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On The Water

On The Water covers the sights, scenes, and characters that surround fishing in the Northeast.

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78. Filming Angling Adventures: Tuna Fails, Striper...

On The Water ·

2026/04/09

Step behind the scenes of the On The Water Podcast as Alex Blackwell and Liam O’Neill recap the latest season of Angling Adventures—from the highs of epic fishing days to the reality of tough conditions, missed shots, and the grind of production.With the full season now wrapped and spring right around the corner, the guys break down what really goes into making each episode—from 100+ hours of editing to battling weather, waves, and unpredictable fish. They also share stories from the water,

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00:50:13

New Jersey Bass Blitz | Striper Migration Report...

On The Water ·

2026/04/07

The April full moon giveth. In Week 4 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner discuss the eruption of striper activity throughout New Jersey due to the arrival of bunker and the first wave of migratory fish, presumably from Chesapeake Bay. Matt and Johnny also cover how the action has begun to trickle east to Long Island’s South Shore and the Western Long Island Sound, and how the timing of post-spawn fish exiting the Chesapeake varies significantly depending

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01:33:48

77. What Does the Future Hold for Striped Bass w/ Ben...

On The Water ·

2026/04/02

While some anglers are experiencing the best big striped bass fishing of their lives the science tells a more complicated story. In this episode, Ben Gahagan and Micah Dean of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries talk about the state of the striped bass population, what stripers need to spawn successfully, and the results of a new study on catch-and-release fishing for striped bass. #StripedBass #FishingPodcast #OnTheWater #Surfcasting #SaltwaterFishing #CatchAndRelease #FishingTips

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01:05:38

76. The Truth About the MA Largemouth Record with...

On The Water ·

2026/03/19

In February 1975, Walter Bolonis caught a 15-pound largemouth bass through the ice in Southeastern Massachusetts, setting a seemingly unbreakable state record. Yet, many questions surround this catch, questions that professional bass fisherman and podcaster Mark Burgess of Big East Bass Fishing has been trying to answer. In this episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with Mark and discuss what it's like being a pro bass angler from Massachusetts, the story behind that 15-pound bass, and whether or not

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01:52:11

75. Creative Canyon Fishing with Capt. Steve Fernandez

On The Water ·

2026/03/05

After what he calls the best bigeye season of his 30-year canyon career, Steve breaks down how omni sonar is allowing crews to track, follow, and cast to tuna schools in ways that were unthinkable a decade ago. Also discussed: jigging and popping in the canyons, eel-trolling for stripers, and massive tog. Presented by:RaymarineEverglades BoatsZ-Man Fishing ProductsQuantum

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01:36:13

Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW...

On The Water ·

2026/02/19

In this episode, Jimmy and Liam sit down with Andy to talk steelhead, salmon, and the very brief history of Lake Ontario stripers. Also, Liam recounts his first trip of the 2026 fishing season, chasing steelhead on the tributaries of Lake Erie. Book a trip with Andy: chasintailadventures.comCheck out Andy's YouTube Channel: Chasin' Tail Adventures - YouTube

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01:27:32

73. "Moronic" Fishing for a Maine Icon

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2026/02/05

With even the saltwaters freezing in the Northeast, it's prime time to break out the augers and tip-ups. In this episode, Jimmy Fee, Alex Blackwell, and Matt Haeffner talk about the "moronic sport" of ice fishing. Alex recounts a recent trip to Maine targeting 4- and 5-pound brook trout through the ice; Matt Haeffner talks about his wet and cold first step into ice fishing; and Jimmy relates jigging through the ice to running-and-gunning for tuna. Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your

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01:03:34

72. Coyotes, Bloodworms, and Surfcasting Perils with...

On The Water ·

2026/01/22

Videographer and surfcaster Andrew Burke grew up fishing the Outer Cape Beaches. He began filming his own adventures, then moved onto creating content with other media companies, including On The Water and Brave Wilderness. Andrew and Jimmy Fee talk about adapting to stay on stripers in the surf, share tips on preventing gear theft by coyotes, and talk about whether a bloodworm's bite actually stings. Check out Cape Cod Puzzle Co.Watch the Acadian Redfish episode of At The RailCoyote Photos provided

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00:56:07

71. Lake Trout and Hot Wings

On The Water ·

2026/01/08

Lake trout grow large, feed aggressively, and can be caught 12 months a year in the Northeast. Jimmy and Kevin talk about this hard-fighting char and all the places you can catch it, from day-trips throughout the Northeast (and even New Jersey) to weekend trips to the Great Lakes or Maine to weeklong fly-outs to Canada. Also discussed: The wonderful hot wings of Western New York, the Mighty Niagara River, and "reverse snowbirding."Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your StrikesSupported

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01:02:36

70. The Early Days of On The Water

On The Water ·

2025/12/18

Chris Megan sits down with his longtime friend and former OTW General Manager to discuss how On The Water grew through the late 1990s and early 2000s, while reminiscing on their most memorable fishing trips.

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01:02:46

69. Mackerel Men of the Cape Cod Canal

On The Water ·

2025/11/26

Saltwater options are dwindling around the On The Water Office, so Matt Haeffner and Jimmy Fee discuss the lengths they'll go to keep the saltwater season alive close to home. After that, Matt and Jimmy rank their striper seasons, muse about off-season plug purchases, and wonder how much is too much to spend on Sabiki rigs.

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01:14:26

68. Fall Run Blitzes at the Nude Beach

On The Water ·

2025/11/13

Jimmy recounts the Season 22 New Jersey Surf episode with the guys behind the camera, Alex Blackwell and Liam O'Neill. They talk about everything that happened, and a warning about how chasing reports from "Good Samaritans" can leave you with an eyeful. Be sure to tune in this winter for an all-new season of On The Water's Angling Adventures. If you want to check out Episode 8 of Angling Adventures, visit the link below!https://youtu.be/Fj4zxrjVYTQFor more Angling Adventures, check

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02:25:53

67. The Striped Bass Gauntlet Scandal

On The Water ·

2025/10/30

Walking Angling Encyclopedia Bill Cronan returns with Massachusetts sharpie Mike Luccini. Topics discussed include a wetsuiting baptism by fire, the danger of devil rays, undercutting grifters in the Cape Cod surf, and how to striper fish too soon after a serious neck injury.

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01:06:13

66. The Surfcasting CHAMPIONSHIPS with Team USA's...

On The Water ·

2025/10/16

Fresh off a silver-medal finish in the Pan-American Surfcasting Championship, Neil and Dante talk about their trip to Costa Rica, the strategy, the format, and the rules from the highest level of competitive surf fishing. Learn why monkey-hair bucktails are allowed, but deer hair is not, how home-field advantage plays out in the surf, and how there's always a further bar to swim to. Learn more about the USA Surf Fishing Team:https://usangling.org/surf-fishing/Learn More about our amazing

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01:34:53

65. Striped Bass Conservation Challenges

On The Water ·

2025/10/02

On today's podcast, Chris Megan and Kevin Blinkoff discuss and debate striper management with Mike Waine of the American Sportfishing Association. Mike shares his insights as an Atlantic fishery policy expert on the challenges that managers face when considering options to rebuild the striped bass fishery. To make your voice heard, take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3WLHF3 or email comments@asmfc.org with the subject line Striped Bass Draft Addendum III before the October 3rd

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01:46:11

64. The Tuna-Obsessed Bass Pro: Tim Dube

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2025/09/18

Tim Dube's fishing path took him from fishing worms off a New Hampshire dock at age three to competing on bass fishing’s biggest stage, with some saltwater side quests mixed in. From tournament heartbreaks to breakthrough wins, Tim’s story is packed with grit, laughs, and an unbeatable passion for fishing.

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01:24:57

63. Untangling Tuna Regulations w/ Capt. Mike Pierdinock

On The Water ·

2025/09/04

Captain Michael Pierdinock is the president of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association and liaison to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. In this episode he explains how tuna regulations are decided, the challenge of managing an international fishery, and our possible outlook for next year's tuna regulations.

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01:36:17

62. Maine’s Striper Maniac: Ron McKee

On The Water ·

2025/08/21

Legendary Maine surfcaster, lure maker, and lifelong striped bass fanatic, Ron McKee shares decades of experience chasing bass along the Northeast coast beginning with his early days learning from saltwater legends, building custom rods and plugs, and competing in the Tri-State tournaments.New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales⁠: https://www.buzzardsbayyacht.com/⁠⁠Shimano⁠⁠: https://fish.shimano.com/en-US⁠⁠AFTCO⁠⁠: https://www.aftco.com/search?q=air-o%20mesh⁠⁠Helen H

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01:27:02

61. Broken Rods and Broken Friendships

On The Water ·

2025/08/07

Jimmy, Cheech, and Kevin discuss the latest and greatest fishing tackle seen at ICAST, we hear from YOU about the the worst ways to break rods, and finally Jimmy and Cheech air out their recent tuna grievances with one another while Kevin, and then Liam, moderates.The On The Water Podcast is presented by:⁠New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales⁠: https://www.buzzardsbayyacht.com/⁠⁠Shimano⁠⁠: https://fish.shimano.com/en-US⁠⁠AFTCO⁠⁠:

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01:33:59

60. The Fish are a Bonus with Chris Bielert

On The Water ·

2025/07/24

Chris Bielert, National Sales Manager of Shimano, talks about tournament fishing with his father, making a career in the fishing industry, giant smallies, traditional fisheries, and one of the last true innovators in fishing lures. The On The Water Podcast is presented by:New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales⁠Shimano⁠⁠AFTCO⁠⁠Helen H Fishing Fleet⁠⁠Lambros Insurance Services Inc. - New York Tri-State Area⁠

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