Anglers Journal Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Anglers Journal podcast celebrates the world’s best storytelling on the topic of fishing. Come listen in as some of the most prolific fishing editors and writers in the industry discuss the catch that changed their lives, lies about the one that got away and everything in-between.
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 and 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. Free newsletter: https://bit.ly/43YcL27 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.
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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.
In his younger days, Chuck Ragan was a hard-charging musician on the punk scene, singing his lungs out with the boys in Hot Water Music. But when he wasn't stoking his crowds up from the stage with his powerful voice and loud guitar, he was somewhere outside, usually fishing. Ragan's family moved around quite a bit when he was growing up. His father was a golf pro and his mother a ventriloquist. And wherever they went, Chuck fished. He found solace in the quiet. His fishing life led him down many roads, and now he mixes his music career with a burgeoning guiding business, fishing the rivers and lakes near his home in Grass Valley, California. Ragan was profiled in the Summer 2022 issue of Anglers Journal magazine.
Fallon Clepper is not your run-of-the-mill high school athlete. This young woman is a bass fishing champion, and the first woman to ever win the High School Bass Fishing National Championship. She and her partner, Wyatt Ford, who both attend Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, Texas, beat out a field of 416 boats to win the title. The championship took place on Pickwick Lake near Florence, Alabama. Over the three day competition, the pair caught nine bass for a total of 39 pounds, 9 ounces. We sit down with Fallon to learn more about her experience and the impact she has had on other female anglers.
Nick Honachefsky has covered fishing as a writer and television host for more than two decades. He's a proud New Jersey native, with deep routes to the beaches of the barrier islands where he loves to cast to bluefish and striped bass. He's fished all over the country and abroad, but his world came to screaming halt when Hurricane Sandy devastated the Jersey coast in 2012. He lost his home and all of his possessions, but the angling community came together and helped a brother when he needed it most. Through his love of fishing, Nick rebuilt his life and is now the host of the Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky, a sportfishing television show that airs on several channels. Listen in as Nick talks about his past and future projects, some of which include articles for Anglers Journal.
Catching king crab on the Bering Sea in the winter is one of the most dangerous maritime jobs on the planet full of 50-foot seas, hurricane-force winds, frozen rain, pitching decks, dangling crab pots and hot tempers. The conditions and characters involved has propelled the television show Deadliest Catch to high ratings for nearly 20 years. In this podcast, we hear from Clark McNulty, who spent last winter working as a cameraman for the show. As a longtime spear-fisherman from Southern California, Clark is no stranger to boats and fishing, but his experience on the show was unlike anything else he's ever done. If you have ever watched the show and been intrigued by the men, the boats and the conditions, you will enjoy this episode of the Anglers Journal Podcast.
Longtime fly-fisherman and bestselling author, Monte Burke, sits down to talk about his latest book, Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World Record Tarpon, the thrilling story of the men who chased world-record tarpon on a fly rod. Few gamefish challenge fly anglers like the tarpon, a high-flying, tackle destroying beast that prowls the flats and backcountry waters. But in the annals of tarpon fishing, one period stands out as the best ever known. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, something unique happened in the quiet little town of Homosassa, Florida. Giant, triple-digit tarpon showed up and so did the best fly anglers in the world — Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Ted Williams, Tom Evans, Billy Pate, and others — gathered together to try and catch the world record tarpon. In doing so, they battled beasts on a daily basis and unveiled a never-before-seen competition for a fishing accolade that has alluded so many. Listen in as Monte talks about the men he met in his research, the fish he saw, the history lessons he learned and the process needed to report on such a unique time in fishing history. Filled with larger-than-life characters and vivid prose, Lords of the Fly is not only a must read for fly anglers, but anyone who longs to better understand the obsessions of an angler on a quest for a world record.
You know the menacing music, you know the quotes ("you're going to need a bigger boat!"), you know the terror that is the movie JAWS. Love it or hate it, the movie JAWS came to define the summer blockbuster and impacted entire generations of anglers and moviegoers. In this conversation, we welcome Joe Cermele onto the podcast to share his thoughts. Joe was the longtime fishing editor of Field & Stream, host of the popular podcast "Bent," a fishing film maker and one of the biggest JAWS fanatics we know. You might want to pack a lunch for this one because we dive down very deep and fall head first into a wormhole about the movie's impact, cast, trivia and role in society. Cue the music!
To keep up with all of the new fishing tackle out there is no easy task. Rod and reel manufacturers are constantly putting out new product designed for all kinds of fishing styles. The same goes for lures, hooks, line and accessories. To get a better handle on all of the new gear out there, we reached out to Dave Ferrell, co-host of the television show Florida Insider Fishing Report and a longtime fishing writer and editor. Dave fishes for everything from bluegill to blue marlin and he knows what gear you should buy (and what you can avoid). He also has a hilarious sense of humor, and will keep you laughing no matter the subject. For more info visit anglersjournal.com.
Anglers Journal is not your run-of-the-mill fishing rag. Founding editor Bill Sisson had a vision to create a publication for that special band of enthusiasts who feel most alive when they are on the water. Starting a quarterly magazine in today's fast-paced media landscape requires a sharp eye for inspiring content, incredible photography and stunning layouts. This podcast dives into the origin story, explaining how the magazine came to be, what makes it different and why anglers of all walks have grown to love the periodical so much and eagerly await each issue. Take a listen and let us know what you think. And if you'd like to see the magazine or pick up a subscription, visit anglersjournal.com.
When it comes to fishing, less is often more. To free yourself from the noise of the rat race and tune into the scenes and smells around you. In his latest 'Between Fish' column, Anglers Journal editor Bill Sisson speaks about the joys of fishing with simple boats and only the necessities. "Time unspools slowly when you're off the clock, your cellphone is powered down and no one is expecting you back at a specified time," he says. But away the extraneous and take a listen.
The spring tarpon run in Florida draws a vast tribe of anglers who ache to dance with the hefty silver ballerinas
Going through a stepfather’s desk reveals a man’s passion for pursuing big fish, and the love he had for his family.
Ice fishing is the memory of American winters, nighttime snow, stacks of cordwood and people in heavy coats staring into holes. Written by John Lee, the feature tells the story of a father and son who enjoy ice fishing at a local pond each winter, staring down freshly augered holes, enduring the cold and eagerly awaiting a bite.
I grew up in a tribe of Swamp Yankees and, without realizing it, came to embody some of their ways and salty language, outlooks, perspectives and mannerisms.
November is not without its attractions as another fishing season in the northeast winds down.
The magic of fishing comes from being so engrossed in something that your mind thinks only of the here and now. After several months of being stalked by a virus that you can’t see or hear or smell, it was nice to be back fishing — and feeling like the hunter once again.
Swordfish are well-equipped to thrive in cold, deep water — and to bring anglers to their knees.
Largemouth bass look like full-blown eating machines, but they are, in reality, discerning predators
Crevalle jacks are voracious, ambushing, eating contraptions with an indomitable attitude
Despite the decline in their stocks, cod and all they represent still beckon this traditional New England fisherman.
The author has traded the pursuit of traditional assets for one spent acquiring rich memories of Atlantic salmon
We first published the story Fishing in the Fog of Covid-19, by Cathy Newman, online about a month ago. Today, we are publishing an audio version of the story, which is read by Jeanne Craig, a longtime editor in the boating and fishing world. It tells the story of a woman who is so frustrated by not being able to fish her favorite waters that she assembled her travel rod in the alley beside her apartment and proceeded to cast into an asphalt river — and to dream. We feel the story has a special power and poignancy when read aloud. We hope you enjoy it. Bill Sisson, Editor-in-Chief Anglers Journal