Devin Acton is an obsessed tuna fisherman, an analytical bass angler, and a talented writer. In this episode, Devin and Jimmy talk about the glidebait bubble, fractional fish reports, Panamanian yellowfin, Cape Cod bluefin, and days of wind and darkness. Check out the Salvage: https://blowinwegoin.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webFollow Devin on Instagram: Instagram

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish abundance. Also: charter stories, Tony Graffiti, and Cheech's reason for loving bad weather.

OTW's Matt Haeffner and Nick Cancelliere recount a recent trip to the Hudson River with Captain Chris Oliver of Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing. Topics discussed: glidebait ambassadors, modern seaworm tactics, and the ethics of river striper fishing. First, Jimmy Fee, Matt Haeffner, and Johnny McIntyre pops in, covered in squid ink, to discuss calamari recipes, sea sickness, and the difference between squid and "Matt Haeffner Squid." Book a trip with Keepin' It Reel Sportfishing: https://www.keepinitreelsportfishing.com/ Sponsored By:HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.com⁠⁠Raymarine: ⁠https://www.raymarine.com/en-us⁠Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/Pro Cure Baits: ⁠https://www.pro-cure.com/⁠ (USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF)Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales: https://www.buzzardsbayyacht.com/Striper Cup: www.StriperCup.com

For three generations, the DeCostas have been operating Albacore Charters out of Nantucket Island. Captain Bob and Ray DeCosta talk about fishing for giant tuna, 100-striper days, and surf fishing Nantucket from the 1970s to today.Drop a comment:What’s the craziest fishing story you’ve ever experienced?#StripedBass #BluefinTuna #Nantucket #Surfcasting #OnTheWater #FishingPodcast #Monomoy #SaltwaterFishing #TopwaterFishing #TunaFishing

Captain Shaun Ruge of Eilodon Sport Fishing is one of New England's most "quietly fishy" captains. His passion for fishing led him to a job with Navionics at the leading edge of bathymetry technology. His fishing season includes a wide variety of New England gamefish from light-tackle mahi, big stripers, brown sharks, and bluefin. Shaun shares stories from his early days kayak fishing to his New England bucket list of a mako on the fly. Book a Trip with Capt. Shaun: Eidolon Sport Fishing#OnTheWater #StripedBass #KayakFishing #FishingPodcast #CapeCod #BluefinTuna #FlyFishing #MahiMahi #MakoShark

Dr. David Fish grew up in Brockton, MA and spent his summers chasing fish along the South Shore of Massachusetts. From an early age, he learned he could turn his talent for finding and catching fish into a source of income. Having grown up in Hull, where Dave fished out of, OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi and his father regularly encountered Dave on the water, as both a fishing buddy and an occasional rival. Other topics include: cod from the beach, the early days of commercial rod-and-reel tuna fishing, and taxidermy tips for your wedding night.

In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we sit down with Captain Joe Fonzi to talk about Lake Erie's incredible smallmouth bass fishery, with a side of walleye.This episode is presented by HUK Gear: ⁠www.huk.comAnd Supported By:⁠Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/Pro Cure Baits: ⁠https://www.pro-cure.com/⁠ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/Quantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com

In this episode, Willy Goldsmith shares his lifelong passion for fishing for anything that swims, from his younger days of cod fishing aboard Massachusetts headboats to travelling abroad to experience lesser-known fisheries like wels catfish in Spain. Willy's love of fishing shaped his career, ultimately leading him to become a fisheries researcher and policy consultant that keeps him close to the water. This episode is presented by Lambros Insurance: ⁠https://lambros-insurance.com/And Supported By:⁠Raymarine: ⁠https://www.raymarine.com/en-us⁠Helen H: ⁠https://helen-h.com/Everglades Boats: https://www.evergladesboats.com/ Quantum: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/

In this episode, Mike Luccini talks about his lifetime of fishing from breaking into the secretive surfcasting scene on Cape Cod to dialing in the big largemouth bite on Massachusetts ponds. Sponsored By:HUK Gear: www.huk.comLambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHelen H: https://helen-h.com/?gad_source=1&gad...Pro Cure Baits: https://www.pro-cure.com/ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Z-Man: https://zmanfishing.com/

Step behind the scenes of the On The Water Podcast as Alex Blackwell and Liam O’Neill recap the latest season of Angling Adventures—from the highs of epic fishing days to the reality of tough conditions, missed shots, and the grind of production.With the full season now wrapped and spring right around the corner, the guys break down what really goes into making each episode—from 100+ hours of editing to battling weather, waves, and unpredictable fish. They also share stories from the water, including:A quick lunch break that turned into a bass missionFavorite shoots like Block Island and the Nauset surfThe challenge (and reward) of filming bluefin tuna—even when you don’t land oneWhat it’s like protecting thousands of dollars of camera gear in rough offshore conditionsWhy perseverance is everything when the bite just isn’t therePlus, a shoutout to the team behind the scenes who help bring these stories to life, and a look ahead at what’s coming next as a new fishing season approaches.Whether you’re here for the fishing, filmmaking, or both, this episode gives you a real look at what it takes to create the content you see on screen.Sponsored By:Lambros Insurance: https://lambros-insurance.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHelen H: https://helen-h.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22133993404&gbraid=0AAAAA9hPeFXh-MslsDjrI_1z8YOj045Ke&gclid=CjwKCAjw-dfOBhAjEiwAq0RwI6E_K0Fb707_XX-L6iMN7JpLhu_iXV9lkOFoFtudhZl8qkBcXhOH7hoCF3EQAvD_BwEPro Cure Baits: https://www.pro-cure.com/ USE CODE OTWP26 for 20% OFF Z-Man: https://zmanfishing.com/