On The Water

Jimmy finally catches his long-awaited double-digit tautog, and the crew has plenty to talk about after a memorable day fishing with Captain Rob Taylor off Newport, Rhode Island.On this episode of the On The Water Podcast, Jimmy, Matt and Liam break down their annual fall tog trip aboard the Reel EZ, including the moment Jimmy landed an 11-pounder, Liam's first trip with Rob, and the techniques, tackle and decisions that made the day memorable.The crew also talks about the art of catching tautog, from reading subtle bites and setting the hook to choosing between jigs, Snafu rigs and traditional bottom rigs. Along the way, they revisit their first tog, compare the appeal of tog and sea bass fishing, discuss big-fish conservation, and share a few behind-the-scenes stories from around the On The Water office.Plus, there's a little Halloween chaos, vacuum-sealed fish, a discussion about the mysterious nickname "Molly George," and plenty of fishing tangents along the way.In this episode:Jimmy's long-awaited 11-pound tautogFishing with Captain Rob Taylor aboard the Reel EZLiam's first Newport tog tripTautog techniques, rigs, jigs and bait presentationReading bites and knowing when to set the hookCatching and releasing big tautogOur first tog fishing experiencesTog vs. sea bass: which tastes better?The origins of the name "Molly George"Subscribe to the On The Water YouTube channel for more fishing conversations, reports and adventures from around the Northeast.#OnTheWater #FishingPodcast #TautogFishing #Blackfish #RhodeIslandFishing #SaltwaterFishing

Dr. Krista Kraskura of Towson University discusses her studies on larval and juvenile stripers, to determine what factors are influencing the survival rate of young-of-year stripers.

How much fishing can you pack into a lunch hour? On this podcast, Anthony, Adam, Jimmy, and Matt discuss the surprising variety of fishing they do throughout a year's worth of lunch breaks. Topics discussed include: trout acting like bluefish, wingtips on albie jetty, the lunch hour holy grail, and why Cheech had the worst saltwater fishing season of his life. Presented By:Lambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usQuantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/Huk: https://huk.com/#OnTheWater #FishingPodcast #CapeCodFishing #StripedBass #FalseAlbacore

Al shares stories of growing up fishing with his father, legendary rod builder Al Cappy, learning the craft of building custom rods, and figuring out how to carry that knowledge forward after his father passed away.The On The Water Podcast is sponsored by:Ocean City Marylandhttps://www.ococean.com/Raymarinehttps://www.raymarine.com/en-usQuantumhttps://www.quantumfishing.com/Hukhttps://huk.com/

Captain Damon Sacco has had a lifetime of adventures in the New England Canyons that's included record blue marlin, record wahoo, swimming with whale sharks, and tagging tiger sharks. Topics discussed include how the canyons fishing has changed over the decades, end game on a grander marlin, and the beautiful shitshow of a shark-fishing tournament.SPONSORED BY SHIMANOFrom surfcasting for striped bass to targeting giant tuna offshore, Shimano makes rods and reels for fisheries throughout the Northeast.LAMBROS INSURANCEProtect your boat, your business, and your passion with marine insurance from people who understand life on the water.Visit: https://lambrosinsurance.comCall: (203) 644-4044Subscribe to On The Water for more offshore fishing reports, expert conversations, and stories from the Northeast fishing community.Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let us know in the comments: Would you have kept a potential 1,000-pound blue marlin for scientific research, or would you have released it?#OffshoreFishing #BlueMarlin #NortheastCanyons #OnTheWater #Sportfishing #YellowfinTuna

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: Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II for Public Comment SurveyRead More about TRCP's Stance on Menhaden

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 hookup. We also talk about some of the world's most remarkable blue marlin fisheries, including Kona, Guatemala, Cape Verde, Mozambique, the Azores, Brazil's Royal Charlotte Bank, and the Galápagos.And then there are the moments you simply can't plan for—including a 600-plus-pound blue marlin launching out of the water and smashing into the side window of the boat.No hype. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about fishing, boating, and what it takes to do it right.Subscribe to On The Water for more fishing and boating content.#BlueMarlin #MarlinFishing #OffshoreFishing #BigGameFishing #FishingPodcast #OnTheWater

A massive influx of shortfin squid triggered an incredible striper blitz at the Cape Cod Canal this season, and OTW's Matt Haeffner, Alex Blackwell, and Jimmy Fee discuss their experience in catching, and missing, this blitz. Other topics include: once-in-a-lifetime blitzes vs youth sports, naming blitzes, and how meteors affect the striper bite.

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. 

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, and why the journey is about much more than just catching fish.We also dive into surfcasting etiquette, truck camping between tides, conservation, following the migration, fishing with John Skinner, the books that inspired the series, and how Zach is turning the experience into both a YouTube series and an upcoming book.Whether you're a dedicated surfcaster, a fan of Zach's adventures, or just love hearing great fishing stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.