The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 99.5

In this second part, Ben goes into detail about his experience targeting and catching the fish of a lifetime and lessons learned along the way. The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 99 (Part 1) The Ugly Pike Podcast: Mike Perkins (Part 1) – Episode 97 The Ugly Pike Podcast: Georgian Bay Breakdown – Episode 96 The […]

The Ugly Pike Podcast: Ep. 99 (Part 1)

When we saw Ben Kelly’s video about his first muskie challenge and fishing adventure ever, we had to have him on the show. Ben talks to us about how he transitioned from an otherwise normal job into a career in outdoor media with among other things, his adventure channel, Conjuring Rock. Ben soon found an […]

The Ugly Pike Podcast: Mike Perkins (Part 2) – Episode 98

Part 2 in our discussion with Mark Perkins.  In this conclusion of our interview, we discuss how to read the mood of the fish, how to adjust your figure 8’s in order to adapt to changing conditions, the impact of rusty crayfish on LOTW, and how to change your approach to bait selection as the […]

The Ugly Pike Podcast: Mike Perkins (Part 1) – Episode 97

Chris and Frank travel to one of, if not the most difficult bodies of water to go after muskies on – the legendary Mark Perkins guides out of the Shangri-La that is Obabikon Bay Camp on the famed Lake of the Woods.  In this episode, Mark drops as much knowledge as we have ever had […]

Ugly Pike Podcast: John Paul Leblanc (Part 1) – Episode 63

John Paul Leblanc is a Fisheries Ecologist currently working as a post-doctoral associate at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. For 10 years he has been studying early life ecology of muskies in Georgian Bay, St Lawrence River, and Lake Huron. JP offers an amazing and educated perspective on […]

Ugly Pike Podcast: 2020 Muskie Season Discussion – Episode 62

Chris and Frank talk about the challenges, the anticipation, and the new approaches being taken for the 2020 muskie season opener. Previous Ugly Pike Episodes: Ugly Pike Podcast: Doug Wegner (Part 2) – Episode 61 Ugly Pike Podcast: Doug Wegner (Part 1) – Episode 60 Ugly Pike Podcast: Pete Bowman – Episode 59 Ugly Pike’s Year In […]

Ugly Pike Podcast: Doug Wegner (Part 2) – Episode 61

Part 2 in our discussion with Doug Wegner, a guide out of both the US and Canada. Doug has a wealth of experience on fabled muskie waters like Green Bay and Lake of the Woods. In this second part, Doug expands on his methods and tactics that contribute to his success on the water and […]

Matt Myers – Episode 57

Matt Myers is a Board Member of the Saint John River Chapter of Muskies Canada. He also owns and operates the Master Crow Outdoors YouTube channel. Maybe one of the most underrated muskie fisheries in the Country, Matt talks all about fishing in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick) for the Apex Predator. You can also find […]

Muskie Odyssey Women’s Panel (Part 2) – Episode 54

Episode 54 is part 2 of the amazing women’s panel discussion from the 2019 Muskies Canada, Muskie Odyssey   Previous Ugly Pike Episodes: Muskie Odyssey Women’s Panel (Part 1) – Episode 53 Olivia Michaud – Episode 52 Glenn McDonald – Episode 51 Brent Bochek (Part 2) – Episode 50 Lac Seul Trip Review – Episode […]

Muskie Odyssey Women’s Panel (Part 1) – Episode 53

Part 1 of our continuing Muskie Odyssey Series. Muskies Canada put together a panel of impressive women who fish from all different prime muskie waters. They lend their unique perspective and expertise on a variety of topics ranging from equipment selection to bait and targeting tactics.