On this week's episode, the guys sit down with Richard Troxler to break down the art of fishing bridges for giant striped bass in the Northeast. Known throughout the striper coast for his dedication to nighttime trophy hunting, Troxler shares hard-earned insights on targeting big bass around bridge structure, current seams, and shadow lines.

The conversation also dives into his newly released book, Night Fishing For Monster Striped Bass, where he recounts unforgettable nights chasing cows along the West End Long Island bridges with legendary surfcaster Billy "The Greek" Legakis. Listeners will hear a mix of tactical bridge fishing tips, striped bass strategy, and stories from the glory days of the Long Island striper scene.

If you've ever considered adding bridge fishing to your striped bass arsenal—or want to sharpen your nighttime approach—this episode delivers practical advice, Northeast striper history, and proven big-bass tactics straight from one of the most respected names in the game.

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So you think "striped bass surf fishing conditions" must include rough waves, strong winds, and heavy currents? What if we told you that WASN'T true, and instead most nights are the absolute opposite - and that they can be just as, if not even more, productive? That's what the guys break down this week.

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On this special bonus episode, the guys tackle a timely topic for Northeast striped bass anglers, as winter holdovers are targeted from the surf, back bays, and tidal rivers—from southern New England through the Mid-Atlantic. With some anglers even taking advantage of deep cold by fishing through the ice, the conversation focuses on best practices when air temperatures drop below freezing. From keeping fish in the water to avoiding unnecessary contact with ice or snow, they break down cold-weather handling techniques designed to reduce post-release mortality. This episode serves as both an important lesson and a timely reminder for anyone chasing winter stripers along the Northeast coast.

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In response to our previous episodes on the pipe dream lure - Season 2, Episodes 52 & 53 - we asked renowned surfcaster and talented plug builder Dave Anderson what he is really missing in his plug bag. What is his pipe dream lure?

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In this weeks episode, the fellas take you from the woods to the water and spend the episode discussing animal fear responses, the importance of noticing it, and whether or not stripers respond the way deer or rabbits might.

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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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On this week's episode, the guys sit down with one of the top Long Island/Montauk area surfcasters, Brandon Sausele. Brandon discusses his participation in the 2025 Pan-American Surf Fishing Championship in which Team USA took home the silver medal, and then he digs into some of his spring surf fishing secrets that have yielded him bass well into the 50-pound class in recent years. This is an awesome episode that will most certainly get you pumped up for the 2026 surf fishing season!

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In this episode the guys discuss why they think you should be tracking moon cycles even in the winter, and why blue crabs are just so damn hard to replicate in the surf (and how crusteceans in general can be hard). Listen in to find out more!

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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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Moving into the month of January has us thinking about our goals and challenges for the upcoming season- Toby has come up with an intersting one that we are laying out to all our listeners. Find out what the challenge is in this entertaining 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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This is an archived episode of the Night Shift podcast with Zeno Hromin, brought to you commercial free courtesy of The Surfcast Podcast. If you're interested in more historical, educational, and entertaining surf fishing content check out weekly episodes of The Surfcast Podcast available today on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and anywhere else you get your podcasts including https://surfcastpodcast.com/.

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This week we kick off season 3 by asking the question, "Why are there so many freaks and weirdos in the surf fishing community?" and then transition into a discussion on the best wind when surf fishing drains, outflows, and breachways for striped bass and why. We're coming in hot for 2026!

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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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