DAY 1 (Saturday April 17)
8h30 – Opening Show
Welcomes, introductions and a word from Hon. John Yakabuski Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Hosts and guests: Ryan Pickering (event host), Bryan Mathes (Auction Master and Sponsorship Director), Peter Levick (Odyssey Director)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
9:00 – Kawartha Lakes chapter Presents: The Kawartha Lakes
Look into this historic Muskie fishery and we’ll share the work of the Kawartha Lakes chapter & partners to research and manage invasive species and their impacts.
Hosts and guests: Gerry Taillon (KL chapter), Brent Bochek (Setting The Hook TV, Guide), Erin Wilson (U. Guelph)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Kawartha Lakes Chapter Facebook Page
10:00 – Ottawa Chapter Presents: The Ottawa River
The Ottawa Chapter presents well-known guide, John Anderson on fishing the Ottawa, as well as a look into management and research for this world-class fishery.
Hosts and guests: Chris Purdy (Ottawa Chapter Chair), John Anderson (Musky Factory Baits), Sean Landsman, Ph.D. (Carleton U. & author of “Project Noble Beast”)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Ottawa Chapter Facebook Page
11:00 – Toronto Chapter Presents: Lake Simcoe Muskie Restoration Project
Learn about the work of Muskies Canada, led by the Toronto chapter and many partners in this huge 14-year project to restore a once great fishery that was unfortunately lost in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Hosts and guests: Dave Boxall (Muskies Canada Hall of Fame)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
12:00 – Muskies Canada and OMNRF Present: Ontario’s Angler Log Program
See how this work helps provide the OMNRF with essential data to better understand the Muskie fisheries across the province, from logs supplied by MCI members.
Hosts and guests: Davin Heinbuck (Muskies Canada Research Director), Dan Taillon (Biologist at OMNRF)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
13:00 – Belle River Chapter Presents: Lake St. Clair Trolling Techniques by Pro Guides
Overview, how to fish Lake St. Clair as well as Belle River chapter’s work with partners on fishery management & research.
Hosts and guests: Bruce Bauer (Belle River Chapter Chair), Terry VanDeWauwer (Rampage Sports Fishing Charters), Jason Quintano (Co-Captain at Fins & Grins Muskie Charters)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Belle River Facebook Group
14:00 – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Presents: Lake St. Clair Muskie Telemetry Project
Lake St. Clair is an amazing fishery. Behind the scenes there is a lot of international research work happening to ensure it stays that way. Belle River Chapter, OMNRF and many partners are working to learn more about this fishery through leading-edge radio telemetry work.
Hosts and guests: Stephen Marklevitz, Ph.D. (Great Lakes Protection Fund Coordinator, OMNRF), Dr. Jan-Michael Hessenauer (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Belle River Facebook Group
15:00 – Upper Valley Chapter Presents: The Upper Ottawa River Region
This fascinating part of the Ottawa River area, upstream of Ottawa holds a strong population of Muskies. Join us for a terrific session as we lift the veil on this well-kept secret Muskie water. Guide Jaime Sebastian will talk about the Upper Ottawa River, Black Bay and the Petawawa River system and some canoe-only lakes in the region that hold big fish.
Hosts and guests: Jaime Sebastian (Acting Upper Valley Chapter Chair & Guide), Kert Lavigne (Upper Valley Chapter member)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
16:15 – Canadian Fishing Network and Muskies Canada Present: Women & Muskies
Top women anglers, pro-staff and guides will show you how Muskie angling is changing – for the better. These women who are all serious Muskie fanatics will show how women are increasingly excelling in the Muskie world.
Hosts and guests: Yvonne Brown (Ontario Women Anglers), Megan McGregor (Shimano pro-staff), Lisa Goodier (Ottawa River Musky Factory guide), Alyssa Lloyd (Photographer & Avid Angler), Samantha Dadson (Trophy Muskie Hunter & Lure Designer)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
17:15 – Kitchener- Waterloo Chapter Presents: Tell Us About – My Best Day on the Water
Join us for a fun panel presentation by some well-known Muskie guides, Hall of Famers and well-known fanatics as they share stories of unforgettable Muskie experiences.
Hosts and guests: Ryan Pickering (KW chair), Mike Parker (Handlebarz Muskie Lures & Guide Service), Bill Barber (Trophy Hunter Charters), John Anderson (Ottawa River Musky Factory), Josh Borovsky (Muskie guide and Muskie Insider newsletter co-publisher), Mike Swan (Muskies Canada Hall of Fame)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
DAY 2 (Sunday April 18)
8h30 – Opening Show
Welcomes, introductions and warm up.
Hosts and guests: Ryan Pickering (event host), Bryan Mathes (Auction Master and Sponsorship Director), Peter Levick (Odyssey Director)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
9h00 – Saint John River Chapter Presents: New Brunswick Muskie Fishery – Challenges & Opportunities
The “Johnny” has been quietly establishing itself as a prolific Musky fishery for the past 15 years. Did you know these beefy maritime fish have been in the river for 60 years? Local DNR and biologists are working with Muskies Canada to ensure this fishery will continue to thrive. We are very pleased that Minister Mike Holland of New Brunswick will be part of this session.
Hosts and guests: Marlon Prince (Saint John River Chapter Chair), Minister Mike Holland (Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development, New Brunswick), Local biologists from the University of New Brunswick
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, St. John River Chapter Facebook Page
10h00 – Mississauga Chapter Presents: Muskie Handling Techniques – Catch & Release
Canadian muskie waters are all supported by wild populations. Thus, proper fish handling and a strong catch-and-release ethic become essential to maintaining our fisheries. Our experts will go over best practices to help ensure healthy releases.
Hosts and guests: Mike Howser (Mississauga Chapter Chair), Brent Bochek (Setting The Hook TV, Guide), Sean Landsman, Ph.D. (Carleton U. & author of “Project Noble Beast”)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
11h00 – Hamilton Chapter Presents: The Mighty Niagara
Above and below the falls there are very good Muskie fisheries. The current and conditions are challenging but the rewards are sweet. Big Muskies from the lake come into the river and Buffalo Harbour in the fall following bait. This is one of the best times to hunt for Musky in the area. Join host Brent Bochek as he leads you through this special Muskie fishery and shows us how EVERY CAST COUNTS.
Hosts and guests: Dave Belisle (Chair, Hamilton Chapter), Brent Bochek (Setting The Hook TV, Guide)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Hamilton Chapter Facebook Page
12h00 – Montréal Chapter Presents: Ma meilleure journée de pêche au maskinongé (in french)
Au cours de cette session notre panel d’invités chevronnés partagera avec vous des histoires de pêche inoubliables. Si la langue de Molière est la votre (ou pas), soyez-y! Récits, techniques, astuces, et période de questions.
Hosts and guests: Pierre Masson (Président du chapitre de Montréal), Daniel Leclair (Pêche en ligne 2.0), Martin Bérubé (Pêche en ligne 2.0), Maxime Delisle (Membre du chapitre de Montréal),
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Page Facebook du Chapitre de Montréal, Chaîne Youtube du Chapitre de Montréal, Page Facebook du chapitre de Québec
13h00 – Gananoque & 1000 Islands Chapter presents: St. Lawrence River Muskellunge – An International Effort
The St. Lawrence is well known as a great fishery where Muskie fishing traditions go back decades. People are catching and releasing big fish. Why worry? Behind the scenes however, there are great concerns about invasive, egg-eating Gobies, virus-related die-off, loss of spawning habitat, and diminishing numbers of Young-of-the-Year (YOY). Don’t miss this session full of research and management work to save this endangered fishery.
Hosts and guests: Rob MacRae (Gananoque & 1000 Islands Chapter Chair), Dr. John Farrell (Thousand Islands Biological Station, SUNY), Matt Windle (River Institute), Bill Barber (Trophy Hunter Charters)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
14h00 – Sudbury Chapter Presents: Managing Muskies In Northeast Ontario
Segment 1: Managing for more and bigger muskies!
Discussion with Jeff Amos (OMNRF Northeast Region Resource Advisory Unit) about efforts to improve muskie fishing opportunities by changing seasons and Minimum Size Limits for a large portion of Ontario including Lake Nipissing and the French River.
Segment 2: Spanish River Muskellunge Restoration.
Arunas Liskauskas (OMNRF Upper Great Lakes Management Unit) will share details of a project so successful that it may have created the next HOT fishery for GIANTS of the north!
Hosts and guests: Jacques Lamothe (Sudbury Chapter Chair), Andy Pappas (MCI Director, MCI Hall of Fame, and guide), Arunas Liskauskas (OMNRF, MCI Hall of Fame)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
15h00 – Barrie Chapter Presents: Georgian Bay, Land of the Giants
Segment 1: Summary of volunteer activity by the MCI chapter in closest proximity to Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe.
Segment 2: Presentation about fishing one of the world’s most legendary Muskie waters, Georgian Bay!
This exclusive content will be provided by Kyle Garon, of Slobland Flicks, famous for hunting GIANTS and sharing those adventures on his Slobland Flicks YouTube Channel.
Hosts and guests: Alan Cugliari (Barrie Chapter Chair), Andy Pappas (Barrie Chapter member, MCI Hall of Fame, and guide), Kyle Garon (Slobland Flicks)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel, Barrie Chapter Facebook Page
16h15 – Ontario Sunset Country Travel Association presents: Sunset Country – Lake of the Woods and more…
Join us for a trip to some of Ontario’s finest Muskie waters. Lake of the Woods is a mecca for Muskie fanatics. The fishery also has its challenges. Let’s look at this great angling destination but also consider some issues that are being worked on to ensure future sustainability.
Hosts and guests: Jim Saric (Muskie Hunter Television), Gord Pyzer (Legendary biologist, author and angler), Gerry Cariou (Ontario’s Sunset Country Travel Association)
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel
17h15 – Muskies Canada & Partners present: The Wrap-Up Show
Stay on-line and join us for a good discussion of the overall event and what we can do to continue to provide great content for Muskie World.
Hosts and guests: Peter Levick (MCI Odyssey Director), Ryan Pickering (Virtual Event Host) and everyone…
Streaming: Muskies Canada Facebook Page, Muskies Canada Youtube Channel