Live from Lake Nipissing pt 2
Part 2 in this different type of episode. Our tableside chat with Chelsea Lynn, Nik Birmingham, and Nikko Guido on the shores of the mighty Lake Nipissing continues. More Ugly Pike Pilsners are opened, and more great tips on how to target and land giants on this great body of water are discussed!
Part 2 in this different type of episode. Our tableside chat with Chelsea Lynn, Nik Birmingham, and Nikko Guido on the shores of the mighty Lake Nipissing continues. More Ugly Pike Pilsners are opened, and more great tips on how to target and land giants on this great body of water are discussed!
Live from Lake Nipissing pt 1
This episode is a little different. We were grateful to be joined by resident anglers Chelsea Lynn, Nik Birmingham, and owner of Tama Kwa Resort and 5 Star Fishing, Nikko Guido. We opened a few cans of Ugly Pike Pilsner and had a good ole fishin’ chat session about hunting muskies on the Nip and what makes Lake Nipissing the famous, and sometimes infamous fishery that it is!
This episode is a little different. We were grateful to be joined by resident anglers Chelsea Lynn, Nik Birmingham, and owner of Tama Kwa Resort and 5 Star Fishing, Nikko Guido. We opened a few cans of Ugly Pike Pilsner and had a good ole fishin’ chat session about hunting muskies on the Nip and what makes Lake Nipissing the famous, and sometimes infamous fishery that it is!
Gregg Thomas
n this episode we reunite with Gregg Thomas. Gregg needs no introduction. He is one of the pioneers of muskie fishing in the US and is the current co-owner of Musky Hunter Magazine. Topics covered in this session include:
Musky Hunter Magazine going digital
The new Musky Hunter Magazine app and its cool features
How to break down zones to find active fish
Boatside tactics on LOTW
The ongoing debate over using sophisticated electronics
In this episode we reunite with Gregg Thomas. Gregg needs no introduction. He is one of the pioneers of muskie fishing in the US and is the current co-owner of Musky Hunter Magazine. Topics covered in this session include:
Musky Hunter Magazine going digital
The new Musky Hunter Magazine app and it’s cool features
How to break down zones to find active fish
Boatside tactics on LOTW
The ongoing debate over using sophisticated electronics
UP Pilsner Release & Nipissing Discussion
A huge day for Ugly Pike as the long awaited launch date for Ugly Pike Pilsner is announced! Chris and Frank also get into the famed Lake Nipissing fishery. Discussion includes:
Pilsner release date and how listeners can buy it
Upcoming Ugly Pike Pilsner launch party in St. Catharines and the custom baits that will only be available at this event
Frank’s recent trip to Nipissing, lessons learned, and how Chris and Frank will modify that approach o this body of water as they head back there in early August
Discussion on bait selection for the upcoming trip and what constitutes a confidence bait
A huge day for Ugly Pike as the long awaited launch date for Ugly Pike Pilsner is announced! Chris and Frank also get into the famed Lake Nipissing fishery. Discussion includes:
Pilsner release date and how listeners can buy it
Upcoming Ugly Pike Pilsner launch party in St. Catharines and the custom baits that will only be available at this event
Frank’s recent trip to Nipissing, lessons learned, and how Chris and Frank will modify that approach o this body of water as they head back there in early August
Discussion on bait selection for the upcoming trip and what constitutes a confidence bait
Megan Patterson
Meg Patterson comes onto the show to talk about her experiences over a wide range of fisheries and what challenges await this season as she “fishes for three”, carrying twins! Discussion includes:
Meg’s experience on some of the best muskie fisheries in the world
The team dynamic in the boat
How marketing dynamics mirror those of muskie fishing
Meg’s preferred gear (rod/reel) set up
New lure discussion
Meg Patterson comes onto the show to talk about her experiences over a wide range of fisheries and what challenges await this season as she “fishes for three”, carrying twins! Discussion includes:
Meg’s experience on some of the best muskie fisheries in the world
The team dynamic in the boat
How marketing dynamics mirror those of muskie fishing
Meg’s preferred gear (rod/reel) set up
New lure discussion
Live from the Rideau River
The crew hits the Rideau River for muskie opener. Discussion includes:
Adapting to variable weather patterns
Selecting time of day to focus on for peak bite windows
Bait selection
Lessons learned for early season fishing
The crew hits the Rideau River for muskie opener. Discussion includes:
Adapting to variable weather patterns
Selecting time of day to focus on for peak bite windows
Bait selection
Lessons learned for early season fishing
2022 Season Opener
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 for 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 that muskies are familiar with vs not familiar with
In this episode, Chris and Frank focus exclusively on equipment, preparation, and strategies for the season opener, as well as a look ahead to an opening day adventure on the Rideau River. Discussion includes:
Frank's recent interview with Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman from Fishn' Canada TV Show for their Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast
Ugly Pike upcoming opener trip to the Rideau River
Opening day gear and equipment checklist
Bait selection and tactics for early season
Dr. Sean Landsman pt 2
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 for 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 that muskies are familiar with vs not familiar with
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 for 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 that muskies are familiar with vs not familiar with
Dr. Sean Landsman pt 1
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 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
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 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
Nate Andrychuk pt 2
Part two in our conversation 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 your advantage
How to target muskies from under submerged trees
High catch percentage areas on LOTW
Part two in our conversation 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 your advantage
How to target muskies from under submerged trees
High catch percentage areas on LOTW