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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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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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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01:24:39

59. So Anyway, I Started Casting w/ Capt. Anthony Forte

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2025/07/10

From tattoos to tackle, Anthony Forte is a well-experienced charter captain out of Boston and catches them "two tree at a time". Forte talks about how he got into fishing, along with his side of Cheech's white marlin story.

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01:57:01

58. Stripers, Special Forces, and Supporting Veterans...

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2025/06/26

Chris Donellan - Special Forces Communications Sergeant, Alpha Company, 2nd battalion, 19th Group Special Forces. ODA 9214 - is an avid fisherman whose story bridges combat and casting lines. Chris shares how his love of striper fishing began on Cape Cod and eventually intersected with his military career, leading to his involvement with Fishing for the Mission 22—a nonprofit using fishing to support veterans with PTSD.First, Jimmy and Cheech talk about the mighty tarpon, and how a trip down to

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01:52:52

47. Canyon Running with Capt. Deane Lambros

On The Water ·

2025/06/12

Capt. Deane Lambros of Canyon Runner Sportfishing discusses what it's like to run a high-level charter fishing operation, from making sure your crew is hydrated and healthy to ensuring the clients have a good time. Other topics include working your way up to Captain, catching more tuna, and the mindset of prioritizing the experience on the water over the catch numbers. But first, Matt Haeffner and Jimmy Fee discuss the deadly pencil popper. The On The Water Podcast is presented by:Everglades

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01:12:43

56. Casting Across the Canal with Ron Arra

On The Water ·

2025/05/29

There's no blitz out of reach of legendary surfcaster and distance casting world champion Ron Arra. In this episode, Jimmy and Ron discuss how to improve your casting, why you should be using conventional reels, and the importance of horizontal presentations for stripers, trout, and other gamefish. Take a casting lesson with Ron ArraCheck out the new Ron Arra Pro Surf Rods

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01:20:49

55. Friends Don't Let Friends Fall Off the Bass Raider

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2025/05/15

Jimmy, Cheech, Matt, and Robbie discuss the results of the two-month-long inter-office bass tournament, along with tips for fishing jigs, an argument for livescope, and a debate over who was at fault for a late-night swim in a toxic bass pond. The On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats:

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01:18:23

54. From Linebacker to Linesiders with Tedy Bruschi

On The Water ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, Cheech and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi talk about how fishing fills the competitive void football left behind, building a network of fishing mentors, and making unforgettable memories with family on the water.The conversation dives into fishing culture, conservation, tog chowder, and some of Tedy's most memorable moments on the field. This epsiode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Kayaks. ⁠Check out the revolutionary ePDL pedal assist.

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