Dec 27, 2021

Bill Jakob is a long-time Montauk regular, former president, and current VP of Montauk Surfcaster's Association. You can also find him in Van Stall booth at many shows as he is on VS Pro-staff for many years. Bill is a former tinknocker and now happily retired and teaching his grandkids about the joys of surf...

Nov 29, 2021

Ron's a well-known maker of custom rods and handmade plugs. His specialty is hand-made wooden plugs under Striper maniac name and he offers his lures in a variety of wood species that provide different performance characteristics. A true New England craftsman, his lures are proudly made in the USA.

Ron is a popular...

Nov 15, 2021

This interview with Willy Young was recorded on camera (not for podcast ) many years ago.

Willy was a driving force behind Montauk Surfcasters for decades and a tireless advocate for access and fisheries. 

Willy passed away but his legacy will remain.

Nov 1, 2021

Roy Leyva is an extraordinary angler with a wide range of interests from surf to freshwater. Holder of numerous records, winner of multiple Massachusets Angler of the Year award, Roy also caught over 500 species of fish and has never driven by a pond without stopping and making few casts.

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Oct 18, 2021

Zeno chats with Al Gags, one of the legends of lure-making in the northeast. Find out more about Al at www.algagsfishinglures.com

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