Welcome to Episode 17 of The Fisherman’s "Next Cast" weekly podcast, airing July 14, 2026. Join us as we dive into the latest trends and challenges in Northeast fishing: Throwing "Gasoline" on the Striper Fire: Breaking down the current state of our favorite inshore gamefish. A "Fuelish" Reality for Bluefin & Yellowfin: How rising costs and logistics are impacting offshore adventures. On the Hunt for Northeast Cobia: Tracking the movement and strategies for targeting these prized visitors. When AI Holds Truth For Ransom!: A look at the growing impact of artificial intelligence on fishing reports and data. Subscribe for your weekly dose of regional fishing news, expert analysis, and updates from the water! Subscribe https://www.thefisherman.com/subscribe/ E-News https://www.thefisherman.com/e-news-signup/ Events Calendar https://www.thefisherman.com/events/ Podcast https://www.thefisherman.com/article-categories/podcast/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033CXL52Ign64MzZQfKVUw iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fishermans-next-cast-weekly-podcast/id6783036221 #thefishermanmag #thefishermanmagazine

The intro video of the week comes courtesy of Frank Viscuso @fireinsidepodcast who shot the striking footage of an immense shark swimming in shallow surf waters of Ocean County at the Jersey Shore in the leadup to the Fourth of July. Fret not, it was just a harmless basking shark, but it's a good reminder about the Thursday, May 9th meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council. A rundown on the latest fishing action at the Jersey Shore (5:00) including an update on fluke, and a look inside the July edition of The Fisherman with a focus on South Jersey Sheepshead (11:00) as that fishery spreads north. We'll follow that up with a look at surf options this week and the weekend weather forecast, before turning our attention to the east (14:20) with the Canyon Runner offshore report. Check out the latest updates (22:00) in our "members only" Dream Boat Fishing Challenge as the field begins to open up, plus we look at the fluke tournaments coming up this weekend (25:00) locally while fishing up with exclusive video with George and Josh @PoconoOutdoorsGuy on the hunt for smallies and trout in the cool, clear Pocono Mountains.

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The weekend’s summer heat kicked the local summer flounder up a few gears with increased action reported from Nantucket to Newport. But, as has been the case for most of the season, striped bass are still the main topic of conversation. Pockets of large stripers are holding steady in the Race, Block Island and central Rhode Island with cows over the 40-pound mark fairly common, day and night. We also saw our first summer exotics this week, with confirmed catches of triggerfish in Rhode Island and rumors of a few banded rudderfish, as well.

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Excellent fishing opportunities continue to build across the region this week. Striped bass remain the headline from Montauk to Long Island Sound, while fluke, porgies and bluefish are providing steady action around the Island. Offshore, tuna fishing continues to improve as more boats connect with yellowfin and bluefin. In this week's Weekly Video Fishing Forecast, we check in with our correspondents from around the region, bring you the latest offshore update, preview the newest issue of the magazine, feature a productive rabbit strip fly pattern, highlight upcoming events, and take a look at the latest Dream Boat Challenge leaderboard and podcast episode.

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Join The Fisherman's editorial team of Matt Broderick (Long Island, Metro New York) and Jim Hutchinson, Jr. (New Jersey, Delaware Bay) as they dig into the latest fishing reports compiled by each of their regional field editors every weekend, while talking up the latest action throughout the Northeast. With New England edition managing editor Dave Anderson on vacation this week, our Next Cast trio talks up regional best bets for the week, update tuna reports trickling in, and details on snap jigging. Plus, Matt and Jim also dig into the July edition of The Fisherman Magazine out this week.

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Episode Notes:

In this week’s installment of The Fisherman’s “Next Cast” Podcast, we dive into the intersection of technology and angling ethics, alongside a comprehensive look at the current state of our waters. Join us for Episode 16 as we break down the latest trends and essential tips for the upcoming week.

Discussion Points:

* AI, Clickbait & Our Moral Compass: Examining how digital trends are shaping the fishing community and the integrity of our reports.

* Post Independence Day Fishing Outlook: Strategies and expectations for your time on the water following the holiday weekend.

* A Return to Basics – Freshwater Focus: Sharpening your skills with fundamental tactics that pay off in local ponds, lakes, and streams.

* Plus, A Look Ahead at ICAST: A preview of the industry’s biggest event and the innovative gear we expect to see hitting the market soon.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, this episode provides the insights you need to make the most of your next trip. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the show!

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No fireworks display will upstage the Empire State Building antics seen earlier this week, but with so many fisheries blowing up across New England, with the proper guidance, your fishing exploits might come close. A sudden rush of bluefin has moved in south of Montauk sending small-boaters scurrying for the first tuna of the year. A strengthening run of fluke has joined the giant stripers at Block Island, giving greater incentive to take the ride. Big bonito continue to race around Cape Cod, while summertime shore sharking is firing up in Nantucket Sound. Stripers to 49 inches are marauding the mackerel schools along the Massachusetts South Shore… and finally, the Rhody squid run continues this week and it’s fueling explosive action for fluke and stripers from Newport to Point Jude! Be safe this weekend and let us put you on the fish!

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The Fourth of July edition of the Weekly Video Fishing Forecast is loaded with the latest summer action from around Long Island. Offshore and midshore tuna fishing is picking up, with both yellowfin and bluefin making strong showings from 10 miles out to the canyons, while Montauk is producing striped bass to 50 pounds on bucktails, topwater lures and flies. Fluke fishing continues to improve across the South Shore and East End, with quality catches coming from Shinnecock, Moriches and Reynolds Channel. We also feature a fluke tip on matching sand eels, a moon phase outlook with Mark Sedotti, the latest Dream Boat Challenge standings, upcoming events, and a patriotic closing celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

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