The NJ Multi Species Podcast 2025 Christmas Special delivers live giveaways, Christmas chaos, and some of the biggest fishing regulation wins NJ anglers have seen in decades.

Joe Santiago and Chris Pereira are joined by Jerry Gorski from NJFishing.com to recap the NJMSP Christmas Party, announce giveaway winners, and explain how real angler involvement helped secure better sea bass, tuna, and striped bass regulations for 2026.

Merry Christmas from NJMSP 🎄 — we’ll see you in 2026.

In Episode 132 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris are joined once again by Frank Mihalic, widely known as The Blackfish Master, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to land giant tautog.

Frank breaks down drag systems, bait presentation, jig vs rig strategy, hook sharpness, blackfish behavior, and why patience beats spot hopping every time. The crew also discusses tog growth rates, Cape May vs North Jersey fisheries, and why some of the biggest blackfish never come inshore.

Plus, updates on Multi Species Mayhem 2026, new saltwater divisions, and upcoming giveaways.

In Episode 131 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris welcome back Jerry Hicks of Net Trek to talk innovative fishing net design, multi-species challenges, and how the right net can change your entire fishing experience.

The crew also covers striper reports, ice fishing safety, blackfish tactics, updates from the NJMSP Christmas Party, and the continued growth of Multi Species Mayhem. Jerry explains Net Trek’s unique flip-and-dip nets, wading staff systems, and his new Wizard tool that helps anglers dial in the perfect net.

Packed with gear talk, real-world fishing insight, and classic NJMSP banter.

🎣 Suffer for the Fish.

In NJMSP #130, Joe & Chris sit down with Frank Panico, Chief of NJ Fish & Wildlife Law Enforcement, for one of the most detailed and transparent conversations we’ve ever had. Frank explains officer staffing, response times, snakehead rules, freshwater vs saltwater enforcement, trespassing laws, fines, spearfishing in NJ, the 3-rod rule, CWD concerns, and answers dozens of “Stump the Warden” listener questions.
A must-listen for every New Jersey angler and hunter.
Part 2 coming soon.

Episode 129 features Josh Taylor of Fish Fever Guide Service breaking down freshwater striped bass winter patterns, bait selection, ice tactics, and the late-season shallow-ice bite. Additional topics include Mayhem standings, Delaware River walleye updates, the NJFishing.com Christmas Party, late striper/shark opportunities with Captain Dom, and Eddie Mackin’s jerkbait bite.

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In NJMSP Episode 128, Joe and Chris welcome Dan from PalMarius Rods, the creator behind one of the most innovative fishing brands in the Northeast.

They dive deep into jig design, electric reel tech, 3D-printed tackle solutions, and the journey from pouring bucktails in a Cape May shed to building a full-fledged tackle empire.

The guys also talk:

• The insane mystery fish that nearly spooled Sandi

• Wild striper and tog reports

• Yellow Dog Paddle trout & perch updates

• The NJMSP Christmas Party details

• Hunting stories, gear breakdowns, and more

Suffer for the Fish.

In Episode 127, Joe and Chris sit down with surf fishing technician Dan Mancari, who explains how to read cuts, work tides, build a bite, and target walleye after dark. The guys break down the massive updates coming to Multi-Species Mayhem 2026, including new species, new divisions, membership perks, the return of the pig roast, and a potential grand-prize raffle structure.

They cover the kayak cheating scandal, Sandy Hook stories, cadence strategy, lure setup, river techniques, and Chuck Many’s insane 7-hour striper grind with Joe.

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In Episode #126 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris talk with Anthony Pensabene, Treasurer of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA). Tony explains the inner workings of the NJOA, its bipartisan mission, and how the organization supports the state’s hunting, fishing, and trapping community.

They also discuss the Mayhem contest leaderboard shake-up, late-season white perch fishing, upcoming striper trips, and the NJMSP Christmas Party on December 6th.

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#SufferForTheFish

Joe and Chris welcome Craig McGuinness of Freedom Outdoor to tackle the Salmon River debate: do these fish actually bite, or is it all snagging?
They also cover the Mayhem leaderboard, Yellow Dog Paddle Delaware jig trips, and Toggy Time Jigs’ Christmas Party rod giveaway.

Other topics: fluke vs striper popularity, rising river privatization, and why the Salmon River has become both legendary and controversial.
Plus updates on Eddie Mackin’s 11-species day and next week’s guest John Regalo from the NJOA.

#sufferforthefish 🎣

Old photos, big feelings. Joe & Chris sit down with Russell Bethon Sr. (Raritan Bay Anglers) to unpack whether yesterday’s norms—deck shots of winter flounder, liberal creel limits—caused today’s slowdowns, or if the real culprits are climate, predators, bunker, and pollution. Plus: Salmon River went nuclear, Rhode Island tog lessons (when to ditch the jig), “invasive” triggers & blowfish, and Russ’s unforgettable Alaska halibut. Next week: Nurse Jackie from the Salmon River.

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