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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are solo in studio to breakdown the recent bans and restrictions on Forward Facing Sonar in tournament bass fishing. Topics discussed included: The Fish'n America Show; Pete's weakness; weed removal; real muskie nets; getting kids involved in the outdoors; backyard camping; horsepower restrictions; changes to B.A.S.S LiveScope rules; transducer limits; TVs on the boat; whether professional fishing is still entertaining; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by former Fish TV co-host and current Miramichi River guide, Ron James!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: what Pete does on vacation; cigar-smoking locations; cabin sounds; whether cold water fish taste better; Goldfish; Vova's podcast debut; where to buy Yo-Zuri baits in Canada; why Lake Erie Sheepshead are dying; the fall turnover; and Largemouth vs. Smallmouth as tournament targets.
With those matters out of the way, Ron joins the show from the shores of the Miramichi River! Topics discussed included: his days on Fish TV; his decision to leave the show; dairy farming; learning French; transitioning to guiding; fly fishing for striper; what defines fly fishing in the Province of New Brunswick; the new striper quota; rising water temperatures; Leo Stakos stories; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is on vacation and Ang and Dean are joined by Joe Ford to discuss the current state of Canadian sportfishing and a massive event that is coming to Canada this month!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting shocked by your boat; St. Elmo's Fire; luminous plasma; Grass Carp; eating Lake Ontario Salmon; Lake Erie walleye genetics; and the hardest fish to land.
With those matters out of the way, Joe joins the show. Topics discussed included: bad agents; bringing the bass fishing world to New Brunswick; how Team Canada is selected; New Brunswick bass fishing; Largemouth in the Saint John; what this tournament means for New Brunswick; olympic bass fishing; Joe Ford outdoors; and much more!
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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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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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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are LIVE from Loon Lodge on the famous Lake Temagami where they are recapping their most recent Fish'n Canada shoot and discussing one of the best Lake Trout fisheries they have ever seen. Topics discussed included: our new partners; "sharpshooting" lake trout; how electronics can change the way you Lake Trout fish; the best mount for your LiveScope; getting shocked by your boat; fishing during storms; our new contests; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to talk about fishing in the heat of summer and whether hot-weather fishing bans are on the horizon.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: YouTube handles; new ballast water regulations; and why we don't film in the USA.
With those matters out of the way, Dr. Cooke joins the show! Topics discussed include: why water temperature is so important to fish; how shallow water fish survive the heat; why bigger fish do better in warmer water; the hot water bite window; walleye weather; Hoot Owl restrictions; the unreliability of surface temperatures; how to release fish in warm water; the resilience of Northern Pike; scientific muskie handling; leader damage; livewell additives; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete and Steve are coming to you LIVE from the dock at the legendary Chaudiere Lodge! Topics discussed included: Steve's love for the French River; how it feels to be back at the lodge as a guest; weird summer weather; bass transitions; finding smallmouth in big water; the evolution of fishing guides; guiding for blueberries; messy sheepshead stories; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo is flying solo to talk to Dr. Trevor Avery about a new Striped Bass regulation that could devastate one of the most exciting fisheries in the country.
First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: staying anonymous; whether moon phases matter in freshwater fisheries; the salmon lobby; and whether snap swivels are losing you fish.
With those matters out of the way, Dr. Avery joins the show! Topics discussed included: the transparency of fishery data; unknown fish mortality; losing our Striper fishery; whether the Striped Bass is invasive to New Brunswick; why Stripers are poor recruiters; what is causing the Striped Bass decline; citizen science; warnings from the Cod fishery; why the quota increase is happening; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the man behind most of your favourite outdoor gear, Ian Mucher!
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Vova's new job; Eating Wild's one-year anniversary; William Shatner's take on salmon farming; and trusting your leader knot.
With those matters out of the way, Ian Mucher of World Famous Sales joins the show! Topics discussed included: the origin stories of some of your favourite brands; Misty Mountain; the original graphite rod; the modern outdoor gear industry; the power of repurposing; the Wingman; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Max Mandl and his father George, victim of the most recent muskie attack in Montreal.
First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Vegas heat; muskie attacks; the hay day of fishing commercials; the best pike fishery on the planet; spawning downstream; the Untamed Pursuits podcast; pork frogs; whether soft plastics are bad for our fisheries; losing props; safe hook removal; and mandatory barbless hooks.
With those matters out of the way, Max and George join the show. Topics discussed included: California French; aquazilla; why muskie attack humans; the details of the attack; other theories for what it could have been; and much more!
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are under the midnight sun, LIVE from the front deck of Brabant Lodge in the Northwest Territories! Topics discussed included: how easy it now is to get to the Northwest Territories; 20-pound pike; catching MULTIPLE Inconnu; when weather no longer matters; smoked lake trout; walleye ceviche; disproving the male walleye theory; late spawners; fly fishing on The Fish'n Canada Show; fly vs. gear; Dean's first time on TV; and much more!
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Ever wondered what it takes to film a fishing show in the wild, unpredictable outdoors of Northwestern Ontario? Join us as we kick off our on-the-road outdoor journal radio podcast series from the stunning Sturgeon Lake, staying at the beautiful Lumberjack Lodge.
Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman, along with their dedicated crew, share the exhilarating start to our 2025 Fish'n Canada broadcast season. From recounting our scenic drive and overnight stay in Wawa, Ontario, to the incredible fishing adventures at Nordic Point Lodge—known for its exceptional hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine—we bring you along for a journey where comfort and good food play a crucial role in making these trips unforgettable.
But it’s not all smooth sailing; our adventures come with their own set of challenges. In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge technology that enhances our fishing experiences and the unique benefits of bringing your own boat, motor, and trailer to navigate the diverse lakes of Northwest Ontario.
We dive into the dual perspective view offered by our new live scope and blue water transducer setup, while also sharing our gritty reality of facing unpredictable weather and strong winds. Despite the rough conditions at Nordic Point, our determination to keep filming showcases the resilience required to tackle nature's elements head-on. Get ready for an adventure filled with innovation, perseverance, and the raw beauty of outdoor fishing. -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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