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Quick Strike with Joe Cermele

This weekly how-to fishing podcast, hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele, digs deep into fishing tips and tactics anglers all around the country can use to be successful. Short episodes allow listeners to glean useful, easy-to-digest fishing tips and tactics without having to wade through hours-long episodes looking for a specific nugget of angling wisdom. This is a podcast for anglers of any skill level.

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 52 - Flat-Out Florida Pompano Fire Jan 20, 2026

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Pompano have a cult following in Florida. Former charter captain Zach Miller explains how — and why — you should consider his lure-only style of fishing .

Hosted by Outdoor Life Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 51 - Run-and-Gun for Frozen White Perch Jan 13, 2026

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White perch are a bit odd. They exist in strong numbers in many regions of the country, yet few anglers make them a primary target. If these fish exist on hardwater near you, the insight veteran guide Moore drops will help you pin down these fish. Because when you do get on the perch, it’s usually the motherlode — and the action is fierce.

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 50 - Cold-Weather Kayak Safety Protocol Jan 06, 2026

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My friend and Outdoor Life contributor, Kevin Hughes, is a kayak fishing machine with no off switch. When he launches in the dead of winter, there’s a mandatory safety checklist that must be ticked. If you’re thinking about doing some winter kayaking fishing, heed his advice to hook up and get home safe.

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 49 - Get the Drop on Bruiser Pollock Dec 30, 2025

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While pollock might be obscure saltwater fish, they have plenty of cold-braving devotees, one of which is my good friend Jim Fee, the editor of Cape Cod-based “On The Water” Magazine. So, if you’re looking for a salty adventure this off-season, Fee lays out everything you need to know about these cousins of the cod that aren’t short on rod-bending muscle.

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 48 - Shake Off Those Frosty Freestone Trout Blues Dec 23, 2025

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If you're stuck with freestone rivers this winter, don't fret. In this episode Connecticut-based fly guide Rowan Lytle shares his tricks for making the most of those bitter winter days.

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 47 - Warm Up with Big O Largemouth Action Dec 16, 2025

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Winter weather patterns in Florida are as deceiving as the fishing patterns out-of-towners might expect. To break it all down, full-time Okeechobee guide Cody Davis gives the real skinny on this huge, massively popular body of water. Follow his advice and you can score the bass of a lifetime this winter while your home lake is frozen over.

Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 46 - Cold Calling Trophy Blue Cats Dec 09, 2025

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For many anglers, the idea that winter is peak cat season can be shocking. Guide Brian Funnell, who fishes the James near Williamsburg, Virginia, knows their cold season habits well and takes many clients out long after summer crowds have departed. What he's learned on the James applies to moving water blue cats anywhere in the country.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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Ep. 45 - Surf's Up for West Coast Perch Dec 02, 2025

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Ben Hervey-Murray is a surf guide based in Southern California, as well as the captain of the U.S. surf fishing team. Born in England, Hervey-Murray's experience with “finesse style” surf fishing has given him a serious leg up with perch, which require a simple — though different — approach. Anyone can find them and catch a mess of them this time of year. Here's how.

Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Ben Hervey-Murray.

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Ep. 44 - If You Can Tie These 3 Flies, You Can Tie Anything Nov 25, 2025

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For many of us, river time becomes vise time in the winter. My old buddy, veteran trout guide, and owner of Cross Current Outfitters, Joe Demalderis has narrowed down some key patterns that will help tyers quickly master necessary mechanics. And, no — we’re not talking about making egg flies and San Juan worms.

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Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Joe Demalderis.

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Ep. 43 - Catch Tautog Like the Cool Kids Nov 18, 2025

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My friend and New Jersey-based charter captain Brett Taylor is as addicted to jigging for tautog as I am. This week, we break down how it all works, because fall and early winter are ‘tog season throughout much of their range. And once you learn to jig them, you’ll never want to use a traditional ‘tog rig again.

This episode is brought to you by Montana Department of Commerce.

Hosted by OL Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Guest is Capt. Brett Taylor.

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