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The Surfcast Podcast
by Jerry Audet & Toby Lapinski
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. The tide is up, the wind is at your back, it's time to hit the surf – let's go!
Episodes
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S3 E44 | Your Cheat Code to Setting Your Drag For Surfcasting
In this episode, the guys tackle a very simple, but very important topic: what they think the proper drag setting is for surfcasting for stripers. Read our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX: https://tsunamifishing.com/ The…
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S3 E43 | You Don't Fish Hard Enough In the Late Season...
Another Jimmy Fee episode spin-off, this time the guys are discussing why in the hell they get so soft as the regular season slides into the "shoulder season." Read our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX: https://tsunamifishing.com/...
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S3 E42 | Surf Association #7: Fall Run 2026
They're back with another installment of your favorite themed episode: Surf Association. In this one, Jerry yells a lot. Toby sweats. But they'll teach you a thing or two, as well. Read our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX:...
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S3 E41 | Jimmy Fee Says Glide Baits Are The Ultimate Surfcasting Lure For Striped Bass!
A self-proclaimed "Glide Bait Evangelist," Jimmy Fee of On The Water Media joins the guys this week to spread the gospel of the glide bait—in glide we trust. Can the guys be swayed to the dark side? Are glide baits just a passing fad, or are they here to stay as a staple in the well-equipped surf...
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S3 E40 | Is Roll Good in Surf Plugs?
On this week's episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Jerry and Toby break down one of the most overlooked aspects of surf plug action: roll. How much should a surf plug roll, and is more roll always better? The guys discuss how plug roll affects swimming action, why some plugs are designed to roll…
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S3 E39 | The Best Plugs For Fishing Outflows & Breachways
In this week's episode, the guys revisit the popular 4-Plug topic, this time tackling breachways and outflows. The rules are simple: each angler can choose only four plugs, and specific lures must be identified where applicable by brand, size, and weight. Conditions and time of day cannot factor...
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S3 E38 | Catching Trophy Stripers Can Also Just Be Dumb Luck
You make your own luck every time you enter the surf. However, in the end, we simply cannot calculate every factor that goes into catching fish- otherwise, we'd catch only 40- to 80-pound bass every time we went fishing. And that would kinda suck- do you really want to know everything that's…
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S3 E37 | Extreme Surfcasting with Calvin Toran Sandlin
This week, the guys sit down with Calvin Toran-Sandlin to discuss one of the most extreme subcultures of surfcasting. While many anglers don a wetsuit in pursuit of striped bass, very few take it to the next level by strapping on fins and swimming—sometimes several hundred yards—out into the surf...
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S3 E36 | The Best Surfcasting Structure Ranked And Explained
You want to know what we REALLY think is the best surfcasting structure for quantity, quality, and most enjoyment? Then this episode is going to clear all that up. Subscribe to our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX:...
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S3 E35 | Gear We Use: From Surf Rods to Soft Plastics- You're Going To Want This Stuff
On this episode, the guys talk about more of the gear they rely on when surf fishing. From rods and smartwatches to rubber eels and wetsuits, they cover a wide range of equipment that helps make them better, more efficient surfcasters. The gear! Saltx 11'2" Rod Apple Watch Ande Leader Twitch it…
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S3 E34 | How the Right Fishing Partner Makes You a Better Surfcaster
On this week's episode, the guys tackle one of surf fishing's most debated topics: the fishing partner. Does having a partner improve your success, or can it actually hold you back? How do you choose the right person, and what expectations should both anglers have before hitting the beach? And...
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S3 E33 | The Gang Talks Spots
You asked, and we delivered. After plenty of listener requests, this week the guys devote an entire episode to one of surfcasting's most talked-about topics: spots. Don't worry—we're not giving away anyone's honey holes. Instead, we dive into two specific aspects of spot selection. First, how do...
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S3 E32 | Hunting Giant Striped Bass In The Surf With Jimmy Fee
Returning to The Surfcast Podcast is Jimmy Fee of On The Water. In this episode, the guys cover everything from centerpinning for striped bass and the surprising qualifications for becoming a surfcasting hand model to the main event: targeting oversized striped bass from the surf. Along the way,...
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S3 E31 | Bunker Chunking: Toby Answers Jerry's Questions
In this episode, Jerry asks Toby some random bunker chunking questions, fresh off a night of his own meat-slinging in the surf. If you've ever wanted to try it, this one has the most information to date about the important elements of chunking- and the first episode about it in more than a year....
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S3 E30 | 2026 Listener Questions Answered: Part 2
You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions concludes with this part two! Be sure to check out part one from last week if you missed it (Season 3, Episode 29). Subscribe to our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX:...
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S3 E29 | 2026 Listener Questions Answered: Part 1
You ask, we answer. Our 2026 installment of listener questions starts now with this two part episode. Look for the next edition next week! Subscribe to our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! Tsunami & SaltX: https://tsunamifishing.com/ The…
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S3 E28 | Unlocking Surf Fishing Ledges for Striped Bass with Tyler Harper
Rocky ledges are some of the most productive—and intimidating—pieces of structure in the surf. In this episode of The Surfcast Podcast, Tyler Harper joins Jerry and Toby to explain what makes ledges so attractive to striped bass, when they fish best, and how to approach them effectively. Tyler...
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S3 E27 | Make The Lure Do What YOU Want It To Do
Many anglers fish a lure exactly the way it was designed to be fished or blindly follow instructions and protocol as set forth by legions of internet heroes. This episode is about taking ownership of your presentation through rigging, and understanding how a few simple changes to hooks, weights,...
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S3 E26 | Do NOT Cast Directly at Striped Bass
You might think casting right at where the fish are is "the move," but the guys would argue you're wrong. Think it's bizarre that they'd suggest you shouldn't cast right to where you "know" the fish are? Then you DEFINITELY need to pay attention to this episode... Subscribe to our blog:...
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S3 E25 | Bait In The Breachway
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 break down the role of bait when fishing these locations — and take a stance that...
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S3 E24 | Is Your Head In The Surf?
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. Can it be turned around, or is the night already lost? And what do they do to get their head back in the game? We want to hear your tips too — let us know! Subscribe...
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S3 E23 | Fishing Back Bays with Al Albano
On this special interview episode of the podcast, we have long-time author Al Albano on to talk about fishing the back bays of both the North- and South Shore back bays of Long Island. One take away? You have to do what you love! Subscribe to our blog:...
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S3 E22 | When Surfcasting Conditions Lie
It's not always what it seems. Sometimes the fishing seems like it will be a disaster- and it's incredible. Sometimes, everything screams "best tide ever" and it ends up being a dud. The guys discuss a few examples of this, and some tips for dealing with both. Subscribe to our blog:...
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S3 E21 | Would You Trade Five 40s for One 50.5?
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... Subscribe to our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels:...
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S3 E20 | Plastic Lipped Swimmers We Use & Why
In this week's episode, the guys break down plastic-lipped swimmers—one of the most reliable lure categories for striped bass surf fishing. From when and where to fish them to which models excel in specific conditions, they explain why these plugs aren't "set it and forget it" baits. Learn how to...
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S3 E19 | Pete Lajoie: Lessons Learned Across The Striper Coast
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. Pete shares the lessons that have stayed with him—insights on adapting to new water, staying consistent, and making the most of every...
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S3 E18 | 2026 Surfcasting Goals: From Sharks to Flies to Gliders to Super Strike Needlefish
It's that time of year again: Toby and Jerry open up and give you a glimpse of their plans for the 2026 fishing season. They also revisit their goals from 2025, and talk about how they failed or succeeded. A longer episode, there's a lot in this one that goes beyond just hitting some marks for…
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S3 E17 | John Skinner Is Back: Secrecy, Overlapping Windows & Kayak Flips
Our annual tradition continues, as we welcome back the MAN himself, John Skinner on "opening day" of the New York state striper season (which is no longer a thing, but if you don't know what we're talking about, you can Google it). We discuss a variety of topics, but focus on what he calls...
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S3 E16 | Solve The Noncommittal Striper Struggle
When striped bass are around but just won't commit, it can feel like you're doing everything right—and still coming up empty. In this episode, we break down the frustrating reality of "noncommittal" stripers in the surf and how we work to change their mood. If you've ever said, "they're here, but...
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S3 E15 | Sand Beach Bait: Transient vs. Resident Forage
This week the guys dive into a surfcasting topic you rarely hear discussed: transient vs. resident baitfish on open sand beaches. While this concept is often applied to boulder fields, it's a frequently overlooked factor for sand beach anglers. They define transient and resident baitfish and how…
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S3 E14 | Put Your Money Into The Surf Rod or the Surf Reel? Toby and Jerry Debate
You've only got so much dough. Everyone listening to this realizes how expensive surfcasting can be. But when it comes to the rod and reel - two of your very most important tools - where is your money best spent? Well, it turns out, Jerry and Toby disagree on this, and you're going to want to…
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S3 E13 | Is 2 Nights Per Week Enough?
This week the guys kick things off by officially announcing a new feature of The Surfcast Podcast—a weekly blog called In The Wash. You can check out existing posts (link below) and sign up to be notified whenever new entries go live. From there, they dive into a question they hear all the time:...
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S3 E12 | Fan Favorite: Surf Association Volume 6
The guys are back with another edition of Surf Association, a regular segment and a fan favorite. If you've never heard it before, get ready for one of the most entertaining segments of the show! Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods...
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S3 E11 | Secrets of the Eel Bob with Steve McKenna
On this special bonus episode of The Surfcast Podcast, the guys sit down with returning guest Steve McKenna to talk about the lost art of fishing the eel bob. Steve recently penned a how-to article on building an eel bob for The Surfcaster's Journal, and it quickly became one of the magazine's…
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S3 E10 | You Can Only Pick Four: Plugs for Surf Fishing Around Spearing/Silversides
In this edition of the podcast, the guys return to the "four plug" format and challenge each other to pick their top-lures for fishing around spearing/silversides. What do they think is their best bet at landing the largest striper when they're feeding on this relatively small - but very common -...
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S3 E9 | Defining Deep Water In The Surf
After a spirited conversation about spring largemouth bass diversions, the guys pivot to one of the most debated topics in surf fishing: Is deep water truly essential for catching striped bass—especially trophy-class fish? In this episode, they work to define (and perhaps debunk) the…
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S3 E8 | Bridge Fishing for Giant Stripers with Rich Troxler
On this week's episode, the guys sit down with Richard Troxler to break down the art of fishing bridges for giant striped bass in the Northeast. Known throughout the striper coast for his dedication to nighttime trophy hunting, Troxler shares hard-earned insights on targeting big bass around…
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S3 E7 | Stripers in Calm Surf: The Conditions You Don't Get to Skip
So you think "striped bass surf fishing conditions" must include rough waves, strong winds, and heavy currents? What if we told you that WASN'T true, and instead most nights are the absolute opposite - and that they can be just as, if not even more, productive? That's what the guys break down…
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S3 E6b | Ice in the Guides Winter: Striper Handling - BONUS EPISODE
On this special bonus episode, the guys tackle a timely topic for Northeast striped bass anglers, as winter holdovers are targeted from the surf, back bays, and tidal rivers—from southern New England through the Mid-Atlantic. With some anglers even taking advantage of deep cold by fishing through...
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S3 E6 | Dave Anderson's Pipe Dream Lure: The Salty Jerk Bait
In response to our previous episodes on the pipe dream lure - Season 2, Episodes 52 & 53 - we asked renowned surfcaster and talented plug builder Dave Anderson what he is really missing in his plug bag. What is his pipe dream lure? Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/...
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S3 E5 | Stillness After Noise: What the Woods Teach Us About the Water
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.…
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S3 E4 | Brandon Sausele Reveals Spring Surf Fishing Secrets & Pan-American Surf Fishing Championship
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...
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S3 E3 | Big Striper Bait: Why Blue Crabs Are Hard to Imitate
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…
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S3 E2 | The Atom Junior: A Season-Long Challenge
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…
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Night Shift Podcast Archives - Russell Paoline of Big Rock Plugs
This is an archived episode of the Night Shift podcast with Zeno Hromin, brought to you commercial free courtesy of The Surfcast Podcast. If you're interested in more historical, educational, and entertaining surf fishing content check out weekly episodes of The Surfcast Podcast available today…
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S3 E1 | The Best Wind for Surf Fishing Outflows, Breachways, & Drains!
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...
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S2 E55 | Surf Fishing Spots & Strategy: Chris Voorhies on Owning the Beach and Catching More Fish
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…
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S2 E54 | You're Surf Fishing Boulderfields Wrong… And It's Costing You the Fish of a Lifetime!
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...
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S2 E53 | The Pipe Dream Lure, Part 2
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...
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S2 E52 | The Pipe Dream Lure, Part 1
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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. The tide is up, the wind is at your back, it's time to hit the surf – let's go!
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