On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we sit down behind the vise with Chris Yoda of Local Ties! From flies, teasers, bucktails, and jigs, we chat with Chris about his favorites for Stripers and Fluke. We find out what inspires many of Local Ties patterns and how they match the hatch perfectly for our home waters. Tune in to learn more about Local Ties and how to add them to your arsenal! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners an...
Mar 17, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 116
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we go behind the scenes with Steve Haigh of the Destination Angler Podcast! We chat with Steve on how he got started with the Destination Angler and his journey growing the podcast. We also talk about some of his favorite fly fishing destinations across North America and the rest of the world. We lastly talk about what is new and brewing for the upcoming year! Tune in to learn more about Steve and his podcast! On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week on the Tide Chasers podcast we jump on the open boat and chat it up with Jenni Ackermann, the newest member of Grumpys tackle in Seaside Park and media coordinator for the Fisherman Magazine! When she's not walking the sand making her own report, she's the only person known alive who can get Grumpy to crack a smile. With her positive attitude and willingness to help, we talk about helping and educating others in her role at Grumpys and the Fisherman magazine. We also discuss her love o...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 114
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to the tributaries of Lake Erie to talk Steelhead fishing with Scott Grassi of Keystone Anglers Guide Service! Scott has been chasing Steelhead on the fly for many years and gives us an excellent breakdown of this challenging wintertime fishery. Tune is to learn more about Steelhead fishing! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss our lo...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 113
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to central Pennsylvania to talk river fishing with Duayne Foust of @reelintheadventures on Instagram and TikTok! Duayne gives us some tips for wintertime fishing as well as targeting Smallmouth Bass and Musky on the Susquehanna River. If you love river fishing, you won’t want to miss this episode! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss ...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to Long Island, NY to talk kayak fishing with Jack Francesconi! Better known as @togdawg on Instagram, Jack has the Tog fishery around Long Island dialed in from his kayak. We also talk about his passion for Fluke fishing from the kayak, and experiences with Striped Bass and Cod in northern waters. Tune in to learn from about kayak fishing around Long Island! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackl...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Tis’ the end of the season and all through the house, all the fisherman were wishin instead of fishin! Tune into or send the link to your spouse to our last episode of the year where we discuss our favorite products for those last minute procrastinators! We talk reels, rods, accessories, clothing and more! We wish you many fish and many tight lines in the coming year! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among ot...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In this week's Tidechasers Podcast episode, brace yourself for the mesmerizing tales of bass, tog, and even ghosts! Bryan Woodfield from Stripe Tease Sportfishing isn't just tantalizing you with dreams—he's turning them into a reality! Tune in as we dive into the incredible striper run along the NJ coast, unraveling secrets on how to hook them in back bay haunts during slower bites. We also explore tog tactics and the surprising appearances of inshore bluefin tuna in unconventional spots. Join u...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 109
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to the Jersey shore to talk with local angler Paul Marzolla of @jerseyshorefishing on Instagram! Paul enjoys targeting many of our local species, including Striped Bass from the surf. We talked with him about Striper fishing during the fall and spring runs, chasing pelagics like Bonito, and surf fishing for Fluke. Tune in and learn more from Paul to improve your fishing in our home waters! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fis...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to Islamorada in the Florida Keys to talk with Capt. David Dinsmore of Dinsmore Fishing Charters! Capt. David loves poling the famous flats in the Islamorada for Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. We talked with him about what it takes to target these challenging fish on fly and light tackle. Tune in to learn more about flats fishing in the Keys! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 107
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we sat down with John Murer of Costa Del Mar! As their Global Product Marketing Manager, John gave us an in-depth look at Costa’s new flagship sunglasses, King Tide. We also talked with John about the product development and testing process Costa uses to create their legendary eyewear products. Tune in to learn more about one of our favorite brands! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and ...
Oct 29, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 106
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we head to south-central Pennsylvania to talk with Eric Richard of Coveted Waters Fly Fishing! Eric loves chasing Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass on fly in the many rivers and streams in his area. He is also very passionate about wild trout fisheries management, which we got to talk him about as well. Tune in to learn more about the fisheries in this part of Pennsylvania! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains,...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 105
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we travel to New Mexico to talk with Drew Bone of Bone Fly Fishing! As a member of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, Drew was part of the winning 2023 World Championship team where he also took home the individual gold. We talk with Drew about his experiences competing with the team, as well as fly fishing for Rainbow and Brown Trout on New Mexico’s famed San Juan River. Tune in to learn more about competition fly fishing and the San Juan River! Tide...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 104
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we travel to northern New Jersey to talk with Nick and Jose from the Hi Mar Striper Club! Nick and Jose shared more about the all things you can get involved with at Hi Mar. We also talk with them about Striper fishing in the Raritan Bay, Tuna fishing in the canyons, and Steelhead fishing in Pulaski. If you have ever considered joining a fishing club in some of our home waters this is one you will not want to miss! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast f...
Sep 17, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 103
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we travel to south Florida to talk with Spencer Smith of Uncle Bink’s Backwater Adventures! Spencer targets many of south Florida’s most coveted species on light tackle and fly. We got to chat with him about freshwater exotics such as Clown Knifefish and Peacock Bass, Snook and Tarpon in freshwater canals, and even Tripletail in the salt! Tune in to hear about these incredible fisheries from Uncle Bink! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring loc...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 102
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we head to the shores of Rhode Island to talk with an incredible member of the fishing industry, Peter Jenkins! When he is not recording podcasts or fishing he can be found running his tackle shop. Peter is also the chairman of the American Saltwater Guides Association where he and his team do incredible work advocating for the Striped Bass and False Albacore fisheries! Tune in as we talk with Peter about his tackle shop, the Albie Project, fall Alb...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 101
This week’s episode on the Tidechasers podcast is HUGE! Come cheers with us as we celebrate our 100th episode! This achievement would not be possible without the support and love from all of our listeners and guests. And we cannot thank you all enough! Over the course of nearly 2.5 years, we have had 100 unique guests with listeners spanning all 7 continents, and nearly 50K downloads. If you think that after 100 guests, spanning from captains, fishing gurus, rod/lure builders, fish mongers, and ...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 100
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we head to Orlando for ICAST 2023 to check out the newest products in the fishing industry! One of our hosts, Tyler Wilczek, attended the show this week and gives us a recap of some of the newest rods, reels, lures, tackle, and apparel across freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing. Tune in to hear more about this year’s show and a few of the fishing trips Tyler took while in Florida! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, chart...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we travel to the jungles of the Amazon in Brazil to hear about the incredible trip of one of our previous guests, Erik Cohen, with Lucas Sanchez of Jungle Fishing! Erik and Lucas will tells us all about fishing for Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Wolf Fish, Piranhas, and many other incredible species. Tune in to learn more this incredible fishery and how to make your bucket list Amazon trip a reality! Happy Fourth of July! Jungle Fishing Youtube channel : h...
Jul 02, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 98
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we travel to Florida to talk art, fly fishing, and kayaks with Brad Stuteville of @stutevilleart! We talk about how fishing inspires Brad’s art, his passion for fly fishing for Peacock Bass, Tarpon, and Bluegills, as well as his fishing adventures on his Nucanoe kayak. Brad sees many similarities between art and fly tying and we think you will agree. Make sure to tune in to learn more about Brad and his creative art! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 97
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we have a special recap show of our host Bobby Norgard’s incredible trip to Africa and the Seychelles this past spring! Trips to places like the Seychelles are certainly a bucket list destination for many saltwater fly anglers. Bobby gives us a breakdown of his trip, including doing battle with Giant Trevally, Triggerfish, and more on the coral atolls. Bobby also gives us some great tips on how to make your dream destination trip a reality. Make sur...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 96
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we are excited to welcome John Grasta from the fly department at Bass Pro Shops Orlando! John is the “King of Spey” and after listening to this episode, we think you will agree! John has mastered fishing with the two handed fly rod and created his own techniques that have made him successful in catching numerous species on the fly including one of his favorites, Tarpon. Make sure to tune in to get to know John and learn more about spey fishing! Tide...
May 21, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 95
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we are excited to welcome one of our local captains on the show! Captain Alan Lee of Mushin Sport Fishing is one of the best in the business for multi-species trips on the Jersey shore. He and his team of captains and crew have built a well deserved reputation for putting anglers on incredible inshore fishing for Stripers, Fluke and Sea Bass, plus offshore trips for tuna and billfish. Make sure to tune in and get to know Capt. Lee and Mushin Sport ...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 94
This weeks episode on @tidechasers podcast we sit down with Dean Danenhower of Advanced Fishing USA/Century. We talked to Dean about how rod building and working for Advanced fishing fell into his lap. Everyone has there ups and downs but listening to Deans story will motivate you. We chatted about the rod selections that Century has to offer and the benefits of building a custom rod to fit your needs. We also discussed the Bill Couch Memorial Tournament coming up this week starting on the 22nd ...
Apr 20, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 93
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we head to the Jersey shore to welcome Elle from @heavenandelleoutdoors! Elle is an excellent multi-species angler from some of our home waters in Manasquan, New Jersey. We chat about Elle’s tactics for targeting Fluke and Tautog as well as her passion for saltwater fly tying. Elle is also an incredibly positive influence for lady anglers getting started in fishing. Make sure to tune in to learn more about saltwater fishing from Elle! Tide Chasers ...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 92
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast, we head out on Blue Marsh lake near Reading, Pennsylvania with Mitch Metcalf of Due North Fishing! Mitch is professional bass fishing guide who has this challenging fishery dialed in. Mitch gives us a masterclass on how to target schooling bass offshore, the importance of using electronics, as well as tips and techniques to help you catch more bass. Make sure to tune in to learn more about guided trips Mitch offers and take notes on how to improve ...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 91
On this week’s episode of Tide Chasers Podcast we welcome Greg Cudnik from Fisherman’s Headquarters and Fish Head Charters. From running around his parents’ tackle shop, to fishing some of our local waters around Barnegat Bay and Long Beach Island, Greg has amassed a wealth of knowledge across the fishing industry. Make sure to tune is as we listen to many of his great stories and learn more about what makes Barnegat Bay and Long Beach Island such special fisheries. Tide Chasers is a weekly podc...
Mar 12, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 99
This week on the Tidechasers Podcast, we welcome up-and-coming, young angler, Pedro Ildefonso! He is, by far, the youngest angler to ever do a recording session with us. Pedro came onto our radar when he professionally performed a few on-the-spot interviews with some of our good friends, Jim Hutchinson from the Fisherman Magazine, and Nick Honachesky from Saltwater Underground among many more. He also attracted the eye of Tsunami/Bimini outfitters and is currently one of the youngest Pro staff m...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 89
On this week’s edition of Tide Chasers podcast, we travel to the Mosquito Lagoon on Florida’s east coast! Here we chat with Capt. Hunter Bach who guides for Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout and Tarpon on the fly and with light spinning tackle. We also talk about his new apparel company Aquatic Stalker. If you are craving warmer weather, make sure to tune in and learn more about stalking the saltwater flats! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop o...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Hidden in the depths of Manasquan NJ, this week’s episode of Tide Chasers podcast welcomes a special guest from our favorite waters here in New Jersey. Mike Garone of Garone Custom Rods has been pouring love into the fine art of rod making for many years. From custom grips, to feather inlays and special wraps, he is a master at his craft. The passion and dedication he puts into each rod is evident. He is always ready to make the perfect rod to fit your needs! We chat about how he got started, th...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 87
