Picture it: You're a Burbot. It's dark and cold under the ice. You're loving life, spawning, vocalizing with other Burbot to a similar beat of your closely-related marine cod relatives. We like you a "Lota lota" (get it? Their scientific name?).

You might also like S1:E48 "Fishing Mudsharks with Traditional Traps" (also about Burbot). Iñupiaq guest Raymond Woods shares his knowledge about traditional under-ice trapping techniques for this amazing, important fish. 

Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/burbot-singsong-gadoid

Toothy and sleek, there are all kinds of aggressive nicknames for this sit-and-wait predatory fish: Northacuda. Slough Shark. Hammer Handle. Water Wolf. Season 1 is Alaska-focused so this episode talks about Northern Pike generally across the state.

Later in Season 1 (episode 21) We're joined by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service guest Andy Stevens. You'll get the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size.

Read more and get recipe ideas: "Wintertime fun and table fare with a toothy ambush predator" https://www.fws.gov/story/northern-pike

Journey across America and beyond with us as co-hosts Katrina & Guy + guests explore how to live with, live from, discover and enjoy #AllTheFish (new episodes every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts).

Direct from Alaska, it's Fish of the Week! Episodes begin January 4th, 2021.