The Surfcast Podcast

In this weeks episode, the fellas take you from the woods to the water and spend the episode discussing animal fear responses, the importance of noticing it, and whether or not stripers respond the way deer or rabbits might. Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook 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, the guys sit down with one of the top Long Island/Montauk area surfcasters, Brandon Sausele. Brandon discusses his participation in the 2025 Pan-American Surf Fishing Championship in which Team USA took home the silver medal, and then he digs into some of his spring surf fishing secrets that have yielded him bass well into the 50-pound class in recent years. This is an awesome episode that will most certainly get you pumped up for the 2026 surf fishing season! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook 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 why they think you should be tracking moon cycles even in the winter, and why blue crabs are just so damn hard to replicate in the surf (and how crusteceans in general can be hard). Listen in to find out more! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook 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/

Moving into the month of January has us thinking about our goals and challenges for the upcoming season- Toby has come up with an intersting one that we are laying out to all our listeners. Find out what the challenge is in this entertaining episode. Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook 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/

This week we kick off season 3 by asking the question, "Why are there so many freaks and weirdos in the surf fishing community?" and then transition into a discussion on the best wind when surf fishing drains, outflows, and breachways for striped bass and why. We're coming in hot for 2026! Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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 special interview episode, the guys sit down with Chris Voorhies to break down how to truly own your surf fishing spots, read structure, and become a more consistent surf fisherman. More than simply a highly talented plug builder, Chris is an extremely accomplished surf fisherman with some exceptional striped bass catches to his credit. Learn some of his approach to the surf and how you can apply it to where you fish and ultimately become a better surf fisherman! Find Voorhies Customs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616059215515225 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! Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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, the guys talk about a subject very near and dear to their surfcasting hearts, and that is fishing rocky beaches and boulderfields. They discuss the biggest mistake that everyone makes when they fish the rocks, and what they should be doing instead to catch more and larger striped bass. Buckle up, this is a good one! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series! https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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 episode, the guys continue a subject they began last week wherein they discuss a surfcasting lure that does not exist but they wish did. Last week it was a rubber darter hybrid, this week it's a convertible metal-lip swimmer. Does it already exist and they just missed it? Is it something that is worth digging into? Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series! https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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 episode, the guys discuss flats fishing for bone fish, pier "party boat" surfcasting, whether or not using a bail makes you a man or not, and spend most of their time creating a hypothetical lure that doesn't exist but they wish did. It's a jam-packed, longer than average, episode that you're going to love! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series! www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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 weeks edition, the guys look around their basements, garages, and offices and highlight a few stand-out pieces of gear from their 2025 seasons. These will all make great holiday gifts and range in price from $5 to $400! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series! www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries 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! Links to all the products here (these are not affiliate links, we make/receive nothing from these!) Gear Up D-ring SaltX Single Inline Hooks 24/7 9-inch Needlefish Nitecore MT10C Flashlight (neck light) Lemire Sr. Needlefish Mustad Assault Heavy Hooks Tsunami Saltx II Reel Okuma Coronado CDX80 Grinds 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, Bill Wetzel makes a return appearance on the podcast to talk about, well, a whole lot of things! The guys threw a medley of questions and topics at Bill, and in classic Wetzel form, he gave them more than they could have possibly hoped for. This was a fun episode to record, and is jam-packed with a ton of great information on a variety of surf fishing topics. Sign up for Bill's forum, or book him for a guided surf fishing trip, at http://surfratsball.com/. 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 second BONUS episode of the podcast, Jerry shares another story from his recent road trip from Massachusetts to the Florida Keys. This time around, he tells a tale about targeting tarpon, and about taking on a million-dollar boat...and winning. It's also a fantastic example of why PRESENTATION is one of the most important factors for any surf angler!  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 special BONUS episode, Jerry shares a story from his recent road trip from Massachussetts to the Florida Keys. There are a few take aways for all striper anglers in this one, but it's also a fun story about another fantastic stretch of the east coast: the outer banks! 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 weeks episode, the guys jump into the world of poppin' and talk a little bit about how they work, approach, and feel about, pencil poppers. It's a fun episode that goes in different directions- and we think you'll like following where it ends up! 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 the guys kick things off with a big announcement for fans of the Surf Scenario series, and then they transition into a discussion on a phenomenon that Toby recently experienced on two separate occasions where an exceptionally-strong and prolonged wind had an extreme effect on the tides. Give it a listen and let us know if this has happened to you, how you predict it, and if you have any suggestions on how to fish through it. 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/

Inches, centimeters, kilograms, pounds, or stone? What's the best way to measure a true trophy bass? Or even the best measurement to put in your logs, or brag to your buddies about? The guys discuss that today, based on several questions they've received recently from listeners. Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. 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/  

We sit down with one of our original guests, ShellE Caris to discuss sand beach fishing for striped bass in the surf. Lots to unpack here, you'll probably want to listen a couple times! Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. 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/

Do you transition to sunset and or sunrise come October, November, or December? The guys think maybe you're giving up too early, and need to stick it out a little bit longer. Find out what that means exactly in this episode!   Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. 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, Pete Utschig of Phase-Gear makes a return appearance to the podcast to talk hunting a personal-best striped bass in the surf and surfcasting in Florida for tarpon, permit, and other gamefish. Pete digs deep into the mindset a surfcaster needs in order to take that next step in their surfcasting evolution to land that next class of fish, regardless of how large it might be. Make sure that you visit Phase-Gear at https://phase-gear.com/. 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/

Have you ever experienced the phenomenon while fishing for striped bass, or any species really, where the only hits you get take place on the very first cast after changing lures? On this week's episode, the guys dig deep into their thoughts on this phenomenon and how they try to combat it, or at least minimize the downtime between catches. Do you have any tricks that you use to improve your catch rate on nights like this, or good stories of when it happened to you? 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/