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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!
Episodes
29 episodes
EP 29: How Tides and Currents Impact Fishing Spots
I dive into the role tides and currents have on the spots you should be fishing. I hit the basics and then dive into more detail. This is an episode that is best experienced via video (on the YouTube Channel), but the audio only podcast will st...
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Episode 29
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EP: 28 Fluke and Fishing with Capt. John Halkias
Very excited to have Capt John Halkias back to the show to talk fishing and fluke! We hit on a bunch of different topics and for those listening to the podcast you'll get to experience some of the challenges we sometimes face while doing the sh...
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Episode 28
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1:09:55
EP: 27 Fishing the Chesapeake with Bob Lombardi
I am joined by Bob Lombardi, fisherman and author, that has spent years exploring all the Chesapeake has to offer. We dive into the experience of fishing the Chesapeake in this episode.
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Episode 27
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1:14:05
EP: 26How to Find Fluke (Flounder) Spots
This episode is best experienced by watching the live stream video from the original recording, however you should still gain value via this podcast audio recording. I focus on a few key principles for finding the best fluke in a given area.&nb...
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Episode 26
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59:51
EP: 25 Heaven and Elle Outdoors - 2025 Spring Fishing
Elle from Heaven and Elle Outdoors joins the show this week to talk about fishing the spring. We touch on tog and fluke and talk a bit about kayak fishing.
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Episode 25
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56:02
EP 24: Spring Striped Bass (and More) with Bayside Dave
In this episode Bayside Dave makes a return visit to the show to talk about spring fishing and spring striped bass. To sign up for the 2025 LBI Spring Derby go to the following link; https://www.lbisfc.com/To donate to Kevin...
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Episode 24
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1:15:53
EP 23: Fat Dad Fishing is BACK - with Paul from Great Bay Outfitters
The show is officially back! In this episode I give updates on where the show was, and where it will be in the future. We talk spring fishing with Paul from Great Bay Outfitters and get ready for a great spring season! To contribute...
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40:01
EP22: Popular Questions....Answered
In this episode we reveal the recent contest winner, review the previous week on the water and then dive into some of the most frequent questions they get from listeners.
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Episode 22
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51:35
EP21: Summer Surf Fishing with Bayside Dave - Kingfish, Fluke (Flounder)
In this episode Rich and Ed are joined by New Jersey Surf Caster Bayside Dave to talk about being productive in the summer surf. Dave focuses on everything you need to know to successfully target kingfish and summer flounder (fluke). We'll cove...
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Episode 21
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1:13:43
EP20: Duke of Fluke Tournament Recap
In this episode we go through a recap of the Duke of Fluke Tournament held out of Sterling Harbor Bait and Tackle in Wildwood New Jersey.
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Episode 20
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1:00:28
EP19: BONUS EPISODE - Duke of Fluke Tournament Preview
In this episode we talk about the upcoming Duke of Fluke Tournament being held out of Sterling Harbor in Wildwood New Jersey. We talk about recent conditions and results along with plans for the upcoming tournament.
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Episode 19
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1:07:55
EP18: Targeting Fluke from Shore with Dan Mancari
In this episode we are joined by Dan Mancari co-host of the Tide Chasers podcast to talk all about his experience and tactics targeting flounder (fluke) from shore. A lot of people find fluke fishing from shore to be difficult but Dan has been ...
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Episode 18
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1:07:21
EP17: Grassy Sound Tournament Recap with @JCana_93 - 6.8lb Winner!
In this episode we are joined by Jake Cana (@jcana_93 on Instagram) to go through a recap of the 2022 Grassy Sound Flounder Tournament in North Wildwood New Jersey. We go through the day, the results, and talk to Jake about his 6.8lb Kayak Divi...
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Episode 17
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46:57
EP16: 23 lb Tog from a Kayak - Saltwater Tog and Striped Bass with @SunriseKayakFishing
In this episode I am joined with the Connecticut angler that landed a 23+lb tog (tautog/blackfish) from his kayak this spring. Matt from @sunrisekayakfishing is going to take us through the battle with this fish of a lifetime.
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Episode 16
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43:19
EP15: All About Sheepshead with Khoa
In this episode we are joined by Khoa, co-host of the Tide Chasers podcast to talk all about New Jersey Sheepshead Fishing. If you want to get into this exciting fishery, this is an episode for you!
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Episode 15
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1:14:10
EP14: Striped Bass and Sea Bass Updates with Chris Matuson and HeavenandElle
In this episode Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) joins me as we welcome back Chris Matuson and Elle (@HeavenandElleOutdoors) to talk about the current striped bass and sea bass seasons.
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Episode 14
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1:26:33
EP13: Where are the Keepers?
In this episode we talk about the early June approach to targeting flounder (summer flounder / fluke). Waters are warming, heavy rains have been passing through and its time to adjust our tactics.
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Episode 13
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57:10
EP12: Flounder Season Kick-off
In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) and John Creely (Creely Custom Rods). We talk through the season opener for fluke (flounder) in New Jersey and talk about the tactics that will help you to get on the flounde...
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Episode 10
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1:13:58
EP10: It's Fluking Time with @HeavenandElleOutdoors
In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) as we sit down to talk about Summer Flounder (fluke) fishing with Elle from @HeavenandElleOutdoors. Fluke is Elle's favorite summer species to target and she has quickly made...
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Episode 11
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1:22:01
EP 9: Targeting Sheepshead with Mike Warriner
In this episode I am joined by co-hosts Ed Gobbo (Capt. Hanks Tackle) and John Creely (Creely Custom Rods). Our guest this week is Mike Warriner...one of the "fishiest" guys I've ever fished with. Mike has a natural talent for saltwater fishing...
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Episode 9
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1:11:57
EP8: Saltwater Rods and Reels 101 with Chris Baliban
In this episode I am by Chris Baliban from Tightlines Bait and Tackle to talk through what you need to know when choosing rods and reels for saltwater fishing. We also talk about sealed reels, reel maintenance, slow pitch rods, and even a...
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Episode 8
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1:27:29
EP7: How to Choose a Fishing Kayak With Adam Helm, Ed Hornsby, Rob English
In this episode I am joined by Adam Helm (Monterey Bay Kayaks), Ed Hornsby (Everything Kayak), and Rob English (English Angling) to talk through all of the considerations you should go through when looking to purchase a new fishing kayak. We'll...
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Episode 7
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1:33:35
EP6: Saltwater Flyfishing with Capt. Jason Dapra - Blitzbound Charters
In this episode we are joined by Captain Jason Dapra from Blitz Bound Charters to talk about saltwater flyfishing. Capt. Jason has been guiding fly fisherman for the last 20 years. He runs saltwater trips on the NJ Shore and Montauk in a 27' ce...
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Episode 6
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1:23:32