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Ugly Pike Podcast

Ugly Pike Podcast

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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!

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Episodes
  • Episode 265 - Johnny Dadson and Pete Bostelmann pt. 2
    Jan 23 2026

    In Part Two of this deep dive on The Ugly Pike Podcast, the conversation with Johnny Dadson and Pete Bostelman continues right where it left off.

    This episode digs into the evolution of Dadson Blade Baits, the realities of modern muskie pressure, and how fish behavior has changed alongside advancing technology, stocking programs, and increased angler knowledge. From Georgian Bay’s glory days to today’s heavily pressured fisheries, Johnny and Pete break down what still works, what no longer does, and why confidence often matters more than any single lure or pattern.

    The discussion goes beyond tactics and into mindset. Wind versus calm, weeds versus open water, casting versus trolling, and how two completely different fishing styles can coexist in the same boat and actually make anglers better. Along the way, they share personal best fish stories, close calls on the Great Lakes, lessons from guiding, and the physical grind of hand building baits for decades.

    If you’re serious about muskie fishing, lure building, or understanding how the sport has evolved, this episode delivers real insight without the fluff.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 264 - Johnny Dadson and Pete Bostelmann pt. 1
    Jan 16 2026

    The Ugly Pike Podcast opens 2026 with an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation on musky fishing, experience, and long-term strategy.

    Frank and Chris sit down with Johnny Dadson and Pete Bostelmann to reflect on the 2025 season and explore how mindset, conditions, and time on the water shape success more than predictions ever could. From travel fishing and adapting to unfamiliar water, to casting versus trolling and late-season decision-making, this episode focuses on perspective earned through decades of experience.

    The discussion builds toward a memorable Georgian Bay story that underscores patience, preparation, and why sometimes one last cast truly matters.

    This is part one of a two-part conversation, setting up a deeper dive into modern musky fishing and bait building in the next episode.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 263 - 2025 Year in Review pt.2
    Jan 9 2026

    Chris and Frank take a look back at the 2025 year on and off the water, reviewing memorable events, interviews, and lessons learned

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    58 mins
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