The Surfcast Podcast

You heard us right. Never reel your lure in again straight, dead steady. Never. Don't do it. Please. Trust us. Catch more fish, be more chaotic. What the hell does that mean? Listen in to find out. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated a...

Well listeners, in a down turn of fishing news from the high of the September LFTL episode, Jerry and Toby discuss what ended up being yet another difficult month- both because of the poor state of the fishery, but also simply because "life" got in the way. HOWEVER, there still was some things to learn, and some bright spots, and the guys still have a lot to say about one of the traditionally grea...

In this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, we are joined by surf fishing legend and icon, Dennis "DZ" Zambrotta. While Dennis is most famously known for the needlefish and fishing on Block Island in the 1980s, he is well-versed in a variety of tactics for targeting cow-sized striped bass in the surf, and this time around he divulges some of the secrets that he learned about fishing with the C...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby discuss fishing table-top sandbars in the surf. From how they differ from "normal sandbars, to how to fish them and why they can be so productive, this how-to episode should go a long way in improving your sand beach fishing success! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more....

In this bonus episode, the guys offer up a bonus episode of the podcast, and tell some "spooky" stories from their history in the surf. Happy Halloween to all our listeners! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fisherm...

In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby dive into their thought process of fishing a spot on consecutive nights. They address factors such as success (or lack thereof), seasonality, conditions, knowledge of the spot, and more. Patterning of the surf is a big part of the success for both anglers, so how they work through this concept is something that they both put a lot of thought and consideration...

In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down to share some cool new products they've been using this fall. They also are introducing a new element- they're going to discuss a couple of beloved products they've been using for years. Which products are they bringing to the table this time- and why? Listen in to find out.  PLEASE NOTE: all product recommendations are based solely on their...

In edition #3 of Lessons from the Logbook, Jerry and Toby talk about their experiences from what turned out to be a pretty "decent" month of fishing. September is traditionally one of their best months, and it was nice to see a return to some good fishing- and along those lines, there was a few very interesting things to talk about. From eels and sharks, to Dads and shads, find out what they thoug...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Nick Honachefsky to talk late fall fishing, especially the sand eel run in the surf. From the perils of sticking out a good bite on a sandbar with an incoming tide, to Nick's favorite and top producing lures when striped bass are feasting on sand eels, they cover it all in this episode! With the fall run firmly underway across t...

In this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby tackle the seemingly controversial topic of bending the lip on a metal lip. They're not exactly sure why it's so controversial, but they are here to cut through all that nonsense and give you the solution. Spoiler alert- go ahead and bend em' around! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, an...

In this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby discuss the topic of post-storm fishing, and why it's been so productive for them in the past. This is based on some storm fishing they had fished through recently, and is part of a regularly occurring segment, where they do a "hot take" on an event or incident that JUST happened. In full transparency, this event was back in May, but they have had so...

In this episode of the podcast, the goal was simple: get you excited and amped-up for the fall run that is upon us! Enjoy these couple of tales from years-gone-by from your hosts Jerry and Toby. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and...

  The boys are back with another Lessons from the Log Book episode (the second episode since they changed the name back in July of 2024). This episode covers roughly the month of August 2024, and definitely has a theme: SHARKS. And not sharks they're targeting, but rather sharks that seem to be targeting them. What the hell does that mean? Listen in to find out what happened, and what they learned...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with surf fishing guide, Bill Wetzel, to talk the fall run in the northeast. They discuss the signals that Bill looks for to know the bite is turning on, how he approaches the surf differently (or the same) in the fall, some specific fall patterns he loves, and many other fall-specific topics. There is a ton of great info in this epi...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby answer another listener question, "Does the use of a clip replace the need for a split ring on the front of a fishing lure?" As usual, the guys have plenty to say on the subject, both for and against, based on years of experience fishing for a variety of species in the surf and beyond. What's your take on this subject, and has it evolved over...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby take a look at the last several weeks of surf fishing logbook entries and pull out some notable, enlightening, and entertaining experiences to share with you. With the season now approaching the halfway point and a time where both anglers have had extremely productive sessions in the past, is the fishing living up to their expectations or did...

In this special bonus episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby explain why they only use one hook (treble or otherwise) on nearly all of their surfcasting lures. They both began working on the concept independently of each other roughly 10 years ago for very different reasons, find out why they have fully bought into the concept (it might not be why you expect) and what is going on right no...

On this week's expanded, double episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby return to a segment they started back on episode 14, which they're still currently referring to as 'Surf Association.' Imagine a word association game but relating to surf fishing concepts, ideas, misconceptions, sayings, and more- including some trigger phrase and some trolling. That's basically the segment in a nutsh...

In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss the 2/0 treble hook and whether or not there is a place in their striper surf for it. From lure action to balance, and the conundrum of being able to hook versus land a large striped bass, the answer might not be as obvious as one might initially think. While perhaps not as contentious as Episode 6: Surf Fishing Lures We Hate, this subject is certain...

In this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby react to a very important piece of advice that Jimmy Fee gave in his interview in episode #34. After spending a little time talking Maine and herring, they talk about why it's sometimes important to leave behind pretty good looking structure to focus on the very best. This has been a key component to their success across all structure types, but parti...

In this special bonus edition of the podcast, we have an exclusive, authorized interview with Thomas Czernik, who in June of 2024 caught a large, 70-plus-inch tarpon from the Rhode Island surf while pursuing striped bass. This is an exclusive to the Podcast, and the first Thomas has spoken publicly of the catch. Could this be a trend? In 2023 a tarpon was caught in the fish trap off of South Count...

In this weeks edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with  Jimmy Fee of On The Water ( www.onthewater.com ). Jimmy is a well-known New England multi-species fisherman, but by his own admission he is a surf angler at heart. Starting with his early days growing up in New Jersey, Jimmy's first and deepest love has always been surf caught stripers- and he has a reputation for quietly catching...

  In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby highlight a few new products they've really been enjoying this season that they think listeners will also want to add to their "kit." Products include: Tsunami SaltX II rod 10' 7" Model TSSTXIISS1072MH Mustad Alpha Point Series, including the Assault Heavy Hook Model 38122AP Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Model R1323, Length 170mm, weight 1-3/4oz Grundens...

In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby take you through a couple of the big take aways from their- admittedly miserable- month of June. Traditionally one of the very best months of the season, it didn't go so well for the duo this time around. How bad was it? How did they get through it? And what ended up happening by the end of the month? Find out by listening to this week's episode. The...

In the this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk retrieve speeds when fishing the surf. The classic narrative is that slower is always better, especially when targeting striped bass, but is this based in anecdotal evidence or just something someone said once that caught on from that point forward? Are there times when speed kills and others when speed is the key to success? Be sure...