Fat Dad Fishing Show

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Join the Fat Dad Fishing Show on our quest to help the average saltwater angler to catch more fish and have a better on-the-water experience. Each week we will be covering topics to help anglers get the most out of their time targeting multiple species spanning the entire east coast of the USA. We will cover fishing for flounder ( fluke ), striped bass, weakfish, sheepshead, bluefish, tuna, and many more. On some episodes we talk in detail about how to catch flounder, while on others we will take a deep dive into saltwater fishing gear. While our home area ranges from DE to NY, we will speak w...

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EP 53: Tackling Tautog with Frank Mihalic - Roasters to Jumbos 11.11.2025 1:02:01

Send us Fan Mail Cold water finally clicked the “on” switch, and we leaned all the way into it: a full tautog system that works from New Jersey reefs to Rhode Island boulder fields. We brought Frank Mahalik on to open the tackle bag and the playbook—how to lock your drag without popping fish, why a mono top shot turns a broomstick into a shock absorber, and the exact V-rig that puts a whole white...

EP 52: Stripped Seas: How Menhaden Mismanagement Threatens Our Fisheries 04.11.2025 1:12:49

Send us Fan Mail Schools of bunker once blacked out our bays; now many anglers chase scattered pods and skinny bass while ospreys circle empty water. We sat down with Captain Paul Eidman of Menhaden Defenders to unpack what changed, why the new ecosystem science calls for much tighter quotas, and how a single industrial fleet can reshape an entire food web. This is a straight look at menhaden—the...

EP 51: Why Some Anglers Catch More When They Say Less with Chell Baybay 28.10.2025 1:07:39

Send us Fan Mail Cold air, numb hands, and a white crab that changed everything. That’s the scene Chell Baybay paints as she walks us through the drop, the thump, and the surge that sealed her first double-digit tautog—a moment that turned a late-start angler into a fixture on New Jersey head boats. We dig into why tog fishing hooks so deep: the fight starts at the bite, and winning is all timing,...

EP 50: Surf-Casting The Fall Striper Run with George Bucci (Throwback Episode) 23.10.2025 1:30:01

Send us Fan Mail Miss the shoulder-to-shoulder blitzes where bass erupted at your feet? We dig into how to make moments like that repeatable by reading the beach, timing the wind, and picking simple surf lures that just work. With surf-casting standout George Bucci, we go past reports and chase what truly moves fish in the fall: weather windows, bait behavior, and structure. We start with the fore...

EP 49: The Anatomy Of A Fall Run: Structure, Bait, And Smart Releases 21.10.2025 1:10:33

Send us Fan Mail The surf is alive, the foam lines are loud, and the biggest stripers of the season are sliding into casting range. We invited Bayside Dave to dig into a land-based masterclass: how to read Long Beach Island’s sandbars, troughs, and rip seams, and how to choose baits and lures that turn those spots into steady hookups. Whether you fish beaches, jetties, inlet edges, or bayside dock...

Fall Flip: From Sheepshead to Stripers with Capt. Scotty Sevins 14.10.2025 1:19:01

Send us Fan Mail We step through the storm gate into fall fishing, trading summer sheepshead grind for backwater striped bass, smarter leader choices, and tactics that work when oxygen rises and bait stacks. Gear gets practical, lures get both bigger and smaller, and we keep the focus on memory, community, and respecting spots. • nor’easter as the real seasonal trigger and oxygen reset • back bay...

EP 47: Seasonal Closures, Flawed Data, and Striped Bass with Jim Hutchinson Jr. 08.10.2025 58:59

Send us Fan Mail We unpack the proposed 12% striped bass mortality cut, why “closure” likely means a short seasonal window, and how flawed MRIP effort estimates are steering the debate. We compare regional impacts by month, weigh status quo against quick fixes, and argue for better data, smarter timing, and real habitat work. • What a seasonal closure actually means and when it would land • Why MR...

EP 46: Beach Brawling with Nick Honachefsky 30.09.2025 47:10

Send us Fan Mail We confront the push for “no targeting” on striped bass, challenge shaky mortality data, and argue for smart, consistent rules that protect spawning fish without killing access. Then we spotlight the Barrier Island Beach Brawl—part surf tournament, part charity engine—that brings anglers together and feeds local families. • status of striped bass regs and the risk of no-targeting...

EP 45: Bearded Dad Meets Fat Dad: A Tale of Two Waters 18.09.2025 59:18

Send us Fan Mail Rich and Jay explore the differences and surprising similarities between freshwater and saltwater fishing, proving that techniques from one world can successfully translate to the other. • Jay discusses his journey from casual angler to creator of the 45,000-member Kayak Fishing Dads Facebook group • Detailed breakdown of transitional bass fishing tactics as summer gives way to fa...

EP 44: Multi-species with River Queen Capt. Kayla Haile 11.09.2025 56:48

Send us Fan Mail Captain Kayla Hale shares multi-species fishing strategies for the northern Chesapeake, from striped bass tactics to smallmouth techniques. She reveals exciting news about her custom Rockproof jet boat being built for her guide service. • Fish below surface commotion for bigger striped bass • Minnow plugs and glide baits produce quality stripers in the fall • Striped bass migratio...

EP 43: Fishing Rods 101 with John Creely 04.09.2025 54:19

Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into the art and science of fishing rod selection with returning guest John Creeley, former co-host and current rod builder for Advanced Fishing USA. This episode unpacks everything from rod action to material composition to help you make better equipment choices for your target species. • Every rod has a specific purpose - no single rod is perfect for all application...

Ep 42: Crabbin' & Fishin' with Benji 28.08.2025 1:08:37

Send us Fan Mail Benji Crabbing and Fishing joins us to share his journey from passionate angler to charter captain, offering a wealth of knowledge about backwater fishing opportunities in coastal New Jersey waters. • Benji recently became a licensed charter captain after years of preparation and learning from fellow anglers • Late summer flounder fishing has tapered off earlier than expected this...

EP 41: Throwback Episode - Targeting Cobia with Capt. Joey Leggio 21.08.2025 1:16:22

Send us Fan Mail Captain Joey Leggio shares his expertise on targeting Cobia off the coast of New York, revealing how this once-rare trophy fish has become a viable target species. We explore effective techniques for finding and catching these powerful gamefish, along with the shifting fisheries that have brought them north. • When sharks appear (especially blacktips and spinners), Cobia are likel...

EP 40: Chasing Albacore: The Thrill of Run-and-Gun Fishing with Rob Crossley 14.08.2025 1:02:15

Send us Fan Mail False albacore season is approaching fast, and we're diving into everything you need to know about targeting these explosive gamefish. Rob Crossley shares his expertise on gearing up and tactics for the brief but thrilling albie run that hits Northeast waters in late summer. • Using fast-action 7'3" rods with more glass for the right balance of accuracy and strength...

EP 39: Stalking the Shoreline: Late Summer Tactics with Bayside Dave 07.08.2025 1:21:17

Send us Fan Mail Late summer fluke fishing offers unique challenges and opportunities as water temperatures rise and fish begin transitioning from bays to inlets. With the right approach, anglers can still enjoy productive fishing despite changing conditions. • Understanding beach structure is critical - focus on troughs between beach and sandbars rather than deep holes • Lighter tackle outperform...

EP 38: John Skinner Talks Catching Fluke, Striper & Murder Stories 31.07.2025 1:06:44

Send us Fan Mail Rich Natoli welcomes saltwater fishing legend John Skinner to discuss fluke and striped bass fishing strategies up and down the East Coast, exploring the nuances of finding keeper-sized fish during a challenging season. You'll pick up cinder worm hatch strategies, hear the results of a "lights on the water" experiment, and John's encounter with a murderer! If...

EP 37: How to Fish the Summer Fresh and Salt with Chris Matuson 24.07.2025 1:12:31

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EP 36: Summer Trip Fishing - With George Bucci 20.07.2025 1:07:50

EP 35: Hotter Water = Switch to Summer Tactics 05.07.2025 49:48

Send us Fan Mail As the air temperatures rise, so does the water temperatures. I'll cover multiple species and how their behavior will change as water temperatures rise beyond the optimal temperatures for each species. We'll hit on Fluke (flounder), weakfish, striped bass, bluefish, speckled trout and redfish. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat...

EP 34: Fluke, Blackfish, Tournaments and More with Nino Aversa 27.06.2025 1:16:23

EP 33: Herding Sheepshead with Capt. Khoa Nguyen 19.06.2025 1:17:08

EP 32: Will Windfarms Kill Fishing & Striped Bass Update with Jim Hutchinson Jr. 12.06.2025 1:16:19

31: How to Prepare for a Flounder Tournament with Capt. Scotty Sevins 05.06.2025 1:13:49

EP: 30 Targeting Multi-Species with Pearson's Pursuit 31.05.2025 1:08:40

Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Capt. Josh Pearson, from Pearson's Pursuit Inshore Fishing to talk about late spring fishing and targeting multiple species. If you'd like to get in contact with Capt. Pearson check out his site on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088120727338 Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad...

EP 29: How Tides and Currents Impact Fishing Spots 15.05.2025 51:13

Send us Fan Mail I dive into the role tides and currents have on the spots you should be fishing. I hit the basics and then dive into more detail. This is an episode that is best experienced via video (on the YouTube Channel), but the audio only podcast will still provide some good information. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.f...