New England Outdoor Life

New England Outdoor Life

New England Outdoor Life's mission is to promote hunting, fishing & outdoor heritage in New England and beyond through conversation & education.

  1. Spring Bed Fishing Secrets & The New England Angler Challenge. Live from the boat.

    06/15/2025

    Spring Bed Fishing Secrets & The New England Angler Challenge. Live from the boat.

    Join us live on the water in central Vermont for this episode of New England Outdoor Life, where we dive deep into spring bass fishing tactics, pre-spawn strategies, and the hottest baits for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you're chasing bedded fish, transitioning lake trout, or post-spawn pike, we’ve got you covered with real-time insight from the boat. 🎣 Topics covered: Water temps and fish behavior Rapala Shadow Rap jerkbait cadence tipsBest swim bait colors and rigging with Keitech Fat Swing ImpactNed rig setups with Fresh Baits HellgrammitesFootball head jigs with Hula Grubs for rocky bottom fishingEarly results from Lake Champlain and more!🚨 Plus, a huge announcement from Sean Snover of Real Northern Bass about the launch of the New England Angler Challenge — a virtual fishing tournament with $5,000+ in cash and prizes, covering bass, lake trout, brown trout, and pike all summer long across New England! 🧠 Learn from Sean’s expert tips, weekly livestreams, and decades of experience as he helps you dominate your local waters. 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode: 🔥 Tournament info: NEAngler.com🧢 Sean’s YouTube: youtube.com/603bass🎯 Charter trips and gear: NewEnglandOutdoorLife.com⚡ Fishing Trip w/Capt Matt: ThirdAlarmChargers.com💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and sign up for our email list on our site so you never miss a tip, tactic, or upcoming fishing report!

    14 min
  2. 04/17/2025

    Fly Fishing the Delaware & Redefining Drift Boats: Jason Metzker & The East Cape Drift

    In this episode of the New England Outdoor Life Podcast, we journey beyond the New England borders into the legendary Delaware River Valley with fly fishing guide and outdoor enthusiast Jason Metzker. Based in Northeast Pennsylvania, Jason shares his deep passion for fly fishing the iconic East and West Branches of the Delaware — a fishery hailed by many as the most challenging and rewarding dry fly destination east of the Mississippi. We dive into: The incredible “bug soup” hatches of the DelawareThe technical challenges and rewards of targeting trout on driesJason’s guide life, balancing a full-time career and twilight tripsThe history and ecological tensions surrounding the Delaware River systemHis role in launching the revolutionary East Cape Drifter — a 300lb carbon fiber drift boat shaking up the scene on both coastsWhether you’re a seasoned angler, curious about drift boats, or love great storytelling from the riverbank — this one’s for you. 🛶 Learn more about East Cape Boats: https://www.eastcapeboats.com 🎣 Book a trip or connect with Jason: metzkeroutdoors22@gmail.com 📬 Sign up for the NE Outdoor Life newsletter: https://www.newenglandoutdoorlife.com 🚤 Check out Third Alarm Charters: https://www.thirdalarmcharters.com 🎯 Catch & release conservation matters! Join the New England Angler Challenge launching May 1st — more details coming soon.

    37 min

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New England Outdoor Life's mission is to promote hunting, fishing & outdoor heritage in New England and beyond through conversation & education.