The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Weekly Podcast

The intro video of the week comes courtesy of Frank Viscuso @fireinsidepodcast who shot the striking footage of an immense shark swimming in shallow surf waters of Ocean County at the Jersey Shore in the leadup to the Fourth of July. Fret not, it was just a harmless basking shark, but it's a good reminder about the Thursday, May 9th meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council. A rundown on...

Excellent fishing opportunities continue to build across the region this week. Striped bass remain the headline from Montauk to Long Island Sound, while fluke, porgies and bluefish are providing steady action around the Island. Offshore, tuna fishing continues to improve as more boats connect with yellowfin and bluefin. In this week's Weekly Video Fishing Forecast, we check in with our corresponde...

The weekend’s summer heat kicked the local summer flounder up a few gears with increased action reported from Nantucket to Newport. But, as has been the case for most of the season, striped bass are still the main topic of conversation. Pockets of large stripers are holding steady in the Race, Block Island and central Rhode Island with cows over the 40-pound mark fairly common, day and night. We a...

Episode Notes: In this week’s installment of The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Podcast, we dive into the intersection of technology and angling ethics, alongside a comprehensive look at the current state of our waters. Join us for Episode 16 as we break down the latest trends and essential tips for the upcoming week. Discussion Points: * AI, Clickbait & Our Moral Compass: Examining how digital trend...

No fireworks display will upstage the Empire State Building antics seen earlier this week, but with so many fisheries blowing up across New England, with the proper guidance, your fishing exploits might come close. A sudden rush of bluefin has moved in south of Montauk sending small-boaters scurrying for the first tuna of the year. A strengthening run of fluke has joined the giant stripers at Bloc...

The Fourth of July edition of the Weekly Video Fishing Forecast is loaded with the latest summer action from around Long Island. Offshore and midshore tuna fishing is picking up, with both yellowfin and bluefin making strong showings from 10 miles out to the canyons, while Montauk is producing striped bass to 50 pounds on bucktails, topwater lures and flies. Fluke fishing continues to improve acro...

We take a moment to celebrate the course of events this week in 1776, while wishing the U.S.A. a happy 250th birthday! Also celebrating this year is Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven on the south end of LBI, established during our nation's bicentennial in 1976. Hot enough for you? Summer visitors (5:15) this week at the Jersey Shore include jumbo redfish east of Sea Isle, with a former Philad...

This week on The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” , we are diving deep into the latest coastal action and essential techniques to help you land your next trophy catch. From the surf to the offshore grounds, we cover the updates you need to stay ahead of the bite. Episode Highlights: * Striped Bass Update: Breaking down the current patterns for Stripers across New York and New England waters. * Sheepshead T...

Stripers continue to top the list for most New England anglers, with pockets of big fish in Long Island Sound, around Block Island and in multiple locations along the Cape. Fluke action continues to show modest improvement, with the best fishing centered around Nantucket Sound and Nantucket Shoals. Sea bass reports have been dominated by shorts this month, but the secret sauce has been moving arou...

Fishing remains strong across Long Island this week with outstanding striped bass action, improving sea bass and porgy fishing, and encouraging offshore tuna reports as the canyons continue to heat up. We’ll break down the latest bite from around the island, recap The Fisherman’s annual SPRO trip, check in with our correspondents, spotlight Tyalure, preview the next issue of the magazine, and cove...

Indeed, that's a 12.3-pound fluke weighed in at Bayonne Bait & Tackle for The Fisherman's Dream Boat Fishing Challenge. We have details on "where" that doormat was caught, along with other photo contributions sent in from readers and viewers from this past weekend of action in the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region. But what's the deal for this weekend? We're at Surf City Bait & Tackle on LBI...

Join The Fisherman's editorial team of Matt Broderick (Long Island, Metro New York) and Jim Hutchinson, Jr. (New Jersey, Delaware Bay) as they dig into the latest fishing reports compiled by each of their regional field editors every weekend, while talking up the latest action throughout the Northeast. With New England edition managing editor Dave Anderson on vacation this week, our Next Cast trio...