Fat Dad Fishing Show

Send us Fan Mail Very excited to have Capt John Halkias back to the show to talk fishing and fluke! We hit on a bunch of different topics and for those listening to the podcast you'll get to experience some of the challenges we sometimes face while doing the show live on YouTube.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat...

Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Bob Lombardi, fisherman and author, that has spent years exploring all the Chesapeake has to offer. We dive into the experience of fishing the Chesapeake in this episode.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail This episode is best experienced by watching the live stream video from the original recording, however you should still gain value via this podcast audio recording. I focus on a few key principles for finding the best fluke in a given area.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad...

Send us Fan Mail Elle from Heaven and Elle Outdoors joins the show this week to talk about fishing the spring. We touch on tog and fluke and talk a bit about kayak fishing.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Bayside Dave makes a return visit to the show to talk about spring fishing and spring striped bass.  To sign up for the 2025 LBI Spring Derby go to the following link; https://www.lbisfc.com/ To donate to Kevin Driscoll's fight against cancer go to :  https://www.givesendgo.com/kevindriscoll Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - You...

Send us Fan Mail The show is officially back! In this episode I give updates on where the show was, and where it will be in the future. We talk spring fishing with Paul from Great Bay Outfitters and get ready for a great spring season!  To contribute to Kevin Driscoll's fight against stage 3 pancreatic cancer please go to the following site: GiveSendGo | Kevin Driscoll Support the show Fat Da...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we reveal the recent contest winner, review the previous week on the water and then dive into some of the most frequent questions they get from listeners. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Jake Cana (@jcana_93 on Instagram) to go through a recap of the 2022 Grassy Sound Flounder Tournament in North Wildwood New Jersey. We go through the day, the results, and talk to Jake about his 6.8lb Kayak Division and Overall largest flounder. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Dan Mancari co-host of the Tide Chasers podcast to talk all about his experience and tactics targeting flounder (fluke) from shore. A lot of people find fluke fishing from shore to be difficult but Dan has been extremely successful. We'll go into equipment, tactics, etc Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the upcoming Duke of Fluke Tournament being held out of Sterling Harbor in Wildwood New Jersey. We talk about recent conditions and results along with plans for the upcoming tournament. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go through a recap of the Duke of Fluke Tournament held out of Sterling Harbor Bait and Tackle in Wildwood New Jersey. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rich and Ed are joined by New Jersey Surf Caster Bayside Dave to talk about being productive in the summer surf. Dave focuses on everything you need to know to successfully target kingfish and summer flounder (fluke). We'll cover gear, bait, techniques, and how to read the water.. Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Da...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the early June approach to targeting flounder (summer flounder / fluke). Waters are warming, heavy rains have been passing through and its time to adjust our tactics.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) joins me as we welcome back Chris Matuson and Elle (@HeavenandElleOutdoors) to talk about the current striped bass and sea bass seasons.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Khoa, co-host of the Tide Chasers podcast to talk all about New Jersey Sheepshead Fishing. If you want to get into this exciting fishery, this is an episode for you! Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined with the Connecticut angler that landed a 23+lb tog (tautog/blackfish) from his kayak this spring. Matt from @sunrisekayakfishing is going to take us through the battle with this fish of a lifetime.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) and John Creely (Creely Custom Rods). We talk through the season opener for fluke (flounder) in New Jersey and talk about the tactics that will help you to get on the flounder during the colder water temperatures of early spring.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) and John Creely (Creely Custom Rods). Our guest this week is Mike Warriner...one of the "fishiest" guys I've ever fished with. Mike has a natural talent for saltwater fishing and has spent considerable time and effort learning the evolving Sheepshead fishery growing in New Jersey.  Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) as we sit down to talk about Summer Flounder (fluke) fishing with Elle from @HeavenandElleOutdoors. Fluke is Elle's favorite summer species to target and she has quickly made a name for herself for her knowledge stalking these tasty fish and her experience catching them.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | Facebook Email: rich@fatdadfishing.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Adam Helm (Monterey Bay Kayaks), Ed Hornsby (Everything Kayak), and Rob English (English Angling) to talk through all of the considerations you should go through when looking to purchase a new fishing kayak. We'll talk about types of kayaks, drive systems (trolling motor vs paddle, vs pedal), fin-drive vs propeller-drive, stability, and of cours...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am by Chris Baliban from Tightlines Bait and Tackle to talk through what you need to know when choosing rods and reels for saltwater fishing.  We also talk about sealed reels, reel maintenance, slow pitch rods, and even a bit about conservation and the state of the fishery.  If you enjoy these podcasts and/or find value in them, please consider following/subscrib...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rich and Ed welcome Jim Hutchinson Jr from The Fisherman Magazine to talk about the state of our fisheries and how we can help to protect them. Jim has been one of the stronger voices on behalf of our fisheries and his passion comes through in this podcast. (originally recorded on 1/31/2022). Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rich and Ed are joined by Mike Warriner to talk about the upcoming season opener for spring blackfish (also known as Tautog or Tog) in New Jersey. We cover everything from gear, to spots, to line, leader, and hooks.  Support the show Fat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTube Fat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishing Fat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing |...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Captain Jason Dapra from Blitz Bound Charters to talk about saltwater flyfishing. Capt. Jason has been guiding fly fisherman for the last 20 years. He runs saltwater trips on the NJ Shore and Montauk in a 27' center console and also drift boat trips on the Upper Delaware River in the Catskills for wild trout.  Fly fishing is a fun and rewardin...