You asked, and we delivered. After plenty of listener requests, this week the guys devote an entire episode to one of surfcasting's most talked-about topics: spots.

Don't worry—we're not giving away anyone's honey holes. Instead, we dive into two specific aspects of spot selection. First, how do you know when it's time to move on from a dead spot? Second, we explore the idea of the "White Whale" spot—that location that looks absolutely perfect on paper, checks every box, and somehow still refuses to produce fish.

If you've ever struggled with knowing when to stay, when to go, or you've been haunted by a spot that should hold giants but never seems to, this episode is for you.

Oh, and yes—the episode title is an homage to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

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Returning to The Surfcast Podcast is Jimmy Fee of On The Water. In this episode, the guys cover everything from centerpinning for striped bass and the surprising qualifications for becoming a surfcasting hand model to the main event: targeting oversized striped bass from the surf. Along the way, they dive into what it really takes to become a true big-fish hunter in today's striped bass fishery, discussing the mindset, preparation, and tactics needed to consistently put yourself in position for trophy-class bass.

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In this episode, Jerry asks Toby some random bunker chunking questions, fresh off a night of his own meat-slinging in the surf. If you've ever wanted to try it, this one has the most information to date about the important elements of chunking- and the first episode about it in more than a year.

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions concludes with this part two! Be sure to check out part one from last week if you missed it (Season 3, Episode 29).

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions starts now with this two part episode. Look for the next edition next week!

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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Rocky ledges are some of the most productive—and intimidating—pieces of structure in the surf. In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Tyler Harper joins Jerry and Toby to explain what makes ledges so attractive to striped bass, when they fish best, and how to approach them effectively. Tyler shares hard-earned lessons on reading water, dissecting structure, avoiding common mistakes, and building confidence in rugged shoreline environments. Whether you're looking to unlock new spots or gain a deeper understanding of how striped bass relate to rocky structure, this episode is packed with practical insights for surfcasters of every experience level.

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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Many anglers fish a lure exactly the way it was designed to be fished or blindly follow instructions and protocol as set forth by legions of internet heroes. This episode is about taking ownership of your presentation through rigging, and understanding how a few simple changes to hooks, weights, and hardware can make any lure do exactly what you need it to do, where you need it to do it.

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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You might think casting right at where the fish are is "the move," but the guys would argue you're wrong. Think it's bizarre that they'd suggest you shouldn't cast right to where you "know" the fish are? Then you DEFINITELY need to pay attention to this episode...

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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Whether you call them breachways, outflows, inlets, or drains, the channels connecting the open ocean to the backwaters are some of the most reliable and predictable spots on the Striper Coast. This week, the guys break down the role of bait when fishing these locations — and take a stance that might surprise you, especially compared to how they usually think about bait in the surf. Whether you're a lifelong jetty jockey or still trying to crack the code, there's something in this one for everyone.

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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This week, the guys dive into the mental side of surf fishing — how a bad mood or headspace can make or break a night on the beach. Can it be turned around, or is the night already lost? And what do they do to get their head back in the game? We want to hear your tips too — let us know!

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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