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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are answering YOUR questions in the spring edition of our mailbag!

First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: the lazy man’s podcast; Party Marty: Baileys in coffee; distinguishing humans from sea lions; where pike came from; why Muskie came first; 1 Bigfoot sighting for every 900 black bears; and Ang’s opinion on bigfoot.

With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the mailbag and see what you, the listeners, have been sending in. Topics discussed included: why people switch hands to reel; baitcasters not accommodating leftys; abusive nuns; whether big fish stick together; finding schools of giants; Carolina rigs; pumping gas into your rod holder; the effectiveness and catch and release fishing; water temperatures; adjusting season's based on yearly spawning behaviour;  and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the first Canadian to ever win a Bassmaster Classic, Jeff Gustafson!

Before getting to that interview, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Strange names; Canada being on top; information overload; “watching our podcast”; treadmills; how fish smell; whether fish can smell oil-based scents; offensive human odours; avoiding Gordy Bowman’s hands; whether Pike slime deters other fish; lack of echo; how to spot bass beds; light influencing spawning behaviour; avoiding spawning fish; strategies for bass opener; and Gussy’s big win!

With those matters out of the way, we head to Pete Bowman's interview with Gussy, fresh off his massive win at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. Topics discussed included: How a Canadian got so good on the Tennessee River; stressful Sundays; why he went for smallmouth; abandoning old gameplans; dealing with a slot size during a tournament; boat-shy smallmouth; Moping; the Smeltantor; disciplined jigging; the necessity of Forward Facing Sonar; meeting Gord Pyzer through piano lessons; how sponsorships are changing; how much it costs to be an Elite Series Pro; Gussy’s favourite species; how Canadian bass knowledge transfers down south; how the Canadian bass circuit stacks up; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by James Lyman of the Ontario Provincial Police's Marine Unit to talk cold water boating, stories from the water, and to clear up all your boating questions!

First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: knowing drummers; rocking the CASBA; prepping your gear for spring fishing; ants in the boat; Pete's problem with squirrels; multiple Illinois; the science behind the fish of 10,000 casts; Power-Pole's new Bow Mounted Electric; and how we repel bugs.

With those matters out of the way, James joins the show! Topics discussed include: the CASBA awards; why spring boating can be so dangerous; why you're not that good of a swimmer; float suits vs. life jackets; whether wearing PFD's will become the law; horror stories from the water; the prevalence of alcohol at boat ramps; ice rescues; water spouts; hypothermia; and much more!

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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are on-location at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show with a couple of very special guests!

First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: staining new shirts; party fishing; if trout opener is still as big as it used to be; the king of all openers; early season walleye; slow-trolling for muskie; debunking Bergmann's rule; why climate change might be making our fish bigger; why you should never dump your pet goldfish; Ang and Pete's favourite shoot; the biggest fish we've ever caught;  and why pizza and movies are best reserved for Friday's.

With that out of the way, Pete heads for lunch and Angelo is joined by our first guest, celebrity chef and soon-to-be host of the Eating Wild podcast, Antonio Meleca. Topics discussed included: who has who's dream job; Antonio's new podcast; the importance of sustainable harvest; Pike sashimi; and getting around grocery prices.

Next, host of the New Fly Fisher, Mark Melnyk, stops by the booth! Topics discussed included: the joys of getting out; where the tweed-hat-wearing fly fishermen have gone; when fly fishing became cool; catching Tuna on the fly; experience vs. results; whether any fish are off limits of the fly; whether fly fishing is harder than conventional angling; teaching yourself to fish; a passing appearance from Leo Stakos what's next for The New Fly Fisher; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Senior Biologist with the Ontario MNR, Dan Taillon, to discuss a much-requested amendment to the province’s catch and release regulations, one that would allow photographs to be taken of catch-and-release-only fish.

First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Pete’s new coffee; cowboying; badger shootin’; taking horse medicine; watching fishing while you treadmill; a conversation with Siri; eating a raw shore lunch; mouse sandwiches; contracting 30-foot tapeworms; Mountain Lion sashimi; feeding raw fish to John Snow; a change to fish photography laws; how you can see our podcast live; why crazy bait colours are getting so popular; and an answer from a real scientist.


With those matters out of the way, Dan Taillon joins the show! Topics discussed included: unique introductions; how public consultation works; why photographing out-of-season fish is being re-considered; what constitutes immediate release; do photos compromise fish; catch-photo-release tournaments; getting outfished by Pete; photos counting toward your limit; whether Ang and Pete have been breaking the law; officer discretion; due diligence; whether angler feedback actually makes a difference; when public engagement goes wrong; the case of Lake Scugog; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the Invasive Species Centre's Liana Hryniewicz to answer all of your Asian Carp questions!

First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: conduits; Hotspots; ice out Pike; the effects of a warm winter; spring Lake Trout fishing; 65-minute fishing seasons; and spearing strugeon.

With those matters out of the way, Ang and Pete head to the phones and are joined by Asian Carp expert Liana Hryniewicz. Topics discussed included: what kind of angler should be most concerned; the threat to wetlands; which carp get the biggest; whether a bounty system will work; redneck fishing tournaments; eating Asian Carp; needing a name change; whether carp can handle the cold; why Asian Carp jump; the effectiveness of barriers; cross-breeding; what provinces should be paying attention; and how the USA can help.

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by fishing YouTuber and fellow-Canadian Jay Siemens!

But first, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: 1-star reviews; Pete's sleeping schedule; the return of acid rain?; scientific push-back;  illegal weed removal; and adapting your ice fishing fish finder for open water.

With those matters out of the way, the boys head to the phones and are joined by Jay Siemens. Topics discussed include: turning 31; being a new dad; balancing family and fishing; getting burned out; whether professional anglers still fish for fun; the difficulties of fishing with a camera; whether YouTube is saturated; why there is always room for more; how Ang and Pete met; learning from tournament fishing; getting paid by the view; the school of guiding; opening up an outpost cabin; Uncle Mark; Catch&Cook; choosing between Florida and the Miramichi; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the Mantracker, Terry Grant, to talk about his time on the show, how he became a tracker, his life as a cowboy, and much more!

First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: crooning; breaking two world records in one day; keeping Pete awake; WG; Ants; how fish hear; ear hair; cutting off your nose; whether fish can hear your motor; metal-loving koi; watching The Fish'n Canada Show in French; and misunderstood species.

With those matters out of the way, Terry joins the show all the way from rural Alberta. Topics discussed include: how someone gets into man tracking; learning from animals; cowboy life; how the show started; picking horses; his most memorable episodes; the realness of the show; how often the "prey" got away; whether the cameras ever gave things away; Chad Savage; why he left the show; fair weather fishing; Mantracker's return?; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, The Doc is back! This time, to talk to us about a recent discovery he made that is going to change the way you Muskie fish.

First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete's mask; making a living off catching invasives; anonymous anglers; whether Northern Pikeminnow are actually invasive; whether your province has an official fish; Ang and Pete's case for Ontario's fish; provincial dirt; and how Ang and Pete stay comfortable out on the ice.

With those matters out of the way, Gord Pyzer joins the show to talk about a recent outing that is going to change the way he approaches Muskie fishing. Topics discussed include: freezing in Florida; the case for the Brook Trout; getting taught to Muskie fish by Europeans; the famous Eagle Lake; normalizing eight fish days; small baits equal big fish; myth-busting; the power of being erratic; why the figure-8 works; dispelling the need for heavy rods; light line muskie fishing; fishing mapless; and much more!

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are diving deep into the world of Walleye with someone who has spent a lifetime studying and writing about them, author and biologist Paul J. Radomski.

Before Paul joined the show, however, Ang and Pete had a bit of housekeeping to take care of. Topics discussed include: wombats; reciprocation; Ringo; getting pulled overboard by Tuna; throwing Ang and anchor; Mudpuppy myths; getting attacked by a salamander; and guessing fish weights.

With those matters out of the way, author Paul J. Radomski joins the show. Topics discussed include: why he chose to write a book about walleye; the infamous eye; why Sauger are underappreciated; whether Walleye are well-suited for catch and release; Paul's case for fishing during the spawn; whether slot sizes work; why genetics matter; Canadian fish growing slower; the curious case of Lake Scugog; whether wild fish are more fit that stockers; losing habitat; buying out commercial fisheries; and much more!

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