Brooklyn Fishing Club Podcast

For years, rumors have swirled around the infamous snakeheads of New York City. At one point they established a small population in Central Park, but were killed off by the DEC. Many thought they'd been eradicated and for a while, things went back to normal. However, the invasive species was quietly infesting another body of water within the five boroughs. And now it's safe to say that they're her...

Vance Zahorski, founder of Line Cutterz, explains how he turned an idea into a multi-million dollar brand. You might have seen him win a deal with Daymond John on Shark Tank, and you could be using his product without knowing he invented it. The brand he created continues to grow and we talk about how he made it happen. 

From the kitchen to the ocean, Brad Leone is always pushing the limits. He's a world-famous chef, best-selling author and a longtime member of Brooklyn Fishing Club. You might have seen him cooking up some good eats on your TV and if you follow him on the gram then you already know he's always outside. We discuss his rise to fame, how he prepares his catch, his new hobby of spearfishing and more.

On this episode we're taking a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where Wes Brough, aka Cabo Surfcaster, was born and raised. He's spent his entire life fishing the beaches for giant roosterfish, cubera snapper and mahi mahi. He also caught the world record snook from the beach in extreme conditions, you don't want to miss this story!

Before fishing channels on Youtube existed, Bill Dance was making waves by hosting and producing his own fishing videos for millions of viewers. He's truly a legend and trailblazer who's inspired generations of anglers to follow their dreams and most of all, to have fun while doing it. 

Our next guest, Mike Iaconelli, is a professional angler, a pioneer of urban fishing and the only angler in the history of the sport to win the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Angler of the Year, and the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship. We discuss how he balances life on the road vs. family life, why he's so competitive and more.

Captain Chris Gonzo has been fishing the waters around NYC since childhood, he's seen a lot over the years. Nothing could've prepared him for what he'd experience when he went out on an impromptu solo mission and found himself up against a giant bluefin tuna. In addition to this wild story we discuss sturgeon as a bycatch, fishing as a life skill and more.

The Vice President of the Auburn University Bass Team, Sam Hanggi, discusses the finer details of what it takes to competitively fish on the college level, how to earn a scholarship for fishing, the high school scouting process and more. 

Eduardo Tossato set out on a mission to win the infamous Surf Rats Ball this year and he did exactly that! On this episode he discusses what went into this endeavor and how he managed to pull off the win at the last second with a 50+ lb striper. 

This summer has seen high numbers of sharks cruising the beaches in the Northeast. Chris Stefanou has been catching everything from Great Whites to Hammerheads from shore in NY for almost a decade. Tune in to hear about his catches, conservation efforts, close calls and more. 

World renowned fly fisherman and pioneer, Captain Paul Dixon, joins us to discuss striped bass conservation, the art of flats fishing and the 51" striper he recently caught and released. 

Tim Reagan, an avid angler and drone pilot, joins us to discuss some of the content he's captured over the past few years. You might know him from IG as @southforksalt if you haven't seen his footage you need to check it out.

Captain Mike LaRussa went out for a casual day of seabass fishing when he unexpectdedly ended up in a battle with a massive swordfish, all within sight of land. This story is almost unbelieveable, you'll have to hear it for yourself to believe it!

World renowned spearfishing legend, Valentine Thomas, joins us to discuss a variety of topics. We delve into her story, misconceptions about sustainability, how to train for spearfishing, advice for young women and more. 

If you don't know who Bob the Garbageman is, you're about to find out. This legendary bunker chunker has a lot to say when it comes to stripers, surfcasters, social media and more. This episode is uncensored, parental advisory strongly suggested. 

Legendary spearfisherman Peter Correale joins us to discuss his 4 world records, stories from the deep and more. If you're interested in getting into spearfishing or improving your game this is a must listen!

Up until the 1970s, many boats fished for golden tilefish until there were none left. As of today, only a few boats are fishing for them, and one's in BK! Captain Keith Apman joins us along with Captain Paul Paris of Capt. Dave Fishing and AJ Coleman of Ruck Jigs. They discuss everything from history to the latest techniques used to catch these incredible fish from NYC.

London Rosiere is one of the most prominent big game anglers in the South, she caught the state record swordfish in Lousianna and overal she's a positive role model for up and coming anglers worldwide.  She joins us to discuss her fishing career, the obstacles she's overcome to achieve success and more. 

Stephanie Choate, one of the most accomplished big game anglers in the world, joins us to discuss her tournament wins, world record, multiple marlins caught over 1,000 lbs., advice for upcoming female anglers, and more. 

This is the second part of our interview with world-famous angler, Peter Miller. He's a 3x world sailfish champion, he's been nominated for 2 Emmy Awards, and is one of the most down to earth anglers there is. This episode begins with a story about the sketchiest situation he's ever been in while fishing. 

World-famous angler, Peter Miller, joins us to talk shop. He's a 3x world sailfish champion, he's been nominated for 2 Emmy Awards, and is one of the most down to earth anglers there is. We discuss his adventures, accomplishments & more. If you like what you hear, check out our next episode which is the second part of this interview. 

Renowned angler and writer Nick Honachefsky joins us to discuss his world record fish and you'll be surprised what species it is. Our discussion also includes topics such as what it takes to make a living off of fishing, advice for younger anglers, and information on his upcoming tournament. Overall it's definitely a feel-good episode with a lot of jokes and laughter throughout.

Illustrator & angler Mike Sudal has contributed multiple drawings and articles for Field & Stream, Meateater & more. Not only is he famed for his artwork but he's a renowned angler in both fresh and saltwater. We discuss his process from drawing fish as a kid to illustrating for some of the greatest fishing magazines to exist, his personal fishing logs and some of his best fishing stories. 

One of the greatest surf anglers to ever fish the Northeast, Bill Wetzel joins us to talk about his rise to success, stories from the surf (including near-death experiences), his opinions on the new striped bass regulations and more. 

Captain Rich Colombo & Captain Nick Savene, two of the most reputable captains to ever sail out of NYC, share stories filled with history and information about the NYC fishing scene, what it took for them to not only survive but thrive in a very competitive industry and we definitely have a few laughs.