Mouths of the Merrimack Fishing Podcast

Dan and Chris are back for the season and jump right into it at the Rhode Island Salterwater Fishing Show, the largest saltwater fishing expo in the Northeast. We have a wide variety of guests from all up and down the coast including: Manolin Charters Get Tight Sport Fishing Point N Shoot Fishing Strategic Angler Humminbird Minn Kota Al Gags Zack Custom Rods Atlas Lures Tight'en Up Charters Fi...

In this episode, Capt. Chris and Dan recap the last two weeks of fishing in northern New England as we enter the dreaded dog days of summer, a recent showing of bluefish, why bananas are bad luck, and Dan and Justin's epic trip out of Rhode Island in search of yellowfin tuna!

In this episode, Capt. Chris and Dan welcome our good friend Capt. Gabe Marks of Reel One Sportfishing in Newburyport, MA. Capt. Gabe is starting his own private charter company after working as a mate, then a captain at Captain Fishing Parties in Newburyport, MA and is a commercial fisherman. We talk a little bit about everything, Gabe's extensive background in the Marine Industry, striped ba...

www.mouthsofthemerrimack.com www.manolincharters.com www.pairmarine.com In this episode, Dan and Capt. Chris welcomes our great friends and Manolin Charters captain Mike Fallon and Capt. Danny Lee, as they discuss their HUGE 260# Halibut they caught out of Newburyport, MA last week. Both these guys are fantastic fishermen and went out with a plan to target strictly halibut, and came back with one...

www.manolincharters.com www.mouthsofthemerrimack.com www.hudsonsoutboard.com www.pairmarine.com Join Chris and Dan as they bring in the 2nd Annual Mouths of the Merrimack Fish Bingo Tournament Capt. Jim Lynch. Capt Jim caught a striped bass, redfish, pike, rainbow trout, and black sea bass to win a $500 Gift Certificate to Hudson's Outboard in Salisbury, MA. Listen as Jim recounts his journey...

www.mouthsofthemerrimack.com www.manolincharters.com Welcome to "Mouths of the Merrimack," your go-to podcast for all things saltwater fishing. This episode covers the latest striped bass regulations, early season striper fishing, offshore haddock, and more. Join us as we dive into the details, share tips, and explore the thrilling world of fishing along the Merrimack River and beyond. T...

.In this episode of Mouths of the Merrimack, we welcome Steve Gallant, a renowned Northshore surf caster, writer, and filmmaker. Steve has been fishing the coastal waters of North of Boston and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us. We dive into the intricacies of surf casting and the advantages and disadvantages of this technique. Steve breaks down the different terrains and structures you c...

.www.mouthsofthemerrimack.comwww.manolincharters.com Welcome to the latest episode of "Mouths of the Merrimack", the podcast that takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of fishing in New England. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Capt. Nat Moody, owner of Night Heron Charters and former owner of First Light Anglers tackle shop, as our special guest. In this episode,...

The Mouths of the Merrimack podcast welcomes special guests Sean and Andrew from Reel Northern Bass, a popular YouTube channel focused on freshwater bass fishing in New England. Join us as we dive into the world of bass fishing and explore the challenges and joys of fishing in some of the most beautiful waterways in the region. From techniques and equipment to memorable catches and hidden spots, w...

www.mouthsofthemerrimack.com Welcome to the latest episode of "Mouths of the Merrimack," the podcast that explores all things related to fishing and boating in the Merrimack River and beyond. In this episode, hosts Capt. Chris and Dan sit down with Capt. John Parkhurst of Parkhurst Charters to discuss a variety of topics related to the early spring season. First up, John shares some valu...

In this episode, hosts Capt. Chris and Dan sit down with Captain Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing in Boston Harbor to discuss all things Striped Bass fishing and regulations, Albie fishing, the advantages of custom boats for charter captains, and even some amazing fishing experiences in the Galapagos. Captain Brian Coombs is a seasoned expert in the world of fishing, with years of experience...

Looking for a podcast that explores the latest scientific research and regulatory updates in Massachusetts fishing? "Mouths of the Merrimack" has got you covered! Hosted by Chris and Dan, this podcast features in-depth discussions with two expert biologists from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, Matt Ayer and Ben Gahagan. In each episode, Chris and Dan delve into a wide range of topi...

Join at www.mouthsofhtemerrimack.com In this episode of the "Mouths of the Merrimack" podcast, hosts Chris and Dan are joined by Greg Vespe, President of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA), to discuss the upcoming RISAA Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence, RI. Vespe shares his insights on organizing the event, which features vendors, seminars, and demonstrations related to sal...

In this episode, we sit down with two lifelong friends James Jewkes and Clay Palets, who share a passion for surf fishing in the waters off New England. They discuss their favorite techniques and gear for targeting striped bass from the shoreline, as well as their most memorable catches and experiences on the water. We also delve into the challenges and rewards of surf fishing, including the impor...

Check out this amazing podcast featuring one of the most renowned striped bass kayak fishermen - Eric Harrison! In this episode, we dive into the world of kayak fishing with Eric who shares his insights, tips, and techniques for landing this highly sought-after game fish.   Eric has years of experience and a deep passion for the sport, making for an engaging conversation that's perfect for an...

Join us in this exciting episode of  @MouthsoftheMerrimack   where we welcome seasoned saltwater fly tier Joe Calcavecchia of Custom Saltwater Flies to share his expertise and passion for the sport. In this hour-long conversation, you'll learn about the art and science of tying flies for saltwater fishing, the gear and materials you'll need, and how to select the right fly for diffe...

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we dive into the world of custom fishing boats with Bryan Pair the owner of Pair Custom Boats. Learn about his passion for building hardcore, high-performance fishing boats designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Built with everything you want, and nothing you don't need. Discover Pair Custom's unique approach to custom boat design and hear about th...

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Mike Murray, a marine technician who is starting a new program at Whittier Vocational high school. He shares his experiences in the field and the importance of hands-on learning in a career in marine technology. He also talks about the new program and what students can expect to learn, and tips for those interested in pursuing a similar career path....

Chris and Dan discuss the ever changing fishery we face here in the Northeast. Every year (and even every day!), mother nature will throw you a curveball and its time to for you to adapt or stay the same and fail. The boys discuss changes in strategies, thought processes, fishing equipment, and lessons learned along the way. For Mouths of the Merrimack members, check out our extra episode going in...

​  @MouthsoftheMerrimack  's first video podcast welcomes Hugo Langlais, a 17 year old local MA fisherman who has a strong passion for saltwater fishing on the north shore of Massachusetts. A true self-starter, Hugo was called to the sea at a young age and is developing into a future stud in the fishing world. His passion has led him to working at tackle shops, teach sailing classes for...

Capt. Jay Shields is back for round 2 with Mouths of the Merrimack! In this episode, Capt. Jay goes deep into the world of soft plastics. He begins with the evolution of soft plastics with a small company in Ohio in the 1940's and their influence on the largemouth bass community, particularly with savvy angles in Texas looking for a better mousetrap for situational fishing. Over the last 60 years,...

Capt. Dan Smith is a passionate, knowledgeable, and hard-working charter captain out of Buzzards Bay, MA, and Tiverton, RI. A great guy with a true love of the ocean, Capt. Dan broke off his prior charter company to start his own business in 2021, Ultimate Gamble Charters specializing in black sea bass and tautog fishing. In an episode full of laughs and information we discuss his fishery, love of...

Our friend Kyle Davis is a dedicated rec fisherman who has become obsessed with tuna fishing over the past few seasons. As a newer offshore angler, he has put in the hours fishing from Maine to Cape Cod in search of topwater tuna. He shares incredible stories and things he has learned while relentlessly pursing tuna offshore and big bass inshore.

Capt. Justin Oser joins Chris and Dan for a second time to discuss his tournament win for the Kayak Division in last week's Rhode Island Tog Classic. Out of 700 entries, Justin was able to top the charts on a bad weather day from a kayak. A fantastic bottom fisherman, Justin is also currently leading the Fisherman Magazine's Kayak Tournament again in 2022.

Our good buddy from back in the day, Craig Simes, joins us while on vacation from California to discuss the differences between our NE fishery and the Southern California fishery. Listening to his stories of fishing on multi-day trips to Mexican waters targeting the new wave of bluefin tuna that has invaded the California coast in recent years. He is mostly an avid inshore fisherman targeting "Cal...