Episodes
Learn more at: mass.gov/striper Sign up for Striper Cup here Fishery scientists Ben Gahagan and Bill Hoffman of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) join Kevin to discuss the latest striper science, including tagging studies that are revealing new details about the striped bass migration. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by @OldTownCanoeKayak . We've been using these for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers, and they are...
Published 05/01/23
Kevin talks with kayak fisherman Matt Stone about targeting big stripers and tautog from a kayak. Other topics include snakehead, centerpinning, and "junk drawer" fishing essentials. Follow Matt on Instagram at @sunrisekayakfishing This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing. We've been using these for everything from small pond bass to big water albies and stripers, and they are stable, versatile fishing platforms, perfect for the Northeast. Check out their line of...
Published 04/17/23
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 well honed from a lifetime on the water, but his pure love of fishing and focus on keeping it fun for everyone who steps on board his boat has made him one of the most in-demand captains in the Northeast. You can find BJ on FaceBook at Flippin' Out Charters This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing. We've been using...
Published 04/03/23
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, Carl is a wealth of knowledge on Massachusetts fishing, and is a living example of how a passion for fishing can save your life. In this episode Carl shares his wisdom and wit with Andy and Kevin. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Old Town Fishing. Check out their line of fishing kayaks. We've been using these for everything from...
Published 03/20/23
Joe Cermele has been producing podcasts, videos, and articles on fishing the Northeast and beyond for nearly two decades. While he's traveled widely to fish, he's just as happy on his home waters of New Jersey, fishing for shad, snakehead, bowfin, and catfish.  In this episode, Jimmy and Anthony talk with Joe about catfishing, sharking, the joys of bait fishing, and southern species creeping into the Northeast.  Listen to Jimmy and Cheech talk party boat fishing on the Cut and Retie...
Published 03/06/23
In this episode, Kevin and Jimmy talk with Dr. Jeff Kneebone, passionate fisherman and marine biologist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. Jeff discusses his research tagging yellowfin tuna (do our canyon yellowfin swim as far as Africa?), thresher sharks, brown sharks, and false albacore, and how better science can lead to better fishing. Other topics discussed include wind farms, tautog, striper-eating sharks, and fishing resolutions.  Learn more about the Anderson Cabot Center...
Published 02/20/23
In this episode, Kevin Blinkoff talks kayak fishing with Dustin Stevens and Jonny Rego of Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures, but first, Kevin, Jimmy Fee, and Chris Megan discuss the fishing pet peeves of the OTW Podcast Listeners.  Check out the Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures Website: https://www.rikfa.com/ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikayakfishingadventures/ Follow Dustin Stevens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustingoesfishing/?hl=en Follow Jonny...
Published 10/18/22
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 highs and lows of the fall run, share some favorite fall fishing memories, and do the first review of fishing-themed spirits. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com Check out Deep Drop Bourbon: https://deepdropbourbon.com/
Published 10/03/22
"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 the 11 o'clock news." - Capt. Domenic Petrarca   Over the last two-decades, Captain Dom Petrarca of Coastal Charters Sportfishing has dedicated his time and tides to the pursuit of bluefin tuna on light tackle to the near exclusion of all other species and tactics. He's guided more fishermen to giant tuna on jigging and popping tackle than any...
Published 09/19/22
OTW contributing writer Steve Gallant shares stories from his years of experience surfcasting the diverse coastline of the north shore of Massachusetts. Steve covers fishing with eels at night, bait species season by season, and how fishing can be a positive and life-changing sport. This episode of the OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com
Published 09/05/22
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 albacore in the Northeast. Other topics discussed, kayak fishing for stripers at night, trolling chunks for blue catfish, and fishing for the love of the game. Check out his fishing articles: https://www.onthewater.com/author/eric-harrison The OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com
Published 08/22/22
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 encountered over his years fishing the Canyons.
Published 08/08/22
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 at some of the office shenanigans that take place at an office full of fisherman. The OTW Podcast is presented by Guidesly: https://guidesly.com
Published 07/25/22
Join OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Old Town's Ryan Lilly Greg Bennett as they discuss all things kayak fishing the northeast. 
Published 07/11/22
Join OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi for a conversation with Captain Brian Coombs and Vinny Simeone about striped bass behavior, fishing around pogies, and the state of the striper fishery. 
Published 06/27/22
Join the OTW crew and Captain Jeff Viamari as they discussing rigging for fluke, bottom fishing, and much more.
Published 06/13/22
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 picky striped bass and how to fool them. This week's guest is Captain Garrett Weir, founder of PhishPhinders. Topics discussed include targeting tog from Virginia to Massachusetts, inclusion and representation in the fishing community, and the parallels between fishing and baseball.  Follow PhishPhinders on Instagram:...
Published 05/30/22
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's errands for weakfish and why Jimmy skips early striper fishing to not catch any squeteague.    This week's guest, OTW Design Manager Andy Nabreski, talks foraging, shellfishing, and the fastest way to give yourself gout.    Follow Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingoffthelandandsea/  Watch Andy's Catch and Cook Videos:...
Published 05/16/22
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 Anthony DeiCicchi pick Rob's brain on everything from targeting pre-spawn largemouth bass, battle 60+ pound striped bass.
Published 05/02/22
Jimmy Fee and Kevin Blinkoff sat down and explained the Striper Migration Map, along with how the spring run has panned out in recent seasons.
Published 04/01/21