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Fat Dad Fishing Show
Join the Fat Dad Fishing Show on our quest to help the average saltwater angler to catch more fish and have a better on-the-water experience. Each week we will be covering topics to help anglers get the most out of their time targeting multiple species spanning the entire east coast of the USA. We will cover fishing for flounder ( fluke ), striped bass, weakfish, sheepshead, bluefish, tuna, and many more. On some episodes we talk in detail about how to catch flounder, while on others we will take a deep dive into saltwater fishing gear. While our home area ranges from DE to NY, we will speak with guests throughout the east coast. If you find value in the podcast, or are entertained please consider following the podcast, sharing with friends, and leaving a great review. All of these help us to reach more anglers and draw more guests! Tight lines!
Episodes
52 episodes
EP 52: Stripped Seas: How Menhaden Mismanagement Threatens Our Fisheries
Schools of bunker once blacked out our bays; now many anglers chase scattered pods and skinny bass while ospreys circle empty water. We sat down with Captain Paul Eidman of Menhaden Defenders to unpack what changed, why the new ecosystem scienc...
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Episode 52
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EP 51: Why Some Anglers Catch More When They Say Less with Chell Baybay
Cold air, numb hands, and a white crab that changed everything. That’s the scene Chell Baybay paints as she walks us through the drop, the thump, and the surge that sealed her first double-digit tautog—a moment that turned a late-start angler i...
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Episode 51
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EP 50: Surf-Casting The Fall Striper Run with George Bucci (Throwback Episode)
Miss the shoulder-to-shoulder blitzes where bass erupted at your feet? We dig into how to make moments like that repeatable by reading the beach, timing the wind, and picking simple surf lures that just work. With surf-casting standout George B...
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Episode 50
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1:30:01
EP 49: The Anatomy Of A Fall Run: Structure, Bait, And Smart Releases
The surf is alive, the foam lines are loud, and the biggest stripers of the season are sliding into casting range. We invited Bayside Dave to dig into a land-based masterclass: how to read Long Beach Island’s sandbars, troughs, and rip seams, a...
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Episode 49
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1:10:33
Fall Flip: From Sheepshead to Stripers with Capt. Scotty Sevins
We step through the storm gate into fall fishing, trading summer sheepshead grind for backwater striped bass, smarter leader choices, and tactics that work when oxygen rises and bait stacks. Gear gets practical, lures get both bigger and smalle...
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Episode 48
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1:19:01
EP 47: Seasonal Closures, Flawed Data, and Striped Bass with Jim Hutchinson Jr.
We unpack the proposed 12% striped bass mortality cut, why “closure” likely means a short seasonal window, and how flawed MRIP effort estimates are steering the debate. We compare regional impacts by month, weigh status quo against quick fixes,...
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Episode 47
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58:59
EP 46: Beach Brawling with Nick Honachefsky
We confront the push for “no targeting” on striped bass, challenge shaky mortality data, and argue for smart, consistent rules that protect spawning fish without killing access. Then we spotlight the Barrier Island Beach Brawl—part surf tournam...
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Episode 46
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47:10
EP 45: Bearded Dad Meets Fat Dad: A Tale of Two Waters
Rich and Jay explore the differences and surprising similarities between freshwater and saltwater fishing, proving that techniques from one world can successfully translate to the other.• Jay discusses his journey from casual angler to ...
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Episode 45
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59:18
EP 44: Multi-species with River Queen Capt. Kayla Haile
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....
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Episode 44
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56:48
EP 43: Fishing Rods 101 with John Creely
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 y...
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Episode 43
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54:19
Ep 42: Crabbin' & Fishin' with Benji
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 cha...
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Episode 42
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1:08:37
EP 41: Throwback Episode - Targeting Cobia with Capt. Joey Leggio
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...
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Episode 41
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1:16:22
EP 40: Chasing Albacore: The Thrill of Run-and-Gun Fishing with Rob Crossley
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 N...
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Episode 40
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EP 39: Stalking the Shoreline: Late Summer Tactics with Bayside Dave
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.
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Episode 39
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EP 38: John Skinner Talks Catching Fluke, Striper & Murder Stories
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 pic...
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Episode 38
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EP 35: Hotter Water = Switch to Summer Tactics
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, s...
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Episode 35
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49:48
EP 32: Will Windfarms Kill Fishing & Striped Bass Update with Jim Hutchinson Jr.
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Episode 32
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1:16:19
EP: 30 Targeting Multi-Species with Pearson's Pursuit
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:
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Episode 30
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1:08:40
EP 29: How Tides and Currents Impact Fishing Spots
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 st...
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Episode 29
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51:13
EP: 28 Fluke and Fishing with Capt. John Halkias
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 sh...
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Episode 28
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1:09:55