In this second part of our amazing interview with John Anderson, we pick up where we left off and John goes into even more detail on targeting and tactical strategies. Part 2 will help you land more muskies, plain and simple. In this conclusion of our chat we touch on the following subjects:

-John's off-season/summer camps and the ramp-up to the season!

-How/why different bodies of water open earlier vs others

-Why the Ottawa region is so amazing for muskie/multi species fishing

-Ottawa and MCI community clean up and restoration efforts

-How to prepare for season opener

-Early season targeting strategies

-Why early season is the best time to fish for muskies

-Leading a team of excellent guides at Ottawa River Musky Factory - the team's strengths and dynamic

-Fundamental changes has John made to his game recently

-Seasonal bait selection strategies

-Using a glide bait - rods, reels, and technique

John Anderson is a Canadian Muskie Institution. Despite the fact that he is one of the pioneers of Canadian muskie fishing and one of the best guides out there, and despite that we are lucky enough to share a boat with him from time to time, we are most thrilled in those times we get to hang out and spend time together because John is one heck of a guy. Whether it is shooting the breeze, or digging into muskie 101, chatting with John is a pleasure and in this episode we do both (but mostly talk muskies!). Our discussion topics include:

John's off season / summer camps and the ramp up to the season!

How/why different bodies of water open earlier vs others

Why the Ottawa region is so amazing for muskie/multi species fishing

Ottawa and MCI community clean up and restoration efforts

How to prepare for season opener

Early season targeting strategies

In this second part of our chat with Johnny Lubera of Lubowski Lures, we get into bait construction and how to up your odds of hooking and landing fish when using single hook baits. This was a very unique discussion and one that will give listeners new options for spinnerbaits, especially fishing heavy cover, weeds, or deeper water. Points of discussion include:

• Bait selection approaches
• Singlehooks vs trebles
• How to fish a single hook. Boat speed and rod type
• Bait construction
• Using hog collars with plastic baits
  
  

It has been far too long since we sat with Johnny Lubera, maker of the famed Lubowski Spinnerbaits! Johnny returns and we sat down over some cool, crisp Last Light Lagers at our Brewery in Beamsville to talk fishing and bait making. Johnny runs a clinic on how to target these beasts and select the correct baits during the right times of year. Makes us wonder why we waited so long to reconnect!
Topics include:

• Early season targeting strategies
• Understanding fish based on how they are hooked. How to extrapolate and up your odds
• Fishing musky tournaments and the community

In this Full Moon Friday episode Chris and Frank recap the recent Muskie Odyssey including why the guys changed the recipe for the upcoming Last Light Lager launch in May. Then John Vinen and Cole Bailey, co-owners of Angling Sports in London, ON call in to talk about some great deals that they are offering anglers looking to gear up for the season, as well as an EPIC giveaway that they are partnering with Ugly Pike and FIshn' Canada on! It is not long before the discussion turns to fishing and John and Cole quickly illustrate why they are not only great businessmen, but also excellent muskie anglers. A talk about how downsizing on Lake St Clair is a must during early and mid season fishing, as well as the unexpected muskie behaviour that they have observed on their livescopes, and how that has completely changed their approach to angling for the apex predator! Visit www.anglingsports.ca (or in person) and use promo code UGLY15 to receive 15% off of everything in store (offer ends June 30)!

IN this second part of our discussion with Eagle Lake guides Steve and Danny Herbeck, we focus on targeting big fish in one of the best muskie lakes on the planet. Steve and Danny conclude with sharing some extraordinary stories that speak to the special relationship between a father and son and their times together on the water. Points of discussion include:

• Approaching/targeting certain depths on eagle lake
• What makes Eagle Lake fish hit boatside? What influences this?
• Herbies figure 8 technique
• Live scope ethical use
• Retargeting fish that don't strike
  
  

Legends are rare in our sport but to get 2 in the same family is even harder to find! On this episode we have an amazing discussion with Eagle Lake ace guides Steve and Danny Herbeck! This season looks like it is going to be a great one on Eagle and Steve and Danny explain why and what to do to get your best chance at landing a famous Eagle Lake Giant! Topics include:

• The State of the Eagle Lake fishery
• Why Steve and Danny think this could be a banner year for muskie fishing
• Eagle Lake Pike population and its impact on the fishery
• Finding hot zones when fishing is slow on Eagle Lake
• Upper vs lower sections of Eagle Lake and how they differ
• Why guides are valuable on eagle

The conclusion of our Live From the Toronto Sportsman's Show series is a whopper! First off, Maxime Gilbert from Zale Outdoors stops by the booth to talk about Costa Sunglasses to educate us on how to pick the right style of sunglasses with the correct lenses for various types of water bodies and times of day. Our chat is interrupted by a surprise guest from Chris' past - Taro Murata! Following that we are joined briefly by Rick Young, Manager of Anderson's Lodge on majestic Lac Seul! Rick talks about what a dream fishing getaway on one of the best muskie lakes on the planet looks like. To cap it off, veteran angler and guide Brent Bochek swings by and shows why he is one of the most sought-after speakers in the sport!