The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Weekly Podcast

The nor’easter has passed, and anglers across Long Island are getting back on the water as the fall run begins to take shape. This week, we take a look at the latest beach access updates following the storm, including several closures and reopenings from the western South Shore to Montauk. On the fishing front, better striped bass are beginning to show along the eastern beaches, while the back bay...

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After the nor’easter this past weekend, winds came up out of the W/NW to start the week, and we already have the very first fall reports of 50-inch and over striped bass along the north coast. We’re on the beach in Bay Head this week for this week’s video fishing forecast at the Jersey Shore; no ‘on camera’ striper blitzes just yet, just a whole lot of lanternflies pushed out to the beach in the o...

In this episode of The "Next Cast" Podcast (September 29, 2026), we break down the latest trends and conditions for anglers. Join us as we provide a detailed analysis following the recent Nor'easter, offer a look at the fall surf forecast, spotlight the latest activity along the Striper Coast, and share our expert tips for choosing the perfect inshore rod for October. Subscribe https://www.thefish...

Fall fishing continues to build across Long Island, with a solid mix of fluke, sea bass, porgies, bluefish and weakfish keeping anglers busy from the East End through the West End. There are still plenty of late-season opportunities inshore, while bottom fishing remains productive in several areas around the island. The big weather story this week is a nor’easter moving through the region. While t...

We're at Shoretown Ball Park at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ this week for the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo from September 25-27. The big nor'easter is blowing up most saltwater fishing plans for the week, but the good news is it looks mostly dry in our local forecast for Friday and Saturday at the show! Fluke season ends in New Jersey on Friday the 25th, and it seems most Atlantic Coast ang...

Sometimes a storm can be a bad thing during the height of the fall run, but other times a major shakeup is exactly what we need. The fall run has been running a bit… stagnant, across much of the region and stable weather is playing a major part in this slow start. We really haven’t seen a departure from summer all month long, and as a result, water temps have only dropped slightly and we haven’t s...

Welcome to Episode 27 of The "Next Cast" Podcast, recorded on September 22, 2026. Join us as we dive into another week of fishing insights and expert analysis. In this episode, we cover: Nor'easter tips, tactics & warnings A look back at a stormy night in September 1984 President's "Executive Order" for anglers A preview of the October edition of The Fisherman Magazine Don't forget to like, co...

The 2026 run of false albacore continues to carve a unique path, with distinct gaps in the fishery and heavy blitzes in places where this kind of action in mid-September is rather rare. The epicenter is central Rhode Island through central Connecticut, with a slowly improving bite now taking hold in Nantucket Sound. The striper bite is also sneaking back to life as the shark influx seems to be rap...

New Jersey’s summer flounder season comes to a close on September 25, and while the reefs, wrecks and ocean lumps have been the place to be for targeting keepers in recent weeks, don’t forget about the inlets and “choke points” this week as well. Plenty of bait out back, including peanut bunker and finger mullet, which along with acres of rainfish are moving out for their migratory run. We have a...

The fall fishing scene is beginning to take shape across Long Island, with better striped bass showing on both the East End and South Shore, steady fluke action holding up, and plenty of bluefish, weakfish, sea bass and porgies keeping rods bent. We’ll also preview The Fisherman’s big September 17 show and seminar lineup, plus give anglers a reminder that New York State Parks’ fall 4x4 permit sale...

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Next Cast! In this episode, aired on September 15, 2026, we cover the latest in saltwater fishing: Heavy Rain Impacts on Fishing False Albacore Tips & Tactics Surf Rod Choices, Whatcha Throwing? Our Frank Daignault Book Winner Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more fishing reports and deep dives from The Fisherman Magazine. Subscribe https://www...

I think most would classify the start of the 2026 albie run as “weird”. There have been some epic feeds and wild moments, but in it’s opening 10 days, the bite has lacked consistency and the fish are moving around a ton. Striper action is beginning to show signs of organizing into a full-on fall run with isolated blitz action and great catches, particularly to the north. It was also a very good we...

The September bite continues to build across Long Island, with weakfish showing on both the North and South shores while albies, bonito and Spanish mackerel are pushing through in force. Fluke fishing remains steady, with quality keepers still being caught, and offshore anglers are finding everything from mahi to an impressive 100-pound wahoo. We also check in on bluefish action, freshwater bass a...

And so begins 10 consecutive months of porgy fishing in New Jersey, as the official opening of scup on 9/1 carries through to June of next year with a 10-inch minimum size and 30 fish bag limit. Fluke season in New Jersey is quickly coming to an end as well come 9/25, while the black sea bass bag limit goes to 10 fish on 9/23. We lead the week off discussing the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council...

Welcome to Episode 25 of The Next Cast! In this episode, aired on September 8, 2026, we cover the latest in saltwater fishing: Albies & Bones: Tactics and tips for the current run. Post-Labor Day Surf Access: What you need to know about beach entry after the holiday. ASMFC Bunker Hearings: An update on the upcoming Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meetings. Plus: We break down where...

We're heading into Labor Day weekend with video of a purported inshore white marlin catch & release less than 10 miles from the beach. Other exotics showing up in our fishing reports this week include a Delaware barracuda, a Nantucket cubera snapper, and some South Jersey success for one particular crew targeting cobia. Speedsters like false albacore, Spanish mackerel and bonito are also in th...

This week’s Long Island fishing forecast comes to you from Bergen Bay Docks, where we take a look at the latest action happening across the region. Inshore bluefin remain red hot off Montauk, weakfish are showing in the South Shore bays, bluefish are active around Jones Inlet, and quality fluke continue to come from the western surf. We also highlight a surprise cobia off Coney Island, black drum...

This week’s Long Island fishing forecast comes to you from Bergen Bay Docks, where we take a look at the latest action happening across the region. Inshore bluefin remain red hot off Montauk, weakfish are showing in the South Shore bays, bluefish are active around Jones Inlet, and quality fluke continue to come from the western surf. We also highlight a surprise cobia off Coney Island, black drum...

Welcome to Episode 24 of The "Next Cast" Podcast, recorded on September 1, 2026. Join us as we dive into another week of fishing insights and expert analysis. In this episode, we cover: • Elephants Eat Peanuts: Exploring unique bait patterns • Topwater Poppin' Sharks: Proven tips for aggressive surface action • Local Cubera Snapper & Barracuda: Breaking down the current bite • Regional Best Be...

This week’s Long Island fishing report is loaded with late-summer action as we head into one of the biggest weekends of the season, with the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth taking over Long Island Sound. We’ll hear from WICC program director Allan Lamberti, check in on the latest Canyon Runner offshore report, and go around the map for fresh reports on bluefin tuna, fluke, wahoo, albies and...

It’s the time of year when tuna of all shapes and sizes command a huge portion of the New England angler’s brain. Rhode Island waters have seen good numbers of bonito this week and many of them are of the larger variety. There are also reports of a few albies showing in Cape waters, with at least one going over 16 pounds! The spread of rec bluefin is expanding now, and the hot zones east of the Ca...

As discussed in the opening 60 seconds, there's a lot to get to this week as we head prepare to flip the calendar from August to September. First we'll do a deep dive into the September edition of The Fisherman Magazine coming to newsstands and tackle shops - and subscriber mailboxes - this week. Next (6:10) we look at weekend weather conditions and a congressional reaction to ongoing navigation i...

In this episode of The Next Cast, hosts Matt Broderick and Dave Anderson dive into the latest trends and essential techniques for the late-summer season. Our discussion covers: Legends of the Surf: We reflect on the storied history and iconic figures of surfcasting. The Hunt for Albies: Expert tips and strategies for locating and catching these fast-moving predators. Where Are the Stripers Now?: A...

Something changed this week; the average temp slipped a bit, the new moon passed, and suddenly the fish seem to be giving us a fall preview. Striper action has caught fire north of the Cape with some seriously big fish in the mix from Maine to Boston and beyond. While the continued mackerel influx is mixing stripers and bonito in ferocious feeds, with a side of dolphins, in and around Narragansett...