This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys head back to Northern Ontario for a wild recap of their trip to Red Pine Lodge on Ivanhoe Lake, just outside of Timmins.

What started as a post-spawn walleye mission turned into a 34-mile shallow river run through skinny water, tight channels, and a few moments where the boat probably had no business being where it was. With the help of Garmin electronics, the crew pushed deep into the river system and found exactly what they were looking for: blue walleye, regular walleye, smallmouth bass, pike, and one seriously memorable honey hole.

The episode also covers new Fish’n Canada species hoodies, the legal side of leaving skin on pike fillets, grass carp awareness, Idaho’s new hunting tech rules, and some classic behind-the-scenes stories from 40 years of filming Fish’n Canada, including forgotten cameras, lost footage, brutal weather, and the eagle shot that got away.

If you like Northern Ontario fishing stories, walleye talk, old-school outdoor TV chaos, and a little bit of questionable decision-making in shallow water, this one’s for you.

Drop a comment and let us know: what fish species should be next in the Fish’n Canada hoodie lineup?

An Ontario seafood company has pleaded guilty to attempting to sell an angler-caught muskie, receiving a fine of just $2,000. Was the punishment enough, and how does a protected sport fish end up on the commercial market in the first place?

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo Viola breaks down the bizarre case and the serious questions it raises about illegal fish sales, enforcement, and the future of Ontario’s muskie populations.

Later, Frank Ungaro from the Ugly Pike Podcast joins the show to discuss the growing popularity of muskie fishing, early-season tactics, custom lure culture, shallow-water giants, and why certain baits seem to catch fish while identical ones never get touched.

Also discussed:

• Ontario’s illegal muskie sale controversy
• Why the $2,000 fine has anglers frustrated
• Early-season muskie fishing tactics
• Trolling versus casting for muskies
• Custom muskie lures and proven “pullers”
• Giant fish from the St. Lawrence River
• The growing muskie fishing community
• Grass carp awareness and invasive species
• A possible mystery bone in northern pike fillets

Let us know in the comments: Was a $2,000 fine enough?

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Is there really more than one species of smallmouth bass? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the crew dives into groundbreaking research suggesting the fish we all know may actually be made up of four distinct evolutionary lineages.

Plus, University of Victoria PhD candidate Wesley Greenree joins the show to explain how everyday anglers are helping scientists study Chinook salmon by collecting stomach samples, revealing surprising changes in the Pacific food chain and what they could mean for the future of our fisheries.

Also in this episode:

• Could British Columbia produce the next Canadian record largemouth bass?
• Clearing up misconceptions about Apple AirTags and Bluetooth tracking
• A fascinating Northern Ontario walleye tournament format
• Proper tick removal and Lyme disease prevention
• The latest Fishing Canada updates and new merchandise

Whether you're a hardcore angler or just love learning about fish and conservation, this is one episode you won't want to miss.