest fires; whether bigger smallmouth are always deep; why wood holds so many fish; cabbage weed; Ang's author credits; why Cape Breton has so many coyote attacks; whether coyote hunting helps the issue; and Ang and Pete's most memorable outpost experiences.
With those matters out of the way, the boys get into their latest venture into the north woods of Ontario. Topics discussed included: not needing your long johns; Amazon weather in Northern Ontario; running out of water; Beaver Fever; the purpose of the Horsefly; why you should pack light; freeze-dried food: compression bags; raising ducks; dog stories; Steve's new podcast; and much more!
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12 Jul 2023
NEW SHOW: Diaries of a Lodge Owner
00:01:06
In 2009, sheet metal mechanic, Steve Niedzwiecki, turned his passions into reality using steadfast belief in himself and his vision by investing everything in a once-obscure run-down Canadian fishing lodge.
After ten years, the now-former lodge owner and co-host of The Fish'n Canada Show is here to share stories of inspiration, relationships and the many struggles that turned his monumental gamble into one of the most legendary lodges in the country.
From anglers to entrepreneurs, athletes to conservationists; you never know who is going to stop by the lodge.
13 Jul 2023
Episode 75: Swatting Horse Flies w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
01:44:43
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by friend of the show and newest member of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast team, Steve Niedzwiecki!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: the arrival of the Grass Carp; the thermocline and how to find it; sister cousins; catching bass with chicken nuggets; moose rabies; getting bit by skunks; washing donkeys; splicing fibre; and how to fish in the wind.
With those matters out of the way, Steve joins the show from his new Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast studio! Topics discussed included: Steve's new podcast; cigarette-smoking monkeys; how Steve got Ang and Pete to his lodge; how a sheet metal mechanic became a podcaster; fixing outhouses; angry customers; never being the boss; turning your hobby into a job; adding stress to fishing; TV-worthy fish; drinking lake water; outposts; untouched land; and much more!
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20 Jul 2023
Episode 76: Bass Fishing Royalty w/ Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston
01:58:09
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo is LIVE from an Orlando hotel room with an exclusive interview from two of North America's most legendary anglers, Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: what Ang was drinking on episode 74; the new Fish'n Canada store; why cold fronts have a bad reputation; losing $3.5 million dollars to a shark bite; and how we repel mosquitos.
With those matters out of the way, Jimmy and Roland join the show! Topics discussed included: ICAST 2023; Jimmy's love of the people; Roland and Jimmy's first fight; hiding from cowboys; adapting to modern technology; whether tournament bass fishermen are better today; online criticism; dealing with PETA; Toby Keith's entering the fishing industry; Jimmy's pecans; and much more!
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27 Jul 2023
Episode 77: Good Fishing Decisions w/ Cory Johnston
01:24:23
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we interrupt the pre-fishing of BASS Elite Series angler Cory Johnston as he joins the show from the deck of his boat on Lake Simcoe.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our new podcast network; the Fish'n Canada and Outdoor Journal Radio merch line; why Gord Pyzer keeps rice in his tackle box; silicon; Steve's snoring; and saltwater Northern Pike.
With those matters out of the way, Cory Johnston calls into the show as he searches for smallmouth on Lake Simcoe. Topics discussed included: how someone gets into tournament fishing; the price of bass fishing; sugar daddies; drawing an Elite Series pro on your local derby; Canada winning the classic; getting foiled by locals; social media backlash; American bass fans; the prevalence of cheating; what makes a great angler; the mental side of tournament fishing; and the new Power-Pole MOVE!
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On Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, former Minister of Natural Resources, Jerry Ouellette takes you along on the journey to see the places and meet the people that will help you find your outdoor passion and help you live a life close to nature and Under The Canopy.
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03 Aug 2023
Episode 78: The Problem with Atlantic Salmon (w/ Darryl Choronzey)
01:23:29
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is joined by Canadian fishing legend and long-time friend of the show, Darryl Choronzey!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: partridge mac and cheese; why zebras have stripes; and our latest technique for avoiding Horse Flies,
With those matters out of the way, Choronzey joins the show! Topics discussed included: feeding rabbits; the most challenging part of filming fishing; mosquito-phobia; bathing in DEET; good ministers; why Atlantic Salmon disappeared; the problem with our stocking program; salmon propaganda; why Americans are doing it better; where stocking should take place; the problem with Alewives; Choronzey's take on the OFAH; whether the Atlantic will ever come back; why Lake Erie is in its prime; and much more!
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10 Aug 2023
Episode 79: Can Muskie Behaviour Be Predicted? (w/ The Ugly Pike Podcast)
01:19:18
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by fellow podcasters and die-hard muskie anglers, Frank and Chris of the Ugly Pike Podcast!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: grovelling; Old Plugs; the Babe: the return of the Sea Lamprey; cricks; Lamprey attacked; Yello Jackets; ignoring segues; Willie Nelson; and bow fishing.
With those matters out of the way, the boys from Ugly Pike join the show! Topics discussed included: whether muskie care about the time of day; majors and minors; spots on spots; the golden hour; using cows are barometres; what fly fisherman and muskie anglers have in common; why muskie anglers don't like pike; big baits and big fish; why muskie are normally caught by accident; and much more!
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Hosted by lifetime fishing guide Jamie Pistilli and CFL legend Brad Sinopoli, Outdoor Journal Radio's Tackle Box podcast seeks to make the connection between sports and the outdoors.
Join Jamie and Brad every week on the Tackle Box for a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favourite athletes and angling personalities and to hear stories from the people who have found their passion through their outdoor pursuits.
From hits to tangles, passes and dangles -the Tackle Box has your sports and angling listening covered!
24 Aug 2023
Episode 81: The Other Kind of Backlash
02:00:36
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are guestless as they dissect an interesting article on fishing "keyboard warriors" and reminisce on some of their own experiences with online backlash.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Professional knitters; being yourself; higher-ups; capitalism; Ang and Pete’s favourite guide; what makes a good guide; more tournament cheating; stuffing fish; and fishing on instinct.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head down memory lane. Topics discussed included: Keyboard warriors in the fishing community; catch and release police; where catch and release came from; why fishing TV hosts are so closely monitored; the Alberta eye hold; gill holds; whether pictures are necessary; boat-side releases; using your livewell to help fish recover; Pete’s love mail; the FNC fiasco; getting accused of breaking the law; post-shoot Tim Hortons; Wàh; Ang’s pandemic letter; hypocritical fish handling critiques; the FNC complaint hall of fame; and much more!
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Episode 82: Does Bug Spray Repel Fish? (w/ Connor Brown and Christian Strickland)
01:00:09
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is solo in the studio to talk pickerel, answer some fan questions, and chat with two of Algoma's youngest fishing guides. Topics discussed included: Pete's absence; our contributions to science; eating pig skins; having a good skin guy; eating tongue; blue pickerel; fishing with bug spray; how sixteen-year-olds get into guiding; young entrepreneurship; Sault Ste. Marie; Atlantic Salmon; and much more!
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Episode 83: Stranded on Lake of the Woods (LIVE from Uncle Mark's Outpost)
01:21:42
This week, Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you LIVE from the luxurious Uncle Mark's Outpost on the shores of Lake of the Woods as we reap our latest Fish'n Canada shoot! Topics discussed included: The Machine; Natalie; pickerel dinner; ricing it up; Harvest Time; how wing shooting entered waterfowling; swatting grouse; wing shooting turkeys; Soviet stocking programs; Pink Salmon in Newfoundland; breaking poles; incinerating toilets; the state of Lake of the Woods; the impact of ice fishing; and much more!
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Episode 84: Redefining "Single Hook" (LIVE from Lodge 88)
01:41:57
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we are LIVE from the Eagle's Nest at the fabled Lodge 88 as we endure a rain-in and break a recent discovery on the front of "Single Hook" fishing. Topics discussed included: the latest sale on ODJ and Fish'n Canada Merch; The Carpenter; what happened to Golden Lake; poor stocking habits; the problem with Rainbow Smelt; catching dinos; the best baits for catching Longnose Gar; what constitutes a "Single Hook" in Ontario; when live bait is better; whether God would sponsor Pete; our problem with Air Canada; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we are back at Lodge 88, rained in on the shores of famed Esnagi Lake.
With some extra time on our hands, the boys decided to round up some Q&A questions from our listening, and LIVE audience! Topics discussed included: memorizing scripts; poachers; the time Pete broke the law; walleye dogs; best memories from the Outdoor Journal Radio television show; poisonous outhouse frogs; Ang's racing days; where walleye go during the winter: walleye PBs; getting spooled; making a career out of your hobby; regrets; Reno's retirement; selling light bulbs; snubbing Blockbuster: retirement; and much more!
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Episode 85: Can Fish Feel Your Sonar? (w/ Ryan Flaro)
02:24:11
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by a long-time friend of the show and the recent winner of the BaitFuel Fishing Tour Championship, Ryan Flaro!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Lancaster Perch Rolls; our end-of-summer sale; Mitt Romney's salmon recipe; sea lice; and whether fish tastes better from cold, clear water.
With those matters out of the way, Ryan Flaro joins the show fresh off his tournament win! Topics discussed included: the infamous muskie episode; when The Fish'n Canada Show shows up at your door; dealing with modern fishing pressure; whether fish can feel LiveScope; feeling your fishfinder through your leg hairs; why big smallmouth love cameras; Ryan's love for the original Panoptix; whether LiveScope should be banned from tournaments; why farther is not always better; fishing karma; and MUCH more!
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05 Oct 2023
Episode 87: Catching Seagulls (LIVE from the Saint Lawrence River)
01:35:35
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are fresh off a trip to the fabled Saint Lawrence River and are ready to tell you all about one of our absolute favourite fisheries (with a few digressions). Topics discussed included: Hand-delivered merch; LOTR; constructive criticism; profuse apologies; China’s largemouth consumption; Japanese bass rigs; eating drum; removing mud lines; monks; biodegradable soft plastics; finding senkos in pike; dropping your watch in the outhouse; how many bees it takes to kill you; getting stomped by moose; accidental muskie; Rusty crayfish; seagull stories; and much more!
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12 Oct 2023
Episode 88: Canada's Most Underrated Fishery? (LIVE from Port Cunnington Lodge)
01:23:44
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are fresh off the last shoot of the season to discuss one of the most underrated fisheries in Canada, and much more! Topics discussed included: Ang’s fingerless gloves; turducken; Guido Viola; smelling like trees; WrestleMania; Ugly Sticks; Manitoba ice camping; incinerating on the ice; poppin’ cormorants; making your Livescope portable; how you can win a Livescope Plus; Toronto fishing traffic; sandbagging; managing expectations; whether livescope is unfair; why Muskoka is ignored for fishing; Reba slander; and what convinces fish to finally bite.
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19 Oct 2023
Episode 89: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (w/ Kris King)
02:02:46
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the NHL's Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, and former Toronto Maple Leaf, Kris King!
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Ang's apparent influence over the NHL; unwanted cottage guests; the poisoning of Lake Miramichi; falsely advertised fisheries; 100% release rates; and tail pinching.
With those matters out of the way, the boys are joined by Kris King to celebrate the start of the NHL season and, of course, talk some fishing. Topics discussed included: Kinger's Stanley Cup predictions; Ryan Reeves; the role of enforcers in the modern NHL; whether the shootout is coming to an end; Connor Bedard; why hockey is different than other sports; Kinger's Angler of the Year title; whether tournaments take the fun out of fishing; illegal equipment; relying too much on your electronics; the fisherman vs. water skier rivalry; dock fishing; and much more!
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This week, on the Halloween edition of Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by Larissa Nituch of the Ontario MNRF to discuss a very real and very scary disease facing North America's cervids, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: whether Ang and Pete should stop swearing; TV vs. Podcast personalities; the new Largemouth Bass strain; Striped Bass poaching in PEI; crash landing in the Amazon; and lion photography gone wrong.
With those matters out of the way, Larissa joins the show! Topics discussed included: CWD conspiracies; whether humans can get CWD; the monkey study; what an infected deer looks like; where CWD has been detected; whether ticks can carry it; how the MNRF is monitoring for the disease; how wolves may be able to help; how it got here; whether hunters should be getting their deer tested; what you can do to help; and much more!
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02 Nov 2023
Episode 91: Uncle Mark's Outpost (w/ Jay Siemens)
01:35:56
You can now watch this podcast! Check it out on our YouTube channel.
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Jay Siemens returns to the podcast to talk about the inaugural season of Uncle Mark's Outpost!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Taylor Swift; Pete's problem with Hollywood; Al Pacino; fishing with Jonah: world record Lake Trout; overestimating fish fights; and the difference between pelagic and inland walleye.
With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and are joined by Jay! Topics discussed included: meeting THE Uncle Mark; the future of outhouses; Lake of the Woods' Rusty Crayfish problem; northern Largemouth; Starlink; the importance of sat phones; Cinematic YouTubing; boat control; Brazillian Peacock Bass fishing; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by NHL legend and die-hard angler, Eric Lindros!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting surprised by your own work; educated firewood selection; the port hope fishing petition; salmon snagging; Prussian Carp; lakes that Ang and Pete will never fish again; and the difference between eastern and western steelheading.
With those matters out of the way, Eric Lindros joins the show! Topics discussed included: The Legion of Doom; the Eric Lindros Easter Seals Event; playing hockey with NHL legends; guest hosting an episode of The Fish'n Canada Show; the value of fishing with newbies; Ron Duguay stories; and much more!
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by the G.O.A.T of fishing, Bill Dance!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: podcast censorship; DOALO; crown land spraying; glyphosates; fishing and mental health; and selecting the right for walleye.
With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete are joined by Bill Dance! Topics discussed included: the early days of Bill Dance Outdoors; filming 2008 shows per year; curving bricks around corners; Bill's experience in Canada; the first BASS event; the value of tournament fishing; what's next for Bill Dance; Bill's famous hat; Roland Martin stories; modern technology; and much more! To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo and Pete are joined by boat and motor expert Steve Tait of Maple Leaf Marinas to help us tackle some winterization questions!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Titan Largemouth Bass; inventing fish to replace native ones; the splake problem; fillet knife sharpening; the oldest fish in freshwater; and Ang's problem with bow fishing.
With those matters out of the way, Steve joins the show! Topics discussed included: how to avoid frozen water in your motor; why the motor is not necessarily the biggest concern in cold water; heat being worse than cold; barking your motor; the necessity of gear oil; whether premium fuel is necessary; how to avoid mildew; peppermint; the state of the marine industry; why buying a boat is getting easier; aluminum vs. fibreglass; the status of electronic motors; and much more!
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30 Nov 2023
Episode 95: The Real Side of Fishing Shows
02:35:20
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined IN-STUDIO by two more Fish'n Canada Co-Hosts, Steve Niedzwiecki and Nik Viola!
Since they are in-studio, Steve and Nik joined us for our weekly housekeeping. Topics discussed included: when winter really starts; dumbing things down; getting too technical; the importance of being unplugged; tire chemicals leeching into rivers; forever chemicals; 6PPPD; the need for planer boards; and unconventional smallmouth fishing.
With those matters out of the way, the whole crew gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season of The Fish'n Canada Show! Topics discussed included: the inevitability of smallmouth during pike opener; spotting fish from the drone; why you shouldn't fish for spawning bass; holey boats; the open water walleye bite; knowing muskie by name; horsefly-crow hybrids; taking fish in the shower with you; catching big fish off camera; and much more!
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Episode 96: Do Poachers Ever Get What They Deserve? (w/ Sam Lawry)
01:43:06
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by former Arizona Game Ranger, Sam Lawry, to discuss poachers and the dark details of fish and game law enforcement.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Designs By Pete™; using a firearms license to board a flight; the consistency of Canadian airlines; Clint Eastwood; whether bass tournaments are harmful; hookless fishing; not caring about the moon phase; the infamous walleye cheater; and the best choice for a kayak fishing life jacket.
With those matters out of the way, Sam joins us from the show from his hunting trip in Montana! Topics discussed included: why being a game ranger can be so dangerous; whether a CO needs a warrant; fishing undercover; accidental poachers; serial poachers; whether wildlife crimes are justly punished; why stripping a license is not effective; Coyote SOBs; getting found out while undercover; the mud puddle story; Sam's experience in Canada; and what you should do if you come across a poacher.
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