Ugly Pike Podcast

From the 2019 Muskie Odyssey, renowned guide John Anderson gives an absolute master class on how to locate and catch muskies.  John talks baits, techniques, behaviour, and how to save a fish that is bleeding.  

With 154 muskies boated just last season alone, Jeff Van Remortel has a wealth of experience on the water.  Jeff also boats the record of having the most inches registered for the National Championship Musky Open tournament (2012).  Jeff shares a ton of knowledge on targeting big muskies across a variety of conditions.  Jeff guides out of Northern Wisconsin. 

More information, tips, and stories from Pete Maina

Ace muskie hunter Pete Maina calls into the show to talk about his decades of experience as one of the world's top muskie anglers. Pete provides excellent tips and as expected, hilarious stories.   

Dan Johnston is a National Account Manager for St. Croix Rods and is a part of their product development team.  Dan talks about the rod making process and what to look for and what to avoid when selecting that perfect muskie rod.

Chris and Frank take a look at some of the insightful muskie angling tips collected from some of the greatest fishing minds in the world in 2018.  The guys also talk about what is in store for Ugly Pike for 2019. 

Fishing legend Joe Bucher calls in to studio to give some amazing tips that will improve every angler's skill set.  Joe talks about essential figure 8 details, seasonal targeting strategies, and his exciting new media projects.  Perhaps what makes this episode so unique is how Joe discusses the differences in level of detail that he includes in advice that he gives to anglers based on their level of experience. As a result, all listeners to this episode get excellent and sound advice  - from new anglers, right through to those with "expertise level experience".  

Ecologist Sarah Rabideau spends her days studying wildlife ecology.  Sarah calls into the show to talk about her recent studies on muskie habitat and nursery behaviour.