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Episode 196: The Tiny Fish That Changed Bass Fishing in Canada Forever
What if the biggest change in Canadian bass fishing came from one of the smallest fish in the lake? In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Dean dive into the incredible story of the Round Goby, a tiny invasive species that completely transformed Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and revolutionized how we fish for bass.
Joined by Rob Wilson, Aquatic Ecologist with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the guys break down how gobies first invaded the Great Lakes, why they exploded in numbers, and how their arrival led to bigger, fatter smallmouth bass across Ontario and beyond. They also uncover what gobies eat, how they move, and what every angler should know before bass fishing in Goby waters.
Along the way, Ang and Dean discuss the latest invasive species news, the surprising connection between COVID-19 and lampreys, listener questions about game-changing gear, and why technology like LiveScope isn’t the only thing shaking up modern fishing.
If you love bass fishing, care about invasive species, or just want to learn how a single fish reshaped Canada’s most iconic waters, this episode is a must-listen.
Episode 195: Great Whites, Giant Tuna, and Chaos in Canso!
The Outdoor Journal Radio crew heads to the far edge of Nova Scotia for a wild East Coast adventure in Canso, one of Canada’s most historic and fish-rich coastal towns. From giant bluefin tuna and great white sharks to the unforgettable local characters and ocean superstitions (bananas on boats, whistling for the wind!), this episode has it all.
Join Angelo Viola, Pete Bowman, Dean Taylor, and Nik Viola as they brave rough Atlantic seas, battle sea sickness, spot sharks, test out cutting-edge sonar tech, and hook into some of the most powerful fish on Earth.
We’ll also dive into Canada’s grass carp invasion, a new tick-borne disease warning, and listener questions about tournament boat safety.
Episode 186: Is Quebec Hiding Canada’s Best Smallmouth Fishery?
In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman and Dean Taylor take the show on the road to Quebec’s incredible Taggart Bay Lodge on Lake Kipawa. Joined by lodge owner Yves Bouthillette, the crew dives into what makes this region one of the best fishing destinations in Canada. From world-class smallmouth bass action and trophy walleye to conservation efforts that protect lake trout populations, this episode is packed with fishing insights, stories from the road, and tips you can use on your next trip. Plus, we break down the latest news on invasive grass carp in Lake Huron and share a fan question about targeting big lake trout.
If you love Canadian fishing, hidden gem lodges, and learning how anglers adapt to changing waters, this episode is for you.
Episode 96: Do Poachers Ever Get What They Deserve? (w/ Sam Lawry)
07 Dec 2023
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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Episode 95: The Real Side of Fishing Shows
30 Nov 2023
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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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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Episode 93: The G.O.A.T (w/ Bill Dance)
16 Nov 2023
01:51:28
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, 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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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 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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Episode 89: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (w/ Kris King)
19 Oct 2023
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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Episode 88: Canada's Most Underrated Fishery? (LIVE from Port Cunnington Lodge)
12 Oct 2023
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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Episode 87: Catching Seagulls (LIVE from the Saint Lawrence River)
05 Oct 2023
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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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete hit pause on the regular programming to tackle the question that’s been making waves online and on the water: Are they retiring? In this candid, unscripted episode, the boys sit down to talk timing, passion, pressure, and what keeps them going after four decades in the business. They also dig into the realities of Canadian outdoor TV, the rise of social media noise, and why the Fish’n Canada brand might just outlive them both.
From family finances to future projects, legendary road stories to armchair retirement plans, this is one of the realest conversations yet. Plus, we read some fan (and not-so-fan) comments, talk about fishing without electronics, and debate whether legends like Bob Izumi should have had a "Macy’s Parade" sendoff.
Whether you're a longtime fan or one of the skeptics in the comment section, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Episode 86: Rainy Day Q&A
28 Sep 2023
02:06:23
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)
21 Sep 2023
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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Episode 84: Redefining "Single Hook" (LIVE from Lodge 88)
14 Sep 2023
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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Episode 83: Stranded on Lake of the Woods (LIVE from Uncle Mark's Outpost)
07 Sep 2023
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 82: Does Bug Spray Repel Fish? (w/ Connor Brown and Christian Strickland)
31 Aug 2023
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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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 80: Guiding for Dinosaurs w/ Jamie Pistilli
17 Aug 2023
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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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!
Episode 79: Can Muskie Behaviour Be Predicted? (w/ The Ugly Pike Podcast)
10 Aug 2023
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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Episode 78: The Problem with Atlantic Salmon (w/ Darryl Choronzey)
03 Aug 2023
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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Episode 184: Smallmouth Paradise on Lake Timiskaming
On this “On the Road Again” edition of Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman teams up with Steve Niedzwiecki at Ontario’s Old Mission Resort on Lake Timiskaming — the headwaters of the Ottawa River and home to some of the best smallmouth and walleye fishing in the province. The guys swap stories from their trip, including fishing in 500 feet of water, the lake’s unusual “chocolate milk” colour, and the surprisingly aggressive fish that thrive in it. They also cover border-water license rules, muskie fishing realism, the threat of invasive grass carp, and a rare 80-year-old fish population in Minnesota. Plus, listener questions on beginner carp fishing, tips for non-Euro rigs, and why this spot should be on every angler’s list.
Episode 77: Good Fishing Decisions w/ Cory Johnston
27 Jul 2023
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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Episode 76: Bass Fishing Royalty w/ Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston
20 Jul 2023
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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Episode 75: Swatting Horse Flies w/ Steve Niedzwiecki
13 Jul 2023
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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NEW SHOW: Diaries of a Lodge Owner
12 Jul 2023
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.
Episode 74: Off the Grid Walleye (LIVE from Quantz Lake)
06 Jul 2023
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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Episode 73: Smallmouth Fishing with Jon Snow w/ the Eating Wild podcast
29 Jun 2023
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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Episode 72: The Power of Print w/ Patrick Walsh
22 Jun 2023
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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NEW SHOW: Eating Wild
20 Jun 2023
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.
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Episode 71: The Godfather of Survival Television w/ Les Stroud (Survivorman)
15 Jun 2023
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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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and the crew welcome Ross Robertson from Big Water Fishing—guide, author, YouTuber, and one of Lake Erie’s top walleye experts—for his first-ever appearance on the show. The guys dive deep into a discussion about forward-facing sonar, how pro anglers are adapting to the fast-changing tech landscape, and the role of media in fishing. Plus, you’ll hear stories from ICAST, updates from the Fish’n Canada store, and the alarming confirmation that grass carp have officially breached the Great Lakes. If you’re interested in the future of fishing, this episode pulls no punches.
Also featuring:
Tips for smallmouth on Lake Ontario
Ross’s viral podcast on the infamous walleye cheating scandal
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Episode 70: The New Brunswick Tournament Trail w/ Jeff Wilson
08 Jun 2023
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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Episode 69: Canada's New Smallmouth Capital? (LIVE from Nackawic, New Brunswick)
01 Jun 2023
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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Episode 68: LIVE from The Sportsman's Inn
25 May 2023
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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Episode 67: The Real Fish of 10,000 Casts w/ Dr. Cory Suski
18 May 2023
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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Episode 66: Fish Parasites and Wild Pig Invasions w/ Tore Buchanan
11 May 2023
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 65: From Mayor to Minister w/ Hon. Graydon Smith
04 May 2023
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 64: Everything is Bigger in Saskatchewan w/ Jeff and Jason Matity
27 Apr 2023
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 63: Is Fishing and Hunting Access in Danger? w/ MP Blaine Calkins
20 Apr 2023
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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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 61: Canada Wins the Classic! w/ Jeff Gustafson
06 Apr 2023
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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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang flies solo and takes listeners deep into the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario with guest Pauline Gerrard, Executive Director of the IISD-ELA. From mysterious lakes once rumoured to exist in Algonquin Park to groundbreaking whole-lake experiments, we uncover the real science behind algal blooms, mercury in pristine waters, and the shocking truth about microplastics in fish.
Also in this episode:
A special conservation corner on grass carp and invasive species
Why walleye sushi might not be the smartest idea
New store discounts (Code: PLASTIC)
Listener question: Are soft plastic baits a pollution problem?
Episode 60: The Dangers of Cold Water Boating w/ James Lyman
30 Mar 2023
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 59: LIVE from the Toronto Sportsmen's Show w/ Mark Melnyk and Antonio Meleca
23 Mar 2023
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 58: Can Anglers Actually Make A Difference? w/ Dan Taillon
16 Mar 2023
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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