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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 253 - Cooper Edwards pt.1
    Oct 24 2025

    Cooper Edwards has had the privilege of fishing and guiding some of the very best muskie lakes in Canada and the US. We wanted to sit with Cooper and talk about his experiences on these incredible bodies of water. Cooper recalls some of the laughs, the highs, and the lows of working as a guide on places like Lac Seul, Eagle Lake, and Lake St. Clair. In this part one, we discuss:

    • Fishing during covid
    • How water levels change the game
    • Shoreline fishing for muskie
    • Eagle Lake Island lodge
    • Changing game plan when looking for a giant vs numbers
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    57 mins
  • Episode 252 - Full Moon Friday - Cheapest Tires in Town!
    Oct 17 2025

    In this Full Moon Friday episode, the guys have a look toward the end of the season. It is the start of the final stretch, otherwise known as giant season! Frank gives a review of how the Unleash the Beast outing on the French River/Lake Nipissing went, as well as an update on a recent adventure to Georgian Bay with Pete Bostelmann and newly signed UFC fighter, Cody Chovancek. Following this, Dave Gray calls in to talk about this year's Musky Brawl. Dave has an unrelenting drive to keep growing this tournament and making it better. He calls in to talk about what is new and exciting at this year's event.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 251: Ben LaDuca pt.1
    Oct 10 2025

    In this second part with Ben LaDuca, the conversation shifts to fishing, how to build baits, and how approaches to using these baits shift for Fall/Winter season success! Points include:

    • Building the Dukes Dozers company
    • Building and fishing spinnerbaits
    • Using spinnerbaits in fall and winter season specifically for best results
      Jigging success
    • Niagara Musky Association log keeping
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    46 mins
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