THE SURFCAST PODCAST

You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions concludes with part two!

You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions starts now with this two-part episode. Look for the part 2 next week!

Whether you’re looking to unlock new spots or gain a deeper understanding of how striped bass relate to rocky structure, this episode is packed with practical insights for surfcasters of every experience level.

This episode is about taking ownership of your presentation through rigging, and understanding how a few simple changes to hooks, weights, and hardware can make any lure do exactly what you need it to do, where you need it to do it.

You might think casting right at where the fish are is “the move,” but the guys would argue you’re wrong.

Whether you call them breachways, outflows, inlets, or drains, the channels connecting the open ocean to the backwaters are some of the most reliable and predictable spots on the Striper Coast.

This week, the guys dive into the mental side of surf fishing — how a bad mood or headspace can make or break a night on the beach.

On this special interview episode of the podcast, we have long-time Surfcaster’s Journal author Al Albano on to talk about fishing the back bays of Long Island. It’s full of great tips that can be used up and down the Striper Coast.

It’s not always what it seems. Sometimes the fishing seems like it will be a disaster- and it’s incredible. Sometimes,

In this weeks episode we respond to a listener question we received recently. It may sound simple on first take, but it’s actually a bit more complicated than you might think…

In this week’s episode, the guys break down plastic-lipped swimmers—one of the most reliable lure categories for striped bass surf fishing.

In this episode, we sit down with surfcaster Pete Lajoie for a wide-ranging conversation built on years of chasing striped bass across diverse fisheries.