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Captain Damon Sacco has had a lifetime of adventures in the New England Canyons that's included record blue marlin, record wahoo, swimming with whale sharks, and tagging tiger sharks. Topics discussed include how the canyons fishing has changed over the decades, end game on a grander marlin, and the beautiful shitshow of a shark-fishing tournament.

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In this Episode, Jimmy talks with Jaclyn Lunaas and Chris Macaluso from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership about the upcoming decision on menhaden management, and how YOU can speak up and tell fisheries managers to leave more menhaden in the water.

But first, Kevin, Jimmy, and Matt check in on how the fall striper and albie runs are shaping up, and learn how much everyone at the OTW Office lies to each other about the fishing.

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In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we dive deep into the pursuit of some of the biggest game fish in the ocean. From finding the right water and reading currents to getting a blue marlin to eat a lure, there are countless variables between spotting a fish and getting it to the boat.Our guest breaks down why the hunt for blue marlin over 500 pounds is so rewarding, the challenges of lure fishing, bait-and-switch tactics, sonar, and why even the perfect presentation doesn't guarantee a hookup. We also talk about some of the world's most remarkable blue marlin fisheries, including Kona, Guatemala, Cape Verde, Mozambique, the Azores, Brazil's Royal Charlotte Bank, and the Galápagos.And then there are the moments you simply can't plan for—including a 600-plus-pound blue marlin launching out of the water and smashing into the side window of the boat.No hype. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about fishing, boating, and what it takes to do it right.Subscribe to On The Water for more fishing and boating content.#BlueMarlin #MarlinFishing #OffshoreFishing #BigGameFishing #FishingPodcast #OnTheWater

A massive influx of shortfin squid triggered an incredible striper blitz at the Cape Cod Canal this season, and OTW's Matt Haeffner, Alex Blackwell, and Jimmy Fee discuss their experience in catching, and missing, this blitz. Other topics include: once-in-a-lifetime blitzes vs youth sports, naming blitzes, and how meteors affect the striper bite.

In this episode, angling chef Brad Leone talks about dry-aging fish, eating grass shrimp, and childhood food traumas. Also discussed: Cap'n Crunch as a seafood ingredient, losing the striper of a lifetime, and coming of age on a party boat. 

This week on the On The Water Podcast, we're joined by Zach Fowler of Fowler's Makery & Mischief and History Channel's Alone to talk about his latest adventure, Chasing Stripes.

After years of survival expeditions and wilderness challenges, Zach has become obsessed with striped bass—and he's documenting the entire spring migration from New Jersey to Maine. He shares what sparked the project, the lessons he's learned fishing alongside some of the Northeast's best anglers, and why the journey is about much more than just catching fish.

We also dive into surfcasting etiquette, truck camping between tides, conservation, following the migration, fishing with John Skinner, the books that inspired the series, and how Zach is turning the experience into both a YouTube series and an upcoming book.

Whether you're a dedicated surfcaster, a fan of Zach's adventures, or just love hearing great fishing stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Two of the East Coast's most obsessed surfcasters share stories, wisdom and philosophy on the pursuit of large striped bass from shore. Topics include strange things seen while surfcasting, keeping the excitement high season after season, and eel-induced incontinence. 

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Jimmy Fee and Chris Megan welcome longtime friend, veteran charter captain, and avid angler Mike Holliday. With nearly four decades of guiding experience on Florida's Treasure Coast, Mike shares unforgettable stories, lessons learned on the water, and the passion that's kept him chasing species like tarpon and snook for almost 40 years.

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Devin Acton is an obsessed tuna fisherman, an analytical bass angler, and a talented writer. In this episode, Devin and Jimmy talk about the glidebait bubble, fractional fish reports, Panamanian yellowfin, Cape Cod bluefin, and days of wind and darkness. Check out the Salvage: https://blowinwegoin.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web

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Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish abundance. Also: charter stories, Tony Graffiti, and Cheech's reason for loving bad weather.

OTW's Matt Haeffner and Nick Cancelliere recount a recent trip to the Hudson River with Captain Chris Oliver of Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing. Topics discussed: glidebait ambassadors, modern seaworm tactics, and the ethics of river striper fishing.

First, Jimmy Fee, Matt Haeffner, and Johnny McIntyre pops in, covered in squid ink, to discuss calamari recipes, sea sickness, and the difference between squid and "Matt Haeffner Squid."

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For three generations, the DeCostas have been operating Albacore Charters out of Nantucket Island. Captain Bob and Ray DeCosta talk about fishing for giant tuna, 100-striper days, and surf fishing Nantucket from the 1970s to today.

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Captain Shaun Ruge of Eilodon Sport Fishing is one of New England's most "quietly fishy" captains. His passion for fishing led him to a job with Navionics at the leading edge of bathymetry technology. His fishing season includes a wide variety of New England gamefish from light-tackle mahi, big stripers, brown sharks, and bluefin.

Shaun shares stories from his early days kayak fishing to his New England bucket list of a mako on the fly.

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Dr. David Fish grew up in Brockton, MA and spent his summers chasing fish along the South Shore of Massachusetts. From an early age, he learned he could turn his talent for finding and catching fish into a source of income. Having grown up in Hull, where Dave fished out of, OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi and his father regularly encountered Dave on the water, as both a fishing buddy and an occasional rival. Other topics include: cod from the beach, the early days of commercial rod-and-reel tuna fishing, and taxidermy tips for your wedding night.

In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we sit down with Captain Joe Fonzi to talk about Lake Erie's incredible smallmouth bass fishery, with a side of walleye.

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In this episode, Willy Goldsmith shares his lifelong passion for fishing for anything that swims, from his younger days of cod fishing aboard Massachusetts headboats to travelling abroad to experience lesser-known fisheries like wels catfish in Spain.

Willy's love of fishing shaped his career, ultimately leading him to become a fisheries researcher and policy consultant that keeps him close to the water.

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In this episode, Mike Luccini talks about his lifetime of fishing from breaking into the secretive surfcasting scene on Cape Cod to dialing in the big largemouth bite on Massachusetts ponds.

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Step behind the scenes of the On The Water Podcast as Alex Blackwell and Liam O’Neill recap the latest season of Angling Adventures—from the highs of epic fishing days to the reality of tough conditions, missed shots, and the grind of production.

With the full season now wrapped and spring right around the corner, the guys break down what really goes into making each episode—from 100+ hours of editing to battling weather, waves, and unpredictable fish.

They also share stories from the water, including:

• A quick lunch break that turned into a bass mission
• Favorite shoots like Block Island and the Nauset surf
• The challenge (and reward) of filming bluefin tuna—even when you don’t land one
• What it’s like protecting thousands of dollars of camera gear in rough offshore conditions
• Why perseverance is everything when the bite just isn’t there

Plus, a shoutout to the team behind the scenes who help bring these stories to life, and a look ahead at what’s coming next as a new fishing season approaches.

Whether you’re here for the fishing, filmmaking, or both, this episode gives you a real look at what it takes to create the content you see on screen.

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The April full moon giveth. In Week 4 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner discuss the eruption of striper activity throughout New Jersey due to the arrival of bunker and the first wave of migratory fish, presumably from Chesapeake Bay. Matt and Johnny also cover how the action has begun to trickle east to Long Island’s South Shore and the Western Long Island Sound, and how the timing of post-spawn fish exiting the Chesapeake varies significantly depending on where and when they spawn.  

The full moon ignited some incredible bunker-fueled blitzes from the Jersey surf to the bays over the weekend, so OTW’s Jack Larizadeh joined the guys for a guest report to provide further insight into how it all unfolded. Watch the full report to get the scoop.  

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While some anglers are experiencing the best big striped bass fishing of their lives the science tells a more complicated story. In this episode, Ben Gahagan and Micah Dean of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries talk about the state of the striped bass population, what stripers need to spawn successfully, and the results of a new study on catch-and-release fishing for striped bass.

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In February 1975, Walter Bolonis caught a 15-pound largemouth bass through the ice in Southeastern Massachusetts, setting a seemingly unbreakable state record. Yet, many questions surround this catch, questions that professional bass fisherman and podcaster Mark Burgess of Big East Bass Fishing has been trying to answer.

In this episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with Mark and discuss what it's like being a pro bass angler from Massachusetts, the story behind that 15-pound bass, and whether or not it could ever be broken legitimately.

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After what he calls the best bigeye season of his 30-year canyon career, Steve breaks down how omni sonar is allowing crews to track, follow, and cast to tuna schools in ways that were unthinkable a decade ago. Also discussed: jigging and popping in the canyons, eel-trolling for stripers, and massive tog.

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In this episode, Jimmy and Liam sit down with Andy to talk steelhead, salmon, and the very brief history of Lake Ontario stripers. Also, Liam recounts his first trip of the 2026 fishing season, chasing steelhead on the tributaries of Lake Erie. 
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With even the saltwaters freezing in the Northeast, it's prime time to break out the augers and tip-ups.

In this episode, Jimmy Fee, Alex Blackwell, and Matt Haeffner talk about the "moronic sport" of ice fishing. Alex recounts a recent trip to Maine targeting 4- and 5-pound brook trout through the ice; Matt Haeffner talks about his wet and cold first step into ice fishing; and Jimmy relates jigging through the ice to running-and-gunning for tuna.

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Videographer and surfcaster Andrew Burke grew up fishing the Outer Cape Beaches. He began filming his own adventures, then moved onto creating content with other media companies, including On The Water and Brave Wilderness.

Andrew and Jimmy Fee talk about adapting to stay on stripers in the surf, share tips on preventing gear theft by coyotes, and talk about whether a bloodworm's bite actually stings.

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Lake trout grow large, feed aggressively, and can be caught 12 months a year in the Northeast. Jimmy and Kevin talk about this hard-fighting char and all the places you can catch it, from day-trips throughout the Northeast (and even New Jersey) to weekend trips to the Great Lakes or Maine to weeklong fly-outs to Canada. Also discussed: The wonderful hot wings of Western New York, the Mighty Niagara River, and "reverse snowbirding."

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Chris Megan sits down with his longtime friend and former OTW General Manager to discuss how On The Water grew through the late 1990s and early 2000s, while reminiscing on their most memorable fishing trips. 

Saltwater options are dwindling around the On The Water Office, so Matt Haeffner and Jimmy Fee discuss the lengths they'll go to keep the saltwater season alive close to home. After that, Matt and Jimmy rank their striper seasons, muse about off-season plug purchases, and wonder how much is too much to spend on Sabiki rigs. 

Jimmy recounts the Season 22 New Jersey Surf episode with the guys behind the camera, Alex Blackwell and Liam O'Neill. They talk about everything that happened, and a warning about how chasing reports from "Good Samaritans" can leave you with an eyeful. Be sure to tune in this winter for an all-new season of On The Water's Angling Adventures.

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Walking Angling Encyclopedia Bill Cronan returns with Massachusetts sharpie Mike Luccini. Topics discussed include a wetsuiting baptism by fire, the danger of devil rays, undercutting grifters in the Cape Cod surf, and how to striper fish too soon after a serious neck injury. 

Fresh off a silver-medal finish in the Pan-American Surfcasting Championship, Neil and Dante talk about their trip to Costa Rica, the strategy, the format, and the rules from the highest level of competitive surf fishing. Learn why monkey-hair bucktails are allowed, but deer hair is not, how home-field advantage plays out in the surf, and how there's always a further bar to swim to. 

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On today's podcast, Chris Megan and Kevin Blinkoff discuss and debate striper management with Mike Waine of the American Sportfishing Association. Mike shares his insights as an Atlantic fishery policy expert on the challenges that managers face when considering options to rebuild the striped bass fishery. To make your voice heard, take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3WLHF3 or email comments@asmfc.org with the subject line Striped Bass Draft Addendum III before the October 3rd Deadline.

Tim Dube's fishing path took him from fishing worms off a New Hampshire dock at age three to competing on bass fishing’s biggest stage, with some saltwater side quests mixed in. From tournament heartbreaks to breakthrough wins, Tim’s story is packed with grit, laughs, and an unbeatable passion for fishing.

Captain Michael Pierdinock is the president of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association and liaison to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. In this episode he explains how tuna regulations are decided, the challenge of managing an international fishery, and our possible outlook for next year's tuna regulations.

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Jimmy, Cheech, and Kevin discuss the latest and greatest fishing tackle seen at ICAST, we hear from YOU about the the worst ways to break rods, and finally Jimmy and Cheech air out their recent tuna grievances with one another while Kevin, and then Liam, moderates.

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Chris Bielert, National Sales Manager of Shimano, talks about tournament fishing with his father, making a career in the fishing industry, giant smallies, traditional fisheries, and one of the last true innovators in fishing lures.

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From tattoos to tackle, Anthony Forte is a well-experienced charter captain out of Boston and catches them "two tree at a time". Forte talks about how he got into fishing, along with his side of Cheech's white marlin story.

Chris D - US Army Special Forces- is an avid fisherman whose story bridges combat and casting lines. Chris shares how his love of striper fishing began on Cape Cod and eventually intersected with his military career, leading to his involvement with Fishing for the Mission 22—a nonprofit using fishing to support veterans with PTSD. First, Jimmy and Cheech talk about the mighty tarpon and how a trip down to Florida, even though it was striper season, paid off in an embarrassing way.

Capt. Deane Lambros of Canyon Runner Sportfishing discusses what it's like to run a high-level charter fishing operation, from making sure your crew is hydrated and healthy to ensuring the clients have a good time. Other topics include working your way up to Captain, catching more tuna, and the mindset of prioritizing the experience on the water over the catch numbers.

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There's no blitz out of reach of legendary surfcaster and distance casting world champion Ron Arra. In this episode, Jimmy and Ron discuss how to improve your casting, why you should be using conventional reels, and the importance of horizontal presentations for stripers, trout, and other gamefish.

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Jimmy, Cheech, Matt, and Robbie discuss the results of the two-month-long inter-office bass tournament, along with tips for fishing jigs, an argument for livescope, and a debate over who was at fault for a late-night swim in a toxic bass pond.

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In this episode, Cheech and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi talk about how fishing fills the competitive void football left behind, building a network of fishing mentors, and making unforgettable memories with family on the water.

The conversation dives into fishing culture, conservation, tog chowder, and some of Tedy's most memorable moments on the field.

This epsiode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Kayaks. ⁠Check out the revolutionary ePDL pedal assist.

In this episode of the On The Water podcast, Jimmy Fee and Kevin Blinkoff sit down with Michael Xu (Tackle2thePeople) and Captain Cam Faria to talk about how creating fishing content evolved into working toward a better seafood buying experience for the consumers and the fishermen.

This episode of the On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades. https://www.evergladesboats.com/

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In this episode, Captain Max Dispoto of East Coast Charters and the Shimano Pro Team shares his favorite parts of offshore fishing, what spending more on a reel actually gets you, and how pike gets him through the winter. But first, Jimmy, Kevin, and Cheech discuss what types of fishing they can't get into. This episode of the On The Water Podcast is presented by Everglades. https://www.evergladesboats.com/Book a trip with Captain Max: https://www.eastcoastchartersri.com/

In this episode Cheech and Jimmy talk bass fishing with Ger Khang, a big-bait maker whose sense of humor, knack for catching big bass, and generous spirit have made him a beloved character in the New England bass-fishing community. Topics discussed include crawlers, how to find a winter bass hotspot, and the big swimbait culture in the Northeast.

Before the episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with Matt Haeffner and Robbie Tartaglia to throw down the gauntlet on the 2025 OTW Office Bass Pool.

This episode is presented by Old Town Canoes and Kayaks. Check out the revolutionary ePDL pedal-assist.

What makes 50 so special? It's the magic number for striped bass and our latest episode on the OTW podcast. Kevin, Cheech, and Jimmy talk fishing milestones, trips gone wrong, and what they've loved about the podcast so far.

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Narragansett Bay offers everything a kayak fisherman could want from plentiful access to a wide variety of species available throughout the year. In this episode Jimmy and Kevin talk with Rhode Island kayak angler, Jonny Rego about his home waters, and what a typical saltwater season looks like for him. Additional topics include lobstering via kayak, chunking for dogfish, and picky bluefish.

(By the way, Jimmy was right about Rhode Islanders now being able to catch crabs after dark: Rhode Island Crabbers - You Can Now Catch Blue Crabs After Dark! - On The Water)

This epsiode of the OTW Podcast is present by Old Town Kayaks. Check out the revolutionary ePDL pedal assist.

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Captain Doug Toback of Corazon Charters took his background as a data analyst on Wall Street and applied it to finding and catching fish. Doug offers a road map to maximizing fishing time by making it a family affair, and his son DJ made his first trips in a playpen aboard the boat.

To kick off the episode, Jimmy Fee, Matt Haeffner, and Anthony DeiCicchi play a round of striped bass trivia to determine who is the biggest striper nerd in the office.

Watch Bonito and Fluke Fishing with Doug and DJ on On The Water's Angling Adventures: https://youtu.be/ftJ6eXEgPAs

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Jimmy and Cheech give a recap of their 2024 fishing season and some first fish-of-the-year memories. This year for a first fish frenzy, Jimmy and Cheech head down to New Jersey to catch some trophy Tautog in memorable snowy conditions.

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