On The Water

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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