The Surfcast Podcast

The boys are back with another Lessons from the Log Book episode (the second episode since they changed the name back in July of 2024). This episode covers roughly the month of August 2024, and definitely has a theme: SHARKS. And not sharks they're targeting, but rather sharks that seem to be targeting them. What the hell does that mean? Listen in to find out what happened, and what they learned, from the previous months fishing and run-ins with the toothy apex predators of our inshore waters.

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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In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with surf fishing guide, Bill Wetzel, to talk the fall run in the northeast. They discuss the signals that Bill looks for to know the bite is turning on, how he approaches the surf differently (or the same) in the fall, some specific fall patterns he loves, and many other fall-specific topics. There is a ton of great info in this episode to help you catch more and larger striped bass form the surf this fall season and beyond.

Plus, Bill drops plenty of "Bill-isms" in this episode, and stays true to the unique personality that has solidified him as one of the most well known and well respected surfcasters in modern times.

Be sure to check out Bill's website, https://www.surfratsball.com, and sign up for the private forum, a place where some of the most knowledgeable and accomplished surfcasters from the Striper Coast congregate. Membership to the forum also gets you entry into the annual Surf Rats Ball June Catch & Release Striped Bass Tournament. This is the original, longest running, and largest catch and release striped bass surf fishing tournament in the known universe!

And you can also reach out to Bill for 1 on 1 guiding through his website and the forum. He's the hardest working guide in the business, and worth every cent- a must for any angler, of any skill level, for the experience of seeing Bill in his element...and the chance at catching some awesome fish in "Mecca."

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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In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby answer another listener question, "Does the use of a clip replace the need for a split ring on the front of a fishing lure?" As usual, the guys have plenty to say on the subject, both for and against, based on years of experience fishing for a variety of species in the surf and beyond. What's your take on this subject, and has it evolved over the years?

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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In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby take a look at the last several weeks of surf fishing logbook entries and pull out some notable, enlightening, and entertaining experiences to share with you. With the season now approaching the halfway point and a time where both anglers have had extremely productive sessions in the past, is the fishing living up to their expectations or did it throw the guys a curve ball? What did they learn from their success and failures, and what was most notable? Listen and find out!

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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In this special bonus episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby explain why they only use one hook (treble or otherwise) on nearly all of their surfcasting lures. They both began working on the concept independently of each other roughly 10 years ago for very different reasons, find out why they have fully bought into the concept (it might not be why you expect) and what is going on right now with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and a catch and release mortality study conducted by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and how organizations like the Saltwater Edge and the ASGA are getting involved.

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 expanded, double episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby return to a segment they started back on episode 14, which they're still currently referring to as 'Surf Association.'

Imagine a word association game but relating to surf fishing concepts, ideas, misconceptions, sayings, and more- including some trigger phrase and some trolling. That's basically the segment in a nutshell. What do they have in store for each other, and how will they respond? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out, and be sure to let us know if you have an idea for a better name for the segment. Also, if you have a question that you'd like one of the hosts to ask the other, send them a message directly on Instagram - @fishlapinski for Toby and @indeepoutdoors for Jerry.

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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In this week's episode, Jerry and Toby discuss the 2/0 treble hook and whether or not there is a place in their striper surf for it. From lure action to balance, and the conundrum of being able to hook versus land a large striped bass, the answer might not be as obvious as one might initially think. While perhaps not as contentious as Episode 6: Surf Fishing Lures We Hate, this subject is certain to cause some debate. Be sure to let us know your thoughts!

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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In this episode of the podcast, Jerry and Toby react to a very important piece of advice that Jimmy Fee gave in his interview in episode #34. After spending a little time talking Maine and herring, they talk about why it's sometimes important to leave behind pretty good looking structure to focus on the very best. This has been a key component to their success across all structure types, but particularly on the sand.

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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In this special bonus edition of the podcast, we have an exclusive, authorized interview with Thomas Czernik, who in June of 2024 caught a large, 70-plus-inch tarpon from the Rhode Island surf while pursuing striped bass. This is an exclusive to the Podcast, and the first Thomas has spoken publicly of the catch.

Could this be a trend? In 2023 a tarpon was caught in the fish trap off of South County Rhode Island, and later that summer a fish of similar size was caught by two anglers shark fishing on the Cape. With more redfish being sighted on Long Island this season, and cobia invading Long Island sound, things could get very interesting as time continues...

We'll be sure to keep our ear to the rail and if another historic fish is caught, we'll try to get those anglers on the podcast too.

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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In this weeks edition of the podcast, Jerry and Toby sit down with Jimmy Fee of On The Water (www.onthewater.com). Jimmy is a well-known New England multi-species fisherman, but by his own admission he is a surf angler at heart. Starting with his early days growing up in New Jersey, Jimmy's first and deepest love has always been surf caught stripers- and he has a reputation for quietly catching really big fish along the shores of Cape Cod.

Among his many skills as a surf angler, Jimmy is a keen and avid sand beach fisherman. In this weeks discussion, we pick his brain for sand beach tips to help you- and us- catch more stripers from the wide-open beaches.

If you enjoy this episode, make sure you head on over to On the Water and subscribe to their magazine, newsletter, and YouTube channel for lots more Jimmy Fee content!

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