This episode helps anglers better understand the details to consider (and what they mean) when picking out a fishing rod, including rod power and action, line and lure rating, components (guide and grip options), and blank composition.

This episode encourages those cooking fish, especially those grilling fish, to focus on the process from start to finish, especially the use of fresh seasonings prior to grilling and the use of a variety of sauces after the grilling.

This episode covers what makes the Neuse and its tributaries a unique striper fishery, and then delves into understanding the movements of fish and bait, the best applications of topwaters and sub-surface/jigs, and modifying lures for best release practices.

This episode discusses the big black sea bass that move in closer to shore in the winter months, with a focus on locations, tackle, artificial and bait techniques, and regulation changes.

This episode celebrates another podcast year by asking a number of 2025 podcast guests questions like what was their favorite tackle in 2025, what did they learn about fish in 2025, and what fishery are they most excited about in 2026.

This episode continues the annual tradition of highlighting specific holiday season gift ideas for the angler in your life (or gift ideas for yourself), with suggestions on new developments and popular choices on gear, accessories, and tackle.

This episode focuses on late November into the winter months with advice on using solunar tables to find feeding trout, tackle prep and modification, boat control and approach, and subsurface tactics. 

This episode discusses how high speed trolling and live bait fishing for wahoo can work together to produce great results, and then goes in detail on finding fish, finding bait, lures, rigs, and tactics.

This episode covers the ways to take advantage of the numerous species that hold along the bridge pilings during the fall season, such as trout, red drum, striper, sheepshead, and black drum.

This episode gives insight on how to best capitalize on the world-class albacore fishery that appears each fall in the Cape Lookout area using a variety of artificial.