The Surfcast Podcast

This episode's special guest is Dave Anderson, and he joins hosts Jerry and Toby to discuss the idea of the summer doldrums when it comes to surf fishing for striped bass. He gives us his take on the subject and how he combats the summer slowdown. From spot selection to the bait and lures he fishes in the deep of the summer months, this episode is sure to help you land more and bigger striped bass...

In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby take a look at how their surf fishing sessions played out in May 2024. They talk about the highs, lows and lessons learned from the kick-off month of the new season. Did they get into some big striped bass or find the weakfish bite they had planned to hunt down? Were they able to fish as often as they'd like to see and dial in the migrating striped ba...

In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby answer listener submitted questions- not every single one they've got, but a few they thought would be interesting for all listeners. If your question wasn't answered, fear not, as it's probably been selected for an entire episode! And, if you'd like to submit questions for future episodes, feel free to email the guys at thesurfcastpodcast@gmail.com T...

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss an interesting phenomena that recently happened to Toby- and it's a reminder to check your hooks on every cast, no matter the conditions. This is something many anglers fail to do- and it seems early-season apathy got the best of Toby for a few casts, too! This is our first "hot take" episode, where we discuss something that  just happened while we were o...

In this weeks edition of the podcast, we are honored to sit down with Cape Cod Canal expert Joe Paiva for nearly an hour to talk night-time jigging for striped bass in the "Big Ditch." Joe is an exceptional fishermen with a reputation for catching big fish the "right way." He is dedicated and meticulous, and his drive has landed him more than a few really special fish. He is also an absurdly talen...

Surf fishing is riddled with hurdles we must get over in order to catch trophy fish- or any fish at all, really. There are things we contend with that many other fishermen don't have to think about- from weather and access, to casting distance and the dark, there are lots of factors to juggle. Since it's already a challenging form of fishing, the last thing you want to do is be making mistakes tha...

In a big announcement we've been waiting to share since 2023, Toby finally discusses his 50 pound striper that he caught last season in the surf. While he loves to downplay it, this is a serious milestone, and one we all hope to hit. Find out some of the details about the catch, and what he feels is most important in catching YOUR 50 this season on this latest edition of the podcast.  The Surfcast...

In this week's episode, Surfcast Podcast hosts Jerry and Toby tackle a hot subject with modern striped bass surf fishermen, the wetsuit. But rather than jump right into the wetsuit itself, which they'll certainly cover in a future episode, this go-round they address several categories of wetsuit accessories that are often overlooked but which they both can agree they would almost not be willing to...

In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss some of their hopes and goals for the 2024 striped bass surf fishing season. Do they plan to hit some new locations, try new gear, or take things less seriously and target schoolies when the fishing gets difficult? Maybe they just hope for fair winds, better health, and more bait in the surf. You'll have to check out the episode to see what they have...

A fishing lure is a problem-solving device, and fishing for striped bass in the surf is a problem to be solved. There are no rules in fishing, so why is it that surf fishermen almost always start off their striped bass season in the spring fishing with small lures? In this episode, Jerry and Toby make a case for why they feel there is a better option. Do you agree with their choice, or is there so...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with legendary fisherman and YouTube star, John Skinner, and talk all things pencil popper. From how to work a pencil, to what features he looks for in selecting the perfect pencil popper, and even some insight into how he chooses prime locations and conditions to fish them, this episode is certain to shorten your learning curve if y...

No white bucket. No sand spike. No days-old frozen bait. And most certainly, no cooler full of beer! In this episode we talk about chunking for striped bass and all the ways in which you're doing it wrong. This is not your stereotypical "set it and forget it" style of fishing so often associated with chunking for striped bass. Learn how this exceedingly-productive form of surf fishing can be made...

In this edition of the podcast, we discuss an unlikely duo: the wetsuit, and the fly rod. While you might scoff at the notion initially, this pairing is actually exceptionally well matched and HIGHLY recommended by Jerry and Toby both. Tune in to find out more- and why you might want to throw-out whatever you think you know about fly fishing for stripers in the surf. The Surfcast Podcast is your w...

In this special presentation from The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down in person with legendary angler, author, and photographer Frank Daignault. Frank is arguably the very first surfcasting-only professional writer- and really changed the game in North East surfcasting in so many ways. Particularly in Rhode Island and along the sand beaches of Cape Cod, he was a disruptor, a force that s...

In this special presentation from The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down in person with legendary angler, author, and photographer Frank Daignault. Frank is arguably the very first surfcasting-only professional writer- and really changed the game in North East surfcasting in so many ways. Particularly in Rhode Island and along the sand beaches of Cape Cod, he was a disruptor, a force that s...

Love 'em or hate 'em, teasers have a place when fishing the surf for striped bass. From their earliest usage when anglers lashed a small strip of pork rind to a hook rigged ahead of a tin squid, to feathers meticulously tied to perfectly replicate local baitfish, teasers have a way of tempting striped bass when seemingly nothing else will do the trick. Find out how Jerry and Toby feel about them t...

On this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, hosts Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski try a little something new and have some fun with each other in a new segment they're currently referring to as 'Surf Association.' Imagine a word association game but relating to surf fishing concepts, ideas, misconceptions, sayings, and more. What do they have in store for each other, and how will they respond? Y...

Not generally considered a go-to lure for surfcasters when fishing a big surf, the metal lip does have its time and place but it's more than just going with heavy metal. In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby talk about what characteristics they look for when selecting a metal-lip swimmer for fishing a big surf as well as how they developed a gameplan that has produced many 30- and 40-pound class...

In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk with Matt Broderick, the managing editor of the Long Island edition of The Fisherman Magazine and an extremely well-rounded surf, boat, and freshwater angler. While they touch upon a few subjects, they primarily discuss fishing outflows and jetties for striped bass. From seasons to bait, and techniques to tides, they break down how you c...

Leader material is a classic example of a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" scenario. Some anglers really care about it, geek out, and spend ridiculous amounts of time and money on finding the perfect leader for their surf application. Words like light refraction, spooling memory, and pounds per millimeter are all run of the mill. Others don't give it more than a passing thought. Whatever they see at the...

Have surf rod, will travel? In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk about traveling and surfcasting. They share some helpful gear tips, and some tried and true approaches, that will help you be more productive in lands both far and near. Since many of us striped bass anglers choose not to pursue the fish in the winter, or don't have the opportunity, it's often very tempting to...

Not all striped bass migrate to southern waters every winter, and instead, for some reason, they decide to spend their winters in the many rivers that dot the New England coastline. From the largest of waterways, to the smallest of tidal creeks, there's a good chance that at least a small population of stripers inhabit just about every tidal river of New England year-round. In this episode of the...

In this episode of the surfcast podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Rhode Island surf fishing legend, Steve McKenna, to discuss the heyday of Block Island striper fishing in the 1980s, getting a 50 on a prototype Gibbs needlefish, the anxiety that comes with targeting giant striped bass in the surf and more! The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interv...

Any surf fisherman worth his or her salt surely knows the significance of the moon cycle on striped bass feeding activity, and the October new moon could very well be the most important one of the season. See why Jerry and Toby look forward to this annual moon cycle, and find out whether or not 2023 lived up to the hype. The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tact...

Why all the hate? All surf fishermen have their favorite lures, the ones that seem to produce when nothing else will, but what about those that fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. Jerry and Toby come in hot for this episode as they talk about which lures and mods they despise the most and why. Do you agree with their argument or are they just salty surfcasters? The surfcast podcast is your w...