On The Water
On The Water covers the sights, scenes, and characters that surround fishing in the Northeast.
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93. Blue Marlin or Bust with Capt. Chris Donato (opens the original)
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In this episode of the On The Water Podcast, we dive deep into the pursuit of some of the biggest game fish in the ocean. From finding the right water and reading currents to getting a blue marlin to eat a lure, there are countless variables between spotting a fish and getting it to the boat.Our guest breaks down why the hunt for blue marlin over 500 pounds is so rewarding, the challenges of lure fishing, bait-and-switch tactics, sonar, and why even the perfect presentation doesn't guarantee a h
92. The Great Canal Squid Blitz of 2026 (opens the original)
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A massive influx of shortfin squid triggered an incredible striper blitz at the Cape Cod Canal this season, and OTW's Matt Haeffner, Alex Blackwell, and Jimmy Fee discuss their experience in catching, and missing, this blitz. Other topics include: once-in-a-lifetime blitzes vs youth sports, naming blitzes, and how meteors affect the striper bite.
91. Eat More Bait with Brad Leone (opens the original)
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In this episode, angling chef Brad Leone talks about dry-aging fish, eating grass shrimp, and childhood food traumas. Also discussed: Cap'n Crunch as a seafood ingredient, losing the striper of a lifetime, and coming of age on a party boat.
90. Striper Fishing and Mischief with Zach Fowler (opens the original)
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This week on the On The Water Podcast , we're joined by Zach Fowler of Fowler's Makery & Mischief and History Channel's Alone to talk about his latest adventure, Chasing Stripes . After years of survival expeditions and wilderness challenges, Zach has become obsessed with striped bass—and he's documenting the entire spring migration from New Jersey to Maine. He shares what sparked the project, the lessons he's learned fishing alongside some of the Northeast's best anglers, and why the journey is
89. Surfcasting Obsession with Frank Goncalves and Pete Utschig (opens the original)
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Two of the East Coast's most obsessed surfcasters share stories, wisdom and philosophy on the pursuit of large striped bass from shore. Topics include strange things seen while surfcasting, keeping the excitement high season after season, and eel-induced incontinence. Check out Phase Gear Follow Frank on Instagram Follow Pete on Instagram
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