Hooked in New England

Ron McKee - The Striper Maineiac - 50 Years of Big Fish, Big Discoveries and Big Fun

Ron McKee - The Striper Maineiac - might be most famous for his incredibly high-quality striper plugs and his stunning hand-built rods. But what you may not know is he's also a helluvan angler. He holds more trophies than most people own fishing lures, and your fishing heroes were and are Ron's fishing buddies.  But Ron McKee didn't become famous because of a well-managed Instagram account, or great photography uploaded to YouTube. Ron built his fame by standing in the water and fishing. An...

Changing The Way We Win - Captains For Clean Water Builds An Angler Army

Captains for Clean Water is leading the fight to save one of the most important watersheds in the world - Florida's Everglades. And it's a fight that they're winning. Captain Mike Holliday,  Outreach and Engagement Manager for Captains for Clean Water, joins us to give us a super fun, super informative, and easy-to-understand explanation of how the Everglades work, and why the area is so important to Florida's sportfishing industry. Perhaps equally as importantly, he tells us how the approac...

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The In's and Out's of Fly Design with Nate Wight

The art of fly tying is more than just slapping some hair and feathers to a hook with some thread. In this episode we sit down with Master Maine Guide, and professional fly design and tier Nate Wight of North Woods Fly Company. Nate explains the intricacies of balancing a fly for proper swimming action, how he got his start, and we hit on one of his favorite species the Smallmouth Bass.  www.northwoodsfly.com @n.w.flyco www.HookedNEPodcast.com www.FishPortlandMaine.com www.DiamondPassOutfi...

Jamie Howard....Film Maker, Fisherman, Matchbox Superstar

After what seemed like an eternity Mike and I were lucky enough to sit down and chat with one of the industries superstars. Jamie Howard, owner of Howard Films is the premier film maker for the outdoor industry.  His ability to put the viewer on the boat through his lenses are what separate him from the rest of the pack. You can find Jamie's work on his site:  www.Howardfilms.com After you watch all of his films head on over to our site to pick up some great apparel.  www.HookedNEPodcast....

Merry Fishmas 2020! A Special New England Fishing Products Edition of Hooked In New England!

At Hooked In New England, we're proud of the incredible fishing-related businesses that exist in our region. From fly-tiers to boat-builders, artists, craftsmen, and businesspeople put out amazing products that are the envy of the fishing products world. We are proud to support them and we hope to have some small impact on their success.  So this Christmas, we thought we'd highlight four of our favorites, share a short interview with each of them with you, and hope that hearing from them wi...

Clean Yo' Crevices!

Ultra Sonic Cleaners have been used by professionals for decades, whether it is a dental office, ammunition reloader, machine shop or wherever, you can find these cleaners. If you are looking to keep your gear in top condition you may want to look into getting yourself one of these. Clean your pliers, Boga Grip, Power Knobs, and Lures. 

If We Lose This Fish We Lose It All - A Conversation with Menhaden Defender's Paul Eidman

Bunker, Pogies, Menhaden. Maybe the unsexiest fish in the sea until you consider that it is quite literally the source of food for everything that swims and flies on the Atlantic Coast of North America. It also does NOTHING but swim around filtering our oceans and keeping them sparkling clean. And despite the importance of this weird cousin of the herring, bunker have been steadily declining in numbers for a long time due to overfishing and poor management. And the consequences - dirtier bay...

Welcome Back....End of the Season Wrap Up!

After a brief hiatus we are back! In this episode Mike and I review our season, talk about some of the trends we saw, and relive some of our best trips from 2020. We want to thank everyone for listening and especially those who sat down with us. We are stoked to bring you guys some new content and we have some spectacular guests lined up! As always, please leave a review for us, and send us a DM or email with any suggestions, questions, and cool pics and stories!  www.fishportlandmaine.com ...

Sitting Down with The Silver King

Mike and I were fortunate enough to sit down with the one and only Captain Jared Raskob. Co-owner and host of Silver Kings Television, Champion Guide and Captain of the Gold Cup, Full-time guide, and most importantly father and husband. In this episode I feel as though we were able to get an inside look to who the man actually is. He is a devoted father and husband first and foremost, he is a driven angler, and guide, and he truly is a gracious and humble man.  Jared's ability to see the goo...

Greased Up!

In this episode we were fortunate enough to sit down with Captain Eliot Jenkins, owner and sole operator of Greasy Beaks Flyfishing, where he specializes in fly and light tackle for Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, and Bonito in Massachusetts during the summer months and then takes the operation to Pacific City, Oregon for Steelhead in the winter.  Eliot is a fishy dude and this conversation proves that. Enjoy the show! www.greasybeaksflyfishing.com @Greasybeaks

Paul Dixon... Innovating Striped Bass on the flats.

In this episode we were lucky enough to sit down with Captain Paul Dixon of To The Point Charters based out of Montauk, New York. Captain Dixon is a pioneer when it comes to targeting Striped Bass on the flats in the northeast. Many of his tactics are what we use today, and those tactics came from days upon days of learning the hard way.  Paul has been at the forefront of Striped Bass conservation, most notably with his work with Jamie Howard and the film Running the Coast. Paul was also on...

Martha Vineyard's Power Couple

In this episode we sit down to chat with Joe and Phoenix Rogers from Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard. On their own they are each accomplished anglers, and hunters, with numerous trophies to their names. But together they bring a special excitement out of each other and I imagine the best out of each other well. As life long islanders, Joe and Phoenix have a vast knowledge of the seasons and the fishery that makes Martha's Vineyard so special too so many. When they are not fishing or hunti...

Defying Gravity

In this episode with speak with Gabe Ravizza, owner and founder of Gravity Tackle. Gabe specializes in pouring high quality scent infused soft plastic lures that have caught fish up and down the east coast. Gabe has gone through many challenges in life and is still here to talk about it. www.gravitytackle.com

Learning To Fly - Trident Fly Fishing's Ben Freeman Makes Gear Sales Soar

It's a crazy competitive market for fly fishing equipment - rods, reels, lines, fly tying materials - the margins are tiny and the market is crowded with big box retailers who can survive on razor thin margins.  So how does a small, Maine-based company survive, and even thrive? By offering superior service, deep product knowledge, and a huge appreciation for its customers.  Listen in as we hear from Ben Freeman, owner of Trident Fly Fishing, as he tells us how he launched the store, and ho...

Short Strike - Get It Together! Organize Your Gear with Yeti Ambassador Tim Adams

Most of us have a constant challenge keeping our gear organized. After a few hours on the boat, on the beach or beside the river, our gear ends up spread out across half a mile, lost, tangled and crazy. Listen in as Tim Adams, owner of Oxbow Brewing and Yeti Ambassador, hooks us up with the ultimate fishing gear organization system.  https://www.yeti.com/en_US/cargo/loadout-gobox-30/26010000026.html#start=1 https://oxbowbeer.com/

Short Strike - Fix The Dreaded Tailing Loop! And Other Secrets With Capt. Abbie Schuster

There is no such thing as a "wind knot," there are only "fisherman knots." If you're seeing knots in your leaders, that means you're (gasp!) probably experiencing the tailing loop, when your leader returns from your backcast UNDER the main line. Egads! But with us in this episode is noted Cape Cod area guide, travel host and fly-casting instructor Abbie Schuster, and she's gonna teach you how to rid yourself of your bad habits!  Listen in as the owner of Kismet Outfitters gives you some su...

Targeting Topwater Bruiser Boston Bass with Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing

Superstars usually hone their craft by dialing in every detail, so that absolutely nothing is left to chance. No stone is unturned. No loose end exists. The superstar obsesses over every detail until he or she is operating solely on muscle memory and sheer knowledge and drive. So it is with Capt. Brian Coombs, owner of Get Tight Sportfishing in Boston, MA. Brian puts his clients on big striped bass. Really big striped bass. And he puts those clients on those big fish with topwater lures an...

Short Strike - Capturing Awesome Fish Photos with On The Water's Eddy Stahowiak

A big part of fishing for many anglers is remembering and capturing that special moment in a photograph; maybe it was your daughter's first smallmouth, or your wife's monster striper. Maybe it was the elusive bonefish you caught on a fishing trip that you saved your pennies for over three years. Whatever the reason, there's a big difference between a mediocre photo and one that captures every element of that magical moment in time. Join us as On The Water magazine's Eddy Stahowhiak - an inc...

Moore Mad Than Ever! Hooked In New England Hooks The Mad Fisherman, Charlie Moore!

Charlie Moore, the Mad Fisherman, has a lot to be happy about. He pretty much singlehandedly changed the "fishing television show," from a drab series of "how-to" segments to an entertaining, little-bit-of-everything entertainment medium. He fishes with his sports heroes. He fishes with rock stars. He fishes with television and movie stars. But don't mistake Charlie's lust for life for a lack of seriousness when it comes time to get down to hooking up. He's as serious about fishing hard and ...

Short Strike: A Mainer In The Lead! Courtney Roberts From Knotty Girl (Handmade, Incredible) Leaders

Some people would say it's a bad time to start a small business, particularly in Maine. But if your product is this good, you have nothing to fear. Courtney Roberts started Knotty Girl Leaders and is kicking some major butt by making and marketing hand-tied, pre-made leaders from high-end components and selling them in tackle shops throughout New England, on Etsy and through Facebook. The feedback is incredible because the product is second-to-none. Listen in as this Maine girl talks leaders...

Short Strike - Setting Your Fly Stick Up for Throwing Crabs with Riley Libby

Crab flies are an incredibly effective tool in targeting striped bass, but they aren't the easiest fly to cast. Trident Fly Fishing's Riley Libby walks you through the best rod, line and leader setups to get the fly where it needs to be, and to keep it where it needs to be.  www.tridentflyfishing.com

A Hooked Hero! The Incredible Tom Rowland Talks Podcasting, Guiding, Fishing and Life

Tom Rowland has done it all. Respected freshwater fishing guide, respected Florida saltwater fishing guide, tournament angler, fishing television pioneer, outdoor television pioneer, father, husband, fitness guru and groundbreaking podcaster. Tom is a giant in the angling world, and through it all, he remains one of the world's truly nice guys. Sit down and listen to an industry leader who knows what he believes, shares what he believes and shares his knowledge freely all while being an incr...

Short Strike - Who Do You Call When They Close The Outdoors?

It's a weird time, to say the least, and weird things are happening. All over the country, leaders at the national and local level are closing parks, recreation areas, boat launches and beaches to protect us from Covid-19. That is why it is SO VERY IMPORTANT that you join and hopefully become active in your local or state sportsman's organization. These organizations are the BEST line of defense against government overreach that limits access to the outdoor areas we love so much. Listen in a...

Short Strike - Handle With Care - How To Properly Release A Striped Bass with Capt. Brian Coombs

Now that we know that we recreational anglers are the biggest part of striper mortality, it's time to do EVERYTHING we can to release every fish as carefully as possible. Listen to the Boston Harbor Badass Capt. Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing explain how to properly fight, land, photograph and revive a fish properly. And if you're planning a trip to the Boston area, make sure to book Capt. Coombs for a trip to chase some massive slob linesiders. Capt. Brian Coombs 1-781-866-3367 ...

Big Passion In Little Rhody - Saltwater Edge's Peter Jenkins On The Business of Being A Good Friend to Anglers

Any town's tackle shop is the social center of talk, rumor, advice, information, innuendo, outright lies, a few more rumors, and some outright lies. And if a tackle shop owner plays his cards right, he gives his customers - new and old - enough information that with a little work they become better anglers. Such is the case with Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge. Peter has a passion for fishing and a passion for sharing info about fishing, and he puts it all to good use in an amazin...

Short Strike - Don't Apologize For Your Flies and Other Secrets with Capt. Forrest Faulkingham

In this week's short strike, noted fly-tier Capt. Forrest Faulkingham discusses a few secrets of great fly-tying, including not getting hung up on what other people think of your flies. Other gems? A great fly is one that catches fish, not one that gets attention on social media. And do you know what a "closed flock" is? Neither did we.  Capt. Forrest Faulkingham, Master Maine Guide with Maine Saltwater Outfitters and Guide Service.  207-882-8392 www.mainesaltwater.net

Short Strike - Hooking Holdovers - Tips for Finding and Catching Resident Stripers

It's often ignored, but many, many places in the northeast hold striped bass that hold in predictable places and DO NOT migrate. That means that they can be caught year 'round. If you're patient, dedicated, and know where to look, you can successfully target these layabouts long before the spring migration starts. 

A Man For All (Fishing) Seasons. Capt. Peter Fallon On The Science of Catching Stripers and Albies

Capt. Peter Fallon guides light tackle and fly anglers for stripers all summer in Maine, and albies on Cape Cod in the fall. But he doesn't just guide for them, he obsesses about them. He studies them. He dreams about them. He also works tirelessly for the health of fisheries up and down the coast, and practices what he preaches.  Listen in as he tells us his secrets for successfully targeting both species, and on how a lifetime of study has given him the tools to succeed at both.  www.mai...

Short Strike - Albie Crack - Rigging Your Stick (Spin and Fly) with Capt. Peter Fallon

Capt. Peter Fallon Tells Us His Secrets for Setting Up Spin And Fly Rods for Albies! Capt. Fallon is a bit of a mad scientist when it comes to fishing. He studies fish habits like a researcher and writes everything down. He looks for patterns. He obsesses. He lies awake at night staring at the ceiling, and when he falls asleep, he dreams of fish. We're not sure, but we suspect he has one of those walls with strings running from picture to picture, connecting the dots in the way only the slig...

Taking Care Of Our Own - Project Healing Waters Brings Fly Fishing To Disabled Vets

Project Healing Waters brings the world of fly fishing - and through it, hopefully, physical and emotional rehabilitation, to disabled veterans all over the country. Volunteers help vets learn fly fishing, fly tying, rod-building, and all the amazing joys of the sport. And the program is having an impact. To date, 9000 disabled veterans have taken part, and the program grows each year. www.projecthealingwaters.org National Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Introd...

Short Strike - How To Hook Up On Your Florida Vacation (With Fish, That Is...)

If you're from the northeast and will be visiting Florida with the family this winter or spring, don't leave your rod behind! The fishing opportunities are endless and the beaches are loaded with fish that want to meet you. Mike and Lou give you some quick tips on fabulous fishing when you're doin' Disney. 

Short Strike - Simple Tips for Hook Care

Rusty hooks are dull hooks. In this short strike, Capt. Lou gives you simple, inexpensive tips for keeping hooks rust-free and ready for action. 

Holy Mackerel! Tips and Tricks for Fishing For Striped Bass with Bait

Sometimes, it's the smallest detail that makes the biggest impact on your fishing success. In today's short strike, we share a few of those details, and a few approaches you can take to catch more, lose fewer, and release more healthy striped bass than ever before. 

Short Strike: Holy Mackerel! Tips and Tricks for Fishing For Striped Bass with Bait

Sometimes, it's the smallest detail that makes the biggest impact on your fishing success. In today's short strike, we share a few of those details, and a few approaches you can take to catch more, lose fewer, and release more healthy striped bass than ever before. 

It's Shore Thing! Fly Fishing From Shore and The World Famous Crap Pot Fly With James Browne

James Browne guides for striped bass from shore, and only from shore. His perspective and experience in looking for and catching striped bass on the fly without a boat is unique and best of all, he's incredibly successful! James also developed the Crab Pot fly, which mimics the green crab, a striped bass staple. If you target stripers from shore anywhere, learn from James how to assess waters for fishiness, and how to fish the various forms of structure New England's coast offers.  James Br...

It's Shore Thing! Fly Fishing From Shore and The World Famous Crab Pot Fly With James Browne

James Browne guides for striped bass from shore, and only from shore. His perspective and experience in looking for and catching striped bass on the fly without a boat is unique and best of all, he's incredibly successful! James also developed the Crab Pot fly, which mimics the green crab, a striped bass staple. If you target stripers from shore anywhere, learn from James how to assess waters for fishiness, and how to fish the various forms of structure New England's coast offers. James Br...

Five Great Lures That Will Catch You More Stripers

In this Short Strike, Capt. Lou Tirado shares his five favorite lures for targeting stripers. These lures will cover a range of different fishing scenarios, from quiet rivers to pounding surf, and everything in between. Lou also explains the various retrieves that can be used with these lures to give you the best shot at hooking that lunker.  1) Two Lights Tackle 4 1/4" Spook https://www.sacobaytackle.com/shop/two-lights-tackle-co-small-spook 2) Ron-Z Soft Plastics https://www.ronzlures.co...

Short Strike - TFO Inshore Spinning Rod Review

The TFO Inshore offers outstanding performance at a reasonable price. Capt. Mike Faulkingham has fallen in love with these rods for his light tackle clients, and in this Short Strike episode, he tells you why. https://tforods.com/ https://tforods.com/inshore-spinning-casting-rods/

Short Strike - Rod Repair with Capt. Lou

Don't throw out that favorite rod just because a guide has broken free! In this episode Lou explains how simple and inexpensive repairing your own fly rod, spinning rod, or deep sea rod can be. Rod repair supplies: https://www.mudhole.com/

So You Want To Become A Maine Guide: An Interview With The Legendary Carroll Ware

Carroll Ware currently holds 52 fly fishing records, and along with his wife Lila, he runs a very successful guiding business and Maine Guide School. Listen in as we talk with a living Maine legend, Master Maine Guide, famed outdoorsman, all around nice guy, and soon the newest inductee to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. Carroll Ware Fins and Furs Adventures https://www.finsandfursadventures.com/ (207) 474-5430 https://www.facebook.com/finsandfursadventures/

Short Strike: Reel Maintenance

This is out first Short Strike episode of 2020. Every Friday we will bring you a 10-15 minute "How-To" on various topics that will be helpful to you and us. This week we sat down with Peter Momorous, Owner of Saco Bay Tackle Co. Pete breaks down reel maintenance for the every man, and keeps it simple for all us. He has seen it all when it comes to busted reels, and has heard every excuse. Hopefully you never find yourself with a broken reel, bu if you do, bring it to Pete and he will get bac...

2019 Recap One Year In....

In this Episode Captain Mike Faulkingham of Fish Portland Maine, and Captain Lou Tirado of Diamond Pass Outfitters sit down and recap the first year of Hooked In New England. They talk about some of the memorable guests they got to meet, share some insight as to what is to come for 2020, and talk about some of the recent news that is going on in their loves as well as inside the fisheries. 2020 is looking like it is goin to be a break out year for the show, and a HUGE Thank you goes out to t...

The Badfish Story: Making Films and Delivering Fishing Happiness

In this episode we sit down with Marty Gallipeau, Co-founder of Badfish. Badfish is a media company that got its start making short fishing films for their own entertainment and from that humble beginning graduated to making promotional videos for some of the world's best known outdoor products companies. Their work is now featured on WayPoint TV and other outdoor media outlets. As if video wasn't enough, they also started and still host the Tailer's Cup, a redfish tournament in Charleston, ...

The Nome Knows! The Incredible Nome Buckman Talks Amazingly-Tied Flies and Changing the Reputation of Monster Maine Muskie

Nome Buckman's passion for everything she takes on is palpable in our eye-opening discussion with her about Maine's little-appreciated muskie fishery, and in about tying the perfect flies for chasing the toothy monsters. When Nome decides to learn about something, she's not satisfied until she is an authority on it; best of all, she loves to share her gathered knowledge and help all of us catch more fish. If you've never fished for muskie - or even if you have - and want to know how to tie f...

Seven Stripes In Skinny Water - Capt Kyle Schaefer Talks Bass On The Flats

Fly fishing for striped bass exclusively (or almost exclusively) on the flats can be a SERIOUS challenge. Maine's summer heats up quickly, and with it, so do the shallow waters that hold bass in the early and late season. Capt. Kyle Shaefer talks success and failure on the flats, and about his passion for doing it all with a fly. 

Terry Nugent Part II: Stripers On The Edge

Capt. Terry Nugent believes he knows why striped bass stocks are declining so rapidly - and he believes we can turn that decline around with a few not-particularly-drastic changes, and a little bit of short-term sacrifice. Listen to one of New England's hardest-charging charter captains give his thoughts in how to save our beloved fish. 

Big Boats, Big Fish, and Big Challenges: The Disappearing Giants of Cape Cod with Captain Terry Nugent

Cape Cod is the epicenter of saltwater fishing in New England. Known for its numerous species and plentiful stocks, the Cape has traditionally been the Holy Grail for anglers chasing their fishing dreams. And make no mistake - the Cape still delivers in many ways. But Captain Terry Nugent, a legendary guide who has helped anglers chase and fulfill those dreams for well over 20 years, says that things are changing, and not for the better. But as you'll see, Terry Nugent is NOT one to just sta...

From Sewer to Spawning Grounds - Maine's Mighty Kennebec Has A Fintastic Rebound

Maine Fishing Guides Jason Farris, Forrest Faulkingham and Dave Pecci talk about the world-famous Kennebec River, its history, its resurgence, and why no serious angler or wildlife lover should miss a chance to experience it. 

How's Your Ground Game? Captain Ed Snell Talks All Things Recreational New England Groundfishing

Captain Ed Snell doesn't "also" groundfish. He only groundfishes. He eats, breathes, sleeps and obsesses over groundfish. Cod, haddock, pollock, hake, redfish - if it swims in hundreds of feet of water, Ed knows how to, when to and where to catch it.  Ed is dialed in to the deep-water dinner! Tune in to hear Ed talk about the realities of fisheries management, the history of groundfishing, and why thinks Mike Faulkingham should realize that pollock DOES NOT SUCK. Rita B Offshore Fishing /...