On The Water
Episodes
81. The Saltiest Freshwater Guide in America: Joe Fonzi | OTW Podcast
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
80. From Boston Flounder to Chilean Fluke with Willy Goldsmith
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Willy Goldsmith shares his lifelong passion for fishing for anything that swims, from his younger days of cod fishing aboard Massachu...
79. Outer Cape Stripers to Small Pond Largemouths with Mike Luccini
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
78. Filming Angling Adventures: Tuna Fails, Striper Success & 1,000+ Hours of Editing
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New Jersey Bass Blitz | Striper Migration Report April 7th, 2026
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The April full moon giveth. In Week 4 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner discuss the eruption ...
77. What Does the Future Hold for Striped Bass w/ Ben Gahagan and Micah Dean
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
76. The Truth About the Largemouth Record with Mark Burgess
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In February 1975, Walter Bolonis caught a 15-pound largemouth bass through the ice in Southeastern Massachusetts, setting a seemingly unbreakable stat...
75. Creative Canyon Fishing with Capt. Steve Fernandez
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW Podcast #74
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Water's own, Liam O'Neill, starts his 2026 fishing season with a snowy road trip back to western Pennsylvania and a one-shot gamble on ...
73. "Moronic" Fishing for a Maine Icon
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Blackwel...
72. Coyotes, Bloodworms, and Surfcasting Perils with Andrew Burke
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Videographer and surfcaster Andrew Burke grew up fishing the Outer Cape Beaches. He began filming his own adventures, then moved onto creating content...
71. Lake Trout and Hot Wings
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
70. The Early Days of On The Water with Neal Larsson
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
69. Mackerel Men of the Cape Cod Canal
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 saltwate...
68. Fall Run Blitzes at the Nude Beach
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
67. The Striped Bass Gauntlet Scandal
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking Angling Encyclopedia Bill Cronan returns with Massachusetts sharpie Mike Luccini. Topics discussed include a wetsuiting baptism by fire, the d...
66. The Surfcasting CHAMPIONSHIPS with Team USA's Neil Krauter and Dante Bruschi
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
65. Striped Bass Conservation Challenges
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, Chris Megan and Kevin Blinkoff discuss and debate striper management with Mike Waine of the American Sportfishing Association....
64. The Tuna-Obsessed Bass Pro: Tim Dube
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
63. Untangling Tuna Regulations w/ Capt. Mike Pierdinock
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Michael Pierdinock is the president of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association and liaison to the International Commission for the Conser...
62. Maine’s Striper Maniac: Ron McKee
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Maine surfcaster, lure maker, and lifelong striped bass fanatic, Ron McKee shares decades of experience chasing bass along the Northeast coa...
61. Broken Rods and Broken Friendships
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
60. A Career in the Tackle Industry with Shimano's Chris Bielert
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bielert, National Sales Manager of Shimano, talks about tournament fishing with his father, making a career in the fishing industry, giant small...
59. So Anyway, I Started Casting w/ Capt. Anthony Forte
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
58. Stripers, Special Forces, and Supporting Veterans with Chris D.
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bega...
57. Canyon Running with Capt. Deane Lambros
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
56. Casting Across the Canal with Ron Arra
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
55. Friends Don't Let Friends Fall Off the Bass Raider
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
54. From Linebacker to Linesiders with Tedy Bruschi
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cheech and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi talk about how fishing fills the competitive void football left behind, buildi...
53. Tackle (and Seafood) to the People
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
52. The Art of Daytime Swordfishing with Capt. Max Dispoto
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
51. Small Ponds, Small Boats, Big Baits, BIG BASS with Ger Khang
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
50. The 50-Episode Club
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
49. A Kayak Fisherman's Paradise with Jonny Rego
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Narragansett Bay offers everything a kayak fisherman could want from plentiful access to a wide variety of species available throughout the year. In t...
48. Data-Driven Fluke Fishing with Capt. Doug and DJ Toback
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
47. The Blizzard Blackfish Blitz of 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chee...
46. The Making of a Skillie Man with Captain John Galvin
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Captain John Galvin knew he wanted to spend his life fishing at an early age. He began on the docks and Eastman's Bait and Tackle in Falmouth, Massach...
45. The Evolution of Run and Gun with Capt. Terry Nugent
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since getting his first boat, Terry Nugent's time on the water has been about going fast and going far. In this episode, Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee sit...
44. The Secret Lives of Stripers with the Striped Bass Initiative
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Bennett, Program Manager of the Striped Bass Initiative, and Dr. Brian Prendergast, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University o...
43. Scuba Diving and Surfcasting with Bill Cronan
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Cronan's life of surfcasting, freshwater fishing, and scuba diving have made him a wealth of knowledge on how to catch fish and the history b...
42. Fall Run Funny Fish - Albie Fever is Back
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Jimmy dive into the origins and details of the False Albacore and Bonito. Giving you the full breakdown from catch to cook. Albie Recipe h...
41.Studying Striped Bass Survival with Micah Dean | OTW Podcast #41
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Jimmy sit down with Micah Dean, PhD, avid angler and Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist at Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. They d...
40. Designing Fishing Rods with Mike Kim ft. Rob Taylor
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OTW's Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi sit down with Mike Kim, avid angler and Director of Operations at Jigging World and Capt. Rob Taylor of Newp...
39. Fishing with the Dixie Chicken
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Jim Travers travels up and down the eastern seaboard, catching fish and living off the checks he makes from rod-and-reel commercial fishing. H...
38. Fluke Fishing from Shore
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the surf warms up in the summertime and the stripers head deep or go nocturnal, fluke provide reliable action. In this episode Jimmy Fee and Matt...
37. Bluefin Tuna Biology with Dr. Walt Golet
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Walt Golet of University of Maine's School of Marine Sciences and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute shares the latest science on bluefin...
36. Off The Gridiron With Matt Light
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997 by boating...
35. The Northeast's Third Best Bottom Fish
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With tog and fluke fighting it our for bottom fish supremacy, the humble black sea bass is there to fill limits and provide tasty fillets. In this epi...
34. The Golden Age of Surfcasting
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee talk about their surfcasting Glory Days, debate what was the "Golden Age" of surfcasting, and discuss the merit...
33. Bluefin Tuna with Wicked Tuna Captain Jack Patrican
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Jack Patrican makes his living on the water year-round. From running Time Flies Charters for stripers, groundfish, and bluefin in the summer, ...
32. Northeast Canyon fishing With Cam Crocker
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anthony DeiCicchi and guest Cam Crocker talk Northeast canyon fishing. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town. We&#...
31. Steelhead and Stripers with Capt. Joe Diorio
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Joe Diorio talks about the allure of Great Lakes steelhead, catching stripers to 70 pounds, and his recent obsession with tuna fishing. Book...
30. From the Surf to the Tuna Grounds with Captain Rob Taylor
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters returns to collect on last year's bass wager, then talks big stripers, giant tuna, and how to ...
29. Curing Cabin Fever
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Water's Podcast is back. In this episode, Jimmy Fee, Kevin Blinkoff, and Anthony DeiCicchi talk Northeast bass fishing, forward facing sona...
28. Fly-Tying and Northern Stripers with Captain Ben Whalley
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Blinkoff sits down with guide and master fly-tyer Captain Ben Whalley to discuss striper fishing in Maine and Canada, fly-tying, and the negativ...
27. Harpooning Swordfish in the Northeast with Eric D'Hedouville
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony DeiCicchi sits down with lifelong Cape Cod fisherman Eric D'Hedouville to look back at the northeast swordfish harpoon fishery of the past...
26. Marlin, Tuna, and Big Stripers with Kevin Gould
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Massachusetts angler Kevin Gould discusses big stripers, golden shiners, and the challenges and rewards of marlin fishing. This episo...
25. Striper Fishing the Elizabeth Islands with Capt. Dave Peros
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Dave Peros was the original editor of On The Water magazine. In this episode, Dave talks about the early days of OTW, fishing the Elizabeth Is...
24. ICAST 2023 Recap
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jimmy, Kevin, and Robbie Tartaglia talk about their trip to this years ICAST. They discuss gear that was shown off, run ins with an...
23. Panama Kayak Fishing and Fly-In Pike Fishing
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk about some of their recent fishing trips outside the northeast. The challenges of fishing travel, and tips for g...
22. Starting a Fishing Tackle Company with Joe D'Agostino
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anthony DeiCicchi talks with Joe D'Agostino, of JoeBaggs Outdoors, about what it's like to start your own fishing tackle comp...
21. New Jersey Surfcasting from the 1950s to Today with Shell E. Caris
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shell Caris began surf fishing in New Jersey in the 1950s, and since then, he's seen the striper fishery, the tackle, and the New Jersey Coast cha...
20. Striper Management: Emergency Action Explained with Mike Waine
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for Striper Cup here: https://www.stripercup.com/ Mike Waine, who specializes in Atlantic fishery issues for the American Sportfishing Assoc...
19. Striper Science with Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more at: mass.gov/striper Sign up for Striper Cup here Fishery scientists Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman of the Massachusetts Division of Marin...
18. Kayak Stripers and Tog with Matt Stone
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin talks with kayak fisherman Matt Stone about targeting big stripers and tautog from a kayak. Other topics include snakehead, centerpinning, and &...
17. Tautog Fishing with Captain BJ Silvia
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world needs more charter captains like BJ Silvia. From spring and summer stripers to fall tautog, his instincts for finding and catching fish are...
16. How Fishing Saved my Life with Carl Johansen
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Johansen has been fishing the Cape Cod Canal since the 1950s, and has seen the fishery change dramatically over his lifetime. At 89 years young, ...
15. The Art of the Bait and Wait with Joe Cermele
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Cermele has been producing podcasts, videos, and articles on fishing the Northeast and beyond for nearly two decades. While he's traveled widely t...
14. Tagging Yellowfin Tuna and Sharks with Dr. Jeff Kneebone
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk with Dr. Jeff Kneebone, passionate fisherman and marine biologist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. J...
13. Fishing Pet Peeves and Rhode Island Kayak Fishing with Dustin Stevens and Jonny Rego
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin Blinkoff talks kayak fishing with Dustin Stevens and Jonny Rego of Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures, but first, Kevin, Jim...
12. Naming Blitzes and Fishing the Fall Run
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of the Men's Wearhouse Blitz? Well, you're about to. In this episode, Kevin Blinkoff, Jimmy Fee, and Anthony DeiCicchi discuss the...
11. Hunting Bluefin Tuna with Capt. Dom Petrarca
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Finding bluefin tuna brings out the hunter in me. It touches that innate thing that society beats out of you when you're a kid so you don't end up on...
10. Surfcasting for Striped Bass with Steve Gallant
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OTW contributing writer Steve Gallant shares stories from his years of experience surfcasting the diverse coastline of the north shore of Massachusett...
9. SoCal Tactics for Northeast Albies with Eric Harrison
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OTW's Kayak Corner columnist, Eric Harrison talks about how his background casting bubble and fly combos for Pacific bonito helps him catch more false...
8. Swordfish Day and Night with Captain Larry Backman
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join OTW's Jimmy Fee and Anthony DeiCicchi as they sit down with Captain Larry Backman to discuss daytime swordfish, and all the other oddities he has...
7. The OTW Origin Story with Publisher Chris Megan
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee as they sit down with Publisher Chris Megan to recount On The Water's founding over 25 years ago, with a look ...
6. Kayak Fishing the Northeast with Old Town Kayaks
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Old Town's Ryan Lilly Greg Bennett as they discuss all things kayak fishing the northeast.
5. Striped Bass Cheat Codes with Captain Brian Coombs & Captain Vinny Simeone
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi for a conversation with Captain Brian Coombs and Vinny Simeone about striped bass behavior, fishing around pogies, and th...
4. Jumbo Fluke Tactics with Captain Jeff Viamari
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the OTW crew and Captain Jeff Viamari as they discussing rigging for fluke, bottom fishing, and much more.
3. Fishing and Baseball with Captain Garrett Weir
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The On The Water Podcast is presented by Guidesly. Book a trip today: https://guidesly.com/ On this episode, Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee discuss pick...
2. Free Meals from the Sea with Andy Nabreski
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The On The Water Podcast is presented by Guidesly. Book a trip today: https://guidesly.com/ On this episode, Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee discuss fool...
1. Riding Stripers with Captain Rob Taylor
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the inaugural episode of the On The Water Podcast, we're joined by Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters. The OTW's Jimmy Fee and An...