Ugly Pike Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered

Episode 298 - Joe Sampson pt.1

In this episode we sit with one of the most interesting and unique people in this community - artist Joe Sampson. Joe has turned his passion and talent into his job and works as a full time artist. Inspired by the waterscapes he fishes, talks about his life as an artist and yes, as an avid muskie angler! In this first part we discuss: Joe's inspiration Painting water Finding muskie Fishing Ontario lakes

Episode 297 - Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster pt. 2

Hi Nik, episode description was emailed to Dean and the artwork is in the shared file that you guys use to access it. Ive attached the artwork and the description is below. Thanks In this second part of our interview with Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster, the discussion takes an unexpected but eye opening turn. Tom elaborates on the truly unique way that he uses live scope. With special attention to keeping an ethical approach, Tom goes into how he uses the tool t...

Episode 296 - Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster pt.1

In this episode we get 2 excellent anglers and all around great guys, Tom Barry and Tyler Lancaster. Getting these two together was of particular interest as Chris and Frank discuss the upcoming Unleash the Beast outing on the French River/Lake Nipissing. Tom and Tyler are returning champions! In this first part, the guys talk about the upcoming outing as well as fishing a variety of lakes in Ontario. The guys dig into their experiences on Lake Erie, Ontario, and Eagle...

Episode 295 - Remembering Hans Mann pt.2

In this second part of our Hans Mann tribute, his good friend and Red October Baits co-founder Marc Arena calls in to give a compelling and fascinating account of their origin story - how they met, became friends, and founded a bait company that presented anglers with a whole new way of catching muskies. It is a warm and amazing tribute. In this second part we talk about: Marc meeting Hans and forming Red October BaitsHow the concept of a tube for muskies came about

Episode 294 - Remembering Hans Mann pt.1

In this special series, the guys remember a true innovator in the muskie fishing community - Hans Mann. Hans was not only a master lure builder (he co-found Red October Baits) and excellent angler, but he was a rock to those who knew him. A pillar of his and of our community. In this episode we remember Hans and how he enriched the lives of those he knew. In this first part we discuss: Hans' first Ugly Pike episode many years agoDan King recalls catching what mig...

Episode 293 - LIVE from Georgian Bay

Episode 292 - Dan Melby pt.2

In the second part of this exciting discussion with Dan Melby, the focus shifts to the add ons and equipment that kayak anglers are going to want to consider. The guys then turn the discussion towards how to fish from a kayak for muskie and why it is different from fishing any other way! Topics include: Landing equipment and procedures in a kayak Choosing the right type of kayakFishing styles from a kayak Optimizing trailers for kayaks

Episode 291 - Dan Melby pt.1

On recent episodes Chris expressed a greater interest in kayak fishing and so the guys connect with Dan Melby, a muskie angler out of Wisconsin, to talk about not only his muskie fishing adventures, but how and why doing it all out of a kayak is a totally different muskie experience! In this part one the guys drilled down on: Transitioning from multi-species to muskie angling Understanding the Wisconsin River system.Selecting the right river sections Locating muskiesBait...