Anglers Journal Podcast

Anthony DiGiulian wears a lot of fishing hats. He is a first-class mate who has worked on some of the sport's best boats. He is an ardent conservationist who devotes his time to a range of angling causes. He's a tournament director for Pelagic Offshore Gear and runs the Rock Star tournament in Costa Rica and the Triple Crown in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He is a fishing educator and has spent many hours running seminars and schools to teach skills to all kinds of anglers. He is passionate about volunteering and works with young people who have disabilities. Tony is always working on something and spending time on a range of causes. This is his story.

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When a hockey injury would not heal, a young Michael Carr received news that no person wants to hear. He was diagnosed with cancer and nearly lost his leg. His life would take on a new focus. He found a love for fishing that has led to many adventures and a burgeoning side hustle as a journalist. The New Jersey native loves chasing striped bass with a fly rod and when he isn't teaching English, coaching youth sports or hiking with his sons, he is out fishing or contemplating his next fly-fishing outing.

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In late September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on southwest Florida. As meteorologists monitored the story, they had predicted it would land further north, in the Tampa / St. Pete area. Thus many residents in Fort Myers and Naples were underprepared for the category four hurricane which devastated the area with 155 mph winds and unrelenting rain and storm surge. Capt. Bill D'Antuono, a lifetime Naples resident, made the tough call to leave his home and head to higher ground. As the storm receded, Bill went into recovery mode, helping his neighbors as he rebuilt his house. About five months later, Bill is just starting to run fishing charters again and he's already seen how the storm changed the bottom topography in the areas where he fishes and dives in the Gulf of Mexico. This is his story.

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Anglers Journal contributing photographer Tom Lynch is no stranger to the New Jersey surf. The sandy landscapes, lighthouses, weather, ocean waves and most notably, the striped bass, are some of Tom's favorite subject matters to capture with his army of cameras. Tom has his finger on the pulse of the Jersey surf-fishing scene. When there's a bite going on, he knows about it. He spends hours and hours fishing from the suds and photographing what he sees. His images are astounding, especially the photos he took during the fall blitz that occurred in late 2022. In this episode of the Anglers Journal podcast, we talk with Tom on a quiet morning as he photo edits some recent images from his gallery in Point Pleasant. Listen in as we learn more about the man behind the lens and the almighty striper feast that outlined the mega bass blitz of 2022.

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Over the past several decades, Jon Cave has helped all kinds of anglers learn the art of the fly cast. He's helped experienced fly-fishing anglers improve their cast. He traveled to remote outposts to fish back in the day when few anglers did such things. His mind is constantly thinking about the intricacies of fly-fishing, from the diameter of leader material and tippets to tapers and shooting heads to fly patterns and moon phases. Jon sits down to share some casting tips and talks about how fly-fishing has shaped his life.

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With the year coming to a close, the host of the Anglers Journal podcast, Charlie Levine, looks back at why he loves to fish and discusses how his career path brought him here. Thank you for listening to the podcast this year. Stay tuned for more pods in the new year, and we hope your new year's resolution is to fish more!

Don't forget to pick up the Winter issue of Anglers Journal, which just started to hit the streets, or visit AnglersJournal.com for a subscription. Happy holidays!

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William Sisson is a lifelong angler and writer. The one species of gamefish that holds his heart more than any, is the striped bass — a fish he grew up pursuing. In his new book, Seasons of the Striper: Pursuing the Great American Gamefish, Sisson tells the story of this sport fish and the millions of anglers who pursue them. Drawing on three decades of notebooks full of observations and interviews, as well as hundreds of hours spent pursuing striped bass from beaches and boats, he weaves a wide-arching profile of the striped bass. 

In this conversation, Sisson talks about his love of stripers, the approach he took on the book and he also reads a few passages. If you love Anglers Journal, and your thoughts are dominated by stripers, you will enjoy this conversation. 

The book, published by Rizzoli, is available on Amazon and at bookstores.

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Capt. Mike Sheeder grew up in Hawaii where he developed a love of fishing and the ocean. He followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Chris Sheeder, and became a charter boat captain specializing in offshore fishing. He has been fishing Guatemala since 2006, when he took the helm of the 37-foot Intensity, one of the most prolific charter boats to ever fish offshore. Mike has logged some amazing days on the water. He's released 70 sailfish in a day. He's won awards and accolades. And he's seen all kinds of things go down on the water. Listen in to learn more about Mike's ascension in the sport, and his new operation.

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Benny Blanco grew up in South Florida and gravitated to the local canals and waterways as a young boy. As a teenager he began fishing Biscayne Bay and the Everglades. He became a full-time guide in the late 1990s. His work ethic and passion for fishing and the marine environment are undeniable. When he’s not on the water, he is either spending time with his family or giving back in some way. In this podcast, Benny talks about the challenges he faced as a young Hispanic guide and befriending his mentors such as Jose Wejebe and Flip Pallot. We also discuss Benny’s work with Captains for Clean Water, which has been a leading force in Everglades restoration and Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. Benny is an inspiring individual and it's no wonder he has become such a well-respected waterman.

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Anglers Journal editor Charlie Levine sits down with marine artist Dennis Friel, who is also the host of the Connected By Water podcast. The conversation flows from snakehead to marlin to brown trout and beyond. Charlie and Dennis are longtime buddies and their mutual appreciation for fishing, art and storytelling is undeniable.

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