Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by author and New York Times columnist, Ross Douthat! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Pete’s jig obsession; broadening horizons; predetermining fish behaviour; sticking with hardbaits; eradicating smallmouth bass; bass and muskie haters; Rotenone; 10-year plans; sneaky fish kills; more pike attack...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is joined by part-time Fish’n Canada co-host Steve Niedzwiecki to recap their latest trip to Pine Portage Lodge in the Algoma Region of Ontario. Before getting to their trip, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: being regular; the truth coming out; the inevitability of fall; muskie feeding season; why muskie move to the top...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Liana Hryniewicz from the Invasive Species Centre for a deep dive into one of the most infamous invasive species threatening Canadian waters, the Asian Carp. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: turlits; good ol’ boy Steve Niedzwiecki; Ang and Pete’s favourite bass lakes in Canada; BC bass fishi...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is solo in the studio to bring you the long-overdue Ask a CO episode of the podcast. Before being joined by CO Ron Arnold, however, Ang gets to a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Secret Fish’n Canada shoots; Angler-influenced studies; scientifically deciding on lure colour; seeing like a walleye; the power of gold-flecked jig heads; the importa...

  On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in the office to talk to Ed Skrobal, an avid angler and fan of the show who had a very unique encounter with a Northern Pike. First, however, the boys get to a bit of news. Topics discussed included: Pete’s romantic return; Ripley’s Believe It or Not; mild gambling; digital roulette; Pete’s new toothless smile; mastering shore fishi...

This week, Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you from Ernie's Cottages and Campgrounds where Ang and Pete wait out a wind/rain delay on their trek through Northern Ontario. Before getting into their most recent fishing outings, Ang and Pete take care of a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: short-term memory; Russel Crow; Big Missinaibi; the ever-evolving world of bass fishing; Tokyo...

This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you from a remote cabin near Atikokan, Ontario at the beautiful Branch's Seine River Lodge. Before Ang and Pete tell you about their trip to Ontario's Sunset Country, a bit of housekeeping was first in order. Topics discussed include: Pete's rivalry with the Wawa Mayor; selecting the best line for your topwater baits; forgetting the mon...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang is solo in the studio yet again, but this time he is joined by Shimano Canada's Tom Brooke who comes to us remotely from the deck of his bass boat! First, however, Ang tackled a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: mussel sniffing dogs; getting pulled over in Thunder Bay; Atlantic Whitefish; picking your battles; and Ang’s start in tournament...

This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you live from ICAST 2022! While Pete wanders the floor looking for guests, Ang is solo in the ICAST media room to bring you the housekeeping segment of the show. Topics discussed include: renaming the Asian Carp; eating Copi, and whether eating Asian Carp can solve our invasive species problem. With that story out of the way, Pete joins us from the fl...

This episode of Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you live(ish) from the 17th hole of an unknown Florida golf course. Housekeeping was not on the itinerary this week as the boys struggle through some audio issues in their preview to ICAST 2022.  Topics discussed include: Ang's horse voice; Misplacing podcast equipment; Jordan's first mistake; Florida weather; Over-smoking cigars; The import...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in the studio to provide you with a few unique summer fishing tips. First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Joe Rogan and Snoop Dogg; Decaf flat white with soy; Walking pigs; Eating your pet pig; How wild boar got to Canada; Pigs being smarter than humans; Breaking a world record twice with the same fish; T...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are riding solo to tackle a listener question about finding summer walleye. First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Rooms full of wombats; Podcast lessons; Wow!; $200,000 fishfinder; Tournament divisions based on electronics; Is technology going too far?; What our gamefish are really eating; Is shape more important...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are back from BC and are here to tell you all about it! First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Shaking the rust off; Planes, trains, and automobiles; Taking 14 flights in one week; Pete’s stain; Mr. Jordan’s ODJ takeover; Fishing with drones; Impaired charges; Kite fishing; The winter tick invasion; Adolescent metal he...

This week's Outdoor Journal Radio episode is wall-to-wall bass fishing, even starting with the housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Ang’s colour blindness; Salmon Shirts; BASS!; Why bass are the perfect tournament species ; Why bass are more durable than walleye; Whether bass have genetic memory; How to fix walleye tournaments; Internet cowboy goombas; Double-digit possession limits; and w...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete dove deep into moon phases and sought to answer the question, once and for all, "do moon phases affect fishing?" Before they got to that, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: The origins of solunar tables; Is the moon sexy enough?; Brad’s armpit; Lab migration; Underwhelming fish movement; Dying geese; Switchi...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are joined by The New Fly Fisher's Mark Melnyk! First, however, Ang and Pete tackled a few pressing topics that came across their desks this week, including: Mr. Jordan’s soundboard; Slipper guys; Pete’s flow; How salmon find spawning waters; Melting glaciers; Johnny Morris vs Elon Musk; Red vs. Black hooks; and Red devils. With those matters out o...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete kick off their return to the road with an episode dedicated to Canadian fishing lodges! Before getting to the guests, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Listener complaints; Super-sized goldfish; Counting fish; Coffee deliveries; Spawning twice per year; Ballast water; Family as fans; Fishing during the mayfly hatch;...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by two special guests to break down one of the most unique species (and groups of anglers) North America has to offer. First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: The problem with Gobies; Subtle discoveries; Recovering St. Lawrence Muskie; Catching Great Whites; Do scented baits work?; Unleashing brilliance,...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by two very special guests to talk about ticks, Lyme Disease, and much more! Before they went to the phones, however, the boys took care of a little housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Sonars vs. Fishfinders; Sharing COVID; Black Bear carrying Deer Ticks; Turkey hunting; and melting tackle boxes. With those matters out of the way, Ang...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by one of the best father/son duos in all of sports - Roland and Scott Martin! First, however, the boys do a bit of housekeeping. Topics discussed include: Guys and gals; Young Tiger; Needing the road; Outboards motors; Cold eggs; Making amends with Quebec; and Jumping worms. With that out of the way, the boys head to the phones and catch...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys honour our 13th episode by looking at some of the craziest superstitions the fishing world has to offer and getting into a few luck-related stories from their time on the water. First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Growing up to be Peter Bowman; Pete's bout with COVID; Saskatchatoon; The Water Witch; and why Ang...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are honouring the end of the NHL regular season by chatting with one of the best players to ever lace 'em up, Eric Lindros! First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Gaggles of geese; Shoals of fish; Messages for our producers; Peace and love; Tires being toxic to trout; Break walls needing new building materials; Hi...

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, fellow Canadian, Cooper Gallant, joins the show to talk about his latest win on Cherokee Lake, his future appearance at the Bassmaster Classic, and much more! First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Fish’n Canada: The Fashion Show; Garmin teaming up with PowerPole; fishing without technology; whether Canada needs a year-round ba...

On this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete head down to Latin America to dig up some more travel stories. Before they got to that, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: Guesting each other; Margaritas; Golden Crappie; Blue Walleye; Neon Pike; Golden Molsons; and Ang and Pete’s favourite travel destinations. With those matters out of...

On this week's episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, Ang and Pete are riding solo to tease some of their craziest travel stories from the filming of their adventure T.V show, The Outdoor Journal. Before they got to the stories, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Ang’s cigar habit; Betting on voice actors; Green sturgeon; Calling in poachers; Fish livin...