Ugly Pike Podcast Outdoor Journal Radio

IN this second part of our discussion with Eagle Lake guides Steve and Danny Herbeck, we focus on targeting big fish in one of the best muskie lakes on the planet.  Steve and Danny conclude with sharing some extraordinary stories that speak to the special relationship between a father and son and their times together on the water.  Points of discussion include: 
Approaching/targeting certain depths on eagle lakeWhat makes Eagle Lake fish hit boatside? What influences this?Herbies figure 8 technique Live scope ethical useRetargeting fish that don't strike

Legends are rare in our sport but to get 2 in the same family is even harder to find!  On this episode we have an amazing discussion with Eagle Lake ace guides Steve and Danny Herbeck!  This season looks like it is going to be a great one on Eagle and Steve and Danny explain why and what to do to get your best chance at landing a famous Eagle Lake Giant!  Topics include:
The State of the Eagle Lake fisheryWhy Steve and Danny think this could be a banner year for muskie fishing Eagle Lake Pike population and its impact on the fisheryFinding hot zones when fishing is slow on Eagle LakeUpper vs lower sections of Eagle Lake and how they differWhy guides are valuable on eagle

The conclusion of our Live From the Toronto Sportsman's Show series is a whopper!  First off, Maxime Gilbert from Zale Outdoors stops by the booth to talk about Costa Sunglasses to educate us on how to pick the right style of sunglasses with the correct lenses for various types of water bodies and times of day.  Our chat is interrupted by a surprise guest from Chris' past - Taro Murata!  Following that we are joined briefly by Rick Young, Manager of Anderson's Lodge on majestic Lac Seul!  Rick talks about what a dream fishing getaway on one of the best muskie lakes on the planet looks like.  To cap it off, veteran angler and guide Brent Bochek swings by and shows why he is one of the most sought-after speakers in the sport! 
 

In Part 2 of our series Live from the Toronto Sportsman's Show, Chris and Frank begin the episode by recapping memorable booths and encounters on the show floor.  The guys then take a look forward at the offerings coming this Spring for the new Ugly Pike e-commerce store as well as a look at what the Ugly Pike Podcast will be doing at the 2024 Muskie Odyssey.   Following that, CJ and Hookset from the Eating Wild Podcast stop by the studio to talk about muskies! 

Episode 172 sees Chris and Frank broadcast live from the 2024 Toronto Sportsman's show!  First up, friend of the show Mike Parker drops by to talk about fishing Lake St Clair and what is new and exciting from Handlebarz Lures.  Then Luis "Top Dog" Pereira and Antonio "Smash" Meleca from the Eating Wild Podcast sit down to talk about a variety of topics including, their exciting new line of cooking spices, a review of the 2023 muskie fishing season including adventures on Lake St Clair, Nipissing, and Scugog.  The discussion then focuses on new product launches for Ugly Pike - a new beer product and Ugly Meat grass-fed, hormone/steroid-free beef pepperettes!  

Part 2 in this exciting discussion turns its attention to how the 2024 Muskie Odyssey will be bigger, badder, and a lot more fun!  Ryan and Peter divulge the amazing details for this epic event, including:
Odyssey when and where, and event itineraryVendor listSpeakers (including a science panel) The brand new tackle swap eventWhy it's important / beneficial to buy tickets in advance!