The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 110
The crew hits the Rideau River for muskie opener. Discussion includes: Adapting to variable weather patterns Selecting time of day to focus on for peak bite windows Bait selection Lessons learned for early season fishing The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 109 The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 108 The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 107 The Ugly […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 109
In this episode, Chris and Frank focus exclusively on equipment, preparation, and strategies for the season opener, as well as a look ahead to an opening day adventure on the Rideau River. Discussion includes: Frank’s recent interview with Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman from Fishn’ Canada TV Show for their Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Ugly Pike upcoming opener […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 108
In this second part of our discussion with Dr. Sean Landsman, we dive deep into tactics and strategies employed when going after muskies. Discussion includes: Out of the box strategies for locating muskies Boat positioning and casting direction How do muskies stalk their prey/what sensory systems do they use to hunt? Bait selection and colour […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast ep. 107
Dr. Sean Landsman is a researcher and instructor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. He is also an angler with a passion for muskies and focuses a good deal of his research and study efforts around this fish. In this episode we discuss: when science contradicts common muskie “facts” testing for muskie handling fatality rates muskie […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 106 (Part 2)
Part two in our conversation with Nate Andrychuk. In this conversation we discuss: Bait colour selection The value of confidence and downsizing the number of baits in the boat LOTW/Lac Seul structure talk Using Google Earth to your advantage How to target muskies from under submerged trees High catch percentage areas on LOTW The Ugly […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 104
Nate Andrychuk has enjoyed guiding careers on two of the best muskie lakes in the world – Lac Seul and Lake of the Woods. In this episode, Nate discusses the finer points of each body of water and what it takes to land big muskies. Episode highlights include: The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 103 – Year […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 103 – Year in Review pt. 2
The conclusion of Chris and Frank’s discussion of some of the best clips and most valuable bits of muskie hunting information from the 2021 season. The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 102 – Year in Review The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 100! (Part 2) The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 100! (Part 1) The Ugly Pike Podcast: […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 102 – Year in Review
Chris and Frank take a look back at the amazing year that was 2021 for the Ugly Pike Podcast. Never before has the show had such a multitude of detailed, technical tips and information. Show guests gave an incredible volume of useful and effective muskie fishing tips and strategies and the guys discuss some of […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 101 (ep.100 Part 2)
Part 2 of our 100th episode discussion with John Anderson from Ottawa River Musky Factory and Musky Factory Baits and Alex Boutin from Barbarian Braid. Discussion topics include: John talks about stepping outside the box for lure selection Targeting strategies once bait schools are located John turns the tables and asks Chris and Frank about […]
The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 100! (Part 1)
To celebrate our milestone 100th Episode, we sat in studio with John Anderson of Ottawa River Musky Factory and Musky Factory Baits, and Alex Boutin of Barbarian Braid to discuss the recipe for late-season GIANTS in the boat, including: What keeps a lifelong angler inspired to fish in the coldest of temperatures Difference between hunting […]