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Fat Dad Fishing ShowAuthor: 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! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP 71: Sod Bank Striper 101 with Chris Matuson
Episode 71
Friday, 8 May, 2026
Send us Fan MailStriped bass aren’t magic, and they aren’t just “there or not there.” We’re bringing back a favorite throwback conversation with Chris Matuson to lay out a practical, boots-on-the-ground playbook for sod bank fishing and surf fishing that actually translates into more hookups from shore. If you’ve ever stood on a beach or a bank for hours wondering why nothing happens, this is the mindset shift: find the structure, pick the real window, and fish with intention.We talk through how to read a sod bank like a trout stream, where bass stage on outgoing tides, and why tiny changes in current, depth, and casting angle can be the difference between watching fish feed and actually connecting. Chris shares why he stays artificial-only for striped bass, why topwater is his first move for much of the season, and how larger-profile plugs like the Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow and a properly worked Spook can turn finicky fish into violent strikes. We also get into surf structure, troughs and rips, and how to target the “one stretch that looks different” when the rest of the beach feels dead.Then we zoom out to the hard stuff: back bay pressure, spot burning, poaching, and why conservation and access go hand-in-hand for land-based anglers. If you care about striper fishing in New Jersey and beyond, you’ll leave with clearer rules for tides, wind, moon phase, bait presence, and ethical decisions that protect the fishery. Subscribe, share this with a fishing buddy, and leave a review with your best “short window” striper lesson.Great Bay Outfitters - Gear Up!Your go-to shop for top fishing gear, apparel, and kayak essentials in South Jersey.Quad State Tune For Your Toyota Truck Custom engine tuning for peak performance for Toyota trucks. Improve power and performance today.Richard Natoli Real Estate Helping PA homeowners buy & sell with confidence. 267-270-1145 or NatoliRealEstate@Gmail.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFat Dad YouTube Channel: (569) Fat Dad Fishing - YouTubeFat Dad Instagram: @fat.dad.fishingFat Dad Facebook: (7) Fat Dad Fishing | FacebookEmail: rich@fatdadfishing.com
