Anglers Journal Podcast

This podcast is sponsored by MC2 Quick Gyro stabilizers, effective at stabilizing boat roll both at high speed and at anchor. Learn more at quickitaly.com. Carter Andrews has spent his life immersed in fishing. His main pursuit has always been to become a complete angler, proficient with all types of fishing gear, from fly rods and baitcasters to giant spinning reels and heavy trolling outfits. This man is truly obsessed with fishing, and it has taken him on a worldwide journey from bass ponds in Tennessee to exotic islands, mountain streams and some of the sport's most storied waters. For the past several years, Carter has shown the world his love of all things fishing through his television show, The Obsession of Carter Andrews. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe the quarterly publication. According to Carter, "You won't find a better fishing magazine on the newsstand." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess McGlothlin has transformed her passion for fly-fishing and adventure into a career as a writer and photographer. She has fished some of the world's best waters and works with a long list of venerable fishing lodges. But it's not all mimosas and four-star accommodations. She has been stranded on an atoll and forced to survive off bonefish and coconuts. She's survived a helicopter crash in Russia. But she's also caught some incredible fish in incredible places. Listen in as she shares her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On any given day, Theophile Bourgeois may be playing a gig in New Orleans with his band, drawing out a tattoo for himself or a client, or hitting the back bayous in search of redfish and speckled seatrout. He's truly a Cajun renaissance man, a way of life he learned from his father who held the same name and built up a unique fishing enterprise shuttling anglers out to the Chandeleur Islands off the coast of Louisiana with seaplanes. When his father suddenly died in an accident in 2019, Theophile's life changed course in a major way. He's managed to keep his family's business, the Cajun Vista Lodge, and its legacy alive. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to our award-winning quarterly publication Visit neworleansfishing.com to learn more about Cajun Vista Lodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photographer, world-record angler, traveler, conservationist, successful attorney... Pat Ford is all of those things. He has spent the better part of his 81 years capturing fish on rod and reel as well as in photos. He has held more than two dozen IGFA world records, some of which still stand. His fishing and photography accolades are wide and diverse, he's landed 300-pound blue marlin and giant rainbow trout on fly and his photos have been used on hundreds of magazine covers. Pat Ford is a longtime friend and contributor to Anglers Journal. Pat was profiled in the Winter 2025 issue. Pat has plenty of stories to share. His sense of adventure is undeniable. He's hand-fed sharks and barracuda and survived many close calls. To see Pat's photography visit AnglersJournal.com and make sure to pick up a subscription to the magazine, where the photos present best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to fishing in Florida, few people know more than Capt. Bouncer Smith and Tony DiGiulian. These longtime friends and legendary anglers share their knowledge on all things fishing, Florida, tournaments and human kind. To subscribe to Anglers Journal visit AnglersJournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callan Wink is a novelist and full-time fly-fishing guide based in Montana. His writing style is highly acclaimed for its vivid descriptions and themes of rural life in the American West. His work is often compared to that of Jim Harrison, who was his friend and fishing companion. Wink's debut collection of short stories, Dog Run Moon (2016), garnered critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and resonant storytelling. In August (2022), Wink's debut novel, he weaves a coming-of-age story set following a young man as he navigates the complexities of adulthood and self-discovery. Through August's journey, the novel explores the struggles of finding one's own path while being tied to the past. Wink's latest novel, Beartooth, which officially comes out this year, is set in Montana's Beartooth Mountains, where we follow two brothers who go to dangerous lengths to live off the grid in a still wild land. Wink's writing comes alive with a keen understanding of the landscape and a vivid portrayal of people living on the margins of society. Wink has contributed essays to Anglers Journal for years now, where the reader gets to see a bit of his lighter side. His latest piece, “Locals Only,” applies lessons he's learned from seasoned surfers to the crowded trout rivers of Montana. The story is featured in the Winter '25 issue. In this podcast, Wink talks about balancing fishing, writing and surfing. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anglers Journal editors Bill Sisson and Charlie Levine dive into a topic full of memories and affection — their love of boats. The two longtime watermen wax on about the power of a boat, not necessarily the vessel's motor, but the power of adventure. From dinghies to center consoles to flats boats and skiffs, small boats provided a gateway to fish further afield. If you love boats, you will love this episode. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at anglersjournal.com. Sign up for our free Newsletter. Follow us @anglers_journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990s, Brian Grossenbacher was working as a fly-fishing guide in Montana when a book project led him to photography. There was no budget for photos, so Grossenbacher took it upon himself to invest in some camera gear and learn to shoot images of fish, anglers and the environment. Thus began a second career that has taken him on adventures around the globe, targeting all kinds of fish and aiming his camera at the action. In this episode, Grossenbacher discusses a trip to Alaska where he stayed on a mothership that was used to discover unnamed creeks in pursuit of elusive steelhead trout. HIs images and the story from this adventure are featured in the Winter 2025 issue of Anglers Journal. The conversation also ebbs toward other projects and books he has worked on. Anglers Journal Magazine: https://www.anglersjournal.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter: https://aim.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=ANJ_NLsignup Listen to more podcasts: https://www.anglersjournal.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bluefish will readily gobble up flies, plugs, soft plastics and chunks, yet this game fish is often disparaged as a "trash fish" — the lowliest of epithets in the angling world. They're dubbed “chopper” or “gator,” sometimes said with abject contempt due to their proclivity for slashing leaders and taking off with plugs intended for the more forgiving yet revered maws of a striped bass. Editors Charlie Levine and Owen Burke have a deep affection for bluefish stemming from time as young fishermen chasing snapper blues in Long Island Sound. Both anglers love catching bluefish, but eating them, well that's a topic of much debate. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter

Photographer and Anglers Journal contributor Jay Fleming says, "I always try to capture a sense of place for the locations I am photographing, and for me, the majority of my work happens to be on Chesapeake Bay, where I was born and raised." His striking landscapes, marine photography and portraits have appeared in magazines and galleries. In this podcast, Fleming explains how he became a photographer and found the perfect subject matter, focusing on commercial and recreational fishing, and the men and women who earn a living on the water. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter

Every year the American Sportfishing Association hosts ICAST, the world's largest tackle trade show. At the event, rod, reel, line, lure and accessories manufacturers unveil their latest and greatest products. These new products can then be entered in one of several categories in the hopes of winning a new product award. All of the various award winners are then placed in consideration for the coveted Best in Show award. In 2024 PENN, a longtime rod and reel manufacturer based in Philadelphia, took home the Best in Show award for its Fathom Electric reel, the first electric reel with an integrated battery. PENN is owned by Pure Fishing, which also owns Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Ugly Stik, Pflueger, Plano, Frabill, Stren and several other brands. To get a better understanding of how much research and design goes into product development, we sat down with PENN Senior Category Manager Ben Joyce and Capt. Rush Maltz, a Florida Keys-based PENN ambassador and host of a fishing television show. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at AnglersJournal.com Sign up for our free newsletter

Long before the internet and YouTube taught us how to tie knots and flies, anglers relied on books and magazines to learn the craft of fishing. Nick Lyons, now 92, spread the love of fishing through his words and the books he published via Lyons Press and other imprints he worked under. Throughout his career he worked with a long list of well-known writers including Lefty Kreh, Mark Sosin, Lee Wulf, Tom Rosenbauer and many more. Lyons published a Hemingway anthology and worked closely with Jack Hemingway. He's fished many of the world's best trout streams and had plenty of time to reflect on life, family and the pull of a fish. Subscribe to Anglers Journal magazine at AnglersJournal.com

A study conducted by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Florida International University showed that bonefish were testing positive for a wide range of pharmaceuticals. The research helped push the need for better waste water management, just one of many issues facing bonefish and tarpon in Florida. Dr. Aaron Adams is a longtime angler and outdoorsman who has made it his life's work to improve coastal fisheries by conducting scientific research, applying scientific findings to conservation activities, and communicating science to those who are using and benefiting from the resource. In this episode, we dive into a range of issues BTT is tackling to help future populations of bonefish, tarpon and other coastal fishes. Subscribe to Anglers Journal magazine at AnglersJournal.com

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale Anglers Journal contributor Dave Ferrell sits down with swordfish master R.J. Boyle to talk about the diverse fishing found off Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Boyle is an accomplished angler, marine artist, tackle shop owner, charter boat operator and local fishing historian. When it comes to the Fort Lauderdale fishing scene, few folks are as dialed in as Boyle. To subscribe visit AnglersJournal.com

Ask any bottom fisherman in the Southeast about red snapper and they will tell you there are more snapper out there then any time in recent memory. If you're targeting other bottom fish such as grouper, you literally have to fish past the snapper or move, that's how thick they are. Despite all this, the federal fishery management system claims populations of red snapper are so depleted that they've limited recreational fishing to a single day, July 12, for the 2024 fishing season. To get a better understanding of the situation, we speak with Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Sportfishing Policy. Angers has a vast understanding of the situation, and he explains the flaws found in the data that led us here and what the future holds. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at AnglersJournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the weekly Newsletter

Angie Scott is a Renaissance woman of sorts in the fishing world. She does it all. She launched the Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast in 2018 to highlight female anglers in the sport who are doing amazing things. She's a USCG Licensed Master Captain for Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, and a professional angler on the Women's Pro Bass Tour. Angie developed a love for fishing in her youth, chasing walleye in Minnesota. She moved to Nashville to pursue a profession in the music world, but found herself longing to have a career that revolved around fishing. That's what led her to launch a podcast and connect with remarkable women in the outdoors world. Angie joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to talk about her work and her passion for getting more women involved in fishing. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at AnglersJournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the weekly Newsletter Visit Woman Angler and Adventurer at thewomanangler.com

David Coggins is a longtime writer based in New York City. He has written for a number of magazines including Esquire and Financial Times. He covers a range of topics from travel, culture and men's fashion, but one of Coggins' strongest passions is fly fishing. His first fly-fishing book, The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life, dove into the virtues of the sport, along with his personal triumphs and failures. His writing style is poignant and funny; serious and silly.  In his latest book, The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life, he embarks on seven fishing pilgrimages to some of the world's top fisheries. He visits Norway, Cuba, Belize, Spain, Argentina and more. He tests his skills and jumps outside his comfort zone. He silences his phone and focuses on immersing himself in the pursuit. His writing is honest and fresh, mixing travel and fishing challenges into a delicious soup that any angler can appreciate.  Coggins joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to discuss his journeys, the highs and lows and reflect on how the world perceives passionate anglers and their need to fly off to a foreign land knowing full and well that the fish they are after may never even show up. Make sure to pick up a copy of The Believer and sign up for Coggins' newsletter, The Contender. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at anglersjournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

John Skinner's videos on YouTube have been viewed nearly 40 million times, and the reason why is pretty simple. John is authentic, smart, informative and very good at explaining the various tactics, gear and techniques he uses to catch striped bass, fluke, snook, tarpon, blackfish and more. In this conversation, we ask John about his background as an engineer and how it has helped him become a better angler. John also shares information on fishing from kayaks, the game fish he chases and what he has planned for his upcoming videos. John has been featured in the pages of Anglers Journal in a story titled "The Bucktail Believer." His YouTube channel is simply called John Skinner Fishing. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at anglersjournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

When it comes to catching giant black marlin weighing more than 1,000 pounds (commonly called "granders") there is no better place on Earth than the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. Every year, marlin of gargantuan size migrate through the area and Capt. Tim Richardson, owner of Tradition Charters, has been fishing these waters since 1989. This is one of the most unique offshore fisheries in the world. Richardson specializes in multi-day trips where anglers fish for massive marlin all day and spend the night on the boat, anchored out on the edge of the reef. Listen in as Richardson talks about the history of the Cairns big-game fishery, the large fish he's caught and his love of marlin fishing. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at anglersjournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

Ten years, several hundred articles, thousands of images, countless adventures, one mission: Create a magazine for that special breed of angler who feels most alive when they are fishing. The Spring 2024 issue of Anglers Journal marks the 10-year anniversary of the magazine. Founding editor William Sisson joins the podcast to discuss the genesis of the magazine, how it all went down and what makes this magazine a bit different from other fishing publications. Subscribe to Anglers Journal at anglersjournal.com/subscribe Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

Anglers Journal was invited to Key West, Florida, by Suzuki Marine, one of our longtime advertising partners, to fish with the Trosset family. Capt. RT Trosset has been fishing the keys since the '70s and guided clients to 239 IGFA world records on conventional and fly-fishing tackle. He is a pioneer of this fishery and his two sons, Robert and Chris, are following in their father's footsteps. These captains guys all run different operations, but their boats are tied up next to each other at Ocean's Edge Marina. They start their day together, talk over the radio while they're out on the water, and end their day back where they started. It's a very unique, family dynamic and one we wanted to highlight on the podcast. In this episode, we talk to all three captains and learn about their family legacy and Key West's bountiful fishery. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for our Free e-Newsletter Follow us @anglers_journal

Born and raised in South Africa, Capt. Brad Philipps did not have what many Westerners would consider a typical career trajectory to becoming a sport fishing captain. It was the captain's love of offshore fishing, attention to detail and unwavering determination that helped him become one of the best captains in the offshore world. Listen in as Philipps discusses the highs and lows of running an offshore boat, his 20-plus years fishing in Guatemala for sailfish and marlin, running a successful business and chasing down his 40,000th billfish release. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for our Free e-Newsletter Follow us @anglers_journal

John Gierach publishedTrout Bum in 1986. The book was an immediate hit with fly-fishing enthusiasts as it provided a fresh look at the sport as well as the devotion and passion that keeps trout devotees up all night, tying flies all winter and exploring newfound waters in hard-to-reach locales. Trout Bum is as much about why people fish as as it is about the act of fishing. Following the book's launch, many anglers quit their jobs, moved out West and became trout bums. Gierach joined the Anglers Journal Book Club discussion to answer reader's questions about his famous book and the impact Trout Bum had on the fly-fishing world. He also discusses his overall writing career and his other books. It's a lively discussion that will definitely put a smile on your face. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for our Free e-Newsletter Follow us @anglers_journal

Peter Kaminsky etched out a career as a journalist more than 35 years ago. He spent time working at the National Lampoon in its halcyon years and he wrote the Outdoors column in the New York Times for more than three decades. He's contributed to Anglers Journal since the magazine's inception and he's penned a number of classic fishing books including "The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass" and the "Flyfisherman's Guide to the Meaning of Life." His latest book, "The Catch of a Lifetime: Moments of Flyfishing Glory," is a collection of evocative stories on the joy of fly-fishing. In summarizing the book, he writes: "There are fish I have caught that I remember more fully than whole years of my life... At such moments, time, or its passage, seems to go away. To find something in this world that takes you out of time when the seconds cease to slip through life's hourglass, is as close as I've come to a state of grace." Contributors to the book include notable figures such as Joan Wulff, Tom Colicchio and Mark Kurlansky, as well as several anglers that may surprise you. The book is available on Amazon. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for our Free Newsletter

Stuart, Florida, has long been called the "Sailfish Capital of the World." With its close proximity to the Gulf Stream and steady supply of sailfish pouring through the area, the name is fitting. To celebrate the town's love of sailfish, marine artist Geoffrey Smith created a 18-foot tall sculpture of a leaping sailfish that rests atop a fountain in the center of town. The Stuart Sailfish has become an icon of sorts for visitors and locals as well as his best known work of art. For Geoffrey, "It seemed like a good way for me to give something back to Stuart, to a community that's been good to me and my family," he said. Raised in California, Geoffrey attended college in Montana and eventually made the move down to Florida. Geoffrey was always drawn to the outdoors. As a boy he'd carve duck decoys, but his path to becoming a full-time artist is a unique one. When you speak to him, you can see his face light up as he discusses the migrations of birds or the motion of a swimming fish. He's a naturalist, who spends most mornings paddling the local waters, finding inspiration all around him. In this podcast, Geoffrey discusses his approach to sculpture and painting. He also explains the ancient process known as lost wax casting that he uses to create his sculptures. For more about Geoffrey Smith's art visit geoffreycsmith.com. Subscribe to Anglers Journal magazine. Sign up for our Free Newsletter.

Andy Mill grew up enjoying the wilds of Colorado, skiing in the winters and hunting and fly-fishing. He rose to prominence as America's top downhill skier in the 1970s. He competed in the '74 Olympics where he finished sixth, the best finish by an American in decades. He retired from competitive skiing in '81 after a serious crash that left him with multiple injuries including a broken neck. He went on to work in television for 20 years, but it was his love of the outdoors, especially targeting tarpon on fly, that fueled his passion. He has won more invitational fly-fishing tarpon tournaments than anyone, including five Gold Cups. He has fished with some of the best guides and all sorts of celebrities and politicians. It is his love of fishing that led him to launch the Millhouse Podcast with his son Nicky. The podcast has documented the careers of famous guides, anglers and more. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and like us. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Sign up for the free newsletter

Guy Harvey grew up in Jamaica where he developed a strong love of the ocean. He was always fishing and diving. He always wanted to be a marine biologist but it was his artwork that brought him notoriety and fame. In this podcast, Guy talks about his journey as an artist, his family, his many different projects and how he manages to juggle all of his passions. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Sign up for the free newsletter

At its peak, it was not unheard of to catch 100 redfish in a single day when fishing the coastal waters of Louisiana. While the fishing is still good, liberal bag limits, habitat loss and other factors have caused the number of redfish to fall dramatically. According to a recent assessment conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife redfish stocks have gone from a high of 23 million fish in 1999 to 8.7 million in 2021. There are talks of reducing harvest to combat the situation but many wonder if that will be enough. We invited lifetime Louisiana angler Chris Macaluso on the podcast to provide some insight on the redfish situation in the Gulf of Mexico. Not only is Chris an active angler, he is also the director of the Center for Marine Fisheries at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Sign up for the free newsletter

Is fly-fishing an art form? That question was top of mind when sitting down to talk with Alberto Rey. As an accomplished artist and tenured professor, Alberto was the perfect person to talk about this topic because he's also a fly-fishing guide. Listen in as we discuss Alberto's unique fishing life, having immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba and finding a love of fishing only to go back to Cuba on a fishing trip. He also discusses other projects he is passionate about such as taking young people fishing, traveling to Nepal, studying rivers and insects and much more. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for the free weekly newsletter

The minute you hear Flip Pallot's voice, you find yourself hanging on every word. His thoughtful stories draw you into his love of all things outdoors. Flip has lived a full fishing life, growing up in Miami, fishing in Biscayne Bay and the Everglades long before micro skiffs and graphite push poles were a thing. Fishing and the natural world are Flip's playground. He was mentored by some of the pioneering greats like Stu Apte and Lefty Kreh. And in turn, Flip has inspired countless anglers and guides through his television series Walker's Cay Chronicles and many other projects. Listen in as Flip joins the Anglers Journal Podcast to discuss what it was like growing up in Miami in the '50s and '60s, how his love of fishing opened all kinds of doors and the network of guides he calls his best friends. Keep an eye out for a full feature on Flip's life in an upcoming issue of Anglers Journal Magazine. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine Sign up for the free newsletter

Jessica Haydahl Richardson grew up in Canada and always had a fondness for the water and marine life. Her father worked as a tugboat captain, so being on and around the water was always part of her life. Jessica could be found running boats, sailing and fishing around the Pacific Northwest. As she grew a fondness for photography, Jessica began to capture life unfolding in front of her lens. Throughout her career she has photographed a wide range of subjects including the Vancouver Canucks. She also spent time working with Getty Images but really found a niche photographing all aspects of the fishing world. Jessica's work has appeared in numerous issues of Anglers Journal. Her images have also appeared on several covers. She has an incredible eye and style that she's honed over the years. Listen in as she talks about the craft, the changes over the years and how she makes a living doing something she loves, shooting photos. Jessica currently resides in the Bitterroot Mountains in Montana. List to more podcasts at AnglersJournal.com This episode is sponsored by IMTRA Sign up for our free newsletter Follow us @Anglers_Journal

Capt. Tim Hyde, a 67-year-old fishing boat captain originally from New Jersey, has spent his entire adult life fishing around the world. He's targeted giant marlin, tuna and wahoo offshore, and thrown flies at bonefish, tarpon and trout, but he never expected to find himself fighting for his life in the Bahamas. Tim was on the small island of San Salvador in 2021, fishing and sharing his catch with the local people. He had also taken a number of kids out fishing to try and teach them how to become anglers. Everything changed when a police officer knocked on his door. Listen in to hear Tim's story about how he ended up in Fox Hill Prison for 107 days, surviving on white bread and tap water in a 6' x 9' cell with four other prisoners. See more of Tim's photos at AnglersJournal.com Subscribe to our free newsletter. This podcast is sponsored by IMTRA.

One-hundred pound yellowfin tuna, 50-pound mahi, 1,000-pound marlin... If you want to catch the big boys, you have to head offshore. Blue-water fishing requires a capable boat, an understanding of conditions such as water temps and current, tackle that's up to the task and a sense of adventure. Joining the podcast is Capt. Shane Jarvis who owns Sport Fishing Panama Island Lodge, who explains the gear and boats he uses to consistently catch tuna and marlin in Panama. Shane's operation is an off-the-grid oasis based on a private island. This makes planning essential, there is no tackle shop or marina store on the island. If you want to find success offshore, listen in. Visit https://www.anglersjournal.com/subscribe to subscribe to Anglers Journal magazine. This podcast is sponsored by IMTRA

Anglers Journal contributor Jerry Audet is a die-hard fisherman who is obsessed with targeting striped bass from shore. Over his years as a surfcaster, Jerry has developed tried-and-true techniques and amassed a log full of prime fishing spots, most of them from the shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Does he hide from others to protect his spots? Perhaps. Does he walk 10-plus miles on a typical fishing adventure? Probably. Does he share some of his striped bass secrets? You'll have to listen in. For more info visit AnglersJournal.com Follow us @Anglers_Journal

If you've been reading fishing magazines for any amount of time, you've likely seen Mike Sudal's detailed illustrations and sketch work. Mike is one of those rare individuals who has been able to combine his passion for fishing with his creative talents to help him earn a living. But when you start to peel back the layers, there is much more to the story. Mike has been employed by some of the country's largest news organizations including the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press, using his artistic skills to help journalists depict stories in a visual way. He's also a super fishy guy. Mike illustrated a story about legendary shark skipper Frank Mundus for the Winter 2023 issue of Anglers Journal. @Anglers_Journal https://www.anglersjournal.com/

Anglers Journal book reviewer Noah Davis joins the podcast to discuss his five favorite fishing books and host Charlie Levine adds another five. A few of the titles are old classics while others are more obscure. Give a listen and add one of these great books to your summer reading list. Subscribe today at AnglersJournal.com Follow us @Anglers_Journal

The striped bass are biting along the East Coast and anglers are getting into the action. While the fishing is good, the striped bass stock is still teetering on a possible collapse if the fish are not protected. In this episode of the Anglers Journal Podcast we are joined by Capt. John McMurray, a Long Island, New York-based skipper and former fishery council member. McMurray explains the management of striper stocks and the recent changes to the slot size. We need to release our fish with minimal harm and do are part to educate all anglers on the importance of protecting striped bass. Follow us @anglers_journal and visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to our award-winning, quarterly publication.

It's hard to miss Zac "Yeti" Yarbrough, he's a 6-foot, 5-inch former lineman for the University of Virginia. He's got a big beard, bright eyes and an electric smile. Whether he is fishing a tournament or standing in the TSA line at the airport, Zac always seems to have a smile on his face. But for the past four years, Zac has been battling male breast cancer. He's been very open about his journey, and he hasn't let it get in the way of his fishing adventures. When he's not in the chemo chair, Zac is fishing the blue water for billfish and wahoo, or jumping on a plane to his next adventure. For Zac, there are No Bad Days. It's an inspiring mantra — one we should all work toward. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to the magazine. Follow us @anglers_journal.

Recreational fishing is big business. In the United States alone, fishing contributes $148 billion in economic output and supports 945,500 jobs. For the last 90 years, the American Sportfishing Association has worked behind the scenes to protect tackle manufacturers, retailers and a range of stakeholders who rely on the business side of fishing to feed their families. In this episode, Glenn Hughes, president of ASA, drops by to discuss fishing participation, important legislation and the various fisheries issues they're working on to keep our waters open and stocked with fish. Learn more about ASA at https://asafishing.org/. Subscribe to Anglers Journal Magazine at https://www.anglersjournal.com/. Follow us https://www.instagram.com/anglers_journal/

Chris Fischer did not set out to become a leading authority on the migrations and status of great white sharks. In this episode, he explains how his love of the marine world, and his desire to connect anglers with the science community to create a unified front to help the ocean led to the formation of OCEARCH. Chris opens up the vault and talks about the ups and downs of his enterprise, the work they've done and how their work is lifting the curtain on the mysteries of white sharks.

Capt. Chris Wittman is a fourth-generation Floridian with strong ties to the water and natural surroundings. After seeing the effects of habitat degradation along southwest Florida and especially in Everglades National Park, Wittman and his friend and fellow guide, Capt. Daniel Andrews decided to start Captains for Clean Water. The organization has continually grown and laid out sound plans to repair Florida's natural flows, combat red tide and work together for the good of the environment. Anglers Journal host Charlie Levine and Chris were able to fish together and find some time to chat at a recent outing put on by Costa Sunglasses.

Anthony DiGiulian wears a lot of fishing hats. He is a first-class mate who has worked on some of the sport's best boats. He is an ardent conservationist who devotes his time to a range of angling causes. He's a tournament director for Pelagic Offshore Gear and runs the Rock Star tournament in Costa Rica and the Triple Crown in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He is a fishing educator and has spent many hours running seminars and schools to teach skills to all kinds of anglers. He is passionate about volunteering and works with young people who have disabilities. Tony is always working on something and spending time on a range of causes. This is his story.

When a hockey injury would not heal, a young Michael Carr received news that no person wants to hear. He was diagnosed with cancer and nearly lost his leg. His life would take on a new focus. He found a love for fishing that has led to many adventures and a burgeoning side hustle as a journalist. The New Jersey native loves chasing striped bass with a fly rod and when he isn't teaching English, coaching youth sports or hiking with his sons, he is out fishing or contemplating his next fly-fishing outing.

In late September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on southwest Florida. As meteorologists monitored the story, they had predicted it would land further north, in the Tampa / St. Pete area. Thus many residents in Fort Myers and Naples were underprepared for the category four hurricane which devastated the area with 155 mph winds and unrelenting rain and storm surge. Capt. Bill D'Antuono, a lifetime Naples resident, made the tough call to leave his home and head to higher ground. As the storm receded, Bill went into recovery mode, helping his neighbors as he rebuilt his house. About five months later, Bill is just starting to run fishing charters again and he's already seen how the storm changed the bottom topography in the areas where he fishes and dives in the Gulf of Mexico. This is his story.

Anglers Journal contributing photographer Tom Lynch is no stranger to the New Jersey surf. The sandy landscapes, lighthouses, weather, ocean waves and most notably, the striped bass, are some of Tom's favorite subject matters to capture with his army of cameras. Tom has his finger on the pulse of the Jersey surf-fishing scene. When there's a bite going on, he knows about it. He spends hours and hours fishing from the suds and photographing what he sees. His images are astounding, especially the photos he took during the fall blitz that occurred in late 2022. In this episode of the Anglers Journal podcast, we talk with Tom on a quiet morning as he photo edits some recent images from his gallery in Point Pleasant. Listen in as we learn more about the man behind the lens and the almighty striper feast that outlined the mega bass blitz of 2022.

Over the past several decades, Jon Cave has helped all kinds of anglers learn the art of the fly cast. He's helped experienced fly-fishing anglers improve their cast. He traveled to remote outposts to fish back in the day when few anglers did such things. His mind is constantly thinking about the intricacies of fly-fishing, from the diameter of leader material and tippets to tapers and shooting heads to fly patterns and moon phases. Jon sits down to share some casting tips and talks about how fly-fishing has shaped his life.

With the year coming to a close, the host of the Anglers Journal podcast, Charlie Levine, looks back at why he loves to fish and discusses how his career path brought him here. Thank you for listening to the podcast this year. Stay tuned for more pods in the new year, and we hope your new year's resolution is to fish more! Don't forget to pick up the Winter issue of Anglers Journal, which just started to hit the streets, or visit AnglersJournal.com for a subscription. Happy holidays!

William Sisson is a lifelong angler and writer. The one species of gamefish that holds his heart more than any, is the striped bass — a fish he grew up pursuing. In his new book, Seasons of the Striper: Pursuing the Great American Gamefish, Sisson tells the story of this sport fish and the millions of anglers who pursue them. Drawing on three decades of notebooks full of observations and interviews, as well as hundreds of hours spent pursuing striped bass from beaches and boats, he weaves a wide-arching profile of the striped bass.  In this conversation, Sisson talks about his love of stripers, the approach he took on the book and he also reads a few passages. If you love Anglers Journal, and your thoughts are dominated by stripers, you will enjoy this conversation.  The book, published by Rizzoli, is available on Amazon and at bookstores.

Capt. Mike Sheeder grew up in Hawaii where he developed a love of fishing and the ocean. He followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Chris Sheeder, and became a charter boat captain specializing in offshore fishing. He has been fishing Guatemala since 2006, when he took the helm of the 37-foot Intensity, one of the most prolific charter boats to ever fish offshore. Mike has logged some amazing days on the water. He's released 70 sailfish in a day. He's won awards and accolades. And he's seen all kinds of things go down on the water. Listen in to learn more about Mike's ascension in the sport, and his new operation.

Benny Blanco grew up in South Florida and gravitated to the local canals and waterways as a young boy. As a teenager he began fishing Biscayne Bay and the Everglades. He became a full-time guide in the late 1990s. His work ethic and passion for fishing and the marine environment are undeniable. When he's not on the water, he is either spending time with his family or giving back in some way. In this podcast, Benny talks about the challenges he faced as a young Hispanic guide and befriending his mentors such as Jose Wejebe and Flip Pallot. We also discuss Benny's work with Captains for Clean Water, which has been a leading force in Everglades restoration and Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. Benny is an inspiring individual and it's no wonder he has become such a well-respected waterman.

Anglers Journal editor Charlie Levine sits down with marine artist Dennis Friel, who is also the host of the Connected By Water podcast. The conversation flows from snakehead to marlin to brown trout and beyond. Charlie and Dennis are longtime buddies and their mutual appreciation for fishing, art and storytelling is undeniable.