Seven Stripes Fishing

In this episode, we have Devin Acton of ‘Blowin we Goin’ to talk tuna fishing East of Chatham (and a whole bunch of other stuff). Make sure to follow on Instagram and subscribe to the ‘Weekly Salvage’ for a round-up style newsletter of the best weekly fishing content, tactics talk, and interviews. This episode is […]

In this one, we chat with Ryan Puzzo and Gerard McAllister, co-founders of the awesome Rifles to Rods organization. Rifles to Rods is a non-profit dedicated to the transition, recovery, and well-being of veterans through fishing. We chat about the formation of the organization, how it’s grown, and what you can do to help out. […]

Joe Baggs is back to talk about first-wave migratory striper action, inshore fluke fishing on the Cape, and we really can’t help ourselves but predict the 2023 tuna action. We also talk about some of the new killer lures in the JoeBaggs lineup. This episode is presented by FISH Northeast. Brand new website is dropping […]

In this one, we chat with Eddy from Monomoy Tackle about all things bottom fishing–haddock, cod, fluke, seabass…the works. Eddy talks about some new products in his Monomoy Tackle round-up and gives the 2023 plan for making the most of your time on the water. He also talks about a very unexpected catch from early […]

We are back and we’re talking with Matt Stone, Old Town Kayak Pro, about his 2022 season. And it was a good one. Matt talks about his strategies for targeting big bass (50-inch stripers anyone?) and prehistoric-era tog (you heard about his 23-pound tog, right?) from the kayak. This one’s not just for kayak anglers! […]

In this episode, we’ve got Joe Baggs back again. This time, we’re talking tuna. Joe recently had a few very successful tuna trips South of the Vineyard and Block Island. We talk about what you need to do right now to get on that sweet yellowfin/bluefin/mahi bite down there. He gives tips on finding the […]

In this episode, we chat with Captain Matt Perachio of Tighten Up Charters about all things fishing bait for tuna. Matt talks about 10-tuna days, specific strategies for fishing the Bay, the Bank, and East of Chatham, and how to rig your setups. Lots of great technical talk here about leaders, terminal tackle, and hooks! […]

In this episode, we have part 2 with Nick Whitbeck of IslandX Lures. We talk more about the other killer lures he offers, and deep dive the tactics for fishing Nantucket and other sandy stretches of beach. This episode is presented by FISH Northeast, Easy Moc, and South Shore Fly Casters.

In this episode, we chat with Nick Whitbeck of IslandX Lures. We talk about the creation of Island X lures, run through his whole catalog of offerings, and deep dive the tactics for fishing Nantucket and other sandy stretches of beach. This is part 1 of the interview with Nick. Part 2 will drop next […]

In this episode, we chat with Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle about all things bottom fishing. Eddy is the owner of Monomoy Tackle, a company he started last year. He offers a huge variety of rigs and jigs for all your bottom fishing needs–from deep sea Norwegian jigs to 1oz “rain bait” jigs. This is […]

In this episode, we have Kyle Schaefer and Alec Griswold of Soul Fly Lodge to talk Bahamian bonefish, permit, and striper (decidedly not the Bahamian type). We chat about their opening of the lodge in 2021, bonefish and permit fishing, and Kyle’s unique approach to ‘guide talk’ in the heat of the permit pursuit. Kyle […]

In this episode, we chat with Brian Kelly of Rocks Pebbles and Sands Fishing. We talk about finding your footing as a relatively new guide and boat angler in the Northeast, striper fishing on the South Shore and Cape Cod Bay through the season, and Brian gives his top flies you need to be tying […]

In this one, we’re talking all things rod building with Geoff Klane of Brackish Flies. Geoff and I chat about choosing blanks, guides, reel seatS, and everything you need to get started building rods. If you’re interested in a custom rod, reach out to Geoff. He’ll build you everything from a salter stream fly rod […]

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Perachio of Tighten Up Charters. Capt. Matt is one of the best tuna captains around and focuses much of his time on getting his clients big fish on spin gear. Listen up if you like tuna! We chat about old school tin boat striper fishing, tuna trends […]

In this episode, we’re chatting with Capt. Joe Diorio about all things bass and tuna. Joe recaps his 2021 season (it was “ridiculous,” his words). From the rivers in the Spring to the nearshore grounds in the summer, Joe found the fish. Joe also talks about the recent On the Water episode that they shot […]

In this episode, we chat with Eric Harrison about monster stripers in kayaks. Eric talks about what he saw in 2021 and how it compares to the striper action of past years. We also deep dive into the strategies for finding and catching big stripers from the kayak, giving a rundown on tips for spot […]

In this episode, Sam Stavis of Suds and Seams Guide Service is back to talk stripers. Sam talks about his 2021 season, his newly-aquired confidence lures, and takes some listener mailbag questions about fishing needlefish and finding success in the middle of the summer. Sam also gives his skunk-saver topwater lure. And it’s not the […]

In this episode, we get crazy with Jerry Audet of In Deep Outdoors. Jerry recaps his 2021 striper season from the surf, deep dives into the tactics and techniques he uses to catch large at night on the fly, and talks about why the outer Cape beaches fished so well this year (or did they?). […]

In this episode, Sean and I chat with Greg Cordeiro about the the weirdness that characterized the 2021 fishing season. We talk highs (monster bass at Race Point, mile-long blitzes) and course, the lows. Then, we get to the mailbag questions, addressing some of the most important and pressing issues ever posed. Stick around for […]

In this episode, we chat with Capt. Dave Peros, On the Water and Salty Cape columnist and local guide. We review our 2021 striper season, wax poetic about the Fall Run, get some schooling on how to catch more albies on the fly, and talk about how you should always lie to your friends about […]

In this episode, we chat with Capt. Ray Jarvis of Salt of the Earth Sportfishing about preparing for the Fall Run. We also compare our seasons so far and talk striper and albie strategies around Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. There’s lot of great info in this one, especially if you frequent the locations […]

In this episode, Scott Schneider and Matt Stone of Black Hall Outfitters and Old Town talk targeting big bass from the kayak, the Connecticut fishing scene, and each gives their top three lures for targeting bass throughout the year. We also talk about our Old Town rigs, how to outfit your kayaks for maximum safety […]

In this episode, we chat with John Bianco of Northern Tides Fly Fishing about his three Cheeky Schoolie Tournament wins. John gives us the insight on picking the right structure to catch more stripers from shore. We also talk about targeting stripers from the boat on the flats around the Cape.

In this episode, we chat with James Browne, Maine Striper Guide, about cracking the pogie school striper code from shore, throwing crab flies to stripers in Maine, and getting tuna to eat on the 14wt. Don’t miss this one.

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Moore of Tim Moore Outdoors to talk all things kayak fishing. We chat about Buzzards Bay seabass and the Spot Lock cheatcode, prespawn bass, and our shared vertical jigging obsession. Want to chat more about kayak fishing (or fishing in general) this weekend? Come check out the […]

In this episode, we chat with Patrick Cassidy of Cape Cod on the Fly. We deep dive into strategies for finding and catching stripers on the flats in Cape Cod Bay and the rips off Monomoy. We also chat about striper movements and progressions throughout the season, break down the Macro, Micro and Nano of […]

In this episode, we sit down with Brad Burns, longtime president of Stripers Forever, and Fred Jennings of Peak Dawn Anglers to talk about the history of striped bass management. This is a great conversation with two anglers and longtime conservation leaders who have an immense amount of experience dealing with striped bass and management […]

In this episode, we chat with Jack Murphy, Jack Loveday, and Sean Maiorano of Lucky Jacks Fishing, a guide service and content company. We talk fishing over beers, folks. They review their 2020 striper season from the Cape up to the North Shore, and forecast the 2021 season. They also talk about how a bachelor […]

In this episode, we’ve got Capt. Jay Cianciolo of Laura Jay Charters talking all things tuna. Jay gives his rundown of the excellent 2020 tuna season, talks tuna, blues and bones in Cape Cod Bay, and outlines his strategies for putting more tuna on the deck in 2021. He’s got three words for you. Control. […]

Through the recent restoration and conservation efforts of Southeastern MA Trout Unlimited, The Lyman Reserve Trustees, and other like-minded organizations, Red Brook in Wareham MA has flourished into one of the only streams in Massachusetts with a thriving and sustaining sea run brook trout population. An attempt to change zoning laws adjacent to the preserved […]

In this episode, we have Peter Vandergrift, CMO of Cheeky Fishing, to talk all things Cheeky Schoolie Tournament. We chat about the tourney history, striper conservation, and tips on how to get onto the Tourney Leaderboard this year. Presented by

In this episode, we chat with Dennis Zambrotta about all things Surfcasting for stripers. Dennis talks about the early years fishing Block, how his book Surfcasting around the Block came to be, and of course tells the story of the “Snowstorm Blitz.” Oh yeah, and we talk needlefish. Don’t miss this one. This episode is […]

In this episode, we sit down with Joe and Greg Cordeiro of Flatwing Fishing to talk all things flatwings. We plan out the 2021 striper season, talk flatwing tying strategies, and get insight into how to cook up the perfect flatwing saddle. At the end, you’ll hear the first ever fly draft that goes off […]

In this episode, we chat with Capt. Joe Diorio of Joe Diorio Guide Service about big bass. Joe also talks blurred out surfcasting background photos, comes clean about his albie and steelhead obsessions and of course, tells the story of his 72-pound striper. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, we chat with Capt. Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing. And we’re talking big stripers. Capt. Coombs outlines his strategy for locating large pelagic bass on topwater, giving location and searching tips for finding the biomass. He also unveils the new Get Tight boat for 2021 and beyond. Don’t miss this one! […]

In this episode, we chat with Jerry Audet of In Deep Outdoors about nightshift surf stripers. Jerry gives a masterclass on finding productive structure (especially boulderfields) and gives us a peek into his striper obsession. He also gives the one type of plug that you need to have in your bag if you want to […]

In this episode, we chat with Sam Stavis about surf stripers in the weirdest year we’ve ever had: 2020. We chat 30-pound bass on mackerel tight to rocks, surfcasting, estuary fishing, and rock hopping strategies. Sam also gives his pick for MVP lure of the season. Surfcasters: listen to this one. You can listen to […]

In first episode of Season 3, we talk albies albies albies with Peter Jenkins of the Saltwater Edge. We hit on strategies from boat and shore, gear, hot lures, and fly fishing tactics. We also talk American Saltwater Guides Association and the striper season so far. It’s good to be back! New episodes coming soon. […]

In this edition of the 7S Pod, Joe Cordeiro talks all things tying and catching stripers on Flatwing flies. We chat about estuary fishing strategies through the start of the season and Joe gives his pick for top Flatwing style to throw right now. Make sure to listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

In this episode, I chat with Capt. Peter Fallon of Gillies & Fallon Guide Service about tossing flies to stripers on the flats in the Kennebec, running down blitzing albies in Buzzards Bay, and just about everything in between. We may even chat about catching stripers in the Three Bays. This one is loaded with […]

We’re all stripers in this episode, folks! Geoff Klane joins as we chat up Sam Stavis about his striper plan for 2020. Sam gives his top producing lures and tips for finding the elusive shore stripers. Make sure to subscribe and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, we chat with Joe Mangiafico, Anthony Besaw, and Geoff Klane about all things fishing. We talk spring striper strategies, our favorite lures and flies, and of course, Joe’s tarpon. Make sure to reach out to Joe on his Instagram to check out his knives. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on Spotify […]

In this episode, Joe D’Agostino of Joebaggs Tackle is back to talk pre-migration striper tactics. We also talk about the other fun fish to target in the spring around the cape (scup, seabass, tog and fluke, anyone?). Get your social distancing on and take a listen. Check out Joe on Youtube here, Facebook here and […]

In this episode, I chat with Anthony Cole, master of catching big bass on the fly rod. While gushing over the flies Anthony brought, we forecast the coming striper season on the Cape, chat about beast flies, and discuss the parallels between cooking and fly tying. But mostly, I just gush over the flies Anthony […]

In this episode, I chat with Rowan Lytle about big bass from shore on the fly, his extensive "life list" of fly caught fish, and his quest for a world record fish (sneak peak: he really wants to catch a record tautog on the fly).

In this episode, we talk with Jamie Howard of Howard Films about his film, Running the Coast. We chat about the inception and process of creating the only film about stripers, the cast of characters he met along the way, and of course, the absurdity, insanity, and sleeplessness of the striper migration. Listen on Spotify […]

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Wells (@canalflyguy). Dan gives an absolute masterclass on finding big bass at night. We talk fly and spin presentations, tidal and moon stage, and have lots of fun bait discussion. If you listen to this and use the methods Dan outlines here, you will catch more stripers. […]

In this episode, I sit down with Capt. Nick Kathmann of Fly Guy Fish Guides and talk albies, albies, and albies. We also talk about other types of fishing (like catching big bass around Boston, the intricacies of fishing the Vineyard, etc). But most importantly, we talk about ALBIES. Make sure to subscribe and rate […]

In this episode, I chat with Ryan Franklin, local expert in the art of all things shore-based sharking, about everything you need to know to catch monsters from shore. We also talk expensive swimbaits and lament about slow times at the Canal (just kidding). The dogs make a guest appearance.

Today on the pod, we’ve got Capt. Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing, back for a second interview. Check out the first episode with Brian Coombs here. In this podcast, we talk about big pelagic bass to coming up from the depths to blast your spook plug, the proper way to catch monsters in a […]

In this episode, I chat with Tad Beagley and Nick Vercollone of the North South River Watershed Association about the South Shore Striper Tournament happening this weekend (June 7th, 8th, 9th). This is an all catch and release tournament that supports the conservation efforts of the association. Registration is $70 per angler ($35 for children). […]