Kevin Blinkoff sits down with guide and master fly-tyer Captain Ben Whalley to discuss striper fishing in Maine and Canada, fly-tying, and the negative impacts of a growing green crab population. First, Jimmy Fee and Kevin discuss the various fishing "slams" and how Kevin caught one on his recent trip to Nantucket. Book a trip with Captain Ben and keep an eye out for his next fly drop here: Ben Whalley Fishing LLC and follow him on Instagram: (@benwhalleyfishing) This episode of the podcast is p...
Oct 03, 2023•55 min
Anthony DeiCicchi sits down with lifelong Cape Cod fisherman Eric D'Hedouville to look back at the northeast swordfish harpoon fishery of the past and how it led to building a harpoon boat of his own with his mother and teenage brother. Other topics discussed are giant bluefin tuna, targeting large striped bass, and the dangers of throwing harpoons at giant pelagics. The episode kicks off with Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi discussing their favorite ways to prepare their catch of the day with i...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, Massachusetts angler Kevin Gould discusses big stripers, golden shiners, and the challenges and rewards of marlin fishing. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! https://www.cobiaboats.com/
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Captain Dave Peros was the original editor of On The Water magazine. In this episode, Dave talks about the early days of OTW, fishing the Elizabeth Islands, the "rules" of fishing, and collectible striper plugs. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! https://www.cobiaboats.com/
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Jimmy, Kevin, and Robbie Tartaglia talk about their trip to this years ICAST. They discuss gear that was shown off, run ins with angling luminaries, and Hawaiian shirt reviews. To learn more about ICAST check them out at: https://www.icastfishing.org/ This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! https://www.cobiaboats.com/
Aug 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk about some of their recent fishing trips outside the northeast. The challenges of fishing travel, and tips for getting your gear there safely. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today!
Jun 19, 2023•50 min
In this episode, Anthony DeiCicchi talks with Joe D'Agostino, of JoeBaggs Outdoors, about what it's like to start your own fishing tackle company. Other topics include: yellowfin tuna on top, surfcasting stimulants, soft-plastic eel alternatives. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today!
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 22
Shell Caris began surf fishing in New Jersey in the 1950s, and since then, he's seen the striper fishery, the tackle, and the New Jersey Coast change tremendously. In this episode Jimmy Fee and Shell talk about surfcasting's biggest "game-changers" over the years, where needlefish plugs started, and the best fall run Shell has ever experienced.
May 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Sign up for Striper Cup here: https://www.stripercup.com/ Mike Waine, who specializes in Atlantic fishery issues for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), joins Kevin to discuss the status of the striped bass stock and striped bass management, including the recent emergency action taken to reduce the slot limit to 1 fish at 28 to 31 inches....
May 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
Learn more at: mass.gov/striper Sign up for Striper Cup here Fishery scientists Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) join Kevin to discuss the latest striper science, including tagging studies that are revealing new details about the striped bass migration. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by @OldTownCanoeKayak . We've been using these for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers, and they are stable, versatil...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19
Kevin talks with kayak fisherman Matt Stone about targeting big stripers and tautog from a kayak. Other topics include snakehead, centerpinning, and "junk drawer" fishing essentials. Follow Matt on Instagram at @sunrisekayakfishing This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing . We've been using these for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers, and they are stable, versatile fishing platforms, perfect for the Northeast. Check out their line of fishing...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
The world needs more charter captains like BJ Silvia. From spring and summer stripers to fall tautog, his instincts for finding and catching fish are well honed from a lifetime on the water, but his pure love of fishing and focus on keeping it fun for everyone who steps on board his boat has made him one of the most in-demand captains in the Northeast. You can find BJ on FaceBook at Flippin' Out Charters This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing . We've been using these fo...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 17
Carl Johansen has been fishing the Cape Cod Canal since the 1950s, and has seen the fishery change dramatically over his lifetime. At 89 years young, Carl is a wealth of knowledge on Massachusetts fishing, and is a living example of how a passion for fishing can save your life. In this episode Carl shares his wisdom and wit with Andy and Kevin. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing . Check out their line of fishing kayaks. We've been using these for everything from sma...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 16
Joe Cermele has been producing podcasts, videos, and articles on fishing the Northeast and beyond for nearly two decades. While he's traveled widely to fish, he's just as happy on his home waters of New Jersey, fishing for shad, snakehead, bowfin, and catfish. In this episode, Jimmy and Anthony talk with Joe about catfishing, sharking, the joys of bait fishing, and southern species creeping into the Northeast. Listen to Jimmy and Cheech talk party boat fishing on the Cut and Retie Podcast Check ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk with Dr. Jeff Kneebone, passionate fisherman and marine biologist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. Jeff discusses his research tagging yellowfin tuna (do our canyon yellowfin swim as far as Africa?), thresher sharks, brown sharks, and false albacore, and how better science can lead to better fishing. Other topics discussed include wind farms, tautog, striper-eating sharks, and fishing resolutions. Learn more about the Anderson Cabot Center for Oc...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Kevin Blinkoff talks kayak fishing with Dustin Stevens and Jonny Rego of Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures, but first, Kevin, Jimmy Fee, and Chris Megan discuss the fishing pet peeves of the OTW Podcast Listeners. Check out the Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures Website: https://www.rikfa.com/ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikayakfishingadventures/ Follow Dustin Stevens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustingoesfishing/?hl=en Follow Jonny Rego on Ins...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Have you ever heard of the Men's Wearhouse Blitz? Well, you're about to. In this episode, Kevin Blinkoff, Jimmy Fee, and Anthony DeiCicchi discuss the highs and lows of the fall run, share some favorite fall fishing memories, and do the first review of fishing-themed spirits. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com Check out Deep Drop Bourbon: https://deepdropbourbon.com/
Oct 03, 2022•51 min
"Finding bluefin tuna brings out the hunter in me. It touches that innate thing that society beats out of you when you're a kid so you don't end up on the 11 o'clock news." - Capt. Domenic Petrarca Over the last two-decades, Captain Dom Petrarca of Coastal Charters Sportfishing has dedicated his time and tides to the pursuit of bluefin tuna on light tackle to the near exclusion of all other species and tactics. He's guided more fishermen to giant tuna on jigging and popping tackle than any other...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
OTW contributing writer Steve Gallant shares stories from his years of experience surfcasting the diverse coastline of the north shore of Massachusetts. Steve covers fishing with eels at night, bait species season by season, and how fishing can be a positive and life-changing sport. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
OTW's Kayak Corner columnist, Eric Harrison talks about how his background casting bubble and fly combos for Pacific bonito helps him catch more false albacore in the Northeast. Other topics discussed, kayak fishing for stripers at night, trolling chunks for blue catfish, and fishing for the love of the game. Check out his fishing articles: https://www.onthewater.com/author/eric-harrison The OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 9
Join OTW's Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi as they sit down with Captain Larry Backman to discuss daytime swordfish, and all the other oddities he has encountered over his years fishing the Canyons.
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 8
Join OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee as they sit down with Publisher Chris Megan to recount On The Water's founding over 25 years ago, with a look at some of the office shenanigans that take place at an office full of fisherman. The OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 7
Join OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Old Town's Ryan Lilly Greg Bennett as they discuss all things kayak fishing the northeast.
Jul 11, 2022•42 min
Join OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi for a conversation with Captain Brian Coombs and Vinny Simeone about striped bass behavior, fishing around pogies, and the state of the striper fishery.
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 5
Join the OTW crew and Captain Jeff Viamari as they discussing rigging for fluke, bottom fishing, and much more.
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 48 min
The On The Water Podcast is presented by Guidesly. Book a trip today: https://guidesly.com/ On this episode, Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee discuss picky striped bass and how to fool them. This week's guest is Captain Garrett Weir, founder of PhishPhinders. Topics discussed include targeting tog from Virginia to Massachusetts, inclusion and representation in the fishing community, and the parallels between fishing and baseball. Follow PhishPhinders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phishphin...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 32 min
The On The Water Podcast is presented by Guidesly. Book a trip today: https://guidesly.com/ On this episode, Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee discuss fool's errands for weakfish and why Jimmy skips early striper fishing to not catch any squeteague. This week's guest, OTW Design Manager Andy Nabreski, talks foraging, shellfishing, and the fastest way to give yourself gout. Follow Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingoffthelandandsea/ Watch Andy's Catch and Cook Videos: https://www.youtu...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
For the inaugural episode of the On The Water Podcast, we're joined by Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters. The OTW's Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi pick Rob's brain on everything from targeting pre-spawn largemouth bass, battle 60+ pound striped bass.
May 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
