This episode begins with what variables can help predict the start of the bonito season along the NC coast, then goes into detail on how to locate and stay on fish, and finishes with the different successful tactics, such as trolling, casting, and jigging.

This episode is a primer for anyone who wants to take advantage of the great sight casting action from winter into early spring, with discussions of areas of interest, variables that help or hinder, searching techniques, and bait choices.

This episode focuses on the challenges of teaching kids to fish in tandem with building a healthy connection to fishing, with specifics on how trolling, bottom fishing, and sharking trips can be best utilized towards those goals.

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.