At its peak, it was not unheard of to catch 100 redfish in a single day when fishing the coastal waters of Louisiana. While the fishing is still good, liberal bag limits, habitat loss and other factors have caused the number of redfish to fall dramatically. According to a recent assessment conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife redfish stocks have gone from a high of 23 million fish in 1999 to 8.7 million in 2021. There are talks of reducing harvest to combat the situation but many wo...
Nov 03, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Is fly-fishing an art form? That question was top of mind when sitting down to talk with Alberto Rey. As an accomplished artist and tenured professor, Alberto was the perfect person to talk about this topic because he’s also a fly-fishing guide. Listen in as we discuss Alberto’s unique fishing life, having immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba and finding a love of fishing only to go back to Cuba on a fishing trip. He also discusses other projects he is passionate about such as taking young people fi...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The minute you hear Flip Pallot's voice, you find yourself hanging on every word. His thoughtful stories draw you into his love of all things outdoors. Flip has lived a full fishing life, growing up in Miami, fishing in Biscayne Bay and the Everglades long before micro skiffs and graphite push poles were a thing. Fishing and the natural world are Flip's playground. He was mentored by some of the pioneering greats like Stu Apte and Lefty Kreh. And in turn, Flip has inspired countless anglers and ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Jessica Haydahl Richardson grew up in Canada and always had a fondness for the water and marine life. Her father worked as a tugboat captain, so being on and around the water was always part of her life. Jessica could be found running boats, sailing and fishing around the Pacific Northwest. As she grew a fondness for photography, Jessica began to capture life unfolding in front of her lens. Throughout her career she has photographed a wide range of subjects including the Vancouver Canucks. She a...
Sep 05, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Capt. Tim Hyde, a 67-year-old fishing boat captain originally from New Jersey, has spent his entire adult life fishing around the world. He's targeted giant marlin, tuna and wahoo offshore, and thrown flies at bonefish, tarpon and trout, but he never expected to find himself fighting for his life in the Bahamas. Tim was on the small island of San Salvador in 2021, fishing and sharing his catch with the local people. He had also taken a number of kids out fishing to try and teach them how to beco...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 38
One-hundred pound yellowfin tuna, 50-pound mahi, 1,000-pound marlin... If you want to catch the big boys, you have to head offshore. Blue-water fishing requires a capable boat, an understanding of conditions such as water temps and current, tackle that's up to the task and a sense of adventure. Joining the podcast is Capt. Shane Jarvis who owns Sport Fishing Panama Island Lodge, who explains the gear and boats he uses to consistently catch tuna and marlin in Panama. Shane's operation is an off-t...
Aug 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Anglers Journal contributor Jerry Audet is a die-hard fisherman who is obsessed with targeting striped bass from shore. Over his years as a surfcaster, Jerry has developed tried-and-true techniques and amassed a log full of prime fishing spots, most of them from the shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Does he hide from others to protect his spots? Perhaps. Does he walk 10-plus miles on a typical fishing adventure? Probably. Does he share some of his striped bass secrets? You'll have to listen in....
Jul 17, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
If you've been reading fishing magazines for any amount of time, you've likely seen Mike Sudal's detailed illustrations and sketch work. Mike is one of those rare individuals who has been able to combine his passion for fishing with his creative talents to help him earn a living. But when you start to peel back the layers, there is much more to the story. Mike has been employed by some of the country's largest news organizations including the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press, using his a...
Jun 15, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Anglers Journal book reviewer Noah Davis joins the podcast to discuss his five favorite fishing books and host Charlie Levine adds another five. A few of the titles are old classics while others are more obscure. Give a listen and add one of these great books to your summer reading list. For more stories visit AnglersJournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The striped bass are biting along the East Coast and anglers are getting into the action. While the fishing is good, the striped bass stock is still teetering on a possible collapse if the fish are not protected. In this episode of the Anglers Journal Podcast we are joined by Capt. John McMurray, a Long Island, New York-based skipper and former fishery council member. McMurray explains the management of striper stocks and the recent changes to the slot size. We need to release our fish with mini...
May 17, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
It's hard to miss Zac "Yeti" Yarbrough, he's a 6-foot, 5-inch former lineman for the University of Virginia. He's got a big beard, bright eyes and an electric smile. Whether he is fishing a tournament or standing in the TSA line at the airport, Zac always seems to have a smile on his face. But for the past four years, Zac has been battling male breast cancer. He's been very open about his journey, and he hasn't let it get in the way of his fishing adventures. When he's not in the chemo chair, Za...
May 02, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Recreational fishing is big business. In the United States alone, fishing contributes $148 billion in economic output and supports 945,500 jobs. For the last 90 years, the American Sportfishing Association has worked behind the scenes to protect tackle manufacturers, retailers and a range of stakeholders who rely on the business side of fishing to feed their families. In this episode, Glenn Hughes, president of ASA, drops by to discuss fishing participation, important legislation and the various...
Apr 18, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Chris Fischer did not set out to become a leading authority on the migrations and status of great white sharks. In this episode, he explains how his love of the marine world, and his desire to connect anglers with the science community to create a unified front to help the ocean led to the formation of OCEARCH. Chris opens up the vault and talks about the ups and downs of his enterprise, the work they've done and how their work is lifting the curtain on the mysteries of white sharks. For more st...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Capt. Chris Wittman is a fourth-generation Floridian with strong ties to the water and natural surroundings. After seeing the effects of habitat degradation along southwest Florida and especially in Everglades National Park, Wittman and his friend and fellow guide, Capt. Daniel Andrews decided to start Captains for Clean Water. The organization has continually grown and laid out sound plans to repair Florida's natural flows, combat red tide and work together for the good of the environment. Angl...
Mar 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Anthony DiGiulian wears a lot of fishing hats. He is a first-class mate who has worked on some of the sport's best boats. He is an ardent conservationist who devotes his time to a range of angling causes. He's a tournament director for Pelagic Offshore Gear and runs the Rock Star tournament in Costa Rica and the Triple Crown in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He is a fishing educator and has spent many hours running seminars and schools to teach skills to all kinds of anglers. He is passionate about vol...
Mar 07, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 28
When a hockey injury would not heal, a young Michael Carr received news that no person wants to hear. He was diagnosed with cancer and nearly lost his leg. His life would take on a new focus. He found a love for fishing that has led to many adventures and a burgeoning side hustle as a journalist. The New Jersey native loves chasing striped bass with a fly rod and when he isn't teaching English, coaching youth sports or hiking with his sons, he is out fishing or contemplating his next fly-fishing...
Feb 21, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In late September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on southwest Florida. As meteorologists monitored the story, they had predicted it would land further north, in the Tampa / St. Pete area. Thus many residents in Fort Myers and Naples were underprepared for the category four hurricane which devastated the area with 155 mph winds and unrelenting rain and storm surge. Capt. Bill D'Antuono, a lifetime Naples resident, made the tough call to leave his home and head to higher ground. As the storm re...
Feb 06, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Anglers Journal contributing photographer Tom Lynch is no stranger to the New Jersey surf. The sandy landscapes, lighthouses, weather, ocean waves and most notably, the striped bass, are some of Tom's favorite subject matters to capture with his army of cameras. Tom has his finger on the pulse of the Jersey surf-fishing scene. When there's a bite going on, he knows about it. He spends hours and hours fishing from the suds and photographing what he sees. His images are astounding, especially the ...
Jan 23, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Over the past several decades, Jon Cave has helped all kinds of anglers learn the art of the fly cast. He's helped experienced fly-fishing anglers improve their cast. He traveled to remote outposts to fish back in the day when few anglers did such things. His mind is constantly thinking about the intricacies of fly-fishing, from the diameter of leader material and tippets to tapers and shooting heads to fly patterns and moon phases. Jon sits down to share some casting tips and talks about how fl...
Jan 10, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
With the year coming to a close, the host of the Anglers Journal podcast, Charlie Levine, looks back at why he loves to fish and discusses how his career path brought him here. Thank you for listening to the podcast this year. Stay tuned for more pods in the new year, and we hope your new year's resolution is to fish more! Don't forget to pick up the Winter issue of Anglers Journal, which just started to hit the streets, or visit AnglersJournal.com for a subscription. Happy holidays! For more st...
Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
William Sisson is a lifelong angler and writer. The one species of gamefish that holds his heart more than any, is the striped bass — a fish he grew up pursuing. In his new book, Seasons of the Striper: Pursuing the Great American Gamefish, Sisson tells the story of this sport fish and the millions of anglers who pursue them. Drawing on three decades of notebooks full of observations and interviews, as well as hundreds of hours spent pursuing striped bass from beaches and boats, he weaves a wide...
Dec 07, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Capt. Mike Sheeder grew up in Hawaii where he developed a love of fishing and the ocean. He followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Chris Sheeder, and became a charter boat captain specializing in offshore fishing. He has been fishing Guatemala since 2006, when he took the helm of the 37-foot Intensity, one of the most prolific charter boats to ever fish offshore. Mike has logged some amazing days on the water. He's released 70 sailfish in a day. He's won awards and accolades. And he's s...
Nov 22, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Benny Blanco grew up in South Florida and gravitated to the local canals and waterways as a young boy. As a teenager he began fishing Biscayne Bay and the Everglades. He became a full-time guide in the late 1990s. His work ethic and passion for fishing and the marine environment are undeniable. When he’s not on the water, he is either spending time with his family or giving back in some way. In this podcast, Benny talks about the challenges he faced as a young Hispanic guide and befriending his ...
Nov 03, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Anglers Journal editor Charlie Levine sits down with marine artist Dennis Friel, who is also the host of the Connected By Water podcast. The conversation flows from snakehead to marlin to brown trout and beyond. Charlie and Dennis are longtime buddies and their mutual appreciation for fishing, art and storytelling is undeniable. For more stories visit Anglers Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In his younger days, Chuck Ragan was a hard-charging musician on the punk scene, singing his lungs out with the boys in Hot Water Music. But when he wasn't stoking his crowds up from the stage with his powerful voice and loud guitar, he was somewhere outside, usually fishing. Ragan's family moved around quite a bit when he was growing up. His father was a golf pro and his mother a ventriloquist. And wherever they went, Chuck fished. He found solace in the quiet. His fishing life led him down man...
Sep 15, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Fallon Clepper is not your run-of-the-mill high school athlete. This young woman is a bass fishing champion, and the first woman to ever win the High School Bass Fishing National Championship. She and her partner, Wyatt Ford, who both attend Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, Texas, beat out a field of 416 boats to win the title. The championship took place on Pickwick Lake near Florence, Alabama. Over the three day competition, the pair caught nine bass for a total of 39 pounds, 9 ounces. We...
Aug 30, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Nick Honachefsky has covered fishing as a writer and television host for more than two decades. He's a proud New Jersey native, with deep routes to the beaches of the barrier islands where he loves to cast to bluefish and striped bass. He's fished all over the country and abroad, but his world came to screaming halt when Hurricane Sandy devastated the Jersey coast in 2012. He lost his home and all of his possessions, but the angling community came together and helped a brother when he needed it ...
Aug 15, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Catching king crab on the Bering Sea in the winter is one of the most dangerous maritime jobs on the planet full of 50-foot seas, hurricane-force winds, frozen rain, pitching decks, dangling crab pots and hot tempers. The conditions and characters involved has propelled the television show Deadliest Catch to high ratings for nearly 20 years. In this podcast, we hear from Clark McNulty, who spent last winter working as a cameraman for the show. As a longtime spear-fisherman from Southern Californ...
Jul 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Longtime fly-fisherman and bestselling author, Monte Burke, sits down to talk about his latest book, Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World Record Tarpon, the thrilling story of the men who chased world-record tarpon on a fly rod. Few gamefish challenge fly anglers like the tarpon, a high-flying, tackle destroying beast that prowls the flats and backcountry waters. But in the annals of tarpon fishing, one period stands out as the best ever known. In the late 1970s and e...
Jul 13, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
You know the menacing music, you know the quotes ("you're going to need a bigger boat!"), you know the terror that is the movie JAWS. Love it or hate it, the movie JAWS came to define the summer blockbuster and impacted entire generations of anglers and moviegoers. In this conversation, we welcome Joe Cermele onto the podcast to share his thoughts. Joe was the longtime fishing editor of Field & Stream, host of the popular podcast "Bent," a fishing film maker and one of the biggest JAWS fanat...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min
