About this podcast
The Fishing Loons Podcast is a Canadian fishing podcast hosted by lifelong fishing buddies Jesse and Andrew, delivering real fishing tips, techniques, and gear talk for everyday anglers.
New episodes drop on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, featuring expert guests from fishing guides and local legends, tackle shop owners to even the odd fishing celebrity. From bass, walleye, pike, and panfish fishing to seasonal strategies, lure selection, and gear reviews, we focus on what actually works — especially for Ontario fishing. Honest advice, relatable stories, and sharp humour included. Learn more, fish better, and avoid bad fishing advice.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 138 episodes
- Fishing Can Break Your Heart · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 22Jesse and Andrew share the highs and lows of fishing, from landing trophy bass and muskie to losing personal bests right beside the boat. They swap memorable fishing stories…
- Too Cold to Fish? How to Catch Fish Before Winter · 1 h 16 min · Season 4 Episode 21Fall fishing in Ontario is here, but how many open water fishing trips do you actually have left? Probably more than you think! Before you winterize the boat and start dreaming…
- You Suck at Fishing: Why You’re Not Catching Fish · 1 h 21 min · Season 4 Episode 20Spent six hours fishing and caught nothing? Excellent. You are officially an angler. Jesse and Andrew break down why fishing can be so difficult, from weather and water…
- (B.O.A.T.) Bust Out Another Thousand · 1 h 12 min · Season 4 Episode 19Thinking about buying a boat? Before you spend a dollar, listen to this. Boat ownership because apparently fishing wasn’t expensive enough already. Jesse and Andrew share real…
- September Giants - Chasing Bass, Salmon & Musky · 1 h 18 min · Season 4 Episode 18September is when Ontario fishing really starts to change. Water temperatures drop, fish patterns shift, and opportunities to target some of the biggest salmon, muskie, and bass…
- Fish, Freaks & Folklore · 60 min · Season 4 Episode 17Fishing, folklore, and things that probably shouldn’t be in the water. Jesse and Andrew explore strange aquatic legends and the fishing stories that surround them, from…
- Swimbaits Made Simple · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 16In this episode Jesse and Andrew dive headfirst into the world of swimbaits because apparently tying on one lure and hoping for the best isn't a strategy. They cover how to pick…
- Bass Fishing With Frogs · 1 h 29 min · Season 4 Episode 15From explosive strikes in thick cover to subtle bites in open water, frog fishing is all about confidence and technique. Join Andrew and Jesse as they explore what makes a frog…
- Bob Izumi Q&A · 1 h 14 min · Season 4 Episode 14In this episode, we sit down with legendary angler Bob Izumi for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about fishing, stories from the water, and a lifetime in the sport. Bob is a…
- Bass Fishing Rods Explained · 1 h 17 min · Season 4 Episode 13In this episode, Jesse and Andrew talk all things fishing rods, sharing stories about their collections and discussing what makes a great setup for bass and other species. They…
- Underrated Fishing Lures · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 12In this episode, Andrew and Jesse dive into some of the most underrated fishing lures ever made and explain why these old-school fish catchers still deserve a spot in your tackle…
- Spring Pike Fishing Made Simple · 1 h 23 min · Season 4 Episode 11Andrew and Jesse share straightforward pike fishing tips to help you catch more northern pike. They cover finding fish around weed lines and structure, choosing the right lures…
- Back Country Brook Trout with Average Joes Fishing Show · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 10Andrew and Jesse sits down with the guys from The Average Joes Fishing Show to cover backcountry trout fishing in Algonquin Provincial Park, including trip planning, spring trout…
- Weedy Walleye 101 · 1 h 24 min · Season 4 Episode 9If you’ve ever wondered why walleye seem to disappear the second you hit the water… this one’s for you. Local guide Bobby Belmonte breaks down what’s actually going on beneath…
- Fly Fishing Isn’t What You Think… Feat. SoFly Podcast · 1 h 38 min · Season 4 Episode 8Celebrate a decade of the So Fly Fishing Podcast with the Fishing Loons Crew as they dive into the world of fly fishing. From personal origin stories and surprising fish facts to…
- Bizarre Fishing Encounters · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 7Fishing rarely goes exactly as planned… and sometimes it gets downright weird. In this bonus episode, Jesse and Andrew swap their strangest stories from the water including…
- Spring Bite Preview - Countdown to CanCast · 1 h 25 min · Season 4 Episode 6Spring is in the air and open water fishing season is almost here. In this episode, Andrew and Jesse talk about the fish they’re most excited to target as the ice melts and water…
- Don't Swallow the Bait · 1 h 24 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this episode we dive into why thinking for yourself in the fishing world actually matters. Joined by Aaron and Roberto from Ramarack Lures, we explore what makes their lures…
- Old Tips, Fresh Bites? · 1 h 15 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this episode Andrew and Jesse Ontario Anglers bounce from the ridiculous history of the Big Muskie (spoiler: not a fish) to why old fishing books still know things your fancy…
- Stop Losing Fish (Please) · 1 h 12 min · Season 4 Episode 3You had it hooked… and then it was gone. In this episode the Fishing Loons crew talk through why we lose fish, the gear mistakes we all make, and how things fall apart right at…
