Episode 171: Toronto’s Hidden Fishing Gem: Inside the Franklin Fishing Club
05/15/25 • 80 min
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang returns fresh from a visit to the Franklin Fishing Club, just 40 minutes from Toronto, and the crew sits down with General Manager Kevin Johnston to talk about the experience.
They dive into what makes this private club so unique, covering everything from country club-style fishing and urban escape to early morning sessions before work, fish hatchery operations, and how clubs like Franklin are managing fish genetics through selective catch and release. Plus: how private clubs can help get kids into fishing, why they use punt boats, and plenty more insider stories from this hidden Ontario gem.
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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
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang returns fresh from a visit to the Franklin Fishing Club, just 40 minutes from Toronto, and the crew sits down with General Manager Kevin Johnston to talk about the experience.
They dive into what makes this private club so unique, covering everything from country club-style fishing and urban escape to early morning sessions before work, fish hatchery operations, and how clubs like Franklin are managing fish genetics through selective catch and release. Plus: how private clubs can help get kids into fishing, why they use punt boats, and plenty more insider stories from this hidden Ontario gem.
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Episode 170: He Quit His Job to Live in the Woods (w/ Shawn Trudel of Cabin River Outdoors)
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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
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- Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories
In this episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Shawn Trudel, the man behind the popular YouTube channel, Cabin River Outdoors. Shawn made the bold decision to leave his industrial carpentry career to pursue a dream of self-sufficiency and solitude in the remote wilderness of British Columbia.
We discuss:
- The challenges of building an off-grid homestead from scratch
- The realities of living without modern conveniences
- The mental and physical demands of isolation
- The role of his YouTube channel in sustaining his lifestyle
Join us as we explore the highs and lows of Shawn's off-grid adventure, and gain insights into the resilience and determination required to live in harmony with nature.
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Episode 172: The Future of Tournament Fishing?
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
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Paul Cooley, a fisheries scientist turned app developer who is using AI to change the way we tournament fish. Topics discussed included: keeping fishing logs; fish biodiversity in Africa; how radar satellites can help ice anglers; where Anglers Leaderboard started; AI bumpboards; a new way to tournament fish; live-release tournaments; and much more!
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