Fat Dad Fishing Show

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Captain Kayla Hale shares multi-species fishing strategies for the northern Chesapeake, from striped bass tactics to smallmouth techniques. She reveals exciting news about her custom Rockproof jet boat being built for her guide service.

• Fish below surface commotion for bigger striped bass
• Minnow plugs and glide baits produce quality stripers in the fall
• Striped bass migration patterns change fro...

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We dive deep into the art and science of fishing rod selection with returning guest John Creeley, former co-host and current rod builder for Advanced Fishing USA. This episode unpacks everything from rod action to material composition to help you make better equipment choices for your target species.

• Every rod has a specific purpose - no single rod is perfect for all applications
• Rod actions (extra-fa...

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Benji Crabbing and Fishing joins us to share his journey from passionate angler to charter captain, offering a wealth of knowledge about backwater fishing opportunities in coastal New Jersey waters.

• Benji recently became a licensed charter captain after years of preparation and learning from fellow anglers
• Late summer flounder fishing has tapered off earlier than expected this year
• Blackfish (ta...

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Captain Joey Leggio shares his expertise on targeting Cobia off the coast of New York, revealing how this once-rare trophy fish has become a viable target species. We explore effective techniques for finding and catching these powerful gamefish, along with the shifting fisheries that have brought them north.

• When sharks appear (especially blacktips and spinners), Cobia are likely following close behind
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False albacore season is approaching fast, and we're diving into everything you need to know about targeting these explosive gamefish. Rob Crossley shares his expertise on gearing up and tactics for the brief but thrilling albie run that hits Northeast waters in late summer.

• Using fast-action 7'3" rods with more glass for the right balance of accuracy and strength
• Selecting 20-pound bra...

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Late summer fluke fishing offers unique challenges and opportunities as water temperatures rise and fish begin transitioning from bays to inlets. With the right approach, anglers can still enjoy productive fishing despite changing conditions.

• Understanding beach structure is critical - focus on troughs between beach and sandbars rather than deep holes
• Lighter tackle outperforms heavy gear in the surf ...

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Rich Natoli welcomes saltwater fishing legend John Skinner to discuss fluke and striped bass fishing strategies up and down the East Coast, exploring the nuances of finding keeper-sized fish during a challenging season.

You'll pick up cinder worm hatch strategies, hear the results of a "lights on the water" experiment, and John's encounter with a murderer! 

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As the air temperatures rise, so does the water temperatures. I'll cover multiple species and how their behavior will change as water temperatures rise beyond the optimal temperatures for each species. We'll hit on Fluke (flounder), weakfish, striped bass, bluefish, speckled trout and redfish. 

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I am joined by Capt. Josh Pearson, from Pearson's Pursuit Inshore Fishing to talk about late spring fishing and targeting multiple species. If you'd like to get in contact with Capt. Pearson check out his site on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088120727338

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I dive into the role tides and currents have on the spots you should be fishing. I hit the basics and then dive into more detail. This is an episode that is best experienced via video (on the YouTube Channel), but the audio only podcast will still provide some good information. 

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Very excited to have Capt John Halkias back to the show to talk fishing and fluke! We hit on a bunch of different topics and for those listening to the podcast you'll get to experience some of the challenges we sometimes face while doing the show live on YouTube. 

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