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Joe Mangiafico is founder and owner of Mangiafico Knives. He's also a saltwater flats guide on Cape Cod, and in his spare time works with Science on the Fly, an organization committed to improving the water quality of America's rivers. Show Notes: https://www.mangiaficoknives.com/ IG: @joe_mangiafico for knife or guiding info. https://scienceonthefly.org/ Boker Knives Production Models of Joe's Knives: https://www.bokerusa.com/search?sSearch=mangiafico&p=1 Our podcast website: www.fishypodcast.com Mike Faulkingham Guided Fly and Light Tackle Trips: www.fishportlandmaine.com Lou Tirado's Guided Fly and Light Tackle Trips: www.diamondpassoutfitters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Thayer does lives in a part of the world known for its old boats and its rocks. Specifically, the boat is The Mayflower, and the rock is Plymouth Rock. But Hunter's interest lies more in fishing swimming around the rocks than in old dudes in weird hats with buckles carving numbers into boulders. And he cares about big fish. Big striped fish. Catching them, setting them free, and figuring out how to keep them around for a long, long time. He cares so much that he started his conservation website filled with information about how to catch them, how to release them and how to make yourself a damned good angler. On top of that, he writes for various publications, and he builds his own striper plugs. Hunter is a striped bass Renaissance Man, on a one-person quest to do all he can for our beloved fish. Get in touch with Hunter! www.stripedsurvivalinc.om On Instagram: @stripedsurvival Products we mentioned and love! GT Eels from Gravity Tackle: www.gravitytackle.com IslandX Lures - Mike loves the Hellfire 180 Floating in Sand Eel: https://islandxlures.com/ Zinger Baits on Instagram: @zinger.baits Make A Difference www.menhadendefenders.com www.stripersforever.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sit down with our friend, Pete Sliwkoski, owner of Larry's Tackle Shop, and Fish Chappy Guide Service. I first met Pete ten years ago on East Beach during the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. We instantly hit off and had mutual respect for each other's drive and passion for the fish, the island, and for life. I always look forward to sharing the beach and a beer with Pete. Pete has recently taken the lead on being the steward that Chappy needs, he is passionate about beach access and keeping it available for all to enjoy. If you have not been to the Martha's Vineyard yet, you need to, and f you have, you know how great Larry's Tackle Shop is. Thanks for listening! We know you will enjoy this one! To follow what Pete is fighting for or to check out the shop here are some useful links: Social Media https://www,facebook.com/larrystackle.shop Web Site: www.larrystackle.com MV Beachgoers Access Group Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mvbeachgoersaccess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of podcasts, this one included, often get hung up on interviewing those in the "Industry" in this episode we sit down with Joe Webster. Joe is a Maine Native, who is an avid angler, world class fly tier, and artist when it comes to glass blowing. Joe is on a quest to fish 365 days in a row, and we have no doubt he will get it done. We thoroughly enjoyed our chat with Joe and we believe you will enjoy his stories and insights into all things fishing. Sit back and relax, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we were lucky enough to sit down with the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, and ASMFC Board Member Pat Keliher. Pat is a lifelong Mainer, who grew up on the banks of the Kennebec River in Gardiner Maine. He is a Registered Maine Guide, and licensed USCG Captain. Pat got his start guiding hunters for upland birds and sea ducks, he then transitioned to chasing trophy Striped Bass on the fly. He guided full time for nearly a decade before he moved into fisheries management, where he headed up the CCA, and then moved into the head of Maine's Atlantic Salmon division. He has been the face of DMR for ten years and says he has "some more years in him". Pat was the Executive chair for ASMFC for two years and still holds a position on the board. Pat is a humble man who is quick to give credit to staff and put the blame on himself if needed. He is truly a great ambassador for the State of Maine and for the fishing community on the east coast. If you want to see what Pat and his staff are up to check out: Maine.gov/dmr/ ASMFC.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we get to sit down with the one and only, NorCalKat, Orlando Campos. OC, is an avid Striped Bass anglers, and master plug builder. He is a family man, and a conservationist. Orlando's meticulous attention to detail has him field testing plugs for months if not years before he sends them out to the public. It is this attention to detail that has widely considered one of the best builders in the country and why he has such a demand and waiting list for his plugs. Orlando has a an infectious attitude when it comes to the love for the Striped Bass. We thoroughly enjoyed getting speak with OC. His story is one you will not want to miss. @nor.cal.kat https://fishnorcalkat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Saturday, April 9, 2002 please join us at the Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, Maine for the annual saco Bay Tackle Seminar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every once and a while we are lucky to meet people who truly get "It". Al is one of those people. He has been an industry leader for decades, working with Costa and bringing them mainstream, and then with Simms. And while that is all well and good, Al's passion is family. Al started Bajio Sunglasses as a response to Big Business coming in and taking over. With the start of Bajio Sunglasses he has now catapulted himself and his company to the forefront of the sunglasses industry. All while doing it the right way, keeping a family atmosphere, and maintaining sustainable practices that are responsible for the Earth. www.bajiosunglasses.com @bajiosunglasses Check out the Gallo Project https://bajiosunglasses.com/collections/gear/products/rooster-tee Captain Lou Tirado @Diamond_Pass_Outfitters 207-899-5985 Captain Mike Faulkingham 207-838-7980 @fishportlandmaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting in the 90s, Maine striped bass guide Capt. Eric Wallace built and to this day maintains his rabidly loyal flats-fishing clientele the old fashioned way; by learning his waters through painstaking research, by watching fish behavior, through incredibly detailed record-keeping, and by just plain being on the water - a lot. One client fished with him to great success and told another one. That one told someone else, and that person told two more. Soon, he was guiding clients two, three, fifteen days a year. The man eats, breathes and sleeps fish. When he's not fishing, he's fighting for access to the waters he fishes. When hes not campaigning for water access, he's fly tying. When he's not fly tying, he's representing the brands that reflect his style - no frills, no flash, and all about hardcore commitment to excellence - currently those include Thomas & Thomas rods and Hatch Reels. Impressive company indeed. Wallace uses social media "because I guess I more or less have to these days." But don't look for posts from him to include pics that brag about the size or number of fish his clients have caught. Not because they don't exist. Oh they do. Any quiet evening spent with Eric, if you ask enough times, will produce pictures of monster bass caught in water so shallow it shouldn't hold anything with fins. Wallace's use of social media is used most often to show his acumen with a camera, to catch a special moment with what most would consider an "average" fish, but caught at just the perfect moment, when an appreciative angler is gently returning it to the water, or when the heartbreakingly gorgeous places he guides are just giving way to the first light of an autumn morning as a hungry bass breaks the surface in pursuit of one his secretive flies that no one - absolutely no one - will see unless they fish with him. The increasingly desperate bragging done by other guides on the 'books and the 'Grams the 'Toks seems lost on Wallace. Or maybe not lost. Maybe ignored. Probably ignored. Definitely ignored. An evening spent talking fishing with him is to understand what so many of us caught between two worlds struggle with; namely, the old world of hard-won knowledge that led to respect based on the humble pursuit of a craft for which you lived. That world was inhabited by Wallace's heroes, guys with names like "Lefty," who he guided numerous times and counted as a friend, and Steve Huff, and Flip Pallot. Compare that to the newer, flashier approach, where a few good pics of someone with an expensive boat and the right clothing "make" you a guide, and it adds up to an odd situation for Wallace. He doesn't dislike it for all the obvious reasons - like that it's fake and not based in reality, he dislikes it because Wallace comes from a time when a guide had a code, and that code dictated that a guide knew EVERYTHING he or she could know (and more) before charging a client to take him or her fishing. I'm sure I speak for Lou when I say I don't remember having spent as pleasant an evening for a long time as the one we spent with Capt. Eric, sitting in his home during this interview, surrounded by the mementos of his not-insignificant life of fishing, just discussing fishing striped bass on the flats. You couldn't do better than to try to get on his schedule this summer for a chance at a shot at a bass on the flats of Casco Bay. It's a very simple fact that no one does it better. -Mike Capt. Eric Wallace's Website www.coastalflyangler.com Phone: 207.671.4330 Instagram @coastalflyangler Facebook Coastal Fly Angler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pickerel. Often looked down upon, commonly ignored. The fish that so many of us cut our teeth on when dad helped us hang our first worm under a bobber and wait patiently with our Zebco ready to reel in whatever was hungry. Pickerel is a fish for everyone. A fish that everyone has access to. A fish that doesn't require special knowledge, secret locations or access to waters 200 miles away. Will Pearce loves fly fishing for pickerel. And because it was the fish that gave him his start in fly fishing, he thought, "Why not honor this fun, accessible fish with everyone, and give it the attention it deserves?" And so the PickerelJar Fly Fishing Tournament was born! The PickerelJar Tournament is fly fishing only, virtual, and costs only $10 to enter! The prizes are outstanding, and best of all, the tourney takes place when fishing for everything else just hasn't gotten hot yet. So get in touch with Will, get signed up, and get ready to photograph some slime darts! Tight Lines, You Fishy Sons of Guns! Let's see those pickerel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capt Terry Nugent continues his discussion with us regarding the decline in the quality of striped bass fishing on Cape Cod, and gives his prescription for saving this world class fishery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year I try to step up my game when it comes to Albie fishing, I am constantly looking for the lightest, strongest, most efficient rod and reel I can afford. In this Short Strike, I review my latest set up. Also, we were greeted by first mate Joe a few times with some background noise, (the perils of living with roaming toddler). Give the guys at Blackhole Hole rods a look, and check out Tomo's Tackle too! www.blackholeusa.com www.Tomostackle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the season winds to an end, it is imperative to keep your gear in working order for the start of next year. There is nothing worse than pulling out your gear only to find that it is broken, or in some sort of disarray because you were lazy and just didn't want to deal with it at that moment. One simple way to keep things in order is to remove all the line from your reels. Throughout the season, moisture is trapped in the line and over time the salt and other contaminants will eat away at your spool, creating pits and corrosion, which effectively weakens you reel. Take care of your investment to ensure that you are ready to go next spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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John Skinner is a humble groundbreaker in striped bass fishing; he stumbled unknowingly into YouTube stardom by quietly and unassumingly filming himself as he taught us how to use tackle we all had, but had been using incorrectly, or not as effectively as could have been. Anglers anxiously await his next post, knowing that it may well provide the detail that could change their fishing fortunes. Skinner approaches his fishing like a true scientist, and the results prove it. He regularly brings in massive fish and lots of them when the rest of us are standing on the beach scratching our heads. John doesn't need $300,000 boats, or rod and reel setups that are unattainable by the average working person. He uses normal gear, lures, and tackle that most of us probably already own to catch fish most people only dream about. On top of that, he freely shares his knowledge and wants to make you a better angler too. Thanks to John for being on the show, and for being such an asset to our industry! https://www.youtube.com/user/jskinner5278/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking into a shop to buy a fishing rod can be a daunting task, more often than not the rods are grouped together, and what it can look like is a labyrinth of different length, action, and power rods. Some will be the same length, but will have a different handle, or line rating, or lure rating. In this Short Strike, we will go over the different scenarios for when to use certain rods. As with everything in fishing, there is no right or wrong answer. We highly recommend putting your hands on different styles and seeing what fits right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being on the boat is all fun and games until it isn't. As Professional Guides we have a duty to make sure our guests have a great trip, and with that we need to ensure that everyone has a safe trip, and in the event of a mishap we need to have a plan. In this Short Strike we go over just a few of the safety measures we take, and our thought process. Make sure you have a plan when you go out, use something from us, and cater it to what suits you best! Have fun out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Short Strike we go over what you can expect to see as the season winds down. The bait, the gear, the trends. As with everything in life, everything is fluid and so is the fishing. Weather will play a factor, the presence of bait, and location will play a factor as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and I are back! We are excited to announce our new partnership with the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. We are also honored to have Tom Rowland back on the show. In this episode we take a deep dive into the mindset of Tom, and find out what drives him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron McKee - The Striper Maineiac - might be most famous for his incredibly high-quality striper plugs and his stunning hand-built rods. But what you may not know is he's also a helluvan angler. He holds more trophies than most people own fishing lures, and your fishing heroes were and are Ron's fishing buddies. But Ron McKee didn't become famous because of a well-managed Instagram account, or great photography uploaded to YouTube. Ron built his fame by standing in the water and fishing. And fishing. And fishing. And when he wasn't fishing, he listened to other great anglers. And he read. And he shared. And he researched. And then he went fishing again. And then he rinsed and repeated. Ron McKee is a member of the old school, when if you weren't the real deal, you didn't get to claim to be part of dream team. And when you listen to Ron talk, you can hear that. Ron's knowledge of striped bass runs deep. Almost as deep as his passion, which is seemingly endless. Enjoy this interview. We feel very lucky and very thankful to have had Ron sit down with us. He's an incredibly generous and entertaining man, and he's a blast to talk with. To Order Plugs or Rods:stripermainiac@yahoo.com

Captains for Clean Water is leading the fight to save one of the most important watersheds in the world - Florida's Everglades. And it's a fight that they're winning. Captain Mike Holliday, Outreach and Engagement Manager for Captains for Clean Water, joins us to give us a super fun, super informative, and easy-to-understand explanation of how the Everglades work, and why the area is so important to Florida's sportfishing industry. Perhaps equally as importantly, he tells us how the approach CFCW has used - using the power of the efforts of everyday people to win battles for the environment by focusing single-mindedly, with laser focus and bulldog tenacity, on the the goal. https://captainsforcleanwater.org/join-us/www.captainmikeholliday.comhttps://captainsforcleanwater.org/skiff-challenge/support-a-team/

The art of fly tying is more than just slapping some hair and feathers to a hook with some thread. In this episode we sit down with Master Maine Guide, and professional fly design and tier Nate Wight of North Woods Fly Company. Nate explains the intricacies of balancing a fly for proper swimming action, how he got his start, and we hit on one of his favorite species the Smallmouth Bass. www.northwoodsfly.com@n.w.flycowww.HookedNEPodcast.comwww.FishPortlandMaine.comwww.DiamondPassOutfitters.com

After what seemed like an eternity Mike and I were lucky enough to sit down and chat with one of the industries superstars. Jamie Howard, owner of Howard Films is the premier film maker for the outdoor industry. His ability to put the viewer on the boat through his lenses are what separate him from the rest of the pack. You can find Jamie's work on his site: www.Howardfilms.comAfter you watch all of his films head on over to our site to pick up some great apparel. www.HookedNEPodcast.com

At Hooked In New England, we're proud of the incredible fishing-related businesses that exist in our region. From fly-tiers to boat-builders, artists, craftsmen, and businesspeople put out amazing products that are the envy of the fishing products world. We are proud to support them and we hope to have some small impact on their success. So this Christmas, we thought we'd highlight four of our favorites, share a short interview with each of them with you, and hope that hearing from them will make your Christmas shopping (or Christmas list making!) easier!Merry Christmas from us here at Hooked In New England. We wish every one of you health, happiness, and great fishing success in the coming year. Sincerely,Mike and LouOld Maine Outfittershttps://www.oldmaineoutfitters.com/https://www.instagram.com/oldmaineoutfitters/https://www.facebook.com/oldmaineoutfitters/Trident Fly Fishinghttps://www.tridentflyfishing.com/https://www.instagram.com/tridentfly/https://www.facebook.com/TridentFlyFishing12WThttps://12wt.com/https://www.instagram.com/twelveweightapparel/https://www.instagram.com/twelveweightapparel/Maine Fly Companyhttps://maineflyco.com/https://www.instagram.com/maineflycompany/https://www.facebook.com/maineflyco

Ultra Sonic Cleaners have been used by professionals for decades, whether it is a dental office, ammunition reloader, machine shop or wherever, you can find these cleaners. If you are looking to keep your gear in top condition you may want to look into getting yourself one of these. Clean your pliers, Boga Grip, Power Knobs, and Lures.

Bunker, Pogies, Menhaden. Maybe the unsexiest fish in the sea until you consider that it is quite literally the source of food for everything that swims and flies on the Atlantic Coast of North America. It also does NOTHING but swim around filtering our oceans and keeping them sparkling clean. And despite the importance of this weird cousin of the herring, bunker have been steadily declining in numbers for a long time due to overfishing and poor management. And the consequences - dirtier bays and oceans and far fewer gamefish- is the obvious result. And if you're sitting there asking yourself why we would allow the ocean's "liver" to be systematically removed for the financial benefit of a very small group of people, then you're going to love listening to Capt. Paul Eidman, founder of Menhaden Defenders, tell us who's responsible for wiping out pogies, how we can stop them, and what the amazing results will be when we do. Menhaden Defenderswww.menhadendefenders.org/https://www.facebook.com/menhadendefendersIG: @menhadendefendersCapt. Paul Eidmanwww.reeltherapy.com

After a brief hiatus we are back! In this episode Mike and I review our season, talk about some of the trends we saw, and relive some of our best trips from 2020. We want to thank everyone for listening and especially those who sat down with us. We are stoked to bring you guys some new content and we have some spectacular guests lined up! As always, please leave a review for us, and send us a DM or email with any suggestions, questions, and cool pics and stories! www.fishportlandmaine.comwww.diamondpassoutfitters.com@Hooked_In_New_England

Mike and I were fortunate enough to sit down with the one and only Captain Jared Raskob. Co-owner and host of Silver Kings Television, Champion Guide and Captain of the Gold Cup, Full-time guide, and most importantly father and husband. In this episode I feel as though we were able to get an inside look to who the man actually is. He is a devoted father and husband first and foremost, he is a driven angler, and guide, and he truly is a gracious and humble man. Jared's ability to see the good in situations is something all guides should strive for. His tenacity to be the best is also how all guides should be, as this is what the customers deserve. And his relentless pursuit to be the best father and husband is something at all men should strive for. Thank you Captain Raskob, and thank you guys! Enjoy this episode, we certainly did. @captain_jared_raskob - Instagram@silverkngstvCaptJaredRaskob@aol.com305-393-3902

In this episode we were fortunate enough to sit down with Captain Eliot Jenkins, owner and sole operator of Greasy Beaks Flyfishing, where he specializes in fly and light tackle for Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, and Bonito in Massachusetts during the summer months and then takes the operation to Pacific City, Oregon for Steelhead in the winter. Eliot is a fishy dude and this conversation proves that. Enjoy the show!www.greasybeaksflyfishing.com@Greasybeaks

In this episode we were lucky enough to sit down with Captain Paul Dixon of To The Point Charters based out of Montauk, New York. Captain Dixon is a pioneer when it comes to targeting Striped Bass on the flats in the northeast. Many of his tactics are what we use today, and those tactics came from days upon days of learning the hard way. Paul has been at the forefront of Striped Bass conservation, most notably with his work with Jamie Howard and the film Running the Coast. Paul was also on ESPN's Guide House, the first fishing reality show that featured guides in Montauk during the fall run and their day to day activities. When Paul is not guiding in Montauk, he can be found in Key Largo, Florida where he guides for tarpon, permit, and bonefish, and anything else that swims. If you want to learn from one of the best we highly recommend giving Captain Dixon a call. But make sure to do so early as he is in high demand. Captain Paul Dixon516-314-1185www.flyfishingmontauk.com

In this episode we sit down to chat with Joe and Phoenix Rogers from Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard. On their own they are each accomplished anglers, and hunters, with numerous trophies to their names. But together they bring a special excitement out of each other and I imagine the best out of each other well. As life long islanders, Joe and Phoenix have a vast knowledge of the seasons and the fishery that makes Martha's Vineyard so special too so many. When they are not fishing or hunting or traveling the world to exotic locales they can be found keeping the island alive through Joe's work as a trustee and land steward, and through Phoenix's remarkable jewelry as she pays homage to the Wampum way. We hope you enjoy the show! We sure did! @MVOutdoorsman@Islandgirlphoenix@zukathelabwww.islandphoenix.com

In this episode with speak with Gabe Ravizza, owner and founder of Gravity Tackle. Gabe specializes in pouring high quality scent infused soft plastic lures that have caught fish up and down the east coast. Gabe has gone through many challenges in life and is still here to talk about it.www.gravitytackle.com

It's a crazy competitive market for fly fishing equipment - rods, reels, lines, fly tying materials - the margins are tiny and the market is crowded with big box retailers who can survive on razor thin margins. So how does a small, Maine-based company survive, and even thrive? By offering superior service, deep product knowledge, and a huge appreciation for its customers. Listen in as we hear from Ben Freeman, owner of Trident Fly Fishing, as he tells us how he launched the store, and how he keeps it afloat day in and day out.

Most of us have a constant challenge keeping our gear organized. After a few hours on the boat, on the beach or beside the river, our gear ends up spread out across half a mile, lost, tangled and crazy. Listen in as Tim Adams, owner of Oxbow Brewing and Yeti Ambassador, hooks us up with the ultimate fishing gear organization system. https://www.yeti.com/en_US/cargo/loadout-gobox-30/26010000026.html#start=1https://oxbowbeer.com/

There is no such thing as a "wind knot," there are only "fisherman knots." If you're seeing knots in your leaders, that means you're (gasp!) probably experiencing the tailing loop, when your leader returns from your backcast UNDER the main line. Egads!But with us in this episode is noted Cape Cod area guide, travel host and fly-casting instructor Abbie Schuster, and she's gonna teach you how to rid yourself of your bad habits! Listen in as the owner of Kismet Outfitters gives you some super valuable secrets for making you the caster you always knew you could be. Abbie Schusterwww.kismetoutfitters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kismetoutfitters/IG: kismetoutfittersIG: abbie.on.the.fly/

Superstars usually hone their craft by dialing in every detail, so that absolutely nothing is left to chance. No stone is unturned. No loose end exists. The superstar obsesses over every detail until he or she is operating solely on muscle memory and sheer knowledge and drive. So it is with Capt. Brian Coombs, owner of Get Tight Sportfishing in Boston, MA. Brian puts his clients on big striped bass. Really big striped bass. And he puts those clients on those big fish with topwater lures and flies. He knows where the fish are, and he knows why they're there, and he knows where'll they'll be tomorrow. And he knows how to catch them. What's more, the guy is just a wealth of knowledge. And lucky for us, he likes to share that knowledge. Brian gives us a kickass hour of tips, tricks, lures and other information about targeting the legendary big bass of Boston. Enjoy!Get Tight Sport Fishinghttps://www.gettightsportfishing.com/https://www.facebook.com/GetTightSFhttps://www.instagram.com/gettightsportfishing/Mentioned In Show:RS Nets: https://rsnetsusa.com/Sportfishing Galapagos: www.sportfishgalapagos.comTomos Tackle: http://www.tomostackle.com/

A big part of fishing for many anglers is remembering and capturing that special moment in a photograph; maybe it was your daughter's first smallmouth, or your wife's monster striper. Maybe it was the elusive bonefish you caught on a fishing trip that you saved your pennies for over three years. Whatever the reason, there's a big difference between a mediocre photo and one that captures every element of that magical moment in time.Join us as On The Water magazine's Eddy Stahowhiak - an incredibly gifted photographer - shares his thoughts on capturing the best photos you can, and making the most of whatever camera gear you have, whether it's an iPhone or a $5000 DSLR. How To Take Better Fish Photos Document: https://ca3db487-f158-43ae-afb4-b9d48eae5209.filesusr.com/ugd/1a4e09_c99ed81050af452f901b07fbac707f95.pdfwww.onthewater.com

Charlie Moore, the Mad Fisherman, has a lot to be happy about. He pretty much singlehandedly changed the "fishing television show," from a drab series of "how-to" segments to an entertaining, little-bit-of-everything entertainment medium. He fishes with his sports heroes. He fishes with rock stars. He fishes with television and movie stars. But don't mistake Charlie's lust for life for a lack of seriousness when it comes time to get down to hooking up. He's as serious about fishing hard and seriously as any angler alive. And on top of it all, he's a helluva lot of fun to talk to.

Some people would say it's a bad time to start a small business, particularly in Maine. But if your product is this good, you have nothing to fear. Courtney Roberts started Knotty Girl Leaders and is kicking some major butt by making and marketing hand-tied, pre-made leaders from high-end components and selling them in tackle shops throughout New England, on Etsy and through Facebook. The feedback is incredible because the product is second-to-none. Listen in as this Maine girl talks leaders, leader construction, and how to be the first person in Maine to land a striper each season!Instagram: knotty_girl_leadersFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Knotty-Girl-Leaders-107984667568387/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDYS1EVa-Ng0W2Cg3l8LwLDhVNm8isrfmZJUYlekqoJ7iMij0rtZBGiU78mbE7RMorPy-Mvb6E-57jnEmail: KnottyGirlLeaders@gmail.comEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnottyGirlLeaders

Crab flies are an incredibly effective tool in targeting striped bass, but they aren't the easiest fly to cast. Trident Fly Fishing's Riley Libby walks you through the best rod, line and leader setups to get the fly where it needs to be, and to keep it where it needs to be. www.tridentflyfishing.com

Tom Rowland has done it all. Respected freshwater fishing guide, respected Florida saltwater fishing guide, tournament angler, fishing television pioneer, outdoor television pioneer, father, husband, fitness guru and groundbreaking podcaster. Tom is a giant in the angling world, and through it all, he remains one of the world's truly nice guys. Sit down and listen to an industry leader who knows what he believes, shares what he believes and shares his knowledge freely all while being an incredible listener and having a great time. https://www.saltwaterexperience.com/https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/tom_rowland/https://www.waypointtv.com/www.oldmaineoutfitters.com

It's a weird time, to say the least, and weird things are happening. All over the country, leaders at the national and local level are closing parks, recreation areas, boat launches and beaches to protect us from Covid-19. That is why it is SO VERY IMPORTANT that you join and hopefully become active in your local or state sportsman's organization. These organizations are the BEST line of defense against government overreach that limits access to the outdoor areas we love so much. Listen in as we discuss a specific example of this, and enjoy. Mike's Blog: https://fishportlandmaine.com/uncategorized/call-close-outdoors/Here is a list of groups that may help you re-open closed areas. If you know of better examples, please get in touch with us immediately at hookednepodcast@gmail.com. In Maine:https://www.sportsmansallianceofmaine.org/#/https://www.maine.gov/ifw/In New Hampshire:https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/In MA:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-fish-and-gameIn CT:https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Hunting/CT-Hunting-and-TrappingIn Rhode Island:https://federatedri.org/

Now that we know that we recreational anglers are the biggest part of striper mortality, it's time to do EVERYTHING we can to release every fish as carefully as possible. Listen to the Boston Harbor Badass Capt. Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing explain how to properly fight, land, photograph and revive a fish properly. And if you're planning a trip to the Boston area, make sure to book Capt. Coombs for a trip to chase some massive slob linesiders. Capt. Brian Coombs1-781-866-3367https://www.gettightsportfishing.com/https://www.facebook.com/GetTightSFhttps://www.instagram.com/gettightsportfishing/

Any town's tackle shop is the social center of talk, rumor, advice, information, innuendo, outright lies, a few more rumors, and some outright lies. And if a tackle shop owner plays his cards right, he gives his customers - new and old - enough information that with a little work they become better anglers. Such is the case with Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge. Peter has a passion for fishing and a passion for sharing info about fishing, and he puts it all to good use in an amazing retail and online shop that is as much about info as it is about money. He also knows more about marine worms than any human should know. Hint: That knowledge equals BIG fish. Enjoy!The Saltwater Edgehttps://saltwateredge.com/https://www.facebook.com/The-Saltwater-Edge-47410672605/https://www.instagram.com/saltwateredge/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KGEdM5Sg4bSPlKFq7mNiw

In this week's short strike, noted fly-tier Capt. Forrest Faulkingham discusses a few secrets of great fly-tying, including not getting hung up on what other people think of your flies. Other gems? A great fly is one that catches fish, not one that gets attention on social media. And do you know what a "closed flock" is? Neither did we. Capt. Forrest Faulkingham, Master Maine Guide with Maine Saltwater Outfitters and Guide Service. 207-882-8392www.mainesaltwater.net

It's often ignored, but many, many places in the northeast hold striped bass that hold in predictable places and DO NOT migrate. That means that they can be caught year 'round. If you're patient, dedicated, and know where to look, you can successfully target these layabouts long before the spring migration starts.

Capt. Peter Fallon guides light tackle and fly anglers for stripers all summer in Maine, and albies on Cape Cod in the fall. But he doesn't just guide for them, he obsesses about them. He studies them. He dreams about them. He also works tirelessly for the health of fisheries up and down the coast, and practices what he preaches. Listen in as he tells us his secrets for successfully targeting both species, and on how a lifetime of study has given him the tools to succeed at both. www.mainestripers.net

Capt. Peter Fallon Tells Us His Secrets for Setting Up Spin And Fly Rods for Albies! Capt. Fallon is a bit of a mad scientist when it comes to fishing. He studies fish habits like a researcher and writes everything down. He looks for patterns. He obsesses. He lies awake at night staring at the ceiling, and when he falls asleep, he dreams of fish. We're not sure, but we suspect he has one of those walls with strings running from picture to picture, connecting the dots in the way only the slightly touched can do. So when he offers you advice, you listen intently, and you take it to heart, and you use it. In this Short Strike, he gets down with the details of setting up your spinning rod or fly stick precisely to give you the best shot at bringing that little missile to hand.

Project Healing Waters brings the world of fly fishing - and through it, hopefully, physical and emotional rehabilitation, to disabled veterans all over the country. Volunteers help vets learn fly fishing, fly tying, rod-building, and all the amazing joys of the sport. And the program is having an impact. To date, 9000 disabled veterans have taken part, and the program grows each year. www.projecthealingwaters.orgNational Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Introductory Information Source: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2019/2019_National_Veteran_Suicide_Prevention_Annual_Report_508.pdf

If you're from the northeast and will be visiting Florida with the family this winter or spring, don't leave your rod behind! The fishing opportunities are endless and the beaches are loaded with fish that want to meet you. Mike and Lou give you some quick tips on fabulous fishing when you're doin' Disney.