Eastern Current Saltwater Inshore Fishing Podcast

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Ep 14: Chasing False Albacore with Billy Thorpe and Judson Brock Sep 17, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, Billy and Judson talk about their recent false albacore fishing trip filled with fly fishing, phone dropping, and bird catching stories. You'll hear their strategies for finding, casting to and fighting these incredibly strong fish.

Ep 13: Tournament Fishing with Luke Tippett and Jordan Nason Sep 10, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, Luke Tippett and Jordan Nason give us some insight on what it takes to be successful as a fishing tournament team, even when the motor breaks. We discuss what strategies they use to find fish in unknown areas, tackle, google maps and Jordan shares how he likes to sight cast using a popping cork. This episode is full of laughs, stories and maybe a few new t-shirt ideas.

Ep 12: Topwater Talk with Billy Thorpe and Judson Brock Aug 27, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, co-hosts Billy Thorpe and Judson Brock talk extensively about topwater fishing for a variety of inshore and nearshore species including redfish, speckled trout, flounder, amberjacks, albacore, and much more. They dig into Judson's tackle box and pull out all sorts of topwater gear and Judson shares his best strategies for rigging, presenting, setting the hook and landing more fish on topwater. Also in this episode, Billy demos some cutting edge tech that will allow you to capture your next topwater bite on your phone with the Eco-Popper.

Ep 11: Southern Flounder Amendment Discussion with Tom Roller Aug 21, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, we have the highly controversial but necessary conversation of the southern flounder amendment in North Carolina. Tom Roller is a long-time fishing guide and very involved with conservation efforts. He helps us understand the details of the proposed amendment and how it could benefit the flounder fishery. We also discuss the impacts that the recreational and commercial industries currently have on the fishery and what the amendment means for them.

Ep 10: Saltwater Fly Fishing with Capt. Jon Huff Aug 14, 2019

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In this episode, we dig into saltwater fly fishing with Capt. Jon Huff of Circle H Charters. Jon has been fly fishing for nearly 40 years and has been a fishing guide for over 20 of those years. Jon helps us break down the necessary gear such as rod and reel matchups, line, backing, leaders, tippet, and flies. We also learn the different types of hook sets, casting techniques and much more. Whether a long-time fly fisherman or a novice you'll be itching to break out the fly rod and take shots at some saltwater species.

Ep 9: Targeting Giant Redfish in the Pamlico Sound with Capt. Richard Andrews Aug 07, 2019

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In this episode, we talk with long-time angler and captain Richard Andrews. Captain Richard Andrews is the owner of Tar-Pam Guide Service and has been involved in North Carolina’s charter fishing industry since 2001. Born and raised on the Tar River in Tarboro, North Carolina, he began fishing the rivers, estuaries, and gulf stream waters of Eastern North Carolina at an early age. We cover a variety of tips and techniques from rigging to releasing giant redfish in the Pamlico Sound.

Ep 8: Bull Reds and Cobia with Capt. Jot Owens Jul 31, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, Capt. Jot Owens of Wilmington, NC shares his strategies for finding, catching, and properly releasing bull redfish (old drum). He also dives into fishing for cobia both in the spring and the fall from using cut bait, live bait, artificials and shares different rigging techniques. Jot is a lifetime NC resident and has fished all over the United States. His knowledge and wisdom for the fishery are unmatched.

Ep 7: Kayak Fishing Nearshore and Inshore with Elias Vaisberg Jul 24, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, we interview popular YouTuber and kayak angler, Elias Vaisberg from EliasVFishing. We discuss everything from his inshore and nearshore kayak fishing techniques to best practices when rolling a kayak in the surf. Regardless if you are an experienced or inexperienced kayak angler you'll be sure to have some takeaways to make your next kayak fishing adventure a little more enjoyable. Enjoy the show!

Ep 6: Inshore Bait Fishing Strategies with Travis Overman Jul 17, 2019

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In this podcast episode of Eastern Current, we talk with Capt. Travis Overman a true local of the Cape Fear region about his strategies for fishing with live bait inshore. He gives us some insight of where to find trout, flounder and redfish in the creeks, marsh areas and how to rig baits for different currents. He is a lifelong resident of the Wilmington, NC area and has been fishing since he was 2 yrs old.

Ep 5: Tarpon Fishing with Honson Lau Jul 10, 2019

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In this episode of Eastern Current, we talk with Capt. Honson Lau of Purple Isle Fly Fishing about how to find, feed and land trophy tarpon. Honson shares techniques for presenting with a fly rod, spin rod and bait caster as well as best tides and weather conditions. You'll learn all the best equipment, tackle, gear, etiquette and even what you'll need to physically be prepared to fight these trophy fish.

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