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 to 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
• Throwing baits muskies are familiar with vs no familiar with

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  efforts around this fish.  In this episode we discuss: 

• When science contradicts common muskie "facts"
• Testing for muskie handling fatality rates
• Muskie stress physiology
• Handling muskies:  What not to do

 Part two in our discussion 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 identify structure 
• How to target muskies from under submerged trees
• High catch percentage areas on LOTW 

Chris and Frank sit down with Muskies Canada members Bryan Mathes and Peter Robertson to talk about the organization and the upcoming 2022 Muskie Odyssey on April 2nd in Hamilton, ON.  Highlights include:  

• A look back on Muskies Canada programs and what is in store for the future
• Detailed discussion on the prizes and speakers happening at this year's Muskie Odyssey 
• Chris and Frank make a MASSIVE announcement about a new Ugly Pike project that is launching Summer '22

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 comes on the show to discuss the finer points of each body of water and what it takes to land big muskies.  Episode highlights include:  

• The question of Thunder Bay/Lake Superior muskies
• Top water click baits 
• Lessons learned guiding on Lac Seul 
• Bait colours: When/how it matters
• Simplifying bait selection
• How to target fish from under downed trees - proper conditions and tactics 

The conclusion of Chris and Frank's discussion on some of the most notable clips and most valuable pieces of muskie hunting information from the 2021 season. 

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 the some of gems that they found to be most noteworthy.  

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 past episode preferences and milestones
• An in depth discussion on electronics selection and use

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 for a muskie and hunting for THE muskie
• Fish feeding behaviour throughout the Fall/Winter
• Migration and Holding Patterns
• Highest activity times for muskies

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.