On The Water

Captain Jim Travers travels up and down the eastern seaboard, catching fish and living off the checks he makes from rod-and-reel commercial fishing. He's a familar figure at the boat ramps and harbors throughout New England in the summer, in the mid-Atlantic in the late fall and spring, and even Florida in the winter. In this episode, Chris Megan sits down with Captain Jim, better known as Bir...

When the surf warms up in the summertime and the stripers head deep or go nocturnal, fluke provide reliable action. In this episode Jimmy Fee and Matt Haeffner discuss shore-bound fluke tactics, childish names for shad darts, freshwater jerkbaits for saltwater fish, and Jimmy's newfound love for cobia. The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an industry leader in...

Dr. Walt Golet of University of Maine's School of Marine Sciences and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute shares the latest science on bluefin tuna.  Pelagic Fisheries https://gmri.org/commitments/science/pelagic-fisheries/ Fin Clip Form Contributing to Bluefin Genetics Studieshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXxMQZGTnRos9T3mQSztmfcJKUEZdHiXJxAMgHmDmttI596A/viewform Email walter.gole...

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, Bob Dougherty, Everglades revolutionized the boat-building industry with the invention of the RAMCAP process for one-piece, unsinkable hulls. Respected for its renowned hull ride, Everglades builds...

With tog and fluke fighting it our for bottom fish supremacy, the humble black sea bass is there to fill limits and provide tasty fillets. In this episode, Cheech and Jimmy discuss all things black sea bass, from tips for targeting big ones to top recipes to an easy way into the IGFA record book. The Ultimate Fried Fish Sandwich

Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee talk about their surfcasting Glory Days, debate what was the "Golden Age" of surfcasting, and discuss the merits of bucktails and soft plastics. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town. We've been using these stable, versatile fishing platforms for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers. Check out their line of f...

Captain Jack Patrican makes his living on the water year-round. From running Time Flies Charters for stripers, groundfish, and bluefin in the summer, to scalloping in the winter, to being the only center console on National Geographic's Wicked Tuna with his 32-foot Everglades. In this episode, Jack talks about fishing 12 months a year, what it's like filming Wicked Tuna, and the difference...

In this episode Anthony DeiCicchi and guest Cam Crocker talk Northeast canyon fishing. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town. We've been using these stable, versatile fishing platforms for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers. Check out their line of fishing kayaks at https://www.oldtowncanoe.com/onthewater OTW Podcast Theme Music by: Joey Calabri...

Captain Joe Diorio talks about the allure of Great Lakes steelhead, catching stripers to 70 pounds, and his recent obsession with tuna fishing. Book a trip with Captain Joe Diorio: https://joediorioguideservice.com/Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.diorio.guide.service/ This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town. We've been using these stable, versatile fishi...

Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters returns to collect on last year's bass wager, then talks big stripers, giant tuna, and how to make the best use of the koi pond on your college campus. Newport Spotfishing Charters: https://www.nsfcharters.com/Captain Rob Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newportsportfishingcharters/ This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented b...

On The Water's Podcast is back. In this episode, Jimmy Fee, Kevin Blinkoff, and Anthony DeiCicchi talk Northeast bass fishing, forward facing sonar, winter shows, and ways to pass the winter until the fishing picks up. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town. We've been using these stable, versatile fishing platforms for everything from small pond bass to big water albies...

Kevin Blinkoff sits down with guide and master fly-tyer Captain Ben Whalley to discuss striper fishing in Maine and Canada, fly-tying, and the negative impacts of a growing green crab population. First, Jimmy Fee and Kevin discuss the various fishing "slams" and how Kevin caught one on his recent trip to Nantucket. Book a trip with Captain Ben and keep an eye out for his next fly drop he...

Anthony DeiCicchi sits down with lifelong Cape Cod fisherman Eric D'Hedouville to look back at the northeast swordfish harpoon fishery of the past and how it led to building a harpoon boat of his own with his mother and teenage brother. Other topics discussed are giant bluefin tuna, targeting large striped bass, and the dangers of throwing harpoons at giant pelagics. The episode kicks off with...

In this episode, Massachusetts angler Kevin Gould discusses big stripers, golden shiners, and the challenges and rewards of marlin fishing. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! https://www.cobiaboats.com/

Captain Dave Peros was the original editor of On The Water magazine. In this episode, Dave talks about the early days of OTW, fishing the Elizabeth Islands, the "rules" of fishing, and collectible striper plugs. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! https://www.cobiaboats.com/

In this episode, Jimmy, Kevin, and Robbie Tartaglia talk about their trip to this years ICAST. They discuss gear that was shown off, run ins with angling luminaries, and Hawaiian shirt reviews. To learn more about ICAST check them out at: https://www.icastfishing.org/ This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today! http...

In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk about some of their recent fishing trips outside the northeast. The challenges of fishing travel, and tips for getting your gear there safely. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia.  Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today!

In this episode, Anthony DeiCicchi talks with Joe D'Agostino, of JoeBaggs Outdoors, about what it's like to start your own fishing tackle company. Other topics include: yellowfin tuna on top, surfcasting stimulants, soft-plastic eel alternatives. This episode of the On The Water podcast is presented by Cobia. Check out their full lineup of dual and center consoles today!

Shell Caris began surf fishing in New Jersey in the 1950s, and since then, he's seen the striper fishery, the tackle, and the New Jersey Coast change tremendously. In this episode Jimmy Fee and Shell talk about surfcasting's biggest "game-changers" over the years, where needlefish plugs started, and the best fall run Shell has ever experienced.

Sign up for Striper Cup here: https://www.stripercup.com/   Mike Waine, who specializes in Atlantic fishery issues for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), joins Kevin to discuss the status of the striped bass stock and striped bass management, including the recent emergency action taken to reduce the slot limit to 1 fish at 28 to 31 inches. 

Learn more at: mass.gov/striper Sign up for Striper Cup here Fishery scientists Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) join Kevin to discuss the latest striper science, including tagging studies that are revealing new details about the striped bass migration. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by @OldTownCanoeKayak . We've been using t...

Kevin talks with kayak fisherman Matt Stone about targeting big stripers and tautog from a kayak. Other topics include snakehead, centerpinning, and "junk drawer" fishing essentials. Follow Matt on Instagram at @sunrisekayakfishing This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by  Old Town Fishing . We've been using these for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and str...

The world needs more charter captains like BJ Silvia. From spring and summer stripers to fall tautog, his instincts for finding and catching fish are well honed from a lifetime on the water, but his pure love of fishing and focus on keeping it fun for everyone who steps on board his boat has made him one of the most in-demand captains in the Northeast. You can find BJ on FaceBook at Flippin' O...

Carl Johansen has been fishing the Cape Cod Canal since the 1950s, and has seen the fishery change dramatically over his lifetime. At 89 years young, Carl is a wealth of knowledge on Massachusetts fishing, and is a living example of how a passion for fishing can save your life. In this episode Carl shares his wisdom and wit with Andy and Kevin. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old T...

Joe Cermele has been producing podcasts, videos, and articles on fishing the Northeast and beyond for nearly two decades. While he's traveled widely to fish, he's just as happy on his home waters of New Jersey, fishing for shad, snakehead, bowfin, and catfish.  In this episode, Jimmy and Anthony talk with Joe about catfishing, sharking, the joys of bait fishing, and southern species creeping...