Hooked In New England

Ron McKee - The Striper Maineiac - might be most famous for his incredibly high-quality striper plugs and his stunning hand-built rods. But what you may not know is he's also a helluvan angler. He holds more trophies than most people own fishing lures, and your fishing heroes were and are Ron's fishing buddies. But Ron McKee didn't become famous because of a well-managed Instagram account, or great photography uploaded to YouTube. Ron built his fame by standing in the water and fishing. And fishing. And fishing. And when he wasn't fishing, he listened to other great anglers. And he read. And he shared. And he researched. And then he went fishing again. And then he rinsed and repeated. Ron McKee is a member of the old school, when if you weren't the real deal, you didn't get to claim to be part of dream team. And when you listen to Ron talk, you can hear that. Ron's knowledge of striped bass runs deep. Almost as deep as his passion, which is seemingly endless. Enjoy this inte

Captains for Clean Water is leading the fight to save one of the most important watersheds in the world - Florida's Everglades. And it's a fight that they're winning. Captain Mike Holliday,  Outreach and Engagement Manager for Captains for Clean Water, joins us to give us a super fun, super informative, and easy-to-understand explanation of how the Everglades work, and why the area is so important to Florida's sportfishing industry. Perhaps equally as importantly, he tells us how the approach CFCW has used - using the power of the efforts of everyday people to win battles for the environment by focusing single-mindedly, with laser focus and bulldog tenacity, on the the goal. https://captainsforcleanwater.org/join-us/www.captainmikeholliday.comhttps://captainsforcleanwater.org/skiff-challenge/support-a-team/

The art of fly tying is more than just slapping some hair and feathers to a hook with some thread. In this episode we sit down with Master Maine Guide, and professional fly design and tier Nate Wight of North Woods Fly Company. Nate explains the intricacies of balancing a fly for proper swimming action, how he got his start, and we hit on one of his favorite species the Smallmouth Bass. www.northwoodsfly.com@n.w.flycowww.HookedNEPodcast.comwww.FishPortlandMaine.comwww.DiamondPassOutfitters.com

After what seemed like an eternity Mike and I were lucky enough to sit down and chat with one of the industries superstars. Jamie Howard, owner of Howard Films is the premier film maker for the outdoor industry.  His ability to put the viewer on the boat through his lenses are what separate him from the rest of the pack. You can find Jamie's work on his site: www.Howardfilms.comAfter you watch all of his films head on over to our site to pick up some great apparel. www.HookedNEPodcast.com

At Hooked In New England, we're proud of the incredible fishing-related businesses that exist in our region. From fly-tiers to boat-builders, artists, craftsmen, and businesspeople put out amazing products that are the envy of the fishing products world. We are proud to support them and we hope to have some small impact on their success. So this Christmas, we thought we'd highlight four of our favorites, share a short interview with each of them with you, and hope that hearing from them will make your Christmas shopping (or Christmas list making!) easier!Merry Christmas from us here at Hooked In New England. We wish every one of you health, happiness, and great fishing success in the coming year. Sincerely,Mike and LouOld Maine Outfittershttps://www.oldmaineoutfitters.com/https://www.instagram.com/oldmaineoutfitters/https://www.facebook.com/oldmaineoutfitters/Trident Fly Fishinghttps://www.tridentflyfishing.com/https://www.instagram.com/tridentfly/https://www.facebook.com/TridentFlyFishing12WThttps:

Ultra Sonic Cleaners have been used by professionals for decades, whether it is a dental office, ammunition reloader, machine shop or wherever, you can find these cleaners. If you are looking to keep your gear in top condition you may want to look into getting yourself one of these. Clean your pliers, Boga Grip, Power Knobs, and Lures. 

Bunker, Pogies, Menhaden. Maybe the unsexiest fish in the sea until you consider that it is quite literally the source of food for everything that swims and flies on the Atlantic Coast of North America. It also does NOTHING but swim around filtering our oceans and keeping them sparkling clean. And despite the importance of this weird cousin of the herring, bunker have been steadily declining in numbers for a long time due to overfishing and poor management. And the consequences - dirtier bays and oceans and far fewer gamefish- is the obvious result.  And if you're sitting there asking yourself why we would allow the ocean's "liver" to be systematically removed for the financial benefit of a very small group of people, then you're going to love listening to Capt. Paul Eidman, founder of Menhaden Defenders, tell us who's responsible for wiping out pogies, how we can stop them, and what the amazing results will be when we do. Menhaden Defenderswww.menhadendefenders.org/https://www.facebook.com/men

After a brief hiatus we are back! In this episode Mike and I review our season, talk about some of the trends we saw, and relive some of our best trips from 2020. We want to thank everyone for listening and especially those who sat down with us. We are stoked to bring you guys some new content and we have some spectacular guests lined up! As always, please leave a review for us, and send us a DM or email with any suggestions, questions, and cool pics and stories! www.fishportlandmaine.comwww.diamondpassoutfitters.com@Hooked_In_New_England

Mike and I were fortunate enough to sit down with the one and only Captain Jared Raskob. Co-owner and host of Silver Kings Television, Champion Guide and Captain of the Gold Cup, Full-time guide, and most importantly father and husband. In this episode I feel as though we were able to get an inside look to who the man actually is. He is a devoted father and husband first and foremost, he is a driven angler, and guide, and he truly is a gracious and humble man. Jared's ability to see the good in situations is something all guides should strive for. His tenacity to be the best is also how all guides should be, as this is what the customers deserve. And his relentless pursuit to be the best father and husband is something at all men should strive for. Thank you Captain Raskob, and thank you guys! Enjoy this episode, we certainly did. @captain_jared_raskob - Instagram@silverkngstvCaptJaredRaskob@aol.com305-393-3902

In this episode we were fortunate enough to sit down with Captain Eliot Jenkins, owner and sole operator of Greasy Beaks Flyfishing, where he specializes in fly and light tackle for Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, and Bonito in Massachusetts during the summer months and then takes the operation to Pacific City, Oregon for Steelhead in the winter.  Eliot is a fishy dude and this conversation proves that. Enjoy the show!www.greasybeaksflyfishing.com@Greasybeaks

In this episode we were lucky enough to sit down with Captain Paul Dixon of To The Point Charters based out of Montauk, New York. Captain Dixon is a pioneer when it comes to targeting Striped Bass on the flats in the northeast. Many of his tactics are what we use today, and those tactics came from days upon days of learning the hard way. Paul has been at the forefront of Striped Bass conservation, most notably with his work with Jamie Howard and the film Running the Coast. Paul was also on ESPN's Guide House, the first fishing reality show that featured guides in Montauk during the fall run and their day to day activities. When Paul is not guiding in Montauk, he can be found in Key Largo, Florida where he guides for tarpon, permit, and bonefish, and anything else that swims. If you want to learn from one of the best we highly recommend giving Captain Dixon a call. But make sure to do so early as he is in high demand. Captain Paul Dixon516-314-1185www.flyfishingmontauk.com

In this episode we sit down to chat with Joe and Phoenix Rogers from Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard. On their own they are each accomplished anglers, and hunters, with numerous trophies to their names. But together they bring a special excitement out of each other and I imagine the best out of each other well. As life long islanders, Joe and Phoenix have a vast knowledge of the seasons and the fishery that makes Martha's Vineyard so special too so many. When they are not fishing or hunting or traveling the world to exotic locales they can be found keeping the island alive through Joe's work as a trustee and land steward, and through Phoenix's remarkable jewelry as she pays homage to the Wampum way. We hope you enjoy the show! We sure did! @MVOutdoorsman@Islandgirlphoenix@zukathelabwww.islandphoenix.com

In this episode with speak with Gabe Ravizza, owner and founder of Gravity Tackle. Gabe specializes in pouring high quality scent infused soft plastic lures that have caught fish up and down the east coast. Gabe has gone through many challenges in life and is still here to talk about it.www.gravitytackle.com

It's a crazy competitive market for fly fishing equipment - rods, reels, lines, fly tying materials - the margins are tiny and the market is crowded with big box retailers who can survive on razor thin margins. So how does a small, Maine-based company survive, and even thrive? By offering superior service, deep product knowledge, and a huge appreciation for its customers. Listen in as we hear from Ben Freeman, owner of Trident Fly Fishing, as he tells us how he launched the store, and how he keeps it afloat day in and day out. 

Most of us have a constant challenge keeping our gear organized. After a few hours on the boat, on the beach or beside the river, our gear ends up spread out across half a mile, lost, tangled and crazy. Listen in as Tim Adams, owner of Oxbow Brewing and Yeti Ambassador, hooks us up with the ultimate fishing gear organization system. https://www.yeti.com/en_US/cargo/loadout-gobox-30/26010000026.html#start=1https://oxbowbeer.com/

There is no such thing as a "wind knot," there are only "fisherman knots." If you're seeing knots in your leaders, that means you're (gasp!) probably experiencing the tailing loop, when your leader returns from your backcast UNDER the main line. Egads!But with us in this episode is noted Cape Cod area guide, travel host and fly-casting instructor Abbie Schuster, and she's gonna teach you how to rid yourself of your bad habits! Listen in as the owner of Kismet Outfitters gives you some super valuable secrets for making you the caster you always knew you could be. Abbie Schusterwww.kismetoutfitters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kismetoutfitters/IG: kismetoutfittersIG: abbie.on.the.fly/

Superstars usually hone their craft by dialing in every detail, so that absolutely nothing is left to chance. No stone is unturned. No loose end exists. The superstar obsesses over every detail until he or she is operating solely on muscle memory and sheer knowledge and drive. So it is with Capt. Brian Coombs, owner of Get Tight Sportfishing in Boston, MA. Brian puts his clients on big striped bass. Really big striped bass. And he puts those clients on those big fish with topwater lures and flies. He knows where the fish are, and he knows why they're there, and he knows where'll they'll be tomorrow. And he knows how to catch them. What's more, the guy is just a wealth of knowledge. And lucky for us, he likes to share that knowledge. Brian gives us a kickass hour of tips, tricks, lures and other information about targeting the legendary big bass of Boston. Enjoy!Get Tight Sport Fishinghttps://www.gettightsportfishing.com/https://www.facebook.com/GetTightSFhttps://www.instagram.com/gettightsportfishing/Mentione

A big part of fishing for many anglers is remembering and capturing that special moment in a photograph; maybe it was your daughter's first smallmouth, or your wife's monster striper. Maybe it was the elusive bonefish you caught on a fishing trip that you saved your pennies for over three years. Whatever the reason, there's a big difference between a mediocre photo and one that captures every element of that magical moment in time.Join us as On The Water magazine's Eddy Stahowhiak - an incredibly gifted photographer - shares his thoughts on capturing the best photos you can, and making the most of whatever camera gear you have, whether it's an iPhone or a $5000 DSLR. How To Take Better Fish Photos Document: https://ca3db487-f158-43ae-afb4-b9d48eae5209.filesusr.com/ugd/1a4e09_c99ed81050af452f901b07fbac707f95.pdfwww.onthewater.com

Charlie Moore, the Mad Fisherman, has a lot to be happy about. He pretty much singlehandedly changed the "fishing television show," from a drab series of "how-to" segments to an entertaining, little-bit-of-everything entertainment medium. He fishes with his sports heroes. He fishes with rock stars. He fishes with television and movie stars. But don't mistake Charlie's lust for life for a lack of seriousness when it comes time to get down to hooking up. He's as serious about fishing hard and seriously as any angler alive. And on top of it all, he's a helluva lot of fun to talk to.