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Episode 134: Are You Missing Out On Open-Water Fish? (On the Road Again #5)
29 Aug 2024
00:49:38
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete, Steve, and Dean are live from Lake Obabika Lodge to give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the latest episodes of The Fish'n Canada Show. Topics discussed included: Steve and Dean's new hosting jobs; getting used to fishing with a camera; open water smallmouth; cat and mouse techniques for Lake Trout; unconventional Laker lures; Pete's big laker story; Lake Obabika Lodge; the Near North; entry-level muskie setups; and much more!
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Episode 133: Is Your Boat Cleaner Harming Our Fisheries? (w/ Mike Wisecarver)
22 Aug 2024
01:12:04
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in studio to talk to Mike Wisecarver, owner of a company that is set to put an end to harsh cleaning products entering our waterways.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Pete's return, Nik's new nickname; material girls; striper people vs. salmon people; the Atlantic Salmon money pit; fly fishing for Striped Bass; The Prince's Dog; flesh-eating bacteria; flip flops on the boat; and whether it is getting windier.
With those matters out of the way, Mike Wisecarver joins the show! Topics discussed included: How Booyah came to be; the only biodegradable boat cleaner; how it works; how effective natural boat cleaners can be; non-acid cleaners; addressing water pollution; forever chemicals; and much more!
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Episode 124: What Makes a Good Guide? (w/ The Untamed Pursuits Podcast)
20 Jun 2024
01:08:58
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Dean (Pete is fishing) are joined by Jamie Pistilli and Ridr Knowlton to talk about their new podcast - Untamed Pursuits!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Free Livescopes; our website ads; catching your client's fish; and Eagle Lake Muskie.
With those matters out of the way, Jamie and Ridr Join the show. Topics discussed included: Ang's love for North Carolina; shrimp trawlers; meeting your podcast partner on Tinder; the resurgence of hardcover books; good guide stories; Gar smells; the Ottawa River; Canadian lingo; and what makes a good fishing guide!
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Episode 38: Can Super Trout Save our Fisheries? w/ Dr. Dan Schill
27 Oct 2022
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!
Episode 37: Mailbag
20 Oct 2022
01:36:26
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 36: Jiggin' Up Bones (Hastie Lake Recap) w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
13 Oct 2022
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)
06 Oct 2022
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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Episode 34: Returning to the Unknown (Hastie Lake preview) w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
29 Sep 2022
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
22 Sep 2022
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 32: Fall Fishing Preview (LIVEish from Pine Portage) w/Steve Niedzwiecki
15 Sep 2022
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 31: The Next Threat to the Great Lakes? w/ Liana Hryniewicz
08 Sep 2022
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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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 123: They're Spraying WHAT on our Crown Land? (w/ James Alofs)
13 Jun 2024
01:16:57
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by YouTuber James Alofs to talk about Canada's policy on Glyphosates and what it is doing to our Crown Land and all the creatures that use it.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our line of church wear; the St. Lawrence River; turning guests into guides; hatchery programs; Ang's pet goldfish; and backpacking.
With those matters out of the way, James joins the show! Topics discussed included: Round Up; using chemicals to clear land; who is doing the spraying; Agent Orange 2.0; why Quebec is ahead of the game; the effects on our moose populations; New Brunswick's chemical problem; skewed science; Stop The Spray; whether the damage can be reversed; glyphosate in our water; and much more!
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Episode 28: Rain Delay (Live from Ernie's Cottages and Campgrounds)
18 Aug 2022
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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Episode 27: Freshwater Baitballs (Live From Branch's Seine River Lodge)
11 Aug 2022
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 26: Turning Bikes into Baitcasters w/ Tom Brooke
04 Aug 2022
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 25: LIVE FROM ICAST w/ Roland Martin, Danny Thompson, and Cory Johnston
28 Jul 2022
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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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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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 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'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
16 Jun 2022
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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Episode 122: Walleye in Great Slave Lake!? (w/ Peter Fox)
06 Jun 2024
01:20:24
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Peter Fox, owner of Brabant Lodge on Great Slave Lake to talk to us about a unique and rarely discussed fishery in our country's far north.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: gym podcasts; Dolly Varden on The Fish'n Canada Show; Bow River browns; the midnight sun; twerking; Killer Whale attacks; and the baitcasting learning curve.
With those matters out of the way, Peter joins the show (twice) from the shores of Great Slave Lake! Topics discussed included: walleye in the Rockies; what happened to the west arm Great Slave Lake Trout; catching pike on 2lb tippet; catching fish on orange peels; fish fry hot takes; world-class horseflies; record Grayling; and much more!
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Episode 18: Fly vs. Gear w/ Mark Melnyk
09 Jun 2022
01:27:06
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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Episode 17: The Diary of a Lodge Owner w/ David MacLachlan and Steve Niedzwiecki
02 Jun 2022
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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Episode 16: The Cult of Muskie Fishing w/ Frank Ungaro and Gord Pyzer
26 May 2022
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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Episode 15: Nature's Dirty Needle w/ Dr. John Aucott and Kathryn Maroun
19 May 2022
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 14: The Family Business w/ Roland and Scott Martin
12 May 2022
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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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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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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Episode 11: The Canadian Invasion w/ Cooper Gallant
21 Apr 2022
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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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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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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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are solo in the studio to talk about some of fishing's unwritten rules and to preview the new format for our "On The Road Again" podcasts! Topics discussed included: first cigars; organic fun; hitting the road again; new scientific names; Lloydminster; nut drivers; stinging nettle; Hay Fever; The Wild Harvest Initiative; fishing code breakers; our new format; fly outs; New Brunswick Largemouth; Bay of Fundy; The Kraken; and much more!
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Episode 08: Can Nature Heal?
31 Mar 2022
01:58:45
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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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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Episode 06: From the Water to the War Room w/ Kris King
17 Mar 2022
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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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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Episode 04: Worlds Colliding w/ Jay Siemens
03 Mar 2022
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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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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Episode 02: Freshwater Sushi
17 Feb 2022
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 inaugural episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast, Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman are joined by Ontario's former Minister of Natural Resources, Jerry Ouellette.
Before getting down to business, Ang and Pete go over a few pressing issues facing outdoorsmen today, such as the Lake Trout's return to Lake Erie, serial bear feeders in BC, and Coyote attacks in Stanley Park. Then, Pete shares some of his interesting Coyote control methods, a story about his grandfather giving boxing lessons to a black bear, and a tale about his father's time-keeping pet deer.
Later in the show, the boys are joined by former Minster Jerry Ouellette. The topics discussed include: why bears are moving into cities; coyotes digging up lost pets; how fishing laws are made; Ang's experience as a Walleye survey consultant; hunting on Sundays; fish carcasses being thrown into lakes; livewells being illegal; Hitler's gripe with catch and release fishing; Pete's fascination with Perch eyes; legal mushrooms; and much more!
Episode 0: The Introduction
08 Feb 2022
00:18:30
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!
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Episode 120: Should We Fish Pre-Spawn Bass? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke)
23 May 2024
01:01:08
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to get into the science of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, including a lengthy discussion on whether we should be fishing them before their spawn!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Fan mail from T. Nugent; our new hoodies; how golf course fish get so big; and strange things we've found in fish stomachs.
With those matters out of the way, Dr. Cooke joins the show from his Quebec City hotel room! Topics discussed included: Chinese fish management; swimming with spawning bass; unenforceable laws; closing areas rather than seasons; Canada vs. USA bass management; how to avoid deep hooks; bass fatherhood; getting students to guard bass nests; and much more!
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Episode 119: The Evolution of Fly Fishing (w/ Dave Stewart - Wet Fly Swing Podcast)
16 May 2024
01:21:21
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dave Stewart, host of one of America's largest fly fishing podcasts - Wet Fly Swing!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting flagged; Ang's battle with the IRS; our new look; being occasionally hilarious; cooking with wild herbs; whether CWD can pass to humans; and inflation's impact on fishing.
With those matters out of the way, Dave joins the show! Topics discussed included: podcast history; fixing it in post; fly fishing culture; results vs. experience; walleye on the fly; the stereotypical fly angler; snorkelling with salmon; converting conventional anglers; adapting to change; the Golden Eagles of Oshawa; technology's place in fly fishing; and much more!
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Episode 118: The Solution to our Tick Problem?
09 May 2024
01:04:00
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are unintentionally guestless but are still here to give you all the outdoor news, tips, and stories you could ask for. Topics discussed included: where our guest went; haberdasheries; watching the Fish'n Canada Show in Mexico; ignorant lottery winners; living off grid; a new tick repellent; wearing dragonflies; losing the gloss off your lures; Northwest Territories walleye; fish eating cannonballs; GPS anchors; TV screens on your boat; traditional anchor applications; and much more!
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Episode 117: Settling for Average (w/ the Average Ontario Anglers)
02 May 2024
01:02:45
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jesse and Andrew of the Average Ontario Anglers podcast!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: lacking buttons; counting stitches; y-bone soup; the best-eating freshwater fish; eating too much fish; mercury poisoning; Iowa's fish kill; and out-of-place catches.
With those matters out of the way, Jesse and Andrew join the show! Topics discussed included: flatback canoes; true tinners; how average guys got into podcasting; a podcasters living; Ontario fishing lore; yard sales; Bobby the Catfish; the importance of good audio; 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!
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Episode 116: Are Our Walleye Populations in Trouble? (w/ Zach Feiner)
25 Apr 2024
01:17:48
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Zach Feiner, Fisheries ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and UW-Madison Center for Limnology, to talk about the danger our current weather patterns are posing our walleye.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: making up titles; our new shirts; Pete's pro bass hookset; what is in Ang's coffee cup; marketing tips from Steve; bears waking up from hibernation; Pete's pet bears; and how often you should change your fishing line.
With those matters out of the way, Zach joins the show! Topics discussed included: historical weather events; how warm weather impacts the walleye spawn; shrinking fish; low water starving fry; whether walleye will have time to evolve; when stocking becomes a necessary solution; Wisconsin walleye strains; walleye being the new Atlantic Salmon; what anglers can do; and much more!
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