The NJ Multi Species Podcast
Hooked on NJ multi-species fishing? You're in the right place! 🎣 Tune in to our podcast for tips, stories, and interviews with fellow fishing enthusiasts from the Garden State.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 117
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Did Snakeheads Ruin NJ’s Bass Fishery? (First Live Episode) | NJMSP #117
Episode 117 is a milestone – the first-ever live-streamed episode of the NJ Multi Species Podcast!
Joe and Chris dive into:
Fishing the Passaic River with nonstop smallmouth, carp, and pike encounters.
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Are Sheepshead the Next Big Trophy in NJ? w/ Scott Belisle of Lehigh Fishing Co. - NJMSP #116
Joe and Chris return after vacation for Episode 116 of the NJ Multi Species Podcast! Joe recaps his dream trip targeting sheepshead with Captain Scotty Sevens, sparking a debate over catch-and-releas…
Can You Really Eat Every Fish? Catch & Cook Tips from Tackle World’s Mark Mercer - NJMSP #115
Joe and Chris are joined by Tackle World’s Mark Mercer — a chef with a degree in culinary arts — to talk about the part of fishing we almost never discuss: keeping and cooking your catch.
Mark shares …
Can We Save NJ Sea Bass Season? + Guest George from The Fisherman Magazine - NJMSP #114
Joe and Chris break down the sea bass regulation crisis and what it means for NJ anglers, then talk with George Shao from The Fisherman Magazine about freshwater stripers, ice fishing, and why sharin…
Does Lure Color Matter at All? Justin Lerner on Dorado, Snook, and Bait vs Lures - NJMSP #113
Back for the first time since Episode 2, Justin Lerner joins NJMSP to talk about his recent fishing adventures around the globe—golden dorado in Argentina, bull trout in Alberta, and snook in Florida…
Sturgeon Showdown, Surf Fluke Struggles & a 12-Species Slam - NJMSP #112
Episode 112 brings sturgeon power and saltwater chaos! Joe and Chris recap a 12-species challenge with Chuck, Joe’s first surf fluke attempt using Roger Aye’s blade mod, and welcome back Dave to talk…
Did She Really Catch Back-to-Back 60lb Stripers?! With Captain Coral Rose - NJMSP #111
Captain Coral Rose of the Coral Rose charter joins the NJ Multi Species Podcast to talk striped bass over 60 pounds, her roots in the Rhode Island charter game, and how she’s helping preserve the tog…
Scotty Sevens on NJ Sheepshead, Ghost Tuna, and Guide Wisdom - NJMSP #110
Captain Scotty Sevens returns to the NJ Multi Species Podcast to talk about New Jersey’s emerging sheepshead fishery, his solo tuna missions, and why guides like him are vital to cracking tough speci…
Did We Just Catch a Wild 25-Inch Rainbow Trout in NJ? Plus Guest Adam from Psycho Jigs - NJMSP #109
Joe and Chris recap their lake trout trip to Lake Cayuga and try the same jigging tricks on a NJ reservoir—leading to a big lost fish and a stunning 25-inch rainbow trout. Was it wild? They break dow…
Is KastKing the Best Fishing Brand for the Money? Plus Guest Jose from KastKing – NJMSP #108
Jose from KastKing joins the NJ Multi Species Podcast to talk about how KastKing went from a startup to a major player in the fishing world. He shares the story behind their product innovation, inclu…
Why Are Custom Jerkbaits Beating MegaBass? Guest: Jeff from Supernova Baits – NJMSP #107
Joe and Chris recap their intense hybrid striped bass night tournament—where both landed in the top 2—and sit down with Jeff Macedonia of Supernova Baits. Jeff explains how he’s delivering high-quali…
Is Fly Fishing Actually Better Than Spin Fishing? Debating the Divide with Guest Matt Manobianco - NJMSP #106
Joe and Chris are back after an action-packed few weeks, starting with a sea bass slam on the Gambler, an emotional striper trip with Chuck Many, and an unforgettable snakehead/bowfin excursion in So…
Is John Skinner the Most Influential Fisherman on YouTube? | NJMSP #100
We made it to 100 episodes — and for this milestone, we had to bring in the big guns: John Skinner from Skinner Fishing. The underwater footage pioneer and author joins NJMSP to talk about how he acc…
Captain Bob Bogan from The Gambler - NJMSP #105
Chris recaps opening day of New Jersey sea bass season aboard 8 Ball Sportfishing with Captain Dom and his mate Kim — even first-time anglers limited out, and the jig bite was so hot fish were hittin…
Can Fishing Change a Veteran’s Life? Heroes on the Water with James Davis - NJMSP #104
This week on the NJ Multi Species Podcast, James Davis from Heroes on the Water NJ shares his journey from Vietnam veteran to key volunteer. He explains how kayak fishing became a life-changing exper…
Are Fish Really Moving North? Emily from the American Littoral Society Explains - NJMSP #103
Emily from the American Littoral Society joins the NJ Multi Species Podcast to break down the science and structure behind their 60-year-old fish tagging program. From the meaning of "littoral" to a …
Could You Survive a Flying Carp Attack? Plus Guest Alyssa Pesek from Outdoor Wicked Adventures - NJMSP #102
What if your fishing trip turned into a carp-dodging rodeo? This week on the NJ Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris sit down with Alyssa Rae Pasek from Outdoor Wicked Adventures. Based in Nebraska, …
Are Snakeheads Taking Over New Jersey? Plus Guest Greg from @FishenSouthJersey - NJMSP #101
In NJMSP #101, Joe and Chris are back together and dive into a big discussion about the upcoming NJ Multi-Species Mayhem League kickoff! They cover trout fishing with kids, how stocked ponds can actu…
Is Merrill Creek Closing to Fishing Forever? Plus Guest Jenni Ackerman – NJMSP #98
In Episode 98, Joe and Chris clear up misinformation about Merrill Creek Reservoir and announce the launch of Kevin Glenn’s Multi Species Mayhem Fishing League — complete with rules, app walkthrough,…
Are NJ Trout Elitists Ruining Fly Fishing? Round Valley Comeback with Andy Laffey – NJMSP #97
Chris and Joe (from a moving car!) are joined by returning guest Andy Laffey to dive into some of the most heated debates in NJ trout fishing: fly fishing elitism, handling practices, and the push to…