In this high-energy episode, Jesse and Andrew sit down with full-time Georgian Bay fishing guide Matt Martin for a deep dive into the wild world of multi-species angling. From the explosive strikes of northern pike to the prehistoric thrill of sight-fishing for gar, Matt shares his expert strategies, hilarious guiding experiences, and hard-earned tips for targeting some of Ontario’s most underrated species.

You’ll learn:

•  How to locate and target big pike based on water temps, seasonal patterns, and lure selection
•  Why gar fishing is a must-try — and how to sight-cast to these ancient, toothy missiles
•  How fly fishing for carp is the ultimate freshwater challenge (think bonefish… but in your backyard)

Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking to expand your fishing game, this episode is packed with expert insights, real talk, and a few laughs along the way.

Mentioned in Episode: 

• Composite Angling - https://www.instagram.com/composite_angling/?api=postMessagehttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FC6ik27WJvMP%2F%3Fapi%3DpostMessage
• Matt Martin Steelhead Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2141377/episodes/16575954-steelhead-get-dialed-in

Find Matt Martin: 

• Website: https://www.smoothriver.ca/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smooth.river.guiding/?hl=en

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