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

  1. 21h ago

    Episode 246: LiveScope vs. No LiveScope: Should Tournaments Split?

    What if your boat arrived at the cottage ready for the season—and someone picked it up when you were done? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome back Rob Racine from J&B Cycle and Marine to explore a different approach to boat ownership. Through Freedom Cruise Canada, customers can rent a pontoon for an entire season, with delivery, equipment, insurance arrangements, and pickup handled as part of the program. Rob explains how it works, why some customers prefer renting even when they could afford to buy, and what happens if you decide you want to keep the boat. The boys also dig into his plans to sell boats from the returning rental fleet online and deliver them to buyers. Then the conversation turns to the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail—and the debate gets lively. Rob outlines plans for separate LiveScope and non-LiveScope divisions, changes to championship qualification, and a revised over/under catch format. Will these changes bring more anglers into tournaments? Does changing the limit put more emphasis on skill or luck? Ang and Pete have plenty to say. Before Rob joins, Nik and Dean help the boys tackle ESPN’s sports-difficulty ranking, the never-ending walleye-versus-pickerel argument, and whether carp deserves a better reputation at the dinner table. Would you rent a boat for the season, or will ownership always be part of the appeal? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Outdoor Journal Radio for more fishing stories, outdoor news, and conversations with Ang and Pete. Thank you to the sponsors of today’s episode! • 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. Explore the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail. Shop the Fish’n Canada Store. Find more episodes of Outdoor Journal Radio.

    Episode 246: LiveScope vs. No LiveScope: Should Tournaments Split?

  2. Oct 29

    Episode 245: Why Walleye Ignore Your Bait on LiveScope

    Seeing a walleye on LiveScope is one thing. Getting your bait where that fish can actually see it is another. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo Viola, Pete Bowman, Dean Taylor, and Nik Viola break down a challenging Fish’n Canada shoot on Wabigoon Lake. Between brutal weather, murky water, and fish that wouldn’t cooperate, the crew had to work for the catches that would eventually make the show. From their stay at Wabigoon Lake Outfitters, formerly Indian Point Camp, to scouting with local guide Simon Baker, the guys share what happened behind the cameras—and why a polished television episode never tells the whole story. They discuss forward-facing sonar, precise lure placement, blade adjustments, boat control, and knowing when to keep casting instead of moving on. The trip also produced an enormous concentration of whitefish and a mystery fish on sonar that left everyone guessing. Before heading to Wabigoon, a listener’s success trolling a Senko gets the crew talking about fishing familiar baits in unfamiliar ways. Can following the “rules” of a lure keep you from discovering something that works? Also on the show: plans for Fish’n Canada memberships, bonus footage and archives; the footage that never makes television; AI and fishing content; grass carp awareness; whirling disease; boat delivery and leasing; and Angelo’s lawn-service rant. Have you caught a great fish using a bait the “wrong” way? Tell us what you tried in the comments. Subscribe to Outdoor Journal Radio for more fishing stories, outdoor conversations, and behind-the-scenes banter with the Fish’n Canada crew. Explore Fish’n Canada: Website Shop Fish’n Canada merchandise Mentioned in this episode: Wabigoon Lake Outfitters Invasive Carp Canada Thanks to our sponsors: Invasive Species Centre Freedom Cruise Canada J&B Cycle and Marine SAIL

    Episode 245: Why Walleye Ignore Your Bait on LiveScope

  3. Oct 22 ·  Video

    Episode 244: What’s Really Happening to BC’s Wild Salmon?

    Some salmon populations are showing signs of recovery. Others remain in serious trouble. What’s actually happening on Canada’s West Coast? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome Dr. Katrina Connors from the Pacific Salmon Foundation to break down the state of wild salmon in British Columbia and the Yukon. Katrina explains why strong fishing in one area doesn’t tell the whole story, how researchers track fish across an enormous ocean, and what the numbers reveal about Chinook, coho, pink salmon, and more. The conversation covers hatcheries, open-net pen farms, changing ocean conditions, and the surprising connection between log booms and salmon predation. The boys also ask what anglers can do to help—from handling released fish more carefully to reconsidering the traditional “hero shot” and letting the biggest fish go. Before Katrina joins, the crew discusses disease research involving wild Chinook, shares a few salmon-cooking stories, and tackles a tough listener question: if you could keep only one hard bait and one soft plastic, what would you choose? Explore the work discussed: Pacific Salmon FoundationPacific Salmon ExplorerState of Salmon reportThank you to our sponsors: Invasive Species CentreSAILJ&B Cycle & MarineFreedom Cruise CanadaShop Fish’n Canada More Outdoor Journal Radio episodes

    Episode 244: What’s Really Happening to BC’s Wild Salmon?

  4. Oct 15 ·  Video

    Episode 243: Fertile Grass Carp in Ontario? How Worried Should We Be...

    Two fertile grass carp were caught in Ontario’s Welland River. How worried should anglers be, and what do those captures actually tell us? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome back Fisheries and Oceans Canada aquatic biologist Trisiah Tugade to get the facts on grass carp in Canadian waters. Trisiah breaks down the confirmed captures, explains the difference between fertile and sterile fish, and clarifies why finding individual fish doesn’t mean an established population has taken hold. The conversation covers spawning conditions, DNA detections, the threat to aquatic vegetation, and how DFO decides where to look. The boys also ask what grass carp could mean for Ontario’s weed-filled lakes, where these fish might be coming from, and what anglers can do to help. Before Trisiah joins, Ang and Pete debate the rise of the ChatterBait, question how much lure popularity comes down to marketing, revisit a Rice Lake tournament that sparked a run on Culprit worms, and share some memorable fish-identification mistakes. Subscribe for more fishing stories, conservation conversations, and outdoor news with Ang and Pete! The Fish’n Canada Store: https://shop.fishncanada.com/  The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/ SAIL: The ultimate destination for your outdoor adventures https://www.sail.ca/en-ca J&B Cycle and Marine: Your home for all things powersports, boats and equipment https://www.jbcycle.com/ Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat. Own the memories. https://freedomcruisecanada.ca/ Learn about invasive carp: https://invasivecarp.ca/ Report suspected invasive species in Ontario: 1-800-563-7711

    Episode 243: Fertile Grass Carp in Ontario? How Worried Should We Be...

  5. Oct 8 ·  Video

    Episode 242: Would You Drive Two Days for Fishing Like This?

    For more than five years, this fishing lodge sat empty. Animals moved into the cabins, trees took over the property, and a once-thriving destination fell into disrepair. Now, Ang and Pete have returned from a visit—and they can’t stop talking about it. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys welcome Two Rivers Lodge owner Will Pulowski to share how he brought the former Tetu Island Lodge back to life. Located where the English and Winnipeg rivers meet in northwestern Ontario, the property combines exceptional fishing with a few comforts you might not expect this far from home. From big walleye and northern pike to daily shore lunches and a chef who trades stocks in the offseason, Ang and Pete break down what made their trip worth two full days on the road. Will also discusses the restoration, his plans for the lodge, and the work that goes into running a place where everyone gets to fish except the owner. Before Will joins, the crew discusses Trey McKinney’s rise, debates what separates elite anglers from everyone else, and answers a listener’s criticism about where The Fish’n Canada Show chooses to film.

    Episode 242: Would You Drive Two Days for Fishing Like This?

  6. Oct 1 ·  Video

    Episode 241: Saving Animals Shouldn’t Be This Dangerous

    Crocodile surgery, a close call with a rabid dog, and a veterinary clinic shaking as bombs land nearby. Saving animals has taken Dr. Cliff Redford a long way from his practice in Markham. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome back The Worldwide Vet for another round of stories from his rescue missions around the world. Cliff explains how a morning of snorkeling turned into a fish rescue, what it takes to operate on a crocodile, and why he volunteered to help animals in wartime Ukraine. The conversation also gets personal as Cliff discusses veterinary burnout, getting attached to his patients, and how these extraordinary trips help him keep loving the job. Plus, he shares the stories behind his new book, Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet. Before Cliff joins, the boys talk small boats on the Great Lakes, Lake Superior’s “zombie” lake trout, and targeting channel catfish. 📖 Find Dr. Cliff’s book, Far and Wild 🎧 Hear his first appearance on Episode 230 🌎 More from Dr. Cliff

    Episode 241: Saving Animals Shouldn’t Be This Dangerous

  7. Sep 24

    Episode 240: Does Catching Big Fish Require a Boat?

    You don't need a boat to make great fishing memories, and you might be driving past water worth fishing. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete head back to the bank to talk overlooked shore-fishing spots, finding access to the water, and the childhood fishing trips that started it all. From Brook Trout creeks to bass along the shoreline and big walleye off docks, the crew explores why fishing with your feet on solid ground deserves another look. Plus: peacock bass and piranhas, oversized bass baits, an Invasive Carp update, and why your favourite walleye lake can fish differently from year to year. Where did you catch your first fish, and who took you? Share your story in the comments, and subscribe for more with Ang, Pete, and the crew. 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

    Episode 240: Does Catching Big Fish Require a Boat?

  8. Sep 17 ·  Video

    Episode 239: Why Fall Is the Best Time for BIG Walleye

    Are you putting your boat away before the best walleye fishing of the year? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete break down their approach to fall walleye fishing after a listener asks whether it’s worth keeping his boat out past September. From big-water migrations on the Bay of Quinte to green weed beds on smaller lakes, the boys explain where they look as temperatures drop, how baitfish dictate their search, and what makes fall such a good opportunity to catch a personal best. The conversation covers trolling versus jigging, when to match the hatch, why outrageous crankbait colours can work, and an old-school worm trick for fish that follow but won’t bite. Ang recalls a short window of topwater walleye fishing during a frog migration, while Pete shares the story of a nearly 12-pounder caught swimming a jig. Plus, the blue walleye debate continues, the crew discusses invasive grass carp reports, and a story about orcas leaves everyone questioning how much we really know about predators. What’s your biggest fall walleye, and what did you catch it on? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Outdoor Journal Radio for more conversations with Ang, Pete, and the Fish’n Canada crew.

    Episode 239: Why Fall Is the Best Time for BIG Walleye
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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

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    Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Pine Post Productions
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