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
Epiosde 207 - Dave Grey pt.1
In this episode we gathered at our brewery for a chat with Dave Grey, organizer of the biggest muskie fishing tournament in Canada, the Musky Brawl. Dave recaps how the tournament went and talks to …
Episode 206: Tom Barry pt. 2
In this second episode of an excellent discussion with Tom Barry, the guys delve into the details that all muskie anglers love to analyze. Environment, techniques, and technology are all topics in t…
Episode 205 - Tom Barry pt. 1
In this episode, we speak with one of the best multi-species anglers in the muskie game, Tom Barry. The guys wanted Tom on the show not only because of his muskie knowledge but to have a greater tal…
Episode 204 - Full Moon Friday: Them's the Breaks
Chris is laid up with a broken ankle but the show must go on! The guys chat about Fall muskie hunting strategies. Good friend of the show and Frank's brother from another mother Josh Ketry (co-founde…
Episode 203 - Kevin Goldberg pt. 2
In this second part of our chat with Kevin Goldberg, Kevin goes into more technical detail that will give anglers tips and tactics to not only net more fish, but to target the big girls. Such an exc…
Episode 202 - Kevin Goldberg pt.1
Kevin Goldberg came so highly recommended by great anglers in our community and boy did he deliver! We had a great chat with Kevin and he brought some amazing and heartfelt insights into the sport t…
Episode 199 - Full Moon Friday: The Beast Unleashed
In this episode Chris and Frank reflect on an amazing milestone - 200 podcasts published! The guys talk about the genesis of the podcast and the journey along the way. Focus of the chat then shifts…
Episode 198 - Peter Levick pt. 2
In this second part with Peter Levick, he continues to impart his amazing wisdom on fisheries in Ontario (and beyond) and discusses what can be done to help improve the situation on many of our lakes…
Episode 197 - Peter Levick pt. 1
Peter Levick is a respected Canadian muskie authority. He has many accolades to his name including past President of Muskies Canada Inc. We sat with Peter who put on a clinic on the challenges of o…
Episode 196: Chelsea Birmingham Pt. 2
In this second part of our interview with Chelsea Birmingham, we get into some fun talk about the sport that we all love. Chelsea opens up about going after all sorts of fish and divulges what it is…
Episode 195: Chelsea Birmingham Pt 1
A couple of seasons ago we interviewed Chelsea Alexander as part of our Live from Nipissing episode when we were on location fishing, and the download stats on this episode were through the roof! Ev…
Episode 194: The 2024 Summer Season Full Moon Friday - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Meats
In this Full Moon Friday discussion, Chris and Frank recap the Summer season so far. Adventures on Nipissing, Georgian Bay, and the Niagara along with lessons learned are discussed. The guys also t…
Episode 193: Eating Wild 'Meats' Ugly Pike Pt. 2
In this special collaboration with the Eating Wild Podcast, we continue the excellent discussion that started on the last episode of Eating Wild, so if you have not listened to that part 1, please do…
Episode 192: Live On The Bay Pt. 2
In this second part of our time spent with Pete Bostelmann, we continue our discussion on this fabled body of water, how we approached fishing it, and the amazing history that it holds for all of Can…
Episode 191: Live On The Bay Pt. 1
On this episode, Chris and Frank hook up with one of the best guests in this podcast's history - Pete Bostlemann. The guys tackle the notoriously difficult waters of Georgian Bay, and did it ever liv…
Episode 190: Live From Nipissing Pt 2
In this second part of our Live from Nipissing, the guys continue to talk about methods for approaching Lake Nipissing and the French River. Lots of detail and lots of stories swapped in this lakesi…
Episode 189: Live From Nipissing pt 1
It is that time of year again! The guys return to one of their favourite spots - Tama Kwa Vacationland on the daunting Lake Nipissing. Despite being handcuffed by high winds, Chris and Frank talk ab…
Episode 188 - Danny Colomby pt. 2
In this second part with Danny Colomby, Danny breaks down his formula for success. We could have talked for hours with Danny and still not tapped the vast amount of knowledge that he has for this fi…