Quick Strike with Joe Cermele

Tim Moore is a full-time guide whose early-season methods apply to just about any Northeast body of water with landlocked salmon. These are his tips for dropping the hammer on these shiny speed demons. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t have to wait for warmer months to get your striper fix. Captain Brian Williams, who runs out of Ocean City, New Jersey, specializes in the early-season tips and tricks that will kick out the first striped bass of the year. So if you’re itching to get on the striper board early, listen up. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no better time to hook big numbers of massive walleye than late March and early April, but success revolves around being able to quickly adapt to changing conditions. No matter what you’re experiencing on your home lake this year, Captain Ross Robertson gives you the secret sauce. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moving-water addicts like me are itching to break the ice — literally and figuratively. It can be a tricky time to fish, but according to my friend and Minnesota-based environmental scientist Tyler Winter, if you understand exactly how moving water warms and cools, you’ll find the fish faster. In this episode we get a full breakdown from the guy who monitors the quality of moving water 365 days a year to make his living. Hosted by fishing editor Joe Ceremele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago, Crevalles were largely viewed as nuisance fish because they weren’t very prized tablefare. That attitude is changing, thanks in part to anglers like my friend and former Florida charter captain Zach Miller. Listen up for his tips for anyone who wants to take a swing at these bruisers. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big-bait craze is sweeping the nation — again. And the truth is, what’s new to a guy like me (and maybe you) is old news for well-known fisherman Oliver Ngy. So with spring and ice-out fast approaching, Ngy breaks down three baits he says even some of the most devoted big-bait chuckers are overlooking. Related: How Nintendo Led Oliver Ngy to Big-Bass Superstardom https://tinyurl.com/2p6w5a8e Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s highly likely that at some point there's been a size restriction or bag limit you disagreed with. But have you ever given any thought to why it was set that way in the first place? Veteran Vermont fisheries biologist Shawn Good gives us a peek behind the curtain on how and why states cook up the fishing laws we abide by. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My good friend Tim Romano is one of the best fishing photographers in the business, and you don’t earn a reputation like his by mistreating fish. Fortunately you don’t need to be a pro to capture better images that are less taxing on your catch. With a few simple tricks, Romano can help you elevate your game with the camera that's in your pocket 24/7. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the redfish, tarpon, and jacks that can be found in Southern Texas, my buddy and former guide Darren Jones is a trout hunter through and through. If you’re looking for an escape, he’s got the inside track on the winter scene. Hosted by Outdoor Life Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike’s Reel Repair is a full-time operation run by Mike Marcotte that specializes in fixing all manner of fishing tackle. According to Marcotte, however, many headaches can be avoided if we all just take a little bit better care of our reels. So, as you wait for winter to give way to spring, use the time to heed his advice. Hosted by Outdoor Life Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attacking the tributaries from New York through Michigan in January and February isn’t for the faint of heart, but for the proud “frozen chosen,” winter is no match for a steelhead addiction. A well-known personality in the Great Lakes scene and a maker of fine custom center pin reels, Danny Colville shares some pointers to maximize your effectiveness. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pompano have a cult following in Florida. Former charter captain Zach Miller explains how — and why — you should consider his lure-only style of fishing . Hosted by Outdoor Life Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White perch are a bit odd. They exist in strong numbers in many regions of the country, yet few anglers make them a primary target. If these fish exist on hardwater near you, the insight veteran guide Moore drops will help you pin down these fish. Because when you do get on the perch, it’s usually the motherlode — and the action is fierce. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend and Outdoor Life contributor, Kevin Hughes, is a kayak fishing machine with no off switch. When he launches in the dead of winter, there’s a mandatory safety checklist that must be ticked. If you’re thinking about doing some winter kayaking fishing, heed his advice to hook up and get home safe. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While pollock might be obscure saltwater fish, they have plenty of cold-braving devotees, one of which is my good friend Jim Fee, the editor of Cape Cod-based “On The Water” Magazine. So, if you’re looking for a salty adventure this off-season, Fee lays out everything you need to know about these cousins of the cod that aren’t short on rod-bending muscle. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're stuck with freestone rivers this winter, don't fret. In this episode Connecticut-based fly guide Rowan Lytle shares his tricks for making the most of those bitter winter days. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter weather patterns in Florida are as deceiving as the fishing patterns out-of-towners might expect. To break it all down, full-time Okeechobee guide Cody Davis gives the real skinny on this huge, massively popular body of water. Follow his advice and you can score the bass of a lifetime this winter while your home lake is frozen over. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many anglers, the idea that winter is peak cat season can be shocking. Guide Brian Funnell, who fishes the James near Williamsburg, Virginia, knows their cold season habits well and takes many clients out long after summer crowds have departed. What he's learned on the James applies to moving water blue cats anywhere in the country. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Hervey-Murray is a surf guide based in Southern California, as well as the captain of the U.S. surf fishing team. Born in England, Hervey-Murray's experience with “finesse style” surf fishing has given him a serious leg up with perch, which require a simple — though different — approach. Anyone can find them and catch a mess of them this time of year. Here's how. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Ben Hervey-Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many of us, river time becomes vise time in the winter. My old buddy, veteran trout guide, and owner of Cross Current Outfitters, Joe Demalderis has narrowed down some key patterns that will help tyers quickly master necessary mechanics. And, no — we’re not talking about making egg flies and San Juan worms. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Joe Demalderis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend and New Jersey-based charter captain Brett Taylor is as addicted to jigging for tautog as I am. This week, we break down how it all works, because fall and early winter are ‘tog season throughout much of their range. And once you learn to jig them, you’ll never want to use a traditional ‘tog rig again. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Capt. Brett Taylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All underdogs have their cult followers. Burbot — and burbot fishermen — are especially fired up on the ice, and at night. Guide and Montana resident Rick Matney explains how once you’ve dialed in the bite, it can lead to hours of fun — and one heck of a good fish fry. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Rick Matney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My good friend and former long-time Montana fly guide, Miles Nolte, takes pleasure in dissecting faux pas in the fly game — and that's exactly what we do in this episode. What you'll learn is that a lot of the most hated trout flies on the market are actually matching natural hatches, and they’re all excellent patterns for fall action. This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Miles Nolte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From New England through Delaware, fishing live menhaden is arguably the fastest way to score a striper weighing north of 30 pounds. But if you’re not used to obtaining and presenting such massive live baits, there can be a learning curve. My good friend ⁠Captain Eric Kerber⁠ drops simple tricks for fishing these baits that'll have you breaking the 40-pound mark by Thanksgiving. This episode is brought to you by Let's Get Real About Skin Cancer, an educational program about advanced non-melanoma skin cancers. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Guest is Capt. Eric Kerber. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can get your feet wet — and even put that first muskie notch in your belt — with just a little bit of planning and gear that’s not as costly or specialized as you might think. Wisconsin-based guide ⁠Gavin Marquart⁠ breaks it all down in this week's episode. This episode is brought to you by Let's Get Real About Skin Cancer, an educational program about advanced non-melanoma skin cancers. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Guest is Gavin Marquart. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no better time to put a hurt on trophy-class crappie than the fall. My buddy Jason Sealock is a true crappie addict who has chased them all over the country, and a lot of his focus is on very large bodies of water. But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds (like I do) these lessons he lays out for a fall attack still apply. This episode is brought to you by Let's Get Real About Skin Cancer, an educational program about advanced non-melanoma skin cancers. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Guest is Jason Sealock. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Lasanske is one of the founders and owners of Michigan-based Bloop Bead Co., and he knows bead selection can be intimidating. Fortunately, you can be successful with steelhead this fall if you just follow a few of his basic rules. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Guest is Justin Lasanske of Bloop Bead Co. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No body of still water can escape the dreaded fall turnover. But by understanding exactly what turnover is — and what it does to the fish — we can at least get a better handle on where to cast when things get wonky. Enter Shan O’Gorman, a trained biologist and legend in the bass world who will demystify this pesky phenomenon. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Guest is Shan O'Gorman. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reed Brand has spent years honing his knife skills at his family’s seafood business. In this episode he explains where recreational anglers fail hardest at the cutting table — and delivers practical tips that will get anyone (at any skill level) more proficient at fish processing. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Reed Brand / @reedthefishmonger on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every U.S. angler should fish for Florida peacock bass before they leave this world. In this episode, my buddy Vinny Conwell breaks down why it's hard to beat October. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here in the Northeast, albies have a cult-like following. My buddy Kevin Blinkoff, from On The Water Magazine, has learned a ton about the timing and execution that’ll get you more shots at these fleeting speed demons even if you're landlocked or confined to a kayak. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Ceremle. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lowly bowfin will out-fight bass any day of the week. They’re also a lot easier to catch. Tyler Winter of ⁠Native Fish For Tomorrow⁠ helps break down the basics of chunking for these underdogs. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most anglers, drum are a nuisance bycatch. The biggest reason drum get the cold shoulder? They’re not great on the plate — or are they? Guide Drew Price runs dedicated drum trips on Lake Champlain each season and spends a lot of his personal fishing time getting after them. Why? Because they’re reliable and pull a heck of a lot harder than bass and trout. Here's how to change your attitude. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing is more blood-pressure-raising to me than pinning a big trout on an itty-bitty dry fly. Scoring the take is the fun part, no doubt, but after it happens I just assume the fish won’t make it to the net. It’s a bad attitude, I know, but fishing micro dry flies also means fishing hair-thin tippet. Joe Demalderis is a fly shop owner and veteran guide on the upper Delaware River, which straddles the border of New York and Pennsylvania. Come late summer, tiny insects like flying ants are common menu items, which means pretty technical dry fly fishing. But Demalderis has been playing this game for over 30 years. He and I recently sat down for episode 30 of the "Quick Strike" Podcast to rap about how physics and keeping calm are the answer to besting behemoths on micro dries. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Party boat fluking is perfect for anglers of any skill level. But even though the fishing isn’t really complicated, there are some things you should know before jumping on deck. Payton Gepp, captain of New Jersey’s Big Mohawk, explains how to get the most out of your day before you ever climb aboard. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surface flies made of spun deer hair have been catching bass for more than a century. Today, Brandon Bailes is one of the best hair bug tyers in the U.S. He’s renowned for his ability to spin intricate, detailed patterns that are as much art pieces as functional. In this episode, he explains how to get these old-school bugs drawing up big summer bass. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Stasiak, the man behind the wildly popular Instagram account, "The Qualified Captain," has seen every kind of trailer fail imaginable. Stasiak and I look at the most common problems that trip boaters up at the ramp — and how to avoid them. Hosted by fishing editor Joe Ceremele Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The popularity of fishing for invasive northern snakeheads hasn’t stopped growing. Just ask Eddie Weber, the owner of High Octance Custom Baits, and Steve Cahn — two veteran snakehead junkies based in Maryland. This week we break down the most glaring rookie mistakes and teach you how to fix them. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fishing to bass on their spawning beds has always been a touchy subject. Matt Pangrac, a pro angler and host of the “Bass Talk Live” podcast has tips for taking care of any spawning bass you might be targeting. Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Big” is relative. If all you’ve ever landed are bluegills, a 5-pound bass is monstrous. If you play offshore, a 1,000-pound black marlin might qualify. My friend and host of the BigWater Adventures TV show, Mark Davis, has traveled the world filming fish that can physically hurt you. Here's his best advice on beating a big fish — whatever that means to you. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen of Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the right scenario, Euro nymphing can produce a lot more trout than traditional nymphing — so much that it's a polarizing method in many circles. Veteran guide and former competition fly angler Anita Coulton spends a lot of time teaching the method. So whether you’re just thinking about getting into the fly game or you’re already a seasoned pro, her insight will help you determine if and when you’re ready to go Euro. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring striper fishing can be exceptionally rewarding, but it's also much more nuanced than the fall. The insights veteran charter captain Eric Kerber shares in this episode will help anyone with a boat or fishing from shore make the most of this fleeting — yet magical — season. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the majority of Great Lakes steelheaders have moved on to other spring pursuits, the fish are still there. It's “drop-back” season now, and these tips from my buddy Paul Cain can help you score in those prime runs that you're likely to have all to yourself. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real skill to catching shad? Figuring out where to position yourself to catch them. But my friend and 30-year Delaware River shad guide, Dieter Scheel, says those tricks aren’t being passed down as the culture around these fish wanes. Here's what to know. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend and owner of High Octane Custom Baits, Eddie Weber, is a fellow pickerel junky. If you’re ready to stick a pickerel worthy of the wall, the tips and tricks he lays out in this episode will put you in the zone. Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices