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94. Blitzes, Lies, and Speaking Up for Bunker

On The Water ·

2026/10/01

In this Episode, Jimmy talks with Jaclyn Lunaas and Chris Macaluso from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership about the upcoming decision on menhaden management, and how YOU can speak up and tell fisheries managers to leave more menhaden in the water. But first, Kevin, Jimmy, and Matt check in on how the fall striper and albie runs are shaping up, and learn how much everyone at the OTW Office lies to each other about the fishing. TAKE THE ATLANTIC MENHADEN PUBLIC COMMENT SURVEY HERE:

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01:08:21

93. Blue Marlin or Bust with Capt. Chris Donato

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2026/09/17

In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we dive deep into the pursuit of some of the biggest game fish in the ocean. From finding the right water and reading currents to getting a blue marlin to eat a lure, there are countless variables between spotting a fish and getting it to the boat.Our guest breaks down why the hunt for blue marlin over 500 pounds is so rewarding, the challenges of lure fishing, bait-and-switch tactics, sonar, and why even the perfect presentation doesn't guarantee a

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01:10:31

92. Squid Hounds The Craziest Striper Blitz of 2026

On The Water ·

2026/09/03

A once-in-a-lifetime striped bass blitz unfolded in the Cape Cod Canal when an incredible concentration of shortfin squid moved into the area.Jimmy Fee, Alex Blackwell, and Matt Haeffner break down the entire event—from the mysterious squid beachings and the first reports of giant stripers eating squid, to racing down the canal, finding massive schools of squid, and watching 40- and 50-inch stripers absolutely annihilate them.They discuss what made this bait event so unusual, how the fish were

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01:08:07

91. Eat More Bait with Brad Leone

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2026/08/20

In this episode, angling chef Brad Leone talks about dry-aging fish, eating grass shrimp, and childhood food traumas. Also discussed: Cap'n Crunch as a seafood ingredient, losing the striper of a lifetime, and coming of age on a party boat.

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01:29:33

90. Striper Fishing and Mischief with Zach Fowler

On The Water ·

2026/08/06

This week on the On The Water Podcast, we're joined by Zach Fowler of Fowler's Makery & Mischief and History Channel's Alone to talk about his latest adventure, Chasing Stripes.After years of survival expeditions and wilderness challenges, Zach has become obsessed with striped bass—and he's documenting the entire spring migration from New Jersey to Maine. He shares what sparked the project, the lessons he's learned fishing alongside some of the Northeast's best anglers,

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02:01:41

89. Surfcasting Obsession with Frank Goncalves and...

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2026/07/23

Two of the East Coast's most obsessed surfcasters share stories, wisdom and philosophy on the pursuit of large striped bass from shore. Topics include strange things seen while surfcasting, keeping the excitement high season after season, and eel-induced incontinence. Check out Phase GearFollow Frank on InstagramFollow Pete on Instagram

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01:42:09

88. Florida’s Linesiders with Captain Mike Holliday

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2026/07/09

Jimmy Fee and Chris Megan welcome longtime friend, veteran charter captain, and avid angler Mike Holliday. With nearly four decades of guiding experience on Florida's Treasure Coast, Mike shares unforgettable stories, lessons learned on the water, and the passion that's kept him chasing species like tarpon and snook for almost 40 years.OTW Podcast Brought to you by:Old Town Kayaks: https://oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/kayaks HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.com⁠⁠Quantum:

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01:24:34

87. Honeymoon Tuna Tips with Devin Acton

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2026/06/25

Devin Acton is an obsessed tuna fisherman, an analytical bass angler, and a talented writer. In this episode, Devin and Jimmy talk about the glidebait bubble, fractional fish reports, Panamanian yellowfin, Cape Cod bluefin, and days of wind and darkness. Check out the Salvage: https://blowinwegoin.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webFollow Devin on Instagram: Instagram

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01:31:06

86. Boston Stripers with Brian Coombs and Anthony Forte

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2026/06/11

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish abundance. Also: charter stories, Tony Graffiti, and Cheech's reason for loving bad weather.

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01:04:36

85. Hudson River Stripers and Cape Cod Squid

On The Water ·

2026/05/28

OTW's Matt Haeffner and Nick Cancelliere recount a recent trip to the Hudson River with Captain Chris Oliver of Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing. Topics discussed: glidebait ambassadors, modern seaworm tactics, and the ethics of river striper fishing. First, Jimmy Fee, Matt Haeffner, and Johnny McIntyre pops in, covered in squid ink, to discuss calamari recipes, sea sickness, and the difference between squid and "Matt Haeffner Squid." Book a trip with Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing:

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02:19:22

84. The Oldest Charter Boat on Nantucket with the...

On The Water ·

2026/05/21

For three generations, the DeCostas have been operating Albacore Charters out of Nantucket Island. Captain Bob and Ray DeCosta talk about fishing for giant tuna, 100-striper days, and surf fishing Nantucket from the 1970s to today.Drop a comment:What’s the craziest fishing story you’ve ever experienced?#StripedBass #BluefinTuna #Nantucket #Surfcasting #OnTheWater #FishingPodcast #Monomoy #SaltwaterFishing #TopwaterFishing #TunaFishing

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01:19:20

83. Flats Stripers, Trailer Fails, and Midshore Mahi...

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2026/05/14

Captain Shaun Ruge of Eilodon Sport Fishing is one of New England's most "quietly fishy" captains. His passion for fishing led him to a job with Navionics at the leading edge of bathymetry technology. His fishing season includes a wide variety of New England gamefish from light-tackle mahi, big stripers, brown sharks, and bluefin. Shaun shares stories from his early days kayak fishing to his New England bucket list of a mako on the fly. Book a Trip with Capt. Shaun: Eidolon Sport

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01:18:59

82. Striper Fishing Your Way Through Dental School...

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2026/05/07

Dr. David Fish grew up in Brockton, MA and spent his summers chasing fish along the South Shore of Massachusetts. From an early age, he learned he could turn his talent for finding and catching fish into a source of income. Having grown up in Hull, where Dave fished out of, OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi and his father regularly encountered Dave on the water, as both a fishing buddy and an occasional rival. Other topics include: cod from the beach, the early days of commercial rod-and-reel tuna

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01:00:29

81. The Saltiest Freshwater Guide in America: Joe...

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2026/04/30

In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we sit down with Captain Joe Fonzi to talk about Lake Erie's incredible smallmouth bass fishery, with a side of walleye.This episode is presented by HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.comAnd Supported By:⁠Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/Pro Cure Baits: ⁠https://www.pro-cure.com/⁠ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/Quantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com

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01:25:51

80. From Boston Flounder to Chilean Fluke with Willy...

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2026/04/23

In this episode, Willy Goldsmith shares his lifelong passion for fishing for anything that swims, from his younger days of cod fishing aboard Massachusetts headboats to travelling abroad to experience lesser-known fisheries like wels catfish in Spain. Willy's love of fishing shaped his career, ultimately leading him to become a fisheries researcher and policy consultant that keeps him close to the water. This episode is presented by Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/And Supported

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02:10:30

79. Outer Cape Stripers to Small Pond Largemouths...

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2026/04/16

In this episode, Mike Luccini talks about his lifetime of fishing from breaking into the secretive surfcasting scene on Cape Cod to dialing in the big largemouth bite on Massachusetts ponds. Sponsored By:HUK Gear: www.huk.comLambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHelen H: https://helen-h.com/?gad_source=1&gad...Pro Cure Baits: https://www.pro-cure.com/ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Z-Man: https://zmanfishing.com/

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01:37:12

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

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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...

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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...

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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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