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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman holds down the fort in studio while Angelo reports live from ICAST to break down the hottest new fishing tech and gear—from a 16-inch Garmin EchoMap Ultra 2 and 16-volt lithium batteries to a wild three-body glidebait from SPRO,. We also talk about Yo-Zuri's innovations in braided line, collapsible nets, and revolutionary jighead design. If you want the inside scoop on what’s coming to the fishing world in 2025, this episode’s for you.

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- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species
- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures
- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment
- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories

- Anglers Leaderboard: Real-time AI angling platform where everyone is welcome, and every catch counts!

In this on-the-road episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the crew sets up camp at Buck Lake Lodge and takes listeners behind the scenes of a real-deal northern Ontario fly-in shoot. Joined by Steve Niedzwiecki and new cameraman Rick Dolishny, the team talks mayfly hatches, bait frustration, and why fish sometimes shut down even when everything looks perfect. Along the way, they share personal stories, listener questions (including a grim one involving a dead body), and a deep dive into whether Ontario should bring back Arctic Grayling. Plus, a preview of the Buck Lake Lodge experience, including shore lunches, cabin upgrades, and why this is one of the best fly-ins in the province.

This Week's Code: MAYFLY

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- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species
- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures
- J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment
- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories

- Anglers Leaderboard: Real-time AI angling platform where everyone is welcome, and every catch counts!

On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete regroup between shoots and get into some of the most pressing and controversial conservation topics in Canadian fishing today. The crew dives deep into the push to ban forward-facing sonar on Eagle Lake, debates the government's call for commercial fishers to kill up to 500 striped bass per day, and reflects on the legacy of the Fish’n Canada barbless hook initiative. Also up for discussion: new merch, listener feedback from Alberta, the “grass carp problem,” and why live scope is NOT a cheat code for catching fish. Plus, Pete gets nostalgic about family fishing trips, and Ang shares a personal story about George, the 12-foot boat tournament legend who shocked everyone.