ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 20: Great White Shark Dive
In this episode, Ang takes “the plunge of a lifetime” into the cold South Atlantic Ocean and swims face to face with one of man’s most feared creatures: the Great White Shark!
First Ice – Fishing with Electronics
Presented by Garmin and featuring Hillsound Equipment First ice is a special time of year for ice anglers across the north… Now, when I say first ice, I’m sure most of you are picturing the same thing: early-mid December, small lakes, Christmas decorations in the distant background…” Well, not this year. This year, despite a […]
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 17: FAST Riding School
Ang goes to Shannonville to the FAST a racing school where he learns the importance of the theoretical part of motorcycle riding before dressing up in protective gear and heading to the track. In the “Surviving The Outdoors” segment, Pete shows you how to build a temporary shelter in the woods. Audrey learns how to […]
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 16: Mountain Snowmobiling
In this episode of the Outdoor Journal TV Show, Ang goes to British Columbia to explore some backcountry while mountain snowmobiling. Seeing some of B.C.’s most breathtaking sites and wildlife, Ang learns the ins and outs of mountain sledding (and snow shoeing).
Midwinter Open Water Walleye? A Great Start to 2023
Sponsored by Garmin Every January 1st that I have rolled into throughout my life, has me wondering, “what will be my initial fishing encounter“. Will it be on the ice, or will it be in the spring when all the ice is gone? Well on January 2 of 2023, it was a normal calendar period […]
How We Caught ‘Em: Calm Lake Smallmouth Bass
Presented by Xplore The first episode of this season took us on an outstanding trip to the Atikokan area of northwest Ontario. We were scheduled into Branch’s Seine River Lodge on Banning Lake which is part of a multiple-lake system. For this shoot, lodge owner Quentin Branch directed us to another lake on the system […]
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 15: Rattlesnake Roundup
Angelo visits Sweetwater, Texas where he attends “The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up” in an attempt to cure his own phobia…snakes!! On our Surviving The Outdoors segment, Holly shows the viewing audience a variety of “outdoor gear” designed especially for women. In Off The Beaten Path, join Pete as he sailfishes in Costa Rica. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HTL9Vgzpjw
Our New Season Starts This Saturday
Don’t miss season 37 of The Fish’n Canada Show!! Join Angelo and Pete (as well as some of your favourite guest hosts) for our all new season. Tune in on Global TV this Saturday for our best season yet! EPISODE AIRDATES Twitch Bait Smallies January 7th, 2023 Stealth Trolling For Walleye January 14th, 2023 Monster […]
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 14: Bahama Shark Dive
Join Angelo Viola on his scuba-diving journey in the Bahamas to swim with LIVE SHARKS during a FEEDING FRENZY. In our SURVIVING THE OUTDOORS segment, Pete Bowman will show you how to find and create clean drinking water in the wild. And finally, join Reno Viola for a crash course in off-road extreme ATV riding.
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 13: African Safari Part 2
In part 2 of this awesome adventure, Ang and Pete set out on foot – the best way to experience a safari. Snakes, zebras, lions and giraffes are all on display, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. The conclusion of the Outdoor Journal TV Show’s African safari doesn’t disappoint. See All The […]
Top 10 Lake Features to Look For When Ice Fishing
Sponsored by Garmin We here at Fish’n Canada spend a lot of time talking about structure. And for good reason – structure, and other definable lake features, simply hold fish. A great representation of this, as seen in our open water article, can be seen below: In image #1 above, you see a container of […]
ODJ TV YouTube Channel Episode 12: African Safari Part 1
Ang and Pete touch down in Johannesburg, South Africa to fulfill a lifelong dream: to go on authentic African Safari. World famous for its safaris, Kruger National Park sets the scene for this awesome adventure. The majesty of the park is on full display as our hosts encounter various exotic animals and take in the […]
River Dwelling Largemouth Bass
Memquisit Lodge, Lake Nipissing ON This is one of our rare Largemouth Bass shoots that quite honestly, we love doing. We say rare because there aren’t many outfitters that cater to the poor ol’ Swamp Donkey. Normally it’s Walleye, Pike, Muskie, and Smallmouth that take precedence. On this trip, we hit some of the backwaters […]
Should Burbot Have Gamefish Status?
On the latest episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete discussed some news out of Minnesota, where Burbot have officially been given “Gamefish Status”. The decision to make Burbot a gamefish officially occurred last winter when the fish was promoted from the lowly “Roughfish” pages to the prestigious “Gamefish” section of the 2021 Minnesota […]
Behind the Scenes: Fall Stripers on the Miramichi
Okee-Dokee everyone, you’re about to read up on a fish-filled, crazy trip that took place in mid-October of 2022. For this Fish’n Canada shoot, we hit the Miramichi River with almost perfect timing for the fall Striped Bass run. We’ve been here previously but it was in the spring (crazy then too) and we had […]
2022 Fish’n Canada Christmas Wishlist
1) Garmin Striker Plus 4 Ice/Portable Kit We’re firing out of the gate with a beauty here. At the time of this writing, the ice fishing season is about to roll in. And without a doubt in our minds, your angling enthusiast will be putting this baby to good use throughout the winter. The STRIKER […]
Catching A Crazy Koi/Carp Hybrid
Having a community or group of friends that love fishing is what it’s all about to me. Yeah, I can talk hockey vs. baseball vs. mixed martial arts; yeah, I can talk music; yeah, I can talk a bit on fitness, diet, and training; but all that is gone once the subject of fishing arises. […]
Behind the Scenes: Branch’s Seine River
This was one of our first shoots of the season and man was it a good one… but it didn’t start out that way. Upon our arrival at Branch’s Seine River Lodge (near Atikokan Ontario), we had a great chat with lodge owner Quentin Branch about the fishing opportunities and he immediately had us pumped […]
Another Bend in the River – NEW BOOK from The Happy Camper
I have a new book out, and it’s a memoir. Why the title Another Bend In The River? To me, life is like paddling down a wild river; sometimes it sweeps you gently along, and sometimes the fast current comes out of nowhere. Whatever the case, there has always been something waiting for me around […]