The NJ Multi Species Podcast
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Hooked on NJ multi-species fishing? You're in the right place! 🎣 Tune in to our podcast for tips, stories, and interviews with fellow fishing enthusiasts from the Garden State.
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Episode 118 of the NJ Multi Species Podcast goes LIVE with our first-ever guest stream featuring Jen & Dustin Muse, competitive kayak bass anglers and content creators from Nebraska who built a career around fishing.Joe and Chris share trip recaps, including John Dornes lost giant largemouth, Chuck Manny’s legendary sheepshead, and a wild bluefish blitz that produced Spanish mackerel and bonito. They also dig into the absurdity of "no target" fishing regulations and circle hook rules.Jen and Dustin explain how they left 9-to-5 life behind, built sponsorships, raised their kids in tournaments, and turned their passion for fishing into a lifestyle.Plus: NJ Mayhem contest updates, Yellow Dog Paddle trip news, Gambler’s sea bass and fluke bite, Eddie Mackin’s striper trips, and the date for the NJ Fishing Merry Mayhem Christmas Bar (Dec 6).
Pamela Otis joins us for Episode 140 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast. Only three years into fishing, she’s already built a strong reputation for catching quality fish—especially through the ice.We talk about her self-taught journey, trout tactics without electronics, summer river fishing, and breaking stereotypes in the fishing world.We also recap Bob Darling’s monster hybrid and tiger muskie that vaulted him into first place in Multi Species Mayhem, discuss the massive NJ snowstorm, and preview upcoming trips with The Gambler and 8 Ball Sportfishing.Next week: Bob Darling joins the show.🎣 Just go fishing.
The Mayhem leaderboard explodes as Chuck loses the #1 spot for the first time in over a year. New leader fish roll in, including a 46” muskie and multiple first-place entries.We discuss 2026 sea bass regulation proposals, ice fishing updates, and Mayhem on the Gambler.Special guest Jessica from @SheSlaysAngling joins us to talk South Jersey freshwater fishing, transitioning from offshore saltwater to bass and pickerel, and launching Batty Baits.Another week. More chaos.Suffer for the Fish. 🎣
Episode 138 features John Scalera from Hackettstown High School discussing the launch of their brand-new fishing club, now over 50 members strong in year one. We talk youth involvement, fundraising, charter trips, community support, and how Hackettstown High School could inspire more NJ schools to launch fishing clubs.We also recap brutal Oneida Lake ice fishing, Multi Species Mayhem updates, offshore charter news, and tease an upcoming Wicked Tuna captain interview.New episodes drop every Friday at 12PM.#HackettstownHighSchool #HackettstownFishingClub #NJMultiSpecies #NJMSP138 #SufferForTheFish #NewJerseyFishing #YouthFishing #FishingClub #MultiSpeciesMayhem #NJFishingCommunity🔥 Hashtags
Episode 137 delivers a classic NJ Multi Species curveball. With a last-minute guest change, Eddie Mackin jumps in fresh off an ice fishing contest win to talk ice conditions, bait shop struggles, fishing club survival, and a surprising sturgeon bycatch story while walleye fishing.Packed with New Jersey fishing insight, Mayhem updates, and real-world fishing conversations — this episode is a must-listen for anglers who fish it all.
Episode 136 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast features DKam, a New Jersey-based fishing content creator known for chasing pike and muskie and building viral fishing videos.The conversation covers ice fishing after a major snowstorm, muskie tactics, reaction strikes, lure design, content strategy, and why pink keeps producing monster fish.A perfect blend of fishing knowledge, media insight, and NJ angling culture.
In Episode NJMSP #135, we’re joined by Scotty Sevens and Shell Baby for a wide-ranging conversation on sheepshead, blackfish, party boats, gear choices, conservation, and women breaking barriers in fishing. From banana curses to unregulated fisheries and Mayhem Club strategy, this episode captures everything that makes NJ Multi Species different.Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Nick Honachefsky of Saltwater Underground joins the NJ Multi Species Podcast to talk about filming a national fishing TV show, New Jersey surf fishing culture, secretive fisheries, and the real grind behind Discovery and ESPN productions.We also break down the Barrier Island Beach Brawl, multi-species surf fishing, ice fishing roots, fossil hunting, and major updates to the Multi Species Mayhem contest—including new charter trip donations.A must-listen for anyone who lives the fishing lifestyle—above or underground.
In Episode 133 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris are joined by longtime New Jersey outdoor writer Bruce Litton to discuss microlight fishing, fishing access, spot burning, and why multi-species angling keeps people connected to the sport.The episode covers early Mayhem 2026 action, contest rules, ice fishing challenges, political pressure on anglers, social media backlash, and the responsibility fishermen have to protect their future.
In Episode 132 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris are joined once again by Frank Mihalic, widely known as The Blackfish Master, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to land giant tautog.Frank breaks down drag systems, bait presentation, jig vs rig strategy, hook sharpness, blackfish behavior, and why patience beats spot hopping every time. The crew also discusses tog growth rates, Cape May vs North Jersey fisheries, and why some of the biggest blackfish never come inshore.Plus, updates on Multi Species Mayhem 2026, new saltwater divisions, and upcoming giveaways.
In Episode 131 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris welcome back Jerry Hicks of Net Trek to talk innovative fishing net design, multi-species challenges, and how the right net can change your entire fishing experience.The crew also covers striper reports, ice fishing safety, blackfish tactics, updates from the NJMSP Christmas Party, and the continued growth of Multi Species Mayhem. Jerry explains Net Trek’s unique flip-and-dip nets, wading staff systems, and his new Wizard tool that helps anglers dial in the perfect net.Packed with gear talk, real-world fishing insight, and classic NJMSP banter.🎣 Suffer for the Fish.
In NJMSP #130, Joe & Chris sit down with Frank Panico, Chief of NJ Fish & Wildlife Law Enforcement, for one of the most detailed and transparent conversations we’ve ever had. Frank explains officer staffing, response times, snakehead rules, freshwater vs saltwater enforcement, trespassing laws, fines, spearfishing in NJ, the 3-rod rule, CWD concerns, and answers dozens of “Stump the Warden” listener questions.A must-listen for every New Jersey angler and hunter.Part 2 coming soon.
Episode 129 features Josh Taylor of Fish Fever Guide Service breaking down freshwater striped bass winter patterns, bait selection, ice tactics, and the late-season shallow-ice bite. Additional topics include Mayhem standings, Delaware River walleye updates, the NJFishing.com Christmas Party, late striper/shark opportunities with Captain Dom, and Eddie Mackin’s jerkbait bite.Sponsors: Yellow Dog Paddle • Eddie Mackin’s Rippin Lips • NJFishing.com • 8 Ball SportfishingSupporters: Psycho Jigs • Lip Glue • Nor’Easter Hardcore Apparel • Toggy Time Jigs • The Mimmi 6 • The GamblerNew episodes every Friday at noon.
In NJMSP Episode 128, Joe and Chris welcome Dan from PalMarius Rods, the creator behind one of the most innovative fishing brands in the Northeast.They dive deep into jig design, electric reel tech, 3D-printed tackle solutions, and the journey from pouring bucktails in a Cape May shed to building a full-fledged tackle empire.The guys also talk:• The insane mystery fish that nearly spooled Sandi• Wild striper and tog reports• Yellow Dog Paddle trout & perch updates• The NJMSP Christmas Party details• Hunting stories, gear breakdowns, and moreSuffer for the Fish.
In Episode 127, Joe and Chris sit down with surf fishing technician Dan Mancari, who explains how to read cuts, work tides, build a bite, and target walleye after dark. The guys break down the massive updates coming to Multi-Species Mayhem 2026, including new species, new divisions, membership perks, the return of the pig roast, and a potential grand-prize raffle structure.They cover the kayak cheating scandal, Sandy Hook stories, cadence strategy, lure setup, river techniques, and Chuck Many’s insane 7-hour striper grind with Joe.New episodes every Friday at 12PM.Join our Facebook Live every Monday at 7PM.
Joe and Chris welcome Craig McGuinness of Freedom Outdoor to tackle the Salmon River debate: do these fish actually bite, or is it all snagging?They also cover the Mayhem leaderboard, Yellow Dog Paddle Delaware jig trips, and Toggy Time Jigs’ Christmas Party rod giveaway.Other topics: fluke vs striper popularity, rising river privatization, and why the Salmon River has become both legendary and controversial.Plus updates on Eddie Mackin’s 11-species day and next week’s guest John Regalo from the NJOA.#sufferforthefish 🎣
Old photos, big feelings. Joe & Chris sit down with Russell Bethon Sr. (Raritan Bay Anglers) to unpack whether yesterday’s norms—deck shots of winter flounder, liberal creel limits—caused today’s slowdowns, or if the real culprits are climate, predators, bunker, and pollution. Plus: Salmon River went nuclear, Rhode Island tog lessons (when to ditch the jig), “invasive” triggers & blowfish, and Russ’s unforgettable Alaska halibut. Next week: Nurse Jackie from the Salmon River.Mentions: Yellow Dog Paddle, NJFishing.com, Eight Ball Sportfishing, Ripping Lips Fishing Trips, Nor’Easter Hardcore Apparel, Double Eagle Lodge.CTA: Follow the show, rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and tell us where you draw your keep-or-release line.
Roger from Cooking & Fishing joins Joe & Chris for a deep dive on open-water smallmouth tactics, when live bait truly shines (and why he sometimes avoids it), and how LiveScope is changing tackle and technique. Then we wade into NJ fishery policy: the proposed 12% striped bass reduction, “no-target” vs “no-harvest,” sea bass debates, bunker pressure, and why better science (and less misinformation) matters.Plus: Multi-Species Mayhem standings & 2026 entry rules, Dec 6 Christmas Party details (Stirling Elks Lodge; raffle supports Heroes on the Water & the NJ Artificial Reef Program), and fall trip shout-outs to Yellow Dog Paddle, Eddie Mackin’s Rippin Lips Fishin Trips, NJFishing.com, and 8 Ball Sportfishing.Questions or raffle donations: njmultispecies@gmail.com.Release: Fridays at noon. #SufferForTheFish
Phil Sciortino from The Tackle Box in the Atlantic Highlands joins Joe and Chris for a powerful, emotional episode about the struggles and pride of running one of New Jersey’s most historic tackle shops. They cover everything from the impact of online retail and rising costs to the fight against the proposed no-target striped bass regulation that could destroy local fishing businesses.Also in this episode: Mayhem Contest updates, Christmas Party plans, and why now more than ever it’s time to support your local tackle shop.🎣 New episodes drop Fridays at noon on YouTube and Spotify. #SufferForTheFish
Joe disappears at the start of NJMSP #121 — and yes, he actually fell asleep! Chris and Deuce scramble to keep things rolling with Kevin Glenn, who tells the most chaotic fishing story ever: lost bait, cops called, broken motors, and a surprise salmon.Later, Joe wakes up just in time to join Morgan & Andy from Project Healing Waters, who share how their nonprofit uses fly fishing to help veterans heal physically, mentally, and emotionally. They break down the mission, national programs, and how veterans everywhere can get involved.The crew also covers the latest Multi-Species Mayhem Contest leaderboard shake-ups, debates live bait vs. lures, dives into hook size strategies, and shares saltwater updates (including blackfish madness and the elusive triggerfish).New episodes drop Fridays at noon on Spotify & YouTube.
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