🎣 The Weekend Fisherman TV Series Time Capsule


Before the podcast mic, there was The Weekend Fisherman with Frank Papineau. This section is a throwback to those early days—where early mornings, big catches, and even bigger stories came to life on screen. Revisit classic episodes, memorable moments, and the spirit of fishing that started it all.

Step back into the legacy of The Weekend Fisherman with Frank Papineau—the show that started on local public access TV and grew to cast its line to viewers all the way across Canada, the USA, the UK, and Ireland. These episodes followed Frank as he traveled coast to coast, reeling in unforgettable adventures, local legends, and timeless wisdom. This is more than nostalgia—it’s a look at the roots of a passion for life that still runs deep.

Back in the day!

The Weekend Fisherman Time Capsule

  • Frank Papineau wearing sunglasses and a denim shirt on a boat, holding a large fish in front of a Honda outboard motor, with water in the background.

    the simple bait bucket- when I was a kid! part 1

    The Weekend Fisherman with Frank Papineau- Aylan Lake. “When you were a kid!”

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  • Walter Gretzky standing in a boat holding two large fish, with a younger man, Frank Papineau, looking on, surrounded by a lush, green lakeside with trees and a dock in the background.

    a day with the wonderful Walter Gretzky part 1

    I met Mr Gretzky for the very first time that day. Mr Gretzky flew to Ottawa and I pick him and his long time friend Charlie Henry up and we headed to one of my favorite back country lake. A friendship was made…Oh and I was renamed that day…..Ok Sally lol

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  • prehistoric fish in beautiful British Columbia part 1

    The mighty Frazer River BC with Fred Helmer - Sturgeon Fishing. What a magnificent place to be. The famous Frazer Valley BC. fresh air, and new experiences. Fred made it all happen!

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  • Frank Papineau with sunglasses kneeling in a river, holding a fish he caught.

    Compilation Show. A look back at past episodes

    From great guests and the stars of the show- “The Fish” join Frank for a look back at highlights from past episodes

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  • Frank Papineau and Walter Gretzky fishing on a lake, one wearing sunglasses and smiling, the other focused on his fishing rod, with a forest in the background and partly cloudy sky.

    a day with Walter Gretzky part 2

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  • Frank Papineau wearing sunglasses and a denim shirt holding a Small Mouth bass on a boat with a Honda outboard motor in the background, on a body of water.

    part 2 of Aylan Lake Small mouth fishing

    Good old bait bucket fishing!

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  • Frank Papineau and Fred Helmer holding a large Sturgeon on the Frazer River with mountains in the background.

    Prehistoric fish on the Fraser River BC part 1

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  • Frank Papineau's holds a Steelhead Trout in hand with a logo for the TV show 'The Weekend Fisherman with Frank Papineau' overlaid on the image.

    Compilation show part 2

    Compilation show part 2

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