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The Surfcast PodcastS2 E51 | Gear We Use, Holiday Edition: A Look Back at Some Amazing 2025 GearIn this weeks edition, the guys look around their basements, garages, and offices and highlight a few stand-out pieces of gear from their 2025 seasons. These will all make great holiday gifts and range in price from $5 to $400! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series! www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Links to all the products here (these are not affiliate links, we make/r...
2025-12-0141 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E50 | Bill Wetzel Talks Late Season Surfcasting, 20" Plugs, Spearing, and Fly Fishing The SurfOn this week's episode, Bill Wetzel makes a return appearance on the podcast to talk about, well, a whole lot of things! The guys threw a medley of questions and topics at Bill, and in classic Wetzel form, he gave them more than they could have possibly hoped for. This was a fun episode to record, and is jam-packed with a ton of great information on a variety of surf fishing topics. Sign up for Bill's forum, or book him for a guided surf fishing trip, at http://surfratsball.com/. Check out Jerry's new book...
2025-11-241h 07The Surfcast PodcastS2 E49 | Road Trip Bonus Episode #2: Tarpon Surfcasting Face Off With the Million Dollar BoatIn this second BONUS episode of the podcast, Jerry shares another story from his recent road trip from Massachusetts to the Florida Keys. This time around, he tells a tale about targeting tarpon, and about taking on a million-dollar boat...and winning. It's also a fantastic example of why PRESENTATION is one of the most important factors for any surf angler! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear fo...
2025-11-2118 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E48 | Road Trip Bonus Episode #1: Jerry Talks Surf Fishing for Red DrumIn this special BONUS episode, Jerry shares a story from his recent road trip from Massachussetts to the Florida Keys. There are a few take aways for all striper anglers in this one, but it's also a fun story about another fantastic stretch of the east coast: the outer banks! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly so...
2025-11-1926 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E47 | Surf Fishing with Pencil Poppers For Striped Bass!On this weeks episode, the guys jump into the world of poppin' and talk a little bit about how they work, approach, and feel about, pencil poppers. It's a fun episode that goes in different directions- and we think you'll like following where it ends up! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing di...
2025-11-1723 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E46 | The Influence of Wind on Predicted TidesOn this week's episode the guys kick things off with a big announcement for fans of the Surf Scenario series, and then they transition into a discussion on a phenomenon that Toby recently experienced on two separate occasions where an exceptionally-strong and prolonged wind had an extreme effect on the tides. Give it a listen and let us know if this has happened to you, how you predict it, and if you have any suggestions on how to fish through it. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor!...
2025-11-1023 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E45 | Length or Weight: Which Matters More For Striped Bass?Inches, centimeters, kilograms, pounds, or stone? What's the best way to measure a true trophy bass? Or even the best measurement to put in your logs, or brag to your buddies about? The guys discuss that today, based on several questions they've received recently from listeners. Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters eve...
2025-11-0329 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E44 | ShellE Caris Returns: Talkin' Sand Beaches in the Spring, Summer, and Fall For Striped BassWe sit down with one of our original guests, ShellE Caris to discuss sand beach fishing for striped bass in the surf. Lots to unpack here, you'll probably want to listen a couple times! Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fis...
2025-10-2755 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E43 | Late Season, Late Nights: Don't Abandon the Night Tides This FallDo you transition to sunset and or sunrise come October, November, or December? The guys think maybe you're giving up too early, and need to stick it out a little bit longer. Find out what that means exactly in this episode! Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The...
2025-10-2036 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E42 | Hunting A Personal-Best Striped Bass With Pete UtschigOn this week's episode, Pete Utschig of Phase-Gear makes a return appearance to the podcast to talk hunting a personal-best striped bass in the surf and surfcasting in Florida for tarpon, permit, and other gamefish. Pete digs deep into the mindset a surfcaster needs in order to take that next step in their surfcasting evolution to land that next class of fish, regardless of how large it might be. Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor!
2025-10-1327 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E41 | Change your lure and catch a fish right away, but why?Have you ever experienced the phenomenon while fishing for striped bass, or any species really, where the only hits you get take place on the very first cast after changing lures? On this week's episode, the guys dig deep into their thoughts on this phenomenon and how they try to combat it, or at least minimize the downtime between catches. Do you have any tricks that you use to improve your catch rate on nights like this, or good stories of when it happened to you? Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook
2025-10-0622 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E40 | Needlefish, Banana Plugs, and Kayaks With Dave AndersonOn this week's episode, Toby and Jerry sit down with Dave Anderson of The Fisherman Magazine to discuss the Wadd needlefish, the banana plug, and how kayak fishing has improved his surf fishing success. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is...
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The Surfcast PodcastNight Shift Podcast Archives - Toby LapinskiThis is an archived episode of the Night Shift podcast with Zeno Hromin, brought to you commercial free courtesy of The Surfcast Podcast. If you're interested in more historical, educational, and entertaining surf fishing content check out weekly episodes of The Surfcast Podcast available today on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and anywhere else you get your podcasts including https://surfcastpodcast.com/. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen...
2025-09-261h 40The Surfcast PodcastS2 E39 | Surf Association #5 and Striped Bass Management Public Comment SoughtOn this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys return with another fan-favorite, Surf Association - think of it as a word association game with a surf fishing theme. They also put the word out that the ASMFC is seeking public comment on Draft Addendum III through October 3, 2025. Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III - https://asmfc.org/actions/atlantic-striped-bass-draft-addendum-iii-2026-measures-to-support-rebuilding/ Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Public Comment Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3WLHF3 Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our...
2025-09-2244 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E38 | Bonus Episode! September Signs of the Fall Run!In this BONUS EPISODE Jerry and Toby discuss some of their insights into what makes them think of "Fall Fishing." This off-the-cuff episode is a special bonus for our listeners as the fall run is now here, no matter where you are on the striper coast. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf f...
2025-09-1816 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E37 | Another "You Can Only Pick Four Plugs" Episode: Boulder Field Edition!On this episode, Jerry and Toby follow-up last weeks sand beach discussion with a new four-plug challenge: when in the boulders, if you can only have four lures, what would they be? This was a MUCH harder grouping, and both the guys struggled to come up with their final list. Find out why they agonized, and what they picked, on this double episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard t...
2025-09-1540 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E36 | Surf Fishing Lures on the Beach: You Can ONLY Pick Four!On this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby respond to a listener question they received on Instagram: if you could only pick four plugs for the sand beach, what would they be, and why? It's an interesting hypothetical that lead to some interesting picks and a bit of a struggle for the guys! What were the plugs? Find out in this weeks episode. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to...
2025-09-0835 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E35 | The Best Leader Length For Surf FishingOn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys have their first on-air disagreement as they discuss the length of the leader they use when surf fishing for striped bass. Is longer always better? Does shorter produce more action? Are they just compensating? Listen in and find out, and let us know how and why you set up your leaders. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear...
2025-09-0128 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E34 | Dave Manzi Goes BANANAS: We Discuss Fishing the Banana Plug in the Surf for Striped BassIn this weeks episode we sit down with under-the-radar Cape Cod angler Dave Manzi of Bassmaster Lures to discuss the often forgot, and almost always misunderstood, banana plug. Check him out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/232468421950277 OR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bassmaster_lures/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lur...
2025-08-251h 12The Surfcast PodcastS2 E33 | 2025 Surf Fishing Goals: Mid-Season Update!Make big plans, sure. But can you follow through? That was the question on todays podcast: where are the guys at for their season goals, as we start to look forward to the fall? Are they succeeding? Failing? And what does that look like? Find out what's up on this fun episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere!
2025-08-1835 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E32 | Tarpon & Tiger Sharks in the New England Surf with Hans BringsIn this special episode of the Surfcast Podcast, the guys sit down for a brief chat with Hans Brings, the first person in recorded history to land both a tarpon and a tiger shark while fishing from the surf in New England. Hear the stories behind these two amazing catches, how he rigs up for targeting sharks and other large predators in the New England surf, and where he has his sights set for his next big catch. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Follow Hans on Instagram - https://www...
2025-08-1128 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2:E31 | Fishing the "Transition Season" for Striped Bass with Steve GallantDon't call it the doldrums! That period between when the final migrators push through and the fall run - when the weather is hot and sticky - can be a tricky time of year to produce striped bass consistently in the surf. Yet, it's not a time to write off and sleep through either. Steve Gallant - long time Surfcaster's Journal contributor, retired surf fishing guide, and surf fishing film maker - talks to us about his tactics and approach for tackling the (often strange) in between season. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/H...
2025-08-041h 00The Surfcast PodcastS2 E30 | What's the Best Part of Catching Striped Bass in the Surf?Have you ever thought about what makes the striped bass special? Sure they fight hard, and are our most common and readily available species that can catch in the surf. But there has to be more to it than that. How can they inspire so much dedication? Induce so much passion? It'll be different for everyone, but find out the guys answers this week on The Surfcast Podcast. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of pr...
2025-07-2825 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E29 | Wadd Needlefish vs. "Traditional" Needlefish: A Few Surfcasting Secrets You Should Know!Do you even Wadd bro? In todays episode we take a look at the Wadd needlefish, what makes it a little different, and why it could be an assest for you in the surf. So listen in for this weeks super dense episode, sure to up your game on your next outing. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy L...
2025-07-2126 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E28 | Dennis Zambrotta Tells Us Why the Red Gill/Red Fin Combo is so Incredible in the SurfIn today's episode, the guys sit down with surfcasting legend Dennis Zambrotta for his second interview on the podcast. This is just a short interview, but we go deep into discussing the power and effectiveness of fishing Red Gill Rascal teasers with Cotton Cordell Red Fins. Plenty of stories and bonus tidbits in this one! Thank you to Dennis for coming on the podcast. Here are a couple links to his books! Surfcasting Around the Block: https://a.co/d/hfWN1mg Surfcasting Around the Block II: https://a.co/d/iSMEMKr
2025-07-1433 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E27 | Lessons From The Logbook - June 2025In this week's episode, Toby talks about his June 2025 surf fishing for striped bass while digging into his logbook, and he specifically addresses how he looks for visual signs in the night surf that might key him on bite windows. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of...
2025-07-0728 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E26 | Bunker Chunking - Heads or Tails?In this week's episode, Toby expands on a subject that the guys discussed back in S1E19 of the podcast when they first talked about chunking the surf for striped bass. This time around, he discusses how he cuts and hooks his bunker, and dives into some of his feelings on the age-old debate over which is the better bite, the head or the tail. Give it a listen and see if you agree with assessment! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The...
2025-06-3035 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E25 | Gear We Use and So Should You Volume 4: June 2025In this episode the guys discuss some new and beloved gear that has helped them be more productive in the surf. Find out which products, and why, in this weekly episode. Jerry's Products Grundens Grundies Thermal FZ Hoodie Hogy Perfect Needle Bajio Greenland Costa King Tide Toby's Products Gamakatsu Octopus Inline Circle SE 4x Korkers River Ops Boa Korkers River Ops Korkers Felt Sole Korkers Triple Threat Carbide Spike Soles Korkers Triple Threat Carbide Spikes
2025-06-2341 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E24 | Is There A Fishing Lure In Which Color Doesn't Matter?In this episode of the Surfcast Podcast, the guys discuss an interesting concept in which they divulge certain lures where the color makes no difference in their success and/or confidence and it's all about the lure's action and profile. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of...
2025-06-1630 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E23 | Bowls in the Surf: Not Just About Sand Beach Fishing?When Jerry pitched this topic to Toby, he was simply thinking this would be a discussion about dissecting sand beach structure. However, he was surprised to find that Toby actually felt totally differently: bowls may not be relegated only to the sand beach! Find out what that means in this weekly episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler....
2025-06-0925 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E22 | Choosing Bucktail Color For Striped Bass: Are You Doing it Right?In this episode of the podcast, the fellas discuss bucktail color. While it may seem like a pretty simple topic, it raises some interesting questions and highlights a lot of assumptions that most anglers make- including both Jerry and Toby. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of pro...
2025-06-0227 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E21 | Extended and Expanded: We Answer Your Surf Fishing QuestionsYou Asked and We Listened! In this episode we jump all over the place and answer your questions from DM's, comments, and emails. It's also our longest episode ever! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and...
2025-05-261h 16The Surfcast PodcastS2 E20 | Can You Beat the Eel in the Surf with Plugs?In this episode, we jump off something that Jerry asked John Skinner in Episode 15 of Season 2 (April 2025): how do you beat the eel, with lures, in the surf? Is it possible? What do the guys think? Find out in this weekly edition of the podcast. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.the...
2025-05-1925 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E18 | 2025 Surf Fishing Season GoalsIn this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss some of their hopes and goals for the 2025 striped bass surf fishing season. Do they plan to hit some new locations, try new gear, or take things less seriously and target schoolies when the fishing gets difficult? Maybe they just hope for fair winds, better health, and more bait in the surf. You'll have to check out the episode to see what they have planned for the year, you might be a bit surprised with what they're looking to do in 2025. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni...
2025-05-0529 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E17 | The Best Lure To Use When Striped Bass Are Feeding On BunkerIn this episode, Toby and Jerry talk about why the needlefish - YES, THE NEEDLEFISH! - is the best lure to use in the surf when striped bass are feeding on adult bunker. If your answer differs, please give the episode a listen and then let us know whether or not you agree with their reasoning, and why. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where...
2025-04-2828 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E16 | Dissecting The Striper Coast – The Surf Is Like A Trout StreamTiny trout streams and the open surf couldn't be more different, but the way that Jerry and Toby approach them both is quite similar. In this episode, the guys talk about how they became better surf anglers by using what they learned on the trout stream and applying it to the open surf. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every...
2025-04-2129 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E15 | John Skinner is Back to Discuss Fishing Eels in the SurfIn this special "NY Season Opener" episode, John Skinner takes us through some of his tips, tricks, and philosophies around fishing eels (dead and alive) in the surf. This one is packed full of useful and interesting ideas- you're going to want to listen more than once! And even if you have no interest in eels, there's a lot to learn- if you're a plug-purist, definitely still give it a listen, there's tons to learn. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Find John Skinner's books here: https://amzn.to/3zoFFil
2025-04-141h 00The Surfcast PodcastS2 E14 | Surf Fishing Around Herring: Stay Close!In this episode, the guys talk about fishing around the herring. They specifically want to urge you to try fishing in tight to shore- it's where the bait and fish are! Find out more about why, and a little about how, in this episode. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Please be sure to visit our sponsors: Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" St. Croix Rod- https://stcroixrods.com/ Th...
2025-04-0725 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E13 | Nick Bocchino: Old School Surfcasting MentalityIn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Nick Bocchino of 4171 Plug Bags to talk about what it means to have an "old school" surfcasting mentality. This is a particularly interesting topic to talk to Nick about, because in the surfcasting world, he's relatively young, but upholding the traditions of surfcasting "like they were back in the day". Enjoy this fast-paced and wide-ranging episode! You can find his plug bags on Instagram via https://www.instagram.com/4171surfcasting/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Please be sure...
2025-03-311h 02The Surfcast PodcastS2 E8 | Pat Abate, Surf Fishing Block Island, and the Arrival of the NeedlefishOn this special episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with surf fishing legend, Pat Abate. They discuss fishing Block Island before and after the arrival of the needlefish, and how that changed his approach to the surf both on the island as well as along the mainland from Cape Cod through Connecticut and beyond. Please visit our sponsors: Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ JoeBaggs Outdoors - https://joebaggsoutdoors.com/ The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The...
2025-02-2451 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E7 | When Is Fishing The Wrong Tide, Right?In this episode, Jerry and Toby talk about fishing the "wrong" tide, which could also be referred to as a tide that is not necessarily their preferred or go-to at a given spot. They dive into how they approach the spot, what they hope to learn from it, and why what you might think is best might not necessarily be so. This is just the tip of the iceberg on a concept that they both strongly believe in when it comes to being a more well rounded surf fisherman. Please visit our sponsors: Hogy Lures...
2025-02-1725 minThe Surfcast PodcastS2 E1 | Why We Love Darters For SurfcastingIn this week's episode, the guys finally get around to dedicating an entire episode to the almighty darter. They've mentioned this fantastic surfcasting plug in nearly every episode of Season 1, but with the first episode of Season 2 they figured it was high time to go all in on the subject. And what better place to get started than by talking about how it became such a staple plug in both Jerry and Toby's surf bag. Find out if they guys had some sort of an "Ah Ha!" moment, or if it was a slow grind, and stay tuned for...
2025-01-0627 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E58 | Forgotten Surfcasting - The Goo Goo EyesIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby kick off a new segment in which they discuss a topic from surfcasting history or lore that has gone out of fashion for one reason or another. The topic this time around is the Goo Goo Eyes plug, first produced by Leo Cooper of Stratford, Connecticut in the 1950s. Over the years some outstanding catches have been made on the various Goo Goo Eyes models, including Charlie Cinto's 73-pounder landed by boat off Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. Designed as a boat trolling plug, it didn't take long for surfcasters to put...
2024-12-1623 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E56 | Are Glide Baits The Key To Unlocking Fussy Fish?In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby dive into a concept of using glide baits when when encountering fussy striped bass in the surf. Do you fish glide baits? Are they a staple in your bag or do they only come out in certain scenarios? Why are fish deemed 'fussy' by the guys' definition? Is there a certain forage that makes fish fussier? Find out the answer to all these questions and more! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted...
2024-12-0228 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E55 | Never Reel Your Lure in Straight AgainYou heard us right. Never reel your lure in again straight, dead steady. Never. Don't do it. Please. Trust us. Catch more fish, be more chaotic. What the hell does that mean? Listen in to find out. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or...
2024-11-2527 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E54 | Lessons From The Logbook #4, October 2024Well listeners, in a down turn of fishing news from the high of the September LFTL episode, Jerry and Toby discuss what ended up being yet another difficult month- both because of the poor state of the fishery, but also simply because "life" got in the way. HOWEVER, there still was some things to learn, and some bright spots, and the guys still have a lot to say about one of the traditionally great months of fall striper fishing. Tune in to hear what they learned, and how it might help you going forward. The Surfcast Podcast...
2024-11-1827 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E53 | Surf Fishing Legend Dennis Zambrotta & The Cotton Cordell Red FinIn this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, we are joined by surf fishing legend and icon, Dennis "DZ" Zambrotta. While Dennis is most famously known for the needlefish and fishing on Block Island in the 1980s, he is well-versed in a variety of tactics for targeting cow-sized striped bass in the surf, and this time around he divulges some of the secrets that he learned about fishing with the Cotton Cordell Red Fin. From how he first heard about it, to finding a magic "toxic plug" washed up on the shores of Block Island, he recounts stories from...
2024-11-111h 02The Surfcast PodcastS1 E52 | How To Fish Table-Top Sandbars In The SurfIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby discuss fishing table-top sandbars in the surf. From how they differ from "normal sandbars, to how to fish them and why they can be so productive, this how-to episode should go a long way in improving your sand beach fishing success! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your...
2024-11-0428 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E51 | Happy Halloween: Spooky Stories From the SurfIn this bonus episode, the guys offer up a bonus episode of the podcast, and tell some "spooky" stories from their history in the surf. Happy Halloween to all our listeners! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The...
2024-10-3124 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E50 | How Many Nights In A Row Do You Fish A Spot In The Surf?In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby dive into their thought process of fishing a spot on consecutive nights. They address factors such as success (or lack thereof), seasonality, conditions, knowledge of the spot, and more. Patterning of the surf is a big part of the success for both anglers, so how they work through this concept is something that they both put a lot of thought and consideration into throughout a surf fishing season. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by...
2024-10-2825 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E49 | We're Using It, and So Should You: Gear Recommendation Edition #2In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down to share some cool new products they've been using this fall. They also are introducing a new element- they're going to discuss a couple of beloved products they've been using for years. Which products are they bringing to the table this time- and why? Listen in to find out. PLEASE NOTE: all product recommendations are based solely on their use, and there are no monetary gains from any prodcuts highlighted in this edition of the podcast! The referenced Surfcaster's Journal video will be out t...
2024-10-2142 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E48 | Lessons from the Logbook #3, September 2024- Snagging Bass, Fathers, Dead Eels, and BombersIn edition #3 of Lessons from the Logbook, Jerry and Toby talk about their experiences from what turned out to be a pretty "decent" month of fishing. September is traditionally one of their best months, and it was nice to see a return to some good fishing- and along those lines, there was a few very interesting things to talk about. From eels and sharks, to Dads and shads, find out what they thought was most memorable about the kick-off to the 2024 Fall Run. The link to the Shark Predation study can be found here: https://umassamherst.co1...
2024-10-1435 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E47 | Sand Eels & Fall Fishing with Nick HonachefskyIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Nick Honachefsky to talk late fall fishing, especially the sand eel run in the surf. From the perils of sticking out a good bite on a sandbar with an incoming tide, to Nick's favorite and top producing lures when striped bass are feasting on sand eels, they cover it all in this episode! With the fall run firmly underway across the Northeast, you don't want to miss this one. Nick is the host of Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky, and has been fishing the...
2024-10-0758 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E46 | To Bend or Not to Bend: The Metal Lip Dilemma Solved by Jerry and TobyIn this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby tackle the seemingly controversial topic of bending the lip on a metal lip. They're not exactly sure why it's so controversial, but they are here to cut through all that nonsense and give you the solution. Spoiler alert- go ahead and bend em' around! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just...
2024-09-3022 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E45 | The Importance of Fishing the Post-Storm "Come Down"In this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby discuss the topic of post-storm fishing, and why it's been so productive for them in the past. This is based on some storm fishing they had fished through recently, and is part of a regularly occurring segment, where they do a "hot take" on an event or incident that JUST happened. In full transparency, this event was back in May, but they have had so many episodes pop-up or "on the docket" it's only getting released now, in September. However, it's timely, as this is the season of the storm!
2024-09-2319 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E44 | Fall Run Hype Stories to Get You FIRED UP for Fall FishingIn this episode of the podcast, the goal was simple: get you excited and amped-up for the fall run that is upon us! Enjoy these couple of tales from years-gone-by from your hosts Jerry and Toby. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your...
2024-09-1628 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1 E43 | Lessons from the Log Book #2: August 2024 The boys are back with another Lessons from the Log Book episode (the second episode since they changed the name back in July of 2024). This episode covers roughly the month of August 2024, and definitely has a theme: SHARKS. And not sharks they're targeting, but rather sharks that seem to be targeting them. What the hell does that mean? Listen in to find out what happened, and what they learned, from the previous months fishing and run-ins with the toothy apex predators of our inshore waters. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing d...
2024-09-0937 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E42 | Fishing the Fall Run With Bill WetzelIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with surf fishing guide, Bill Wetzel, to talk the fall run in the northeast. They discuss the signals that Bill looks for to know the bite is turning on, how he approaches the surf differently (or the same) in the fall, some specific fall patterns he loves, and many other fall-specific topics. There is a ton of great info in this episode to help you catch more and larger striped bass form the surf this fall season and beyond. Plus, Bill drops plenty of "Bill-isms"...
2024-09-0258 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E41 | Do you really NEED a split ring on the front of fishing lures?In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby answer another listener question, "Does the use of a clip replace the need for a split ring on the front of a fishing lure?" As usual, the guys have plenty to say on the subject, both for and against, based on years of experience fishing for a variety of species in the surf and beyond. What's your take on this subject, and has it evolved over the years? The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast...
2024-08-2622 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E40 | Lessons from the Logbook - August '24In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby take a look at the last several weeks of surf fishing logbook entries and pull out some notable, enlightening, and entertaining experiences to share with you. With the season now approaching the halfway point and a time where both anglers have had extremely productive sessions in the past, is the fishing living up to their expectations or did it throw the guys a curve ball? What did they learn from their success and failures, and what was most notable? Listen and find out! The Surfcast Podcast is...
2024-08-1923 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1 E39 | Why You Only Need One Hook When Surf FishingIn this special bonus episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby explain why they only use one hook (treble or otherwise) on nearly all of their surfcasting lures. They both began working on the concept independently of each other roughly 10 years ago for very different reasons, find out why they have fully bought into the concept (it might not be why you expect) and what is going on right now with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and a catch and release mortality study conducted by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and how organizations like the...
2024-08-1418 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1: E38 | Surf Association Part 2: Jerry and Toby Save the World With Striped Bass, win $10 MillionOn this week's expanded, double episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby return to a segment they started back on episode 14, which they're still currently referring to as 'Surf Association.' Imagine a word association game but relating to surf fishing concepts, ideas, misconceptions, sayings, and more- including some trigger phrase and some trolling. That's basically the segment in a nutshell. What do they have in store for each other, and how will they respond? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out, and be sure to let us know if you have an...
2024-08-1240 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1: E37 | Is There A Place in the Striper Surf for 2/0 Treble Hooks?In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss the 2/0 treble hook and whether or not there is a place in their striper surf for it. From lure action to balance, and the conundrum of being able to hook versus land a large striped bass, the answer might not be as obvious as one might initially think. While perhaps not as contentious as Episode 6: Surf Fishing Lures We Hate, this subject is certain to cause some debate. Be sure to let us know your thoughts! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews...
2024-08-0523 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1: E36 | Finding Striped Bass in the Surf Means Leaving Good Water BehindIn this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby react to a very important piece of advice that Jimmy Fee gave in his interview in episode #34. After spending a little time talking Maine and herring, they talk about why it's sometimes important to leave behind pretty good looking structure to focus on the very best. This has been a key component to their success across all structure types, but particularly on the sand. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet...
2024-07-2927 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1: E35 | A Podcast Exclusive: 70-inch Tarpon Caught in the Rhode Island Surf!In this special bonus edition of the podcast, we have an exclusive, authorized interview with Thomas Czernik, who in June of 2024 caught a large, 70-plus-inch tarpon from the Rhode Island surf while pursuing striped bass. This is an exclusive to the Podcast, and the first Thomas has spoken publicly of the catch. Could this be a trend? In 2023 a tarpon was caught in the fish trap off of South County Rhode Island, and later that summer a fish of similar size was caught by two anglers shark fishing on the Cape. With more redfish being sighted on...
2024-07-2523 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E34 | Surf Fishing Sand Beaches with Jimmy FeeIn this weeks edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Jimmy Fee of On The Water (www.onthewater.com). Jimmy is a well-known New England multi-species fisherman, but by his own admission he is a surf angler at heart. Starting with his early days growing up in New Jersey, Jimmy's first and deepest love has always been surf caught stripers- and he has a reputation for quietly catching really big fish along the shores of Cape Cod. Among his many skills as a surf angler, Jimmy is a keen and avid sand beach fisherman. In...
2024-07-2249 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E33 | Surfcast Podcast Gear Recommendations: We're Using It, and So Should You In this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby highlight a few new products they've really been enjoying this season that they think listeners will also want to add to their "kit." Products include: Tsunami SaltX II rod 10' 7" Model TSSTXIISS1072MH Mustad Alpha Point Series, including the Assault Heavy Hook Model 38122AP Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Model R1323, Length 170mm, weight 1-3/4oz Grundens Boundary GORE-TEX Waders, Stocking Foot The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and m...
2024-07-1530 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E32 | June 2024 Monthly Wrap Up: Surfcasting Summer ChallengesIn this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby take you through a couple of the big take aways from their- admittedly miserable- month of June. Traditionally one of the very best months of the season, it didn't go so well for the duo this time around. How bad was it? How did they get through it? And what ended up happening by the end of the month? Find out by listening to this week's episode. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted...
2024-07-0828 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E31 | Is There A Best Retrieve Speed When Surf Fishing?In the this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk retrieve speeds when fishing the surf. The classic narrative is that slower is always better, especially when targeting striped bass, but is this based in anecdotal evidence or just something someone said once that caught on from that point forward? Are there times when speed kills and others when speed is the key to success? Be sure to check out the episode to hear their thoughts, you might be surprised at what they have to say. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf...
2024-07-0124 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E30 | Beating the Summer Doldrums in the Surf with Dave AndersonThis episode's special guest is Dave Anderson, and he joins hosts Jerry and Toby to discuss the idea of the summer doldrums when it comes to surf fishing for striped bass. He gives us his take on the subject and how he combats the summer slowdown. From spot selection to the bait and lures he fishes in the deep of the summer months, this episode is sure to help you land more and bigger striped bass this year! As a special bonus, Dave also talks about his 2024 surf fishing season so far and how a non-surf fishing...
2024-06-2453 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E29 | May 2024 Surf Fishing RecapIn this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby take a look at how their surf fishing sessions played out in May 2024. They talk about the highs, lows and lessons learned from the kick-off month of the new season. Did they get into some big striped bass or find the weakfish bite they had planned to hunt down? Were they able to fish as often as they'd like to see and dial in the migrating striped bass? You'll have to check out the episode to find out for yourself! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for...
2024-06-1726 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1: E28 | The Surfcast Podcast Answers Your Surf Fishing QuestionsIn this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby answer listener submitted questions- not every single one they've got, but a few they thought would be interesting for all listeners. If your question wasn't answered, fear not, as it's probably been selected for an entire episode! And, if you'd like to submit questions for future episodes, feel free to email the guys at thesurfcastpodcast@gmail.com The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of...
2024-06-1026 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1: E28 | The Surfcast Podcast Answers Your Surf Fishing QuestionsIn this edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby answer listener submitted questions- not every single one they've got, but a few they thought would be interesting for all listeners. If your question wasn't answered, fear not, as it's probably been selected for an entire episode! And, if you'd like to submit questions for future episodes, feel free to email the guys at thesurfcastpodcast@gmail.com The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of...
2024-06-1000 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1: E27 | Hot Take: You Don't Check Your Surfcasting Hooks Often EnoughIn this episode of the podcast, we discuss an interesting phenomena that recently happened to Toby- and it's a reminder to check your hooks on every cast, no matter the conditions. This is something many anglers fail to do- and it seems early-season apathy got the best of Toby for a few casts, too! This is our first "hot take" episode, where we discuss something that just happened while we were out fishing. We haven't come up with a name for it yet, but are open to suggestions. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source f...
2024-06-0319 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E26 | Surf Fishing the Cape Cod Canal with Expert Joe PaivaIn this weeks edition of the podcast, we are honored to sit down with Cape Cod Canal expert Joe Paiva for nearly an hour to talk night-time jigging for striped bass in the "Big Ditch." Joe is an exceptional fishermen with a reputation for catching big fish the "right way." He is dedicated and meticulous, and his drive has landed him more than a few really special fish. He is also an absurdly talented lure maker, and he has used his fishing knowledge to craft some of the most amazingly realistic lures to ever hit the striper surf.
2024-05-2753 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E25 | Don't Make These Spring Surf Fishing Mistakes!Surf fishing is riddled with hurdles we must get over in order to catch trophy fish- or any fish at all, really. There are things we contend with that many other fishermen don't have to think about- from weather and access, to casting distance and the dark, there are lots of factors to juggle. Since it's already a challenging form of fishing, the last thing you want to do is be making mistakes that hurt your productivity even further. While Jerry and Toby work tirelessly to eliminate anything that might interfere with their ability to catch fish...
2024-05-2024 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E24 | Toby Got His 50 Pounder in the Surf!In a big announcement we've been waiting to share since 2023, Toby finally discusses his 50 pound striper that he caught last season in the surf. While he loves to downplay it, this is a serious milestone, and one we all hope to hit. Find out some of the details about the catch, and what he feels is most important in catching YOUR 50 this season on this latest edition of the podcast. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, t...
2024-05-1326 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E23 | Wetsuit Surf Fishing Must-Have AccessoriesIn this week's episode, Surfcast Podcast hosts Jerry and Toby tackle a hot subject with modern striped bass surf fishermen, the wetsuit. But rather than jump right into the wetsuit itself, which they'll certainly cover in a future episode, this go-round they address several categories of wetsuit accessories that are often overlooked but which they both can agree they would almost not be willing to fish without. Do you agree with their selections? Did they forget something obvious, maybe something that most anglers overlook but you cannot live without? Let us know! The Surfcast Podcast is your...
2024-05-0633 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E22 | Hopes & Goals for the 2024 Striped Bass Fishing SeasonIn this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss some of their hopes and goals for the 2024 striped bass surf fishing season. Do they plan to hit some new locations, try new gear, or take things less seriously and target schoolies when the fishing gets difficult? Maybe they just hope for fair winds, better health, and more bait in the surf. You'll have to check out the episode to see what they have planned for the year, you might be a bit surprised with what they're looking to do in 2024. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for...
2024-04-2923 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E21 | The Best Spring Striped Bass Lure That You're Probably Not UsingA fishing lure is a problem-solving device, and fishing for striped bass in the surf is a problem to be solved. There are no rules in fishing, so why is it that surf fishermen almost always start off their striped bass season in the spring fishing with small lures? In this episode, Jerry and Toby make a case for why they feel there is a better option. Do you agree with their choice, or is there something better? The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The...
2024-04-2226 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E20 | Fishing Pencil Poppers for Striped Bass with John SkinnerIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with legendary fisherman and YouTube star, John Skinner, and talk all things pencil popper. From how to work a pencil, to what features he looks for in selecting the perfect pencil popper, and even some insight into how he chooses prime locations and conditions to fish them, this episode is certain to shorten your learning curve if your goal is to catch more striped bass on the pencil popper this season and beyond. After cutting his teeth in the Long Island surf, John expanded out...
2024-04-1552 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E19 | Chunking the Surf for Striped Bass - You're Doing It Wrong!No white bucket. No sand spike. No days-old frozen bait. And most certainly, no cooler full of beer! In this episode we talk about chunking for striped bass and all the ways in which you're doing it wrong. This is not your stereotypical "set it and forget it" style of fishing so often associated with chunking for striped bass. Learn how this exceedingly-productive form of surf fishing can be made to work for you, as well as how Toby first came to develop and ultimately hone the technique to what it is today. The Surfcast P...
2024-04-0824 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E18 | Fly Fishing in the Surf with the WetsuitIn this edition of the podcast, we discuss an unlikely duo: the wetsuit, and the fly rod. While you might scoff at the notion initially, this pairing is actually exceptionally well matched and HIGHLY recommended by Jerry and Toby both. Tune in to find out more- and why you might want to throw-out whatever you think you know about fly fishing for stripers in the surf. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most...
2024-04-0119 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E17 | A Fishing Life With Frank Daignault- Part 2In this special presentation from The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down in person with legendary angler, author, and photographer Frank Daignault. Frank is arguably the very first surfcasting-only professional writer- and really changed the game in North East surfcasting in so many ways. Particularly in Rhode Island and along the sand beaches of Cape Cod, he was a disruptor, a force that shifted surfcasting forever. Beloved and respected- and sometimes controversial- Frank is a living legend, and this is the first time he's ever been recorded on a podcast. Toby and Jerry were so fortunate...
2024-03-2850 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E16 | A Fishing Life With Frank Daignault- Part 1In this special presentation from The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down in person with legendary angler, author, and photographer Frank Daignault. Frank is arguably the very first surfcasting-only professional writer- and really changed the game in North East surfcasting in so many ways. Particularly in Rhode Island and along the sand beaches of Cape Cod, he was a disruptor, a force that shifted surfcasting forever. Beloved and respected- and sometimes controversial- Frank is a living legend, and this is the first time he's ever been recorded on a podcast. Toby and Jerry were so fortunate...
2024-03-2544 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E15 | Fishing With Teasers For Striped Bass In The SurfLove 'em or hate 'em, teasers have a place when fishing the surf for striped bass. From their earliest usage when anglers lashed a small strip of pork rind to a hook rigged ahead of a tin squid, to feathers meticulously tied to perfectly replicate local baitfish, teasers have a way of tempting striped bass when seemingly nothing else will do the trick. Find out how Jerry and Toby feel about them this week as they relay some past and present experiences fishing teasers in the surf as well as some ways in which they might incorporate them into...
2024-03-1824 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E14 | Surf Association - Volume 1On this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, hosts Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski try a little something new and have some fun with each other in a new segment they're currently referring to as 'Surf Association.' Imagine a word association game but relating to surf fishing concepts, ideas, misconceptions, sayings, and more. What do they have in store for each other, and how will they respond? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out, and be sure to let us know if you have an idea for a better name for the segment. Also, if...
2024-03-1127 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E13 | Fishing Metal Lips in a Big Surf for Striped BassNot generally considered a go-to lure for surfcasters when fishing a big surf, the metal lip does have its time and place but it's more than just going with heavy metal. In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby talk about what characteristics they look for when selecting a metal-lip swimmer for fishing a big surf as well as how they developed a gameplan that has produced many 30- and 40-pound class striped bass for both of them over the years. The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more.
2024-03-0422 min
The Surfcast PodcastS1:E12 | Jetty Fishing With Matt BroderickIn this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk with Matt Broderick, the managing editor of the Long Island edition of The Fisherman Magazine and an extremely well-rounded surf, boat, and freshwater angler. While they touch upon a few subjects, they primarily discuss fishing outflows and jetties for striped bass. From seasons to bait, and techniques to tides, they break down how you can catch more fish from these fishy- but sometimes forgotten- hot spots. The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The surfcast podcast is...
2024-02-2650 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E11 | To Leader Spool, or Not to Leader SpoolLeader material is a classic example of a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" scenario. Some anglers really care about it, geek out, and spend ridiculous amounts of time and money on finding the perfect leader for their surf application. Words like light refraction, spooling memory, and pounds per millimeter are all run of the mill. Others don't give it more than a passing thought. Whatever they see at the shop, whatever their buddy uses...whatever they have lying on the floor in the basement...that's what they use. Abrasion, visibility, diameter- aren't those things that described wood...
2024-02-1922 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E10 | Tips for the Traveling Surf FishermanHave surf rod, will travel? In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby talk about traveling and surfcasting. They share some helpful gear tips, and some tried and true approaches, that will help you be more productive in lands both far and near. Since many of us striped bass anglers choose not to pursue the fish in the winter, or don't have the opportunity, it's often very tempting to spend a little vacation time and money using our hard fought and learned skills on other species in exciting new places. But where do you start? Toby shares...
2024-02-1229 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E9 | Fishing For Holdover Striped Bass in Your Own SpotsNot all striped bass migrate to southern waters every winter, and instead, for some reason, they decide to spend their winters in the many rivers that dot the New England coastline. From the largest of waterways, to the smallest of tidal creeks, there's a good chance that at least a small population of stripers inhabit just about every tidal river of New England year-round. In this episode of the surfcast podcast, Jerry and Toby talk about the smaller rivers and how finding your own little gem can not only be extremely rewarding, but should be treated with respect for...
2024-02-0523 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E8 | Steve McKenna Talks about the Heyday of Block Island and a Life-long Surfcasting ObsessionIn this episode of the surfcast podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Rhode Island surf fishing legend, Steve McKenna, to discuss the heyday of Block Island striper fishing in the 1980s, getting a 50 on a prototype Gibbs needlefish, the anxiety that comes with targeting giant striped bass in the surf and more! The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The surfcast podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether...
2024-01-2951 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E7 | October '23 New Moon Surf Fishing RecapAny surf fisherman worth his or her salt surely knows the significance of the moon cycle on striped bass feeding activity, and the October new moon could very well be the most important one of the season. See why Jerry and Toby look forward to this annual moon cycle, and find out whether or not 2023 lived up to the hype. The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The surfcast podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf...
2024-01-2227 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E6 | Surf fishing lures we HATE... but maybe shouldn't?Why all the hate? All surf fishermen have their favorite lures, the ones that seem to produce when nothing else will, but what about those that fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. Jerry and Toby come in hot for this episode as they talk about which lures and mods they despise the most and why. Do you agree with their argument or are they just salty surfcasters? The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The surfcast podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby...
2024-01-1529 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E5 | Spring Weakfish vs Striped BassWhat is a bigger accomplishment, catching a 40-plus-pound striped bass or a 12-plus-pound weakfish in the surf? Jerry and Toby discuss hunting spring striped bass and weakfish, and whether they'd rather catch a large striped bass or weakfish. Which would you choose? The surfcast podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The surfcast podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater...
2024-01-0819 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E4 | Shell E. Caris Talks Bunker (aka Menhaden, aka Pogies)One of the most beloved surf fishermen along the East Coast, not just his home waters of New Jersey, Shell E. Caris has been fishing the surf for nearly 70 years. In this special episode of the surfcast podcast, Shell talks about catching striped bass when they are feeding on bunker (Atlantic menhaden, pogies, etc.) From metal lips to pencil poppers to soft plastics and more, he divulges some of the tips, tricks and techniques he has learned that have produced striped bass as heavy as 55-plus pounds for him and his clients. ~~~ The Surfcast Podcast i...
2024-01-0150 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E2 | Fire in the Water (aka Bioluminescence)Biolumin-what? Fire in the where? If you've been surf fishing for more than a season, you've probably run into water that lights up for no reason at all- and it's not jellyfish or some other weird creature flashing. The water itself appears to glow! This is called bioluminescence- and fisherman, for the most part, really hate it. Jerry and Toby are no different in this regard, and discuss the problem with fire in the water, and how they (at least try) to deal with it. ~~~ The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly s...
2024-01-0130 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E3 | September '23 New Moon Surf Fishing RecapThe first installment in an ongoing series spotlighting the highs and lows of the moon cycles, in this episode Jerry and Toby discuss their findings from the 2023 September new moon as it applied to the striper surf. ~~~ The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with s...
2024-01-0128 minThe Surfcast PodcastS1:E1 | Is there such thing as a last cast?What is the last cast in regards to fishing? When is the last cast, really the last cast? Is there something mythical, other-worldly, or superstitious about the last cast phenomenon? Is it even really a thing? Jerry and Toby dive deep into the mystery and lore of making just one more cast. ~~~ The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. W...
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