On The Water

Tim Dube's fishing path took him from fishing worms off a New Hampshire dock at age three to competing on bass fishing’s biggest stage, with some saltwater side quests mixed in. From tournament heartbreaks to breakthrough wins, Tim’s story is packed with grit, laughs, and an unbeatable passion for fishing.

Captain Michael Pierdinock is the president of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association and liaison to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. In this episode he explains how tuna regulations are decided, the challenge of managing an international fishery, and our possible outlook for next year's tuna regulations.

Legendary Maine surfcaster, lure maker, and lifelong striped bass fanatic, Ron McKee shares decades of experience chasing bass along the Northeast coast beginning with his early days learning from saltwater legends, building custom rods and plugs, and competing in the Tri-State tournaments. New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales⁠: https://www.buzzardsbayyacht.com/ ⁠⁠S...

Jimmy, Cheech, and Kevin discuss the latest and greatest fishing tackle seen at ICAST, we hear from YOU about the the worst ways to break rods, and finally Jimmy and Cheech air out their recent tuna grievances with one another while Kevin, and then Liam, moderates. The On The Water Podcast is presented by:⁠New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales⁠: https://www.buzzardsb...

Chris Bielert, National Sales Manager of Shimano, talks about tournament fishing with his father, making a career in the fishing industry, giant smallies, traditional fisheries, and one of the last true innovators in fishing lures. The On The Water Podcast is presented by: New & Used Boats for Sale on Cape Cod | Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales ⁠Shimano⁠ ⁠AFTCO⁠ ⁠Helen H Fishing Fleet⁠ ⁠Lambros Insura...

From tattoos to tackle, Anthony Forte is a well-experienced charter captain out of Boston and catches them "two tree at a time". Forte talks about how he got into fishing, along with his side of Cheech's white marlin story.

Chris D - US Army Special Forces- is an avid fisherman whose story bridges combat and casting lines. Chris shares how his love of striper fishing began on Cape Cod and eventually intersected with his military career, leading to his involvement with Fishing for the Mission 22—a nonprofit using fishing to support veterans with PTSD. First, Jimmy and Cheech talk about the mighty tarpon and how a trip...

Capt. Deane Lambros of Canyon Runner Sportfishing discusses what it's like to run a high-level charter fishing operation, from making sure your crew is hydrated and healthy to ensuring the clients have a good time. Other topics include working your way up to Captain, catching more tuna, and the mindset of prioritizing the experience on the water over the catch numbers. But first, Matt Haeffner and...

There's no blitz out of reach of legendary surfcaster and distance casting world champion Ron Arra. In this episode, Jimmy and Ron discuss how to improve your casting, why you should be using conventional reels, and the importance of horizontal presentations for stripers, trout, and other gamefish. Take a casting lesson with Ron Arra Check out the new Ron Arra Pro Surf Rods

Jimmy, Cheech, Matt, and Robbie discuss the results of the two-month-long inter-office bass tournament, along with tips for fishing jigs, an argument for livescope, and a debate over who was at fault for a late-night swim in a toxic bass pond. The On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats: https://www.evergladesboats.com/build-a-boat/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21644651230&gbr...

In this episode, Cheech and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi talk about how fishing fills the competitive void football left behind, building a network of fishing mentors, and making unforgettable memories with family on the water. The conversation dives into fishing culture, conservation, tog chowder, and some of Tedy's most memorable moments on the field. This epsiode of the OTW P...

In this episode of the On The Water podcast, Jimmy Fee and Kevin Blinkoff sit down with Michael Xu (Tackle2thePeople) and Captain Cam Faria to talk about how creating fishing content evolved into working toward a better seafood buying experience for the consumers and the fishermen. This episode of the On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades. https://www.evergladesboats.com/ Check out Tackl...

In this episode, Captain Max Dispoto of East Coast Charters and the Shimano Pro Team shares his favorite parts of offshore fishing, what spending more on a reel actually gets you, and how pike gets him through the winter. But first, Jimmy, Kevin, and Cheech discuss what types of fishing they can't get into. This episode of the On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades. https://www.everglades...

In this episode Cheech and Jimmy talk bass fishing with Ger Khang, a big-bait maker whose sense of humor, knack for catching big bass, and generous spirit have made him a beloved character in the New England bass-fishing community. Topics discussed include crawlers, how to find a winter bass hotspot, and the big swimbait culture in the Northeast. Before the episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with...

What makes 50 so special? It's the magic number for striped bass and our latest episode on the OTW podcast. Kevin, Cheech, and Jimmy talk fishing milestones, trips gone wrong, and what they've loved about the podcast so far. This episode of the On The Water Podcast is presented by Old Town Canoe and Kayaks. ⁠ Check out the revolutionary ePDL pedal-assist here: https://oldtownwatercraft.joh...

Narragansett Bay offers everything a kayak fisherman could want from plentiful access to a wide variety of species available throughout the year. In this episode Jimmy and Kevin talk with Rhode Island kayak angler, Jonny Rego about his home waters, and what a typical saltwater season looks like for him. Additional topics include lobstering via kayak, chunking for dogfish, and picky bluefish. (By t...

Captain Doug Toback of Corazon Charters took his background as a data analyst on Wall Street and applied it to finding and catching fish. Doug offers a road map to maximizing fishing time by making it a family affair, and his son DJ made his first trips in a playpen aboard the boat. To kick off the episode, Jimmy Fee, Matt Haeffner, and Anthony DeiCicchi play a round of striped bass trivia to dete...

Jimmy and Cheech give a recap of their 2024 fishing season and some first fish-of-the-year memories. This year for a first fish frenzy, Jimmy and Cheech head down to New Jersey to catch some trophy Tautog in memorable snowy conditions. Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales  https://www.buzzardsbayyacht.com/   Quantum Fishing https://www.quantumfishing.com/

Captain John Galvin knew he wanted to spend his life fishing at an early age. He began on the docks and Eastman's Bait and Tackle in Falmouth, Massachusetts working his way up to the Viking 72, El Diablo , where he puts his anglers on tuna, marlin, and, most importantly, a memorable experience. John talks about his work with white marlin in the Skillie Project, and we hear the sea shanty that shou...

Since getting his first boat, Terry Nugent's time on the water has been about going fast and going far. In this episode, Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee sit down with Terry at his late-fall guiding outpost in North Carolina to discuss becoming a light-tackle guide, and splitting the season between New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Terry also details the early 2000s arms race to catch bluefin tuna on lig...

Scott Bennett, Program Manager of the Striped Bass Initiative, and Dr. Brian Prendergast, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Chicago discuss the Striped Bass Initiative, an ongoing project at the Marine Biological Laboratory where a population of stripers that returns every year has created a unique opportunity to study striped bass movements daily and seasonally. Scott...

Bill Cronan's life of surfcasting, freshwater fishing, and scuba diving have made him a wealth of knowledge on how to catch fish and the history behind many of the lures and techniques we used for striped bass and other Northeast species. In this episode, Andy Nabreski and Jimmy Fee talk with Bill about losing giant stripers, finding lobsters in toilets, and having a lifelong love of fishing....

Kevin and Jimmy dive into the origins and details of the False Albacore and Bonito. Giving you the full breakdown from catch to cook. Albie Recipe https://onthewater.com/recipe-yes-can-eat-albies The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997 by boating industry legend and former Boston Whaler executive, B...

Kevin and Jimmy sit down with Micah Dean, PhD, avid angler and Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist at Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. They discuss proper catch and release practices as well as how you can help collect data for DMF research.  Department of Marine Fisheries   https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-marine-fisheries   Striped Bass Citizen Scientist Project   https://www.mass....

OTW's Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi sit down with Mike Kim, avid angler and Director of Operations at Jigging World and Capt. Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters as they discuss the strength and versatility of Jigging World Rods for targeting everything from tautog, to striped bass, to giant bluefin tuna. The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an indust...