Fishing Reports by Lateral Line Fishing Journal

Learn about how to pick the perfect saltwater light tackle fishing rod for your fishing adventures. GET 10% OFF JLS Rods for listening by using code: LL10 VISIT JLS RODShttps://jlsrods.comAbout Ron Buffington and JLS RodsRon is a light tackle charter guide and CEO and Founder of JLS Rods.JLS Rods started as a custom rod company and while they still offer custom rods they have now turned to manufacturing their own line of saltwater fishing rods. What sets JLS apart is their commitment to building a fishing rod with the quality and level of components normally only found in custom rod in a product that can be bought and fished from the local tackle shop shelf.  They use only the best available components and leave out the unnecessary things on rods. At JLS all rod blanks are made in the USA as well as all and assembly.JLS makes saltwater fishing rods for serious anglers wanting a no nonsense rod, built for their style of fishing that will not disappoint From concept to your hand you can be assured JLS pays attention to every detail to make sure you have the best rods to catch more and big fish.

Fishing reports for February 17, 2024Striped bass, speckled trout, puppy drum, black drum, bluefin tuna,  blackfin tuna, and yellowfin tuna.Listen in for the full fishing reports this week.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Fishing reports for February 10, 2024Striped bass, bluefin tuna,  blackfin tuna, and yellowfin tuna.Listen in for the full fishing reports this week.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Fishing reports for January 25, 2024Striped bass, bluefin tuna,  bluefish, redfish along with some billfish. Listen in for the full fishing reports this week.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Just how bad is the striped bass population along the East Coast and Chesapeake Bay? We discuss the science and what's happening on the water.Capt. John McMurray joins us for a conversation about the striped bass population on the East Coast and in the Chesapeake Bay.ABOUT CAPT. JOHN McMURRAYCapt. McMurray has been the owner and primary operator of “One More Cast” Charters for over 20 years.He runs trips on both the skiffs and the Contenders, pretty much every day the weather allows, from mid-April through December – with the notable exception of every other Sunday, which he sets aside to take his 10 year old son fishing (AKA “Bro-day”).As is the case with any small business owner he is the chief maintenance officer, booking agent, mechanic, electrician, accountant etc.After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Loyola College in Maryland, Captain McMurray served in the US Coast Guard. After his career in the Coast Guard he was the Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association New York,  then Director of Grants Programs at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation in New York before becoming a full time fishing guide.Capt. McMurray is a well known and well published outdoor writer, notable for his work on fisheries conservation issues. He's written for  Reel-Time.com, Saltwater Sportsman and Sport Fishing Magazine, and has had feature articles and/or photography published in On The Water, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Tide Magazine, Nor’east Saltwater, Newsday and the New York Times.   SHOW LINKSOne More Cash Fishing Chartershttps://nyctuna.com

Fishing reports for November 11, 2023Striped bass, bluefin tuna, albie, bluefish, redfish along with some billfish. Listen in for the full fishing reports.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Fishing reports for Oct. 28, 2023. Striped bass, bluefin tuna, albie, bluefish, redfish along with some billfish. Listen in for the full fishing reports.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Fishing report filed Oct.20, 2023. Some really good striped bass, bluefin tuna, albie, bluefish, redfish along with some billfish. Listen in for the full fishing reports.In this saltwater fishing report we cover:Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew York Saltwater Fishing ReportsNew Jersey Saltwater Fishing ReportsDelaware Saltwater Fishing Reports (Indian River Inlet and beaches)Ocean City, MD and Inshore Fishing ReportsMaryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsVirginia Chesapeake Bay Fishing ReportsNorth Caroline Fishing Reports (Hatteras Fishing, Oregon Inlet Fishing, Beaufort Fishing)

Dan shares how he got into saltwater fly fishing, designed his famous saltwater flies, got into being a professional writer and some BSing about big striped bass fishing stories.You'll love this episode with a Hall a Fame fly fishermen.ABOUT DAN BLANTONDan is a Hall of Fame fly fishing and casting instructor, lecturer, fly fishing author and outdoor photographer.  He is  one of the pioneers in the development of Pacific coast and Central American saltwater fly fishing. SHOW LINKSDan Blantonhttps://DanBlanton.com

John and Brandon catch up on fishing in and around New York, fisheries conservation with striped bass, bluefin tuna and other Atlantic fish species and what it's like being a fly fishing light tackle fishing guide.SHOW LINKSOne More Cash Fishing Chartershttps://nyctuna.comABOUT CAPT. JOHN McMURRAYFor twenty years Capt. McMurray has been the owner and primary operator of “One More Cast” Charters. He runs trips on both the skiffs and the Contenders, pretty much every day the weather allows, from mid-April through December – with the notable exception of every other Sunday, which he sets aside to take his 10 year old son fishing (AKA “Bro-day”).As is the case with any small business owner he is the chief maintenance officer, booking agent, mechanic, electrician, accountant etc.After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Loyola College in Maryland, Captain McMurray served in the US Coast Guard. After his career in the Coast Guard he was the Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association New York,  then Director of Grants Programs at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation in New York before becoming a full time fishing guide.Capt. McMurray is a well known and well published outdoor writer, notable for his work on fisheries conservation issues. He's written for  Reel-Time.com, Saltwater Sportsman and Sport Fishing Magazine, and has had feature articles and/or photography published in On The Water, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Tide Magazine, Nor’east Saltwater, Newsday and the New York Times.

Capt. Dave  explains the four seasons of fishing and what you can catch when Cape Lookout Fishing.This episode is pulled from the fishing archives to celebrate the re-launch of the Lateral Line Podcast that originally started in 1997.SHOW LINKSCape Lookout Chartershttps://capelookoutcharters.comABOUT CAPE LOOKOUT CHARTERSFish the beautiful undeveloped Barrier islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore . 50 plus miles of pristine beaches called Shackleford Banks(Wild Ponies) and the Core Banks provide anglers with Year Round fishing. Sightseeing tours, Dolphin watching, Eco tours , Snorkeling, Clamming, Sunset Cruises we’ll do what you want, Half to full Days are available.Three Inlets Beaufort, Bardens, Drum and a place called Cape Lookout Shoals offer fisherman endless opportunities to catch the big one! Fish from two custom built boats made to fish the local waters. Inshore fishing the marshes, creeks, oyster and grass beds calls for a special boat. The “Grasshopper” is a 19 ‘tunnel skiff with a tower for spotting schools of Red drum (redfish) but we also chase trout, cobia, tarpon, and flounder.The “DD” is a 24 ‘full inboard, deep vee center console. Made for fishing the inlets, beaches and nearshore reefs / wrecks for albacore, blues, bluefin tuna, bonita, cudas, grouper, jacks, kings, sharks, spanish, stripers and tarpon.We do it all, Plug, Grub, Jig, Topwater, Live Bait, Cut Bait and Fly Fishing. All the Equipment is provided Spin or Fly! Remember its your day, let me know what type of fishing you would like to do. Corporate trips, multiple boat trips, off shore trips (fly / spin / conventional) we can handle all your needs.

Capt. Matt Tawes (now retired) explains the four seasons of Crisfield Maryland Fishing. Learn what you can catch in spring, summer, fall and winter in this part of the Chesapeake bay.This is episode 1 of the relaunch of the Lateral Line Podcast. Originally started as an audio blog in 1997 providing weekly Chesapeake Bay Fishing Reports.  It then launched with Apple Podcasts in 2004 with weekly fishing reports and we're bringing it back with weekly fishing reports for the Chesapeake Bay and Mid Atlantic Region.