Ugly Pike Podcast
We discuss all things related to the lifestyle of hunting the apex predator - The Muskellunge! We talk to enthusiasts, guides, bait makers, lodge owners, and much more in order to gather and disperse knowledge to muskie hunters everywhere!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 247 - Full Moon Friday - Microwave Fish
In this Full Moon Friday episode, Chris and Frank discuss the high points of recent episodes and in particular, how mega guest JP Bushey's advice will influence Frank's approach to the upcoming Unlea…
Episode 246 - JP Bushey pt.2
In this second part with JP Bushey, the talk turns technical. How to properly use baits, especially rubber baits dominates the discussion. JP gives a huge amount of details in this section. As Chri…
Episode 245 - JP Bushey pt.1
Episode 245 is live!! We usually don't like to approach guides during the season for the show, but we absolutely had to get JP Bushey back on the show. JP is one of the best multispecies guides on …
Episode 244 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt4
In the final chapter of the Live from Lac Seul series, Chris and Frank sit with their guides and discuss the wonder of Lac Seul, what it is like working in such a paradise guiding people on their tri…
Episode 243 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt.3
In this third part of the Live from Lac Seul series, Chris and Frank are joined by guide Zack Tucker who broke the days long slump and helped the guys get the job done! After days of relentless grin…
Episode 242 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt.2
In this second part, the guys carry on with their chat with guide Joe Marsh to discuss the challenges they faced in the early days of their trip and how to best approach the pitfalls of navigating a …
Episode 241 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt. 1
Taking a trip of a lifetime to one of Canada's best angling lakes should be fun and easy, but not for muskie anglers. In this first session of our series live from Moosehorn Lodge on the legendary L…
Episode 240 - Jim Saric pt. 2
In the conclusion of the guys' chat with The Musky Hunter Jim Saric, changing and adopting new tactics for hunting muskies are discussed. Jim also lends some knowledge on how to deal with lethargic …
Episode 239 - Jim Saric pt.1
The Musky Hunter himself, Jim Saric calls into the show for a 4th of July Muskie extravaganza! It is always a thrill to spend time with Jim and in typical fashion, he drops a ton of muskie knowledge…
Episode 238 - Dan Joseph pt.2
In this second episode with kayak muskie hunter Dan Joseph, the guys get into it. The discussion shifts toward how to catch and land monsters and what that feeling is like as you handle a giant, boa…
Episode 237 - Dan Joseph pt. 1
In this episode, Chris and Frank reveal big plans for their Summer fishing adventure including the location and the lodge. After that they welcome Dan Joseph onto the show. Dan got the guys' attent…
Episode 236 - Full Moon Friday
In this Full Moon Friday episode, Chris and Frank analyze the many great Ontario Muskie fisheries in order to hone in on the best option for their Summer trip. The guys also discuss early Ontario se…
Episode 235 - Austin Sandstrom pt.2
In this second part of our discussion with Winnipeg River guide Austin Sandstrom, the discussion turns toward the approaches and methods for finding big fish in this water system. Austin goes into h…
Episode 234 - Austin Sandstrom pt.1
It took over 200 episodes, but the guys finally found an excellent guide on the Winnipeg River to talk about this lesser-known, lesser-fished body of water. Chris and Frank sat with guide Austin San…
Episode 233: Nate Andrychuk pt.2
In the conclusion of our episode with Nate Andrychuk, we dive deep into how to approach the great waters of Northwestern Ontario. Baits and tactics are the focus, as well as how to target the mega m…
Episode 232 - Nate Andrychuk pt.1
It has been a few years since we have talked with Nate, and since he is one of the most prolific guides on Lac Seul, we needed to have him back. In this second interview with Nate, he completely out…
Episode 231 - Linda Rice pt.2
In this second part of our discussion with Linda Rice, we focus on her unique fishing strategies for Lac Seul. Linda has a method that is truly like no other! Linda also talks about giants she has …
Episode 230 - Linda Rice pt.1
In this episode, the guys chat with the one and only Muskie Mama, Linda Rice! Linda is the owner of the Moosehorn Lodge on majestic Lac Seul. Linda is well known in Northern Ontario for her passion …
Episode 229 - Full Moon Friday - We Can Rebuild Him
In this Full Moon Friday episode, the guys discuss Chris' recent surgery and (another) brush with death (not lion related), as well as extracting and analyzing the best fishing tips from recent episo…
Episde 228 - Davin Heinbuck pt.2
In this second part of our discussion with Davin Heinbuck, Davin gives yet another master class on reading environmental conditions in order to ascertain the very best times to be on the water. We t…