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Ugly Pike Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 260

We discuss all things related to the lifestyle of hunting the apex predator - The Muskellunge! We talk to enthusiasts, guides, bait makers, lodge owners, and much more in order to gather and disperse knowledge to muskie hunters everywhere!

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Episode 255 - Pete Bostelmann and Cody Chovancek pt.1

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 49:37

This episode is a banger! Newly signed UFC fighter Cody Chovancek comes onto the podcast with friend of the show Pete Bostelmann to talk about hunting muskies. Cody is an amazing multi-species angler who is introduced as the Best Fisherman in MMA for all his bouts! Pete needs no introduction and is widely known for producing some of the very best and most insightful Ugly Pike Podcast content in the show's history. In this episode, the guys chat about:

Cody's entry into the UFC and fishing life
How conditions affect spot selection/targeting
2 rules for success on Georgian Bay
Identifying seasonal change
How muskies hunt bait fish on windswept locations

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Episode 254 - Cooper Edwards pt.2

Episode 254

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 49:02

In this second part of our interview with muskie guide Cooper Edwards, we get into the red-hot issue of live scope usage before shifting focus to talk about how to hone the right skills for a successful trip on a great Ontario muskie lake and what new anglers should know and be aware of before heading out on the water. Cooper closes the show with a hilarious and epic story of a big fish adventure! Topics include:

The question of Livescope
Boat-side skills
How to educate novice anglers

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Episode 245 - JP Bushey pt.1

Episode 245

Friday, August 29, 2025 • Duration 01:00:56

Episode 245 is live!! We usually don't like to approach guides during the season for the show, but we absolutely had to get JP Bushey back on the show. JP is one of the best multispecies guides on Georgian Bay and a top muskie angler in the community. In this first part, we get into the fabric of the Canadian Angler, a gritty talk about who we are and what makes us different. JP then gives a long opinion on forward facing sonar and angling. It is an excellent discussion, one of our very best! Topics include:

Fishing and Canadian culture
Being built different as anglers
Forward facing sonar

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Episode 155 - LIVE on the River pt. 1

Episode 155

Friday, December 1, 2023 • Duration 42:45

In this episode, we record live on location on the St. Lawrence River system. Frank is joined by his buddy and training partner Attila Ipacs, as well Alex Boutin aka Rex St. Pierre of Barbarian Braid/Taxeman Custom Lures. The guys have a great discussion on how the end-of-season trip is going and what the state of the waterway is. Points of discussion include:

The consistency/inconsistency of the fishery over the last few years
Tips for fishing in variable late-season weather conditions
Lessons learned from losing fish while trolling and new tactics for minimizing this
The importance of acting as a team and knowing your role in the boat when that fish hits
How to select the best fishing line for late season

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Episode 154 - Dr. Steven Cooke pt. 2

Episode 154

Friday, November 24, 2023 • Duration 48:06

Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Cooke concludes with topics that every muskie angler values. We had a great discussion with Dr. Cooke and made sure that his vast knowledge was tapped and that we addressed vital points of interest to anglers such as:

- Critical factors affecting muskie habitat

- Information Dr Cooke has discovered that could help muskie anglers discover patterns

- Can fish be educated (re: baits)?

- The importance of moon cycles, if at all

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Episode 153 - Dr. Steven Cooke pt. 1

Episode 153

Friday, November 17, 2023 • Duration 47:05

In this episode, we speak with Professor of Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology at Carleton University, Dr. Steven Cooke. In this episode, we discuss:

- Dr. Cooke's team at the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory

- The research papers on fish ecology that Dr. Cooke has published

- the intrinsic biological weapons of the apex predator, the muskie!

- When do muskies eat?

- Muskie movement and migration

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152 - Throwing Punches! (Full Moon Fridays #5)

Episode 152

Friday, November 10, 2023 • Duration 54:15

From real brawls to muskie brawls, Chris and Frank begin the discussion with the recent Fury vs Ngannou prize fight and then take a call from Dave Grey, organizer of the Musky Brawl that just took place on Lake St Clair. Dave recaps how the event went, what transpired, and what is on tap for Musky Brawl 2024!

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Episode 151 - Antonio Meleca pt.2

Episode 151

Friday, November 3, 2023 • Duration 49:15

Our fun talk with Chef Antonio Smash Meleca concludes with what else....a good muskie chat! Highlights include:

Antonio kidnaps Kit Harington from Game of Thrones
Why Antonio struggles with trolling for muskies
The trials and tribulations of being the net man
Losing the fish of a lifetime
Antonio reveals who he would cook for if given the choice (anyone in the world)

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Episode 150 - Antonio Meleca pt.1

Episode 150

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 01:09:12

Antonio "Smash" Meleca is our guest this week! Antonio is an accomplished chef and entrepreneur and happens to be as obsessed with muskies as anyone else. He is also co-host of the excellent Eating Wild Podcast on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network. In this episode, we talk muskies, but first, we had to take advantage of Antonio's excellence in his field. Part 1 includes:

Why passion matters
Up your game: Simple starting ingredients to use if you're new to cooking
Importance of resting meat
How to make a great shore lunch

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Episode 149 - The Peaks and Valleys of Muskie Fishing (Full Moon Fridays #4)

Episode 149

Friday, October 20, 2023 • Duration 01:01:42

In this Full Moon Friday episode, Chris and Frank review the tactics of seasoned anglers and tournament fishermen and women in this community - information gained from the past discussion with Musky Brawl Creator, Dave Grey. This episode incorporates different aspects of muskie fishing, both from the point of view of the angler, as well as that of a parent or mentor. Highlights include:

A look at Fall fishing activities for the Ugly Pike crew, as well as possibly future guests
A quick discussion on the upcoming UFC event that has been made better by 2 top fighters dropping out and being replaced last-minute
Parents/mentors turning kids on to fishing: How to do it and how/when to incorporate that first muskie hunt!
The process of growing as a muskie angler and getting better
Points of value learned from the guys' recent discussion with Dave Grey, particularly modifying baits for deeper exposure

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