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On The Water

by On The Water · English · Sport

On The Water covers the sights, scenes, and characters that surround fishing in the Northeast.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 19 min
Latest: 1 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

94. Blitzes, Lies, and Speaking Up for Bunker

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. TAKE THE ATLANTIC MENHADEN PUBLIC COMMENT SURVEY HERE: Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II for Public Comment Survey Read More about TRCP's Stance on…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
93. Blue Marlin or Bust with Capt. Chris Donato
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…
3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
92. The Great Canal Squid Blitz of 2026
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.
20 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
91. Eat More Bait with Brad Leone
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.
6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
90. Striper Fishing and Mischief with Zach Fowler
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…
23 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 2 min
89. Surfcasting Obsession with Frank Goncalves and Pete Utschig
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. Check out Phase Gear Follow Frank on Instagram Follow Pete on Instagram
9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
88. Florida’s Linesiders with Captain Mike Holliday
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. OTW Podcast Brought to you by: Old Town Kayaks: https://oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/kayaks HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.com⁠ ⁠Quantum: ⁠https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/ Pro Cure Baits: ⁠https://www.pro-cure.com/⁠ (USE…
25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
87. Honeymoon Tuna Tips with Devin Acton
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 Follow Devin on Instagram: Instagram
11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
86. Boston Stripers with Brian Coombs and Anthony Forte
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.
28 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
85. Hudson River Stripers and Cape Cod Squid
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." Book a trip with Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing: https://www.keepinitreelsportfishing.com/ Sponsored By: HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.com⁠⁠ Raymarine:…
21 May 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
84. The Oldest Charter Boat on Nantucket with the DeCostas
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. Drop a comment: What’s the craziest fishing story you’ve ever experienced? #StripedBass #BluefinTuna #Nantucket #Surfcasting #OnTheWater #FishingPodcast #Monomoy #SaltwaterFishing #TopwaterFishing #TunaFishing
14 May 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
83. Flats Stripers, Trailer Fails, and Midshore Mahi with Captain Shaun Ruge
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. Book a Trip with Capt. Shaun: Eidolon Sport Fishing #OnTheWater #StripedBass #KayakFishing #FishingPodcast #CapeCod #BluefinTuna #FlyFishing #MahiMahi…
7 May 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
82. Striper Fishing Your Way Through Dental School with Dave Fish
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.
30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr
81. The Saltiest Freshwater Guide in America: Joe Fonzi
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. This episode is presented by HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.com And Supported By:⁠ Helen H: ⁠ https://helen-h.com/ Pro Cure Baits: ⁠https://www.pro-cure.com/⁠ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/ Quantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com
23 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
80. From Boston Flounder to Chilean Fluke with Willy Goldsmith
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. This episode is presented by Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/ And Supported By:⁠ Raymarine: ⁠https://www.raymarine.com/en-us⁠ Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/ Everglades…
16 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 11 min
79. Outer Cape Stripers to Small Pond Largemouths with Mike Luccini
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. Sponsored By: HUK Gear: www.huk.com Lambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-us Helen H: https://helen-h.com/?gad_source=1&gad... Pro Cure Baits: https://www.pro-cure.com/ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Z-Man: https://zmanfishing.com/
9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
78. Filming Angling Adventures: Tuna Fails, Striper Success & 1,000+ Hours of Editing
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…
7 Apr 2026 · 50 min
New Jersey Bass Blitz | Striper Migration Report April 7th, 2026
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…
2 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
77. What Does the Future Hold for Striped Bass w/ Ben Gahagan and Micah Dean
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. #StripedBass #FishingPodcast #OnTheWater #Surfcasting #SaltwaterFishing #CatchAndRelease #FishingTips
19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
76. The Truth About the MA Largemouth Record with Mark Burgess
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. Check out Mark's YouTube Channel at Big East Bass Fishing…
5 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
75. Creative Canyon Fishing with Capt. Steve Fernandez
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. Presented by: Raymarine Everglades Boats Z-Man Fishing Products Quantum
19 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
74. Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss
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. Book a trip with Andy: chasintailadventures.com Check out Andy's YouTube Channel: Chasin' Tail Adventures - YouTube
5 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
73. "Moronic" Fishing for a Maine Icon
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. Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes Supported by Quantum Reels Everglades Boats Boat Mart
22 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
72. Coyotes, Bloodworms, and Surfcasting Perils with Andrew Burke
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. Check out Cape Cod Puzzle Co. Watch the Acadian Redfish episode of At The Rail Coyote Photos provided by @birdsbykeegan https://www.instagram.com/birdsbykeegan/ Presented by Raymarine: Earn…
8 Jan 2026 · 56 min
71. Lake Trout and Hot Wings
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." Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes Supported by Quantum Reels Everglades Boats Boat Mart
18 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
70. The Early Days of On The Water
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.
26 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
69. Mackerel Men of the Cape Cod Canal
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
68. Fall Run Blitzes at the Nude Beach
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. If you want to check out Episode 8 of Angling Adventures, visit the link below! https://youtu.be/Fj4zxrjVYTQ For more Angling Adventures, check out our playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtewLcLBUeBcUUWnUW9PLmdu-chyHP0Dw
30 Oct 2025 · 2 hr 26 min
67. The Striped Bass Gauntlet Scandal
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.
16 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
66. The Surfcasting CHAMPIONSHIPS with Team USA's Neil Krauter and Dante Bruschi
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. Learn more about the USA Surf Fishing Team: https://usangling.org/surf-fishing/ Learn More about our amazing sponsors Lambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/ Quantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/en…

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On The Water covers the sights, scenes, and characters that surround fishing in the Northeast.

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Language: English
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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 19 min
Latest episode: 1 Oct 2026
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