Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast

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Drawing from their experience as two of Canada’s most prominent outdoor personalities, hosts Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman explore the environmental topics, issues, and events that matter to the everyday outdoorsman. Joined by a wide variety of guests, ODJ Radio seeks to answer the questions and tell the stories of all those who enjoy being outside. Your stories, your questions, on your schedule

1d ago · Video

Episode 228: We Gave Beginners the Ultimate Fishing Test

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are back from La Réserve Beauchêne, one of Quebec’s most unique private fishing destinations. With 50,000 acres, dozens of lakes, luxury accommodations, incredible food, and fish-filled water everywhere you look, Beauchêne is the kind of place most anglers dream about. But this trip came with a twist: instead of Ang and Pete doing the fishing, they coached a group of novice anglers through their first real taste of Canadian Shield fishing. From broken rods and missed fish on day one to big smallmouth and a full transformation by the end of the trip, this episode is all about what happens when beginners get dropped into one of Canada’s most impressive fishing reserves. The crew also talks about lead in wild game, whether anglers should be paying more attention to lead fishing tackle, reel maintenance, video podcasts, and Ang’s 25-year history with Beauchêne’s longtime manager, Tony. If you love fishing lodges, Quebec fishing, smallmouth bass, walleye, lake trout, brook trout, or just a good old-fashioned fishing story, this one’s for you. Make sure to listen for this week’s bonus code for extra entries into the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 giveaway. Subscribe for more fishing stories, outdoor news, conservation talk, and behind-the-scenes stories from The Fish’n Canada Show and Outdoor Journal Radio.

1h 1m
Jun 25 · Video

Episode 227: The LOST Fish’n Canada Episodes

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys head back to Northern Ontario for a wild recap of their trip to Red Pine Lodge on Ivanhoe Lake, just outside of Timmins. What started as a post-spawn walleye mission turned into a 34-mile shallow river run through skinny water, tight channels, and a few moments where the boat probably had no business being where it was. With the help of Garmin electronics, the crew pushed deep into the river system and found exactly what they were looking for: blue walleye, regular walleye, smallmouth bass, pike, and one seriously memorable honey hole. The episode also covers new Fish’n Canada species hoodies, the legal side of leaving skin on pike fillets, grass carp awareness, Idaho’s new hunting tech rules, and some classic behind-the-scenes stories from 40 years of filming Fish’n Canada, including forgotten cameras, lost footage, brutal weather, and the eagle shot that got away. If you like Northern Ontario fishing stories, walleye talk, old-school outdoor TV chaos, and a little bit of questionable decision-making in shallow water, this one’s for you. Drop a comment and let us know: what fish species should be next in the Fish’n Canada hoodie lineup?

1h 14m
Jun 18

Episode 226: A Canadian Seafood Company Sold MUSKIE?

An Ontario seafood company has pleaded guilty to attempting to sell an angler-caught muskie, receiving a fine of just $2,000. Was the punishment enough, and how does a protected sport fish end up on the commercial market in the first place? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo Viola breaks down the bizarre case and the serious questions it raises about illegal fish sales, enforcement, and the future of Ontario’s muskie populations. Later, Frank Ungaro from the Ugly Pike Podcast joins the show to discuss the growing popularity of muskie fishing, early-season tactics, custom lure culture, shallow-water giants, and why certain baits seem to catch fish while identical ones never get touched. Also discussed: • Ontario’s illegal muskie sale controversy • Why the $2,000 fine has anglers frustrated • Early-season muskie fishing tactics • Trolling versus casting for muskies • Custom muskie lures and proven “pullers” • Giant fish from the St. Lawrence River • The growing muskie fishing community • Grass carp awareness and invasive species • A possible mystery bone in northern pike fillets Let us know in the comments: Was a $2,000 fine enough? Subscribe for new episodes of Outdoor Journal Radio every week.

1h 6m
Jun 11 · Video

Episode 225: Your "Smallmouth" Might Not Be a Smallmouth

Is there really more than one species of smallmouth bass? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the crew dives into groundbreaking research suggesting the fish we all know may actually be made up of four distinct evolutionary lineages. Plus, University of Victoria PhD candidate Wesley Greenree joins the show to explain how everyday anglers are helping scientists study Chinook salmon by collecting stomach samples, revealing surprising changes in the Pacific food chain and what they could mean for the future of our fisheries. Also in this episode: Could British Columbia produce the next Canadian record largemouth bass? Clearing up misconceptions about Apple AirTags and Bluetooth tracking A fascinating Northern Ontario walleye tournament format Proper tick removal and Lyme disease prevention The latest Fishing Canada updates and new merchandise Whether you're a hardcore angler or just love learning about fish and conservation, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

1h 4m
Jun 4 · Video

Episode 224: Northern Ontario Walleye Fishing Gets Serious

Outdoor Journal Radio hits the road to Timmins, Ontario for the Timmins Walleye Championship and the NOWT finals. Ang, Nik, and Dean break down the tournament, the Princecraft boat prizes, the difference between the championship and sportsman divisions, and what makes J&B Cycle and Marine such a hub for Northern Ontario anglers. The crew also talks about their latest Fish’n Canada shoot, Nik’s brand-new iPhone taking a 13-foot swim, invasive grass carp, lone star ticks in Ontario, and why the guys don’t always measure every fish they catch. Topics include: Timmins Walleye Championship, NOWT finals, Princecraft boats, J&B Cycle and Marine, invasive grass carp, lone star ticks, fishing tournaments, and behind-the-scenes Fish’n Canada stories.

24 min
May 28 · Video

Episode 223: Inside Ontario’s Most Exclusive Trout Fishing Club

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete take the show on the road to the Franklin Club in Mount Albert, Ontario, one of the most unique private trout fishing clubs in the province. Joined by Chad Davenport, hatchery and grounds manager at the club, the crew gets a behind-the-scenes look at how Franklin raises and stocks its own rainbow trout and brook trout, manages predation, protects fish health, and maintains one of the most pristine private fisheries around. Plus, the boys talk invasive carp, pharmaceuticals showing up in Ontario waterways, pike wounds, private fishing rules, and the kind of trout fishing setup most anglers only dream about.

49 min
May 21 · Video

Episode 222: Bassmaster Angler BANNED for Life… The Most Insane Cheating Scandal Yet

Thank you to today's sponsors! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories - Anglers Leaderboard: Real-time AI angling platform where everyone is welcome, and every catch counts! A Bassmaster Open angler has been banned for life after allegedly attempting to track another competitor during a major tournament… and the deeper we dug into this story, the crazier it got. In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we break down the shocking Bassmaster cheating scandal, the alleged use of hidden AirTags, tournament tracking, and how modern technology is changing competitive fishing forever. From pro bass tournaments to fishfinder controversies, this may be one of the wildest stories the fishing world has seen in years. Topics covered: • Bassmaster Open cheating scandal • Alleged AirTag tracking scheme • Tournament fishing controversy • How pro anglers scout fish • The future of cheating in competitive fishing • Bass fishing technology debate • Tournament ethics and enforcement Plus: • Are modern electronics making cheating easier? • Should pro anglers stop guiding before events? • Could this happen in Canadian tournaments too? Listen to Outdoor Journal Radio every week for the latest in fishing, hunting, conservation, and outdoor culture. #Bassmaster #FishingScandal #BassFishing #TournamentFishing #OutdoorJournalRadio #FishingNews #BassmasterOpen #FishingPodcast #Livescope #CompetitiveFishing

1h 24m
May 14

Episode 221: Gas Prices Are Killing Road Trips. Is This the Fix?

Thank you to today's sponsors! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories - Anglers Leaderboard: Real-time AI angling platform where everyone is welcome, and every catch counts! Vic Fedeli joins Outdoor Journal Radio to talk about the long-awaited return of the Northlander train, a major transportation project that could change the way anglers, families, tourists, and northern communities travel across Ontario. After being cancelled in 2012, the Northlander is finally making its comeback with brand-new railcars, modern amenities, and routes connecting Toronto with Northern Ontario. The crew also discusses rising gas prices, road trip concerns, fish finders, invasive grass carp, old Fan 590 favourites, and a massive Garmin giveaway. For anyone who loves fishing, hunting, tourism, or travelling into the North, this one matters.

1h 1m

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Awesome!!!

06/25/2024

nicole369nikki

Love listening, always learn a lot from your show.
Amazing

02/28/2024

Matt4451

Always a great listen!
Wonderful Show!

12/26/2023

Rebekah Ranes

I love this show!
Outstanding

07/29/2023

Simply Outstanding

Outstanding content. A lot of great information on this Podcast. Entertaining

Drawing from their experience as two of Canada’s most prominent outdoor personalities, hosts Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman explore the environmental topics, issues, and events that matter to the everyday outdoorsman. Joined by a wide variety of guests, ODJ Radio seeks to answer the questions and tell the stories of all those who enjoy being outside. Your stories, your questions, on your schedule