The Surfcast Podcast

On this week's episode, Toby and Jerry sit down with Dave Anderson of The Fisherman Magazine to discuss the Wadd needlefish, the banana plug, and how kayak fishing has improved his surf fishing success. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

On this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys return with another fan-favorite, Surf Association - think of it as a word association game with a surf fishing theme. They also put the word out that the ASMFC is seeking public comment on Draft Addendum III through October 3, 2025. Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III - https://asmfc.org/actions/atlantic-striped-bass-draft-addendum-iii-2026-measures-to-support-rebuilding/ Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Public Comment Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3WLHF3 Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this BONUS EPISODE Jerry and Toby discuss some of their insights into what makes them think of "Fall Fishing." This off-the-cuff episode is a special bonus for our listeners as the fall run is now here, no matter where you are on the striper coast. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

On this episode, Jerry and Toby follow-up last weeks sand beach discussion with a new four-plug challenge: when in the boulders, if you can only have four lures, what would they be? This was a MUCH harder grouping, and both the guys struggled to come up with their final list. Find out why they agonized, and what they picked, on this double episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

On this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby respond to a listener question they received on Instagram: if you could only pick four plugs for the sand beach, what would they be, and why? It's an interesting hypothetical that lead to some interesting picks and a bit of a struggle for the guys! What were the plugs? Find out in this weeks episode. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsor! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

On this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys have their first on-air disagreement as they discuss the length of the leader they use when surf fishing for striped bass. Is longer always better? Does shorter produce more action? Are they just compensating? Listen in and find out, and let us know how and why you set up your leaders. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this weeks episode we sit down with under-the-radar Cape Cod angler Dave Manzi of Bassmaster Lures to discuss the often forgot, and almost always misunderstood, banana plug. Check him out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/232468421950277 OR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bassmaster_lures/   Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

Make big plans, sure. But can you follow through? That was the question on todays podcast: where are the guys at for their season goals, as we start to look forward to the fall? Are they succeeding? Failing? And what does that look like? Find out what's up on this fun episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this special episode of the Surfcast Podcast, the guys sit down for a brief chat with Hans Brings, the first person in recorded history to land both a tarpon and a tiger shark while fishing from the surf in New England. Hear the stories behind these two amazing catches, how he rigs up for targeting sharks and other large predators in the New England surf, and where he has his sights set for his next big catch. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Follow Hans on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hans_sea/ Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

Don't call it the doldrums! That period between when the final migrators push through and the fall run - when the weather is hot and sticky - can be a tricky time of year to produce striped bass consistently in the surf. Yet, it's not a time to write off and sleep through either. Steve Gallant - long time Surfcaster's Journal contributor, retired surf fishing guide, and surf fishing film maker - talks to us about his tactics and approach for tackling the (often strange) in between season. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

Have you ever thought about what makes the striped bass special? Sure they fight hard, and are our most common and readily available species that can catch in the surf. But there has to be more to it than that. How can they inspire so much dedication? Induce so much passion? It'll be different for everyone, but find out the guys answers this week on The Surfcast Podcast. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/  

Do you even Wadd bro? In todays episode we take a look at the Wadd needlefish, what makes it a little different, and why it could be an assest for you in the surf. So listen in for this weeks super dense episode, sure to up your game on your next outing. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Visit our sponsors! The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In today's episode, the guys sit down with surfcasting legend Dennis Zambrotta for his second interview on the podcast. This is just a short interview, but we go deep into discussing the power and effectiveness of fishing Red Gill Rascal teasers with Cotton Cordell Red Fins. Plenty of stories and bonus tidbits in this one! Thank you to Dennis for coming on the podcast. Here are a couple links to his books! Surfcasting Around the Block: https://a.co/d/hfWN1mg Surfcasting Around the Block II: https://a.co/d/iSMEMKr Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this week's episode, Toby talks about his June 2025 surf fishing for striped bass while digging into his logbook, and he specifically addresses how he looks for visual signs in the night surf that might key him on bite windows. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this week's episode, Toby expands on a subject that the guys discussed back in S1E19 of the podcast when they first talked about chunking the surf for striped bass. This time around, he discusses how he cuts and hooks his bunker, and dives into some of his feelings on the age-old debate over which is the better bite, the head or the tail. Give it a listen and see if you agree with assessment! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this episode the guys discuss some new and beloved gear that has helped them be more productive in the surf. Find out which products, and why, in this weekly episode. Jerry's Products Grundens Grundies Thermal FZ Hoodie Hogy Perfect Needle Bajio Greenland Costa King Tide Toby's Products  Gamakatsu Octopus Inline Circle SE 4x Korkers River Ops Boa Korkers River Ops Korkers Felt Sole Korkers Triple Threat Carbide Spike Soles Korkers Triple Threat Carbide Spikes Korkers Triple Threat Aluminum Hex Disc Korkers Triple Threat Aluminum Bar Grip Studs model 1800 Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this episode of the Surfcast Podcast, the guys discuss an interesting concept in which they divulge certain lures where the color makes no difference in their success and/or confidence and it's all about the lure's action and profile. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

When Jerry pitched this topic to Toby, he was simply thinking this would be a discussion about dissecting sand beach structure. However, he was surprised to find that Toby actually felt totally differently: bowls may not be relegated only to the sand beach! Find out what that means in this weekly episode! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

In this episode of the podcast, the fellas discuss bucktail color. While it may seem like a pretty simple topic, it raises some interesting questions and highlights a lot of assumptions that most anglers make- including both Jerry and Toby. Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

You Asked and We Listened! In this episode we jump all over the place and answer your questions from DM's, comments, and emails.  It's also our longest episode ever! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook St. Croix Rod - https://stcroixrods.com/ The St. Croix surf rods offer a wide array of options, and can be found under "saltwater rods" where there's a rod for every angler. The Surfcaster - https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ 50+ years of providing surf fishermen with hard to find and specialized gear for surfcasters everywhere! Hogy Lures - https://hogylures.com/ Make sure to check out the new Hogy OG Swimmer, it's the "real deal!" The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you’ll ever meet. Whether you’re a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/