Saltwater Edge Podcast - Sharing Our Passion For Saltwater Fishing

Peter Jenkins - A saltwater angler always down for an adventure.
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On the Saltwater Edge Podcast, all aspects of saltwater fishing are discussed, including surfcasting, saltwater fly fishing, saltwater fly tying, light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, offshore fishing, and flats fishing. You will learn the tackle, tactics, and tips from some of the best saltwater anglers on the coast for popular species like striped bass, false albacore, tautog, fluke, bluefin tuna, bonefish, permit, tarpon, roosterfish, and giant trevally. We will also focus from time to time on fisheries management, conservation, and specific saltwater destinations. The Saltwater Edge exists to share our passion for saltwater fishing...from bonefish to bluefin.

  1. 2d ago

    Chris Bishop of Yo-Zuri: Mag vs. Hydro, Darter Tactics & Northeast Colors

    Peter sits down with Chris Bishop, VP of Sales & Marketing at Yo-Zuri, during his annual June swing through New England. A 15-year company veteran and obsessive angler (snook and tarpon at home in Sebastian, FL; stripers at the Cape Cod Canal on the road), Chris explains the technology platforms behind Yo-Zuri's most trusted lures and how he actually fishes them.   Covered in this episode: how the patented magnetic weight transfer system delivers distance and accuracy in wind; the difference between the Mag and Hydro platforms; why the Mag Darter's swim-plus-dart action excels around bridges, inlets, and shadow lines; fishing the swing in moving water; the Mag Pencil and the durable pearl-in-the-plastic finishes; the shallow-running Hydro Minnow LC and a quick lesson in lip design; the Hydro Monster Shot's dying-baitfish fall (an albie killer); the 3D Inshore series; and Chris's top Northeast colors — and the logic for when to match the hatch versus stand out.   Every lure discussed is available at saltwateredge.com. Show Notes / Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: learning the "why" behind 20 years of products 0:48 — Chris's background; 15 years at Yo-Zuri; medical device sales roots 1:53 — His territory: national chains, product development, and keeping the Northeast 4:00 — Developing colors and baits specifically for New England, the Vineyard, and Jersey 5:59 — Mag vs. Hydro platforms explained 6:37 — The magnetic weight transfer "snap" and how it works 7:34 — Distance and accuracy in 20-mph wind 9:36 — Florida life: snook, tarpon, topwater jacks on the Surface Cruiser 11:23 — Hydro weight transfer vs. Mag: how to cast each 13:00 — Sled weight transfer in big pencils; why most big topwaters "cast like a potato chip" 14:12 — Mag Darter deep dive: swimming action + dart, four sizes 16:19 — Bridges, shadow lines, breachways: where the darter earns its keep 17:53 — Technique: the slow swing, the eddy edge, ricocheting off structure 19:38 — Floating it out to unreachable fish; tarpon technique 21:13 — Mag Pencil: 98% Northeast; pearl powder-in-plastic finishes 23:25 — 3D prism finishes and matching water clarity 26:34 — Hydro Minnow LC: runs in a foot of water; boulder fields and flats 28:40 — The Mag Speed for staying deep 29:37 — Lip design 101 30:36 — Fishing the LC as a wake bait at the Canal 31:23 — The Canal love-hate: "hustle and effort" 32:56 — Hydro Monster Shot: 10 years proven in Japan 35:10 — The shimmy on the fall; why it out-fishes a tin 36:33 — Sizes: albies to tuna; sand beach distance technique 39:35 — 3D Inshore series: shallow water, durable internal finishes, under $15 42:26 — Top Northeast colors: yellow, bone, bronze/bunker (ayu), green mackerel 45:47 — Flash, gradients, and when to stand out vs. match the hatch 48:06 — Under $30, ready out of the box — closing thoughts

    52 min

  2. Jun 12

    The Rest of the Story: Rhode Island's Bonito & False Albacore Decision with Tony Friedrich

    Tony Friedrich of the American Saltwater Guides Association returns to break down a disappointing loss: Rhode Island DEM's rejection of common-sense bonito and false albacore regulations for 2026. Despite a proposal built on the state's own data, a compromise to match Massachusetts' five-fish limit, a generous commercial cap, and public comments running 60–3 in favor across two packed hearings, the effort was misrepresented and dismissed. Tony and Peter walk through the timeline, the advisory council's conflicts of interest, the tautog precedent that proves this approach works, and why this fight is far from over, including new bonito acoustic tagging research and a promise to return next cycle. To everyone who wrote a letter or missed dinner to attend a hearing: this one's for you. Stick with it.

    1h 9m

  3. May 22

    Phase Gear's Pete Utschig on FDNY, Surf Casting, and Outsider Thinking in Fishing Apparel

    Pete Utschig spent 22 years with the New York City Fire Department before retiring to chase fish full-time. Today he's the founder of Phase Gear — a technical apparel company built specifically for surf casters, by a surf caster. In this conversation, Peter from The Saltwater Edge talks with Pete about: - Why his snowboarding business partner kept asking "why is all your fishing gear so heavy?" — and what they did about it - The list of grievances every surf caster will recognize (hoods that blow off, soaked cuffs, gasketed necks, pockets that fill with water) and how Phase Gear engineered them out - What it's like to fund a company out of your pension and keep inventory on the shelf one retirement check at a time - Why Pete has turned down investor offers - The single hardest skill to learn — in fishing and in business — and how it's the same answer twice - What's next for Phase Gear as it expands beyond the surf Show notes and the full conversation at saltwateredge.com/blogs/saltwater-edge Shop Phase Gear: https://www.saltwateredge.com/search?q=phase+gear Learn more about the brand: https://phase-gear.com

    24 min

  4. May 8

    The Truth About Rhode Island Squid Fishing | Tactics, Timing & Gear - Captain Greg Vespe

    In this episode of The Saltwater Edge Podcast, Peter sits down with Captain Greg for an in-depth conversation about one of Rhode Island's most iconic spring fisheries: squid. Greg shares decades of experience fishing squid from both shore and boat around Newport and Narragansett Bay, covering everything from lights, tides, and jig selection to squid behavior, seasonal timing, and why Rhode Island offers such a unique squid fishery. The discussion also explores: How squid react to lights and shadow lines Why foggy nights can produce incredible fishing Best tackle and jig setups Mono vs braid for squid fishing Spring and fall squid runs Squid as a key forage species for striped bass, tuna, and more Rhode Island's trophy tog regulations and conservation efforts Favorite ways to cook and prepare squid Whether you're a longtime squid angler or someone looking to experience the spring calamari run for the first time, this episode is packed with practical knowledge and fascinating insight into New England fishing culture.

    54 min

  5. Apr 25

    Kayak Striper Masterclass with Eric Harrison: Big Bass, Soft Plastics and Tidal Strategy

    In this episode of the Saltwater Edge Podcast, we sit down with Eric Harrison, one of the Northeast's most respected kayak anglers. Eric has spent over 20 years chasing fish from a kayak and has landed striped bass every month for more than a decade. We dive deep into: Why kayaks give anglers a stealth advantage How to target giant striped bass in shallow water Soft plastic retrieves that outfish plugs Jig head weights, tides, and current strategy Reading sonar and finding fish others miss Why conservation matters and how lure choices affect release survival Whether you fish from shore, boat, or kayak, this episode is packed with actionable striped bass knowledge. Link to OTW Articles: https://onthewater.com/author/eric-harrison Link to Hogy Lures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hogylures

    1h 10m

  6. Mar 10

    The Last 40 Feet: Capt. Ben Whalley on Fly Design, Presentation, and Problem Solving

    What matters more in fly fishing: the pattern, or the presentation? In this episode, we sit down with Maine guide and highly regarded fly tyer Capt. Ben Whalley to talk about the small details that make a huge difference when targeting striped bass and other saltwater species. Ben discusses the influence of legendary fly tyer Bob Popovics, his approach to designing large-profile flies that remain castable, and how observation and experimentation lead to better fly design. The conversation also previews the upcoming Saltwater Edge Fly Fishing Expo, where Ben will join a panel focused on one of the most important parts of fly fishing: the final 40 feet of presentation. From neutrally buoyant shrimp flies to triggering strikes from fish that are locked in on bait, this episode dives deep into the real decision-making that happens when fish get a long look at your fly. Topics include: Why large flies don't have to be hard to cast Lessons from Bob Popovics and hollow fly design Matching movement instead of just matching size When to change flies and when to change presentation Why observation is the most important skill in fly fishing Techniques for triggering bites from pressured fish If you enjoy problem solving on the water and learning how great anglers think through a fishing situation, you'll enjoy this conversation.

    20 min

  7. Mar 1

    John Field on Fly Casting Mastery: Less False Casting, Better Loops, More Fish

    What separates good fly anglers from great ones? In this episode, we sit down with John L. Field, author, conservationist, and FFI Master Casting Instructor, ahead of the Saltwater Edge Fly Fishing Expo on March 14th. This year's Expo shifts from tactics to skill building, breaking down the habits and mechanics that consistently lead to success. John dives deep into: Why too much false casting costs you fish The mechanics behind tight loops and clean tracking How rod loading really works The difference between leverage and momentum in your stroke The building blocks every fly caster needs Knot logic and leader design fundamentals If you want more distance, more accuracy, and more opportunity on the water, this episode is a must listen. Join us on March 14th for the Saltwater Edge Fly Fishing Expo, with hands-on casting and rigging clinics the following day.

    20 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Dan Wells: Cracking the Night Game — Estuaries, Big Flies, and Strategic Striper Fishing

    In this episode, we sit down with analytical angler Dan Wells for one of the most detailed breakdowns of nighttime striper fly fishing you'll ever hear. Dan combines military-grade strategic thinking with years of obsessive local scouting to build a system for understanding tides, bait cycles, estuaries, and nighttime feeding behavior. We cover everything from silver-side patterns to herring runs, eel and squid behavior, two-hand casting for big flies, and how to build a 30-minute fishing radius that consistently produces. If you love the craft of surfcasting or fly fishing — especially in Northeast estuaries — this is a masterclass.

    1h 13m
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On the Saltwater Edge Podcast, all aspects of saltwater fishing are discussed, including surfcasting, saltwater fly fishing, saltwater fly tying, light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, offshore fishing, and flats fishing. You will learn the tackle, tactics, and tips from some of the best saltwater anglers on the coast for popular species like striped bass, false albacore, tautog, fluke, bluefin tuna, bonefish, permit, tarpon, roosterfish, and giant trevally. We will also focus from time to time on fisheries management, conservation, and specific saltwater destinations. The Saltwater Edge exists to share our passion for saltwater fishing...from bonefish to bluefin.

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