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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Hosted by Frank Ungaro - entrepreneur and one of Canada's first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners, Always Be Choking is a lifestyle podcast that brings in guests from all over to discuss what it takes to always be striving toward the goal, to always be pushing for the close. Whether it's finance, business, hunting, fishing, jiu jitsu, this podcast discusses what drives the successful in their relentless pursuit of achievement.
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Episode 244 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt4
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50:49In the final chapter of the Live from Lac Seul series, Chris and Frank sit with their guides and discuss the wonder of Lac Seul, what it is like working in such a paradise guiding people on their trips of a lifetime!By Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
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Episode 243 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt.3
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42:57In this third part of the Live from Lac Seul series, Chris and Frank are joined by guide Zack Tucker who broke the days long slump and helped the guys get the job done! After days of relentless grind, the guys were all elated to get one in the bag. In this part they talk about how they got the job done…
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Episode 242 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt.2
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56:45In this second part, the guys carry on with their chat with guide Joe Marsh to discuss the challenges they faced in the early days of their trip and how to best approach the pitfalls of navigating a challenging lake like Lac SeulBy Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
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Episode 241 - Live From Moosehorn Lodge pt. 1
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1:01:56Taking a trip of a lifetime to one of Canada's best angling lakes should be fun and easy, but not for muskie anglers. In this first session of our series live from Moosehorn Lodge on the legendary Lac Seul, the guys go over the challenges that a cold front brought to their first days on the water. Chris and Frank sit with guide Joe Marsh and review…
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In the conclusion of the guys' chat with The Musky Hunter Jim Saric, changing and adopting new tactics for hunting muskies are discussed. Jim also lends some knowledge on how to deal with lethargic or picky fish and how to make them take the bait! Points of discussion include: Changing and adopting new habits Using Livescope to scout water and unde…
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The Musky Hunter himself, Jim Saric calls into the show for a 4th of July Muskie extravaganza! It is always a thrill to spend time with Jim and in typical fashion, he drops a ton of muskie knowledge! Tons of practical tips as it relates to locations and methods are found in this episode. Topics include: Early fishing in Ontario USA early year fishi…
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In this second episode with kayak muskie hunter Dan Joseph, the guys get into it. The discussion shifts toward how to catch and land monsters and what that feeling is like as you handle a giant, boatside and without a net! The episode concludes with a pulse-pounding story of weather turning ugly on big water, while fishing in a small kayak! Points …
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In this episode, Chris and Frank reveal big plans for their Summer fishing adventure including the location and the lodge. After that they welcome Dan Joseph onto the show. Dan got the guys' attention during a recent discussion with Matt Toth who talked about Dan landing fish as big as 55 inches from a kayak. This episode is a cool look into the wo…
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In this Full Moon Friday episode, Chris and Frank analyze the many great Ontario Muskie fisheries in order to hone in on the best option for their Summer trip. The guys also discuss early Ontario season opener and how the first adventure of the season went, with lessons learned!By Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
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In this second part of our discussion with Winnipeg River guide Austin Sandstrom, the discussion turns toward the approaches and methods for finding big fish in this water system. Austin goes into how to adapt to the different types of waterways and what his choices for baits are, before finishing with a couple of great stories of his time spent on…
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It took over 200 episodes, but the guys finally found an excellent guide on the Winnipeg River to talk about this lesser-known, lesser-fished body of water. Chris and Frank sat with guide Austin Sandstrom, who guides out of multiple outfits on this secluded and amazing body of water. Austin describes what it is like to hunt for muskies on some of t…
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In the conclusion of our episode with Nate Andrychuk, we dive deep into how to approach the great waters of Northwestern Ontario. Baits and tactics are the focus, as well as how to target the mega monsters that very few anglers are lucky enough to ever see. The elusive 60 inchers!! Points include: Different bait approaches to the different NWO lake…
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It has been a few years since we have talked with Nate, and since he is one of the most prolific guides on Lac Seul, we needed to have him back. In this second interview with Nate, he completely outdoes himself and gives us a good understanding as to why there are muskie guides, and then there are exceptional muskie guides. In this part 1, we discu…
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In this second part of our discussion with Linda Rice, we focus on her unique fishing strategies for Lac Seul. Linda has a method that is truly like no other! Linda also talks about giants she has seen in the lake before giving two of the very best stories the show has ever heard. Points include: Fishing mainly with topwater baits When to use certa…
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In this episode, the guys chat with the one and only Muskie Mama, Linda Rice! Linda is the owner of the Moosehorn Lodge on majestic Lac Seul. Linda is well known in Northern Ontario for her passion for the sport and for the excellent service that her lodge provides. In this first part of our discussion, we touch on the following topics: Linda's lif…
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Episode 229 - Full Moon Friday - We Can Rebuild Him
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1:00:22In this Full Moon Friday episode, the guys discuss Chris' recent surgery and (another) brush with death (not lion related), as well as extracting and analyzing the best fishing tips from recent episodes before taking a call from Matt Toth, organizer of the Kayak Musky Challenge, a tournament that spans the Canadian Muskie waters and runs all season…
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In this second part of our discussion with Davin Heinbuck, Davin gives yet another master class on reading environmental conditions in order to ascertain the very best times to be on the water. We then get into a unique discussion about the psyche of an angler and how intuition plays a role in everything that we do. This part of the discussion was …
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Davin Heinbuck returns to the show to follow up on what is often referred to as one of the mega episodes in this show's history. Davin's level of detail and scientific approach to muskie hunting is truly unique, and in this second interview, he completely outdoes himself. In this first part, Davin provides amazing insights on the following topics: …
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In this part 2 with French River/Lake Nipissing guide Corey Warden, the discussion shifts into a deeper look at tactics where working baits are concerned. Corey then answers some insightful questions that might surprise the listeners before finishing with one of the most epic fish stories in the show's history! Points include: Guiding first-time mu…
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In this episode, Chris and Frank connect with friend of the show Corey Warden who works as a guide out of the Chaudière Lodge on the famed French River. Corey has had a busy season both on the water and after the season, working hard at all of the fishing shows, so the guys wanted to chat with Corey to go over what he learned this season fishing an…
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In this second part of our discussion with Justin Gaudry, we take a detailed look at fishing methods and lure selection for targeting muskies on Lake of the Woods. Justin ties everything together while addressing approaches to fishing the different structure types on the lake and gives a master class in angling in this conclusion of the episode. Hi…
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Justin Gaudry spends his days running Mylie's Place Resort on the famed Lake of the Woods. The guys sat with Justin to talk about the challenges of running a lodge in 2025. Justin provides very unique insight into the day to day grind and the challenges of being a lodge owner. Justin is also one heck of an angler and provides insights as to how to …
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Part 2 of the discussion with Andrew Rideout is further affirmation as to why another interview was in order! In this conclusion, the guys dissect the Lake and discuss the best approaches for success! Highlights include: Angling approach to each of the five zones of LOTW How to select the right bait How forward facing sonar changed the game Trollin…
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Back to Lake of the Woods the guys go! Guide Andrew Rideout comes back onto the show to discuss what he has learned on one of the best muskie fisheries in Ontario in the years since he came onto the show. In this episode we dissect this great lake and discuss how to find success amidst it all! Topics include: The importance of using a guide LOTW un…
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In this second part of our discussion with Muskies Canada Inc, the focus shifts to the organization itself. The guys dive into how the organization is bolstering its brand and its initiatives. Following this, a look at how current research projects are going, along with a breakdown of statistics associated with these projects, are discussed. Topics…
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