The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Weekly Podcast

This week’s Long Island Fishing Forecast is packed with late-summer action from one end of the Island to the other. Bluefin tuna remain within reach of inshore and nearshore anglers, while ocean fluking continues to gain momentum with quality fish hitting the decks. Blacktip and spinner sharks are crashing bunker pods just off the South Shore, cobia are popping up in the ocean, and bonito and blue...

It's Thursday morning, August 20th, and we're looking at a bit of rain at the Jersey Shore later this afternoon; clearer skies in the Friday forecast, but the weather prognosticators have us down for another bout of showers on Saturday. Grab a light set of oilskins for the weekend, because other that a few drops of rain the sailing conditions look pretty solid overall. We kick off the week with a...

In this week’s episode of The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Podcast, we dive into the latest coastal action and essential tactics to help you level up your angling game. Episode 22 - August 18, 2026: Small Boat, Nearshore Tuna: Strategies for targeting tuna closer to the coast. Sheepshead Northeast of Jersey: Exploring the range and behavior of these elusive fish. Tips for Chasing Albies: Expert advice...

What a week! From the surf-caught hammerhead shark in Rhode Island to the sudden push of rec-sized bluefin, a lot has happened in the last seven days! One thing that stands out, is that the fall run pregame is ramping up, we saw striped bass blitzes from Narragansett to Plymouth and the latter produced some unforgettable scenes. Bonito numbers continue to surge, especially around Cape Cod where an...

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This week’s Long Island Video Fishing Forecast comes to you from Suffolk Marine, with plenty happening both inshore and offshore. We take a closer look at the small-boat tuna opportunity, including gear, trip planning, HMS permits and why watching the weather is so important before making the run. We’ll also bring you the latest Canyon Runner update and go around the map with standout catches, inc...

Welcome to Episode 21 of The "Next Cast" Podcast! In this week's episode, we dive into the latest fishing reports and tackle topics hitting the water right now: The nearshore tuna bite heats up Bass Blitzes & Angler Etiquette Bonito tips Wasabi so strong it makes you cry! Subscribe https://www.thefisherman.com/subscribe/ E-News https://www.thefisherman.com/e-news-signup/ Events Calendar https:...

This week's Long Island Video Fishing Forecast comes from Island Yacht's new marina in Bay Shore, where we take a tour of the facility with Chet before diving into another action-packed fishing report. We preview new Daiwa and Tsunami gear from ICAST, plug Episode 20 of The Fisherman Podcast—covering the booming shark bite, nearshore bluefin tuna, triggerfish tactics, and menhaden management—and b...

After a brief showing in early July, the bonito are back and it seems like they’re here to stay, this time. A strong push of bones swung into the South County shoreline and moved east, with strong catches along the entire Rhody shoreline and up into Buzzards Bay. We also saw a continuation of the increasing fluke bite with good reports from Block Island, eastern Long Island Sound, Nantucket Sound...

Some quality fluke reported out of the Shark River Inlet fleet in the past week is evidence enough of an improving bite out along the inshore sticky stuff. We'll run down a few of the latest catches reported back to us here at The Fisherman Magazine for the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region, with fluke, sheepshead, and blowfish, perhaps backed up with a steamer-full of little necks (6:40). Run throu...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest fishing reports and expert advice: * Bulls, Tigers, & Browns: A deep dive into current shark activity. * Nearshore Bluefin Tuna Bite: Insights on tracking and catching bluefin closer to the coast. * How-To Tips for Triggerfish: Proven techniques to help you land more triggerfish on your next trip. * Menhaden Matters: An important discussion on ba...

The brown shark explosion has gone nuclear and it’s so bad in some places that it’s literally impossible to fish for stripers; that is, if you have any scruples at all. This week’s report discusses the areas that now need to be avoided if you want to fish for stripers and have a reasonable chance at landing them in one piece! Fluking seems to be seeing a bit of a resurgence along the Rhode Island...

The August 2026 edition of The Fisherman is out this week; look for your copy of the New Jersey, Delaware Bay edition at local tackle shops like Big Dave's Tackle in Port Elizabeth located within Maurice River Township in Cumberland County. Gear up to get on the fluke bite this week (7:40) as we run through a few impressive "double digit" catches including weigh-ins for the Dream Boat Fishing Chal...

The west end fluke bite continues to improve as more quality fish make their way to the scales, while offshore crews stay on the tuna with the latest Canyon Runner update. This week's Weekly Video Fishing Forecast also spotlights a brand-new video on using live spot for trophy striped bass, along with notable catches submitted by anglers from around Long Island. Plus, our network of tackle shop an...

Shark Week has officially hit The Next Cast! In this episode, we dive into the challenges of shark depredation, the ethics of fishing around sharks, and the complex legal issues surrounding surf sharking. We also provide an exclusive preview of what’s inside the August edition of The Fisherman Magazine. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert angling insights! Subscribe https:...

Big fluke dominated the action this week, with multiple double-digit fish weighed in from the Fire Island Inlet area, while tuna crews found success offshore with quality yellowfin and bluefin along the 20-fathom line. This week's forecast also features the latest Canyon Runner offshore outlook, a first look at new gear from iCAST, reports from around Long Island, and a preview of the newest issue...

There was a strong increase in sea bass action across much of the region this week, and knotheads like this one displayed by Eileen Cavanaugh of Breachway Bait & Tackle, have been much more common over the past week to 10 days. The striper bite has remained hot, along the Boston South Shore and between Newport and Block Island, but sharks have become a major nuisance in Rhody and Connecticut w...

There was a strong increase in sea bass action across much of the region this week, and knotheads like this one displayed by Eileen Cavanaugh of Breachway Bait & Tackle, have been much more common over the past week to 10 days. The striper bite has remained hot, along the Boston South Shore and between Newport and Block Island, but sharks have become a major nuisance in Rhody and Connecticut w...

Welcome to The "Next Cast" Podcast! In this episode for July 21, 2026, we’re recapping all the latest news and action from the water. Here is what we cover in this episode: Back from ICAST with a first look at the newest gear hitting the market! An update on the New England Striper bite and the latest on Big Squid. Insights into the NJ/NY Bight nearshore Bluefin tuna fishery. Our top picks and "Be...

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Bluefin tuna continue to make their way the offshore conversation this week as we break down the latest action from the tuna grounds and what anglers can expect heading into the weekend. We also go Around the Map with fresh reports on striped bass to the east and west, fluke on both shores, porgies in Montauk and more from every corner of Long Island, highlight some impressive reader catches, prev...

This week, The Fisherman team is on the floor of ICAST 2026 - the world's largest sportfishing trade show in Orlando, FL - getting the inside track on the latest, greatest product releases from leading tackle manufacturers. Get a sneak peek in the first 7 minutes of this week's video fishing forecast for the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region, before we take a look at the action and weather (7:35) ba...

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Fisherman’s "Next Cast" weekly podcast, airing July 14, 2026. Join us as we dive into the latest trends and challenges in Northeast fishing: Throwing "Gasoline" on the Striper Fire: Breaking down the current state of our favorite inshore gamefish. A "Fuelish" Reality for Bluefin & Yellowfin: How rising costs and logistics are impacting offshore adventures. On the H...

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...