I’m just happy it’s striper season again. This was a long winter, although I feel like we collectively say that about every winter that passes. But this one felt especially long and cold. Let me tell you, to pull up to that school of crashing stripers, kill the engines, and hear the cacophony of screeching […]
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In this episode, we chat with Nick Whitbeck of IslandX Lures. We talk about the creation of Island X lures, run through his whole catalog of offerings, and deep dive the tactics for fishing Nantucket and other sandy stretches of beach. This is part 1 of the interview with Nick. Part 2 will drop next […]
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We’ve reached that magical sea surface temp of 50 degrees South of the Cape. Dandelion are sprouting up all over my yard. Let’s get a bucket of green crabs and check out a rock pile or two. It’s tog time. We made plans on Sunday for an afternoon cruise out into Buzzards Bay. Wind was […]
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In this episode, we chat with Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle about all things bottom fishing. Eddy is the owner of Monomoy Tackle, a company he started last year. He offers a huge variety of rigs and jigs for all your bottom fishing needs–from deep sea Norwegian jigs to 1oz “rain bait” jigs. This is […]
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In this episode, we have Kyle Schaefer and Alec Griswold of Soul Fly Lodge to talk Bahamian bonefish, permit, and striper (decidedly not the Bahamian type). We chat about their opening of the lodge in 2021, bonefish and permit fishing, and Kyle’s unique approach to ‘guide talk’ in the heat of the permit pursuit. Kyle […]
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In this episode, we chat with Brian Kelly of Rocks Pebbles and Sands Fishing. We talk about finding your footing as a relatively new guide and boat angler in the Northeast, striper fishing on the South Shore and Cape Cod Bay through the season, and Brian gives his top flies you need to be tying […]
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Variety is the spice of life. That’s what they say, anyway. In the past few years, I’ve tried to downsize my collection to the lures that I know work. I had some lures sitting in Planos in my plug bag or on the boat that looked pretty but I knew deep down I would never […]
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This is not the most productive time of year when it comes to fishing–but I don’t need to tell you that. Typically at this time, we’re still organizing tackle and tying flies and do our best at preventative maintenance to make sure the boat doesn’t break down 20 miles offshore. Water temps are chilly and […]
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Okay, okay, so I may not do any fishing this weekend. And there may not be any fishing to report on yet. But who cares! Really, I’m just writing this thing to tell you how excited I am that we’ve finally entered the month of March and that fishing season is on our doorstep. Trout […]
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In this one, we’re talking all things rod building with Geoff Klane of Brackish Flies. Geoff and I chat about choosing blanks, guides, reel seatS, and everything you need to get started building rods. If you’re interested in a custom rod, reach out to Geoff. He’ll build you everything from a salter stream fly rod […]
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