Quick Strike with Joe Cermele

Surf fishing and flyfishing are both challenging. It might be easy to assume, then, that combining the two presents the ultimate angling test. It's not a cinch, but it’s a lot less daunting than many people believe. Striped bass feed very close to shore, and if you can grasp a few key concepts on what to throw and where to plant your feet, the learning curve is shorter than you think.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

Do you wince when a $7 lure snaps off on the bottom? Does it really hurt when a $10 bait winds up in a tree? Of course it does, but not nearly as much as losing a custom glidebait or swimbait. The most expensive offering in lure maker Dennis Perko's line-up will set you back $550. But once you understand how these pricey baits can greatly improve your success with trophy fish, the prices become more justified…even if you’re still not ready for that kind of a spend.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

When you see the white chin of a 5-plus-pound bass rise in crystal-clear water and hover under a tiny fly before simply making it disappear, it’ll change what you thought you knew about how and what smallmouths eat. In this episode, Wisconsin guide Tim Landwehr lays out his top tips for understanding why big smallies get bug drunk, and how to catch them where you fish.

You can read the full story at outdoorlife.com/fishing/catch-smallmouth-with-bugs/

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

A party boat can get you on massive yellowfins and bluefins for an affordable price. But before you hop on board as a rookie, you've got to learn the rules that maximize the fun. Captain Darren Dorris, who started out as a mate on a party boat, breaks down the critical things rookies need to know before jumping aboard.

You can read the full story at https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/cheap-way-to-catch-tuna/

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

Tyler Winter has been obsessed with chasing suckers since he was a kid. Here's his case for why they should be more attractive to rod-and-reel anglers, plus tactics for how to catch trophy-caliber suckers. Spoiler alert: If you think they're easy and weak, you couldn't be more wrong.

You can read the full story at https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/how-to-catch-suckers/

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

Looking for a new challenge? Veteran guide Joe Demalderis breaks down the most crucial elements for safely and successfully attacking a trout stream under the cover of darkness.

You can read the full story at https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/trout-fishing-at-night

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

Chris Bohlman of the "Retro Bassin'" YouTube Channel tells us which overlooked and largely unpopular bass lures will actually catch far more fish on your home water than the latest, greatest, and trendiest baits.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

Produced by OL executive editor Natalie Krebs.

Little things can make a big difference in fishing. That's why Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele is bringing you nuggets of wisdom to make you a better angler. Expect surprising ideas, practical tips, and no filler for fresh and saltwater species all over the country. Episode 1 drops Tuesday July 2, 2024.