Hooked In New England

Some people would say it's a bad time to start a small business, particularly in Maine. But if your product is this good, you have nothing to fear. Courtney Roberts started Knotty Girl Leaders and is kicking some major butt by making and marketing hand-tied, pre-made leaders from high-end components and selling them in tackle shops throughout New England, on Etsy and through Facebook. The feedback is incredible because the product is second-to-none. Listen in as this Maine girl talks leaders, leader construction, and how to be the first person in Maine to land a striper each season!Instagram: knotty_girl_leadersFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Knotty-Girl-Leaders-107984667568387/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDYS1EVa-Ng0W2Cg3l8LwLDhVNm8isrfmZJUYlekqoJ7iMij0rtZBGiU78mbE7RMorPy-Mvb6E-57jnEmail: KnottyGirlLeaders@gmail.comEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnottyGirlLeaders

Crab flies are an incredibly effective tool in targeting striped bass, but they aren't the easiest fly to cast. Trident Fly Fishing's Riley Libby walks you through the best rod, line and leader setups to get the fly where it needs to be, and to keep it where it needs to be. www.tridentflyfishing.com

Tom Rowland has done it all. Respected freshwater fishing guide, respected Florida saltwater fishing guide, tournament angler, fishing television pioneer, outdoor television pioneer, father, husband, fitness guru and groundbreaking podcaster. Tom is a giant in the angling world, and through it all, he remains one of the world's truly nice guys. Sit down and listen to an industry leader who knows what he believes, shares what he believes and shares his knowledge freely all while being an incredible listener and having a great time. https://www.saltwaterexperience.com/https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/tom_rowland/https://www.waypointtv.com/www.oldmaineoutfitters.com

It's a weird time, to say the least, and weird things are happening. All over the country, leaders at the national and local level are closing parks, recreation areas, boat launches and beaches to protect us from Covid-19. That is why it is SO VERY IMPORTANT that you join and hopefully become active in your local or state sportsman's organization. These organizations are the BEST line of defense against government overreach that limits access to the outdoor areas we love so much. Listen in as we discuss a specific example of this, and enjoy. Mike's Blog: https://fishportlandmaine.com/uncategorized/call-close-outdoors/Here is a list of groups that may help you re-open closed areas. If you know of better examples, please get in touch with us immediately at hookednepodcast@gmail.com. In Maine:https://www.sportsmansallianceofmaine.org/#/https://www.maine.gov/ifw/In New Hampshire:https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/In MA:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-fish-and-gameIn CT:https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Hunting/CT-

Now that we know that we recreational anglers are the biggest part of striper mortality, it's time to do EVERYTHING we can to release every fish as carefully as possible. Listen to the Boston Harbor Badass Capt. Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sportfishing explain how to properly fight, land, photograph and revive a fish properly. And if you're planning a trip to the Boston area, make sure to book Capt. Coombs for a trip to chase some massive slob linesiders. Capt. Brian Coombs1-781-866-3367https://www.gettightsportfishing.com/https://www.facebook.com/GetTightSFhttps://www.instagram.com/gettightsportfishing/

Any town's tackle shop is the social center of talk, rumor, advice, information, innuendo, outright lies, a few more rumors, and some outright lies. And if a tackle shop owner plays his cards right, he gives his customers - new and old - enough information that with a little work they become better anglers. Such is the case with Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge. Peter has a passion for fishing and a passion for sharing info about fishing, and he puts it all to good use in an amazing retail and online shop that is as much about info as it is about money. He also knows more about marine worms than any human should know. Hint: That knowledge equals BIG fish. Enjoy!The Saltwater Edgehttps://saltwateredge.com/https://www.facebook.com/The-Saltwater-Edge-47410672605/https://www.instagram.com/saltwateredge/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KGEdM5Sg4bSPlKFq7mNiw

In this week's short strike, noted fly-tier Capt. Forrest Faulkingham discusses a few secrets of great fly-tying, including not getting hung up on what other people think of your flies. Other gems? A great fly is one that catches fish, not one that gets attention on social media. And do you know what a "closed flock" is? Neither did we. Capt. Forrest Faulkingham, Master Maine Guide with Maine Saltwater Outfitters and Guide Service. 207-882-8392www.mainesaltwater.net

It's often ignored, but many, many places in the northeast hold striped bass that hold in predictable places and DO NOT migrate. That means that they can be caught year 'round. If you're patient, dedicated, and know where to look, you can successfully target these layabouts long before the spring migration starts. 

Capt. Peter Fallon guides light tackle and fly anglers for stripers all summer in Maine, and albies on Cape Cod in the fall. But he doesn't just guide for them, he obsesses about them. He studies them. He dreams about them. He also works tirelessly for the health of fisheries up and down the coast, and practices what he preaches. Listen in as he tells us his secrets for successfully targeting both species, and on how a lifetime of study has given him the tools to succeed at both. www.mainestripers.net

Capt. Peter Fallon Tells Us His Secrets for Setting Up Spin And Fly Rods for Albies! Capt. Fallon is a bit of a mad scientist when it comes to fishing. He studies fish habits like a researcher and writes everything down. He looks for patterns. He obsesses. He lies awake at night staring at the ceiling, and when he falls asleep, he dreams of fish. We're not sure, but we suspect he has one of those walls with strings running from picture to picture, connecting the dots in the way only the slightly touched can do. So when he offers you advice, you listen intently, and you take it to heart, and you use it. In this Short Strike, he gets down with the details of setting up your spinning rod or fly stick precisely to give you the best shot at bringing that little missile to hand. 

Project Healing Waters brings the world of fly fishing - and through it, hopefully, physical and emotional rehabilitation, to disabled veterans all over the country. Volunteers help vets learn fly fishing, fly tying, rod-building, and all the amazing joys of the sport. And the program is having an impact. To date, 9000 disabled veterans have taken part, and the program grows each year. www.projecthealingwaters.orgNational Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Introductory Information Source: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2019/2019_National_Veteran_Suicide_Prevention_Annual_Report_508.pdf 

If you're from the northeast and will be visiting Florida with the family this winter or spring, don't leave your rod behind! The fishing opportunities are endless and the beaches are loaded with fish that want to meet you. Mike and Lou give you some quick tips on fabulous fishing when you're doin' Disney. 

Rusty hooks are dull hooks. In this short strike, Capt. Lou gives you simple, inexpensive tips for keeping hooks rust-free and ready for action. 

Sometimes, it's the smallest detail that makes the biggest impact on your fishing success. In today's short strike, we share a few of those details, and a few approaches you can take to catch more, lose fewer, and release more healthy striped bass than ever before. 

James Browne guides for striped bass from shore, and only from shore. His perspective and experience in looking for and catching striped bass on the fly without a boat is unique and best of all, he's incredibly successful! James also developed the Crab Pot fly, which mimics the green crab, a striped bass staple. If you target stripers from shore anywhere, learn from James how to assess waters for fishiness, and how to fish the various forms of structure New England's coast offers. James Brownewww.mainestriperguide.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mainestriperguide/https://www.instagram.com/mainestriperguide/http://eldredgeflyshop.com/

In this Short Strike, Capt. Lou Tirado shares his five favorite lures for targeting stripers. These lures will cover a range of different fishing scenarios, from quiet rivers to pounding surf, and everything in between. Lou also explains the various retrieves that can be used with these lures to give you the best shot at hooking that lunker.  1) Two Lights Tackle 4 1/4" Spookhttps://www.sacobaytackle.com/shop/two-lights-tackle-co-small-spook2) Ron-Z Soft Plasticshttps://www.ronzlures.com/6-ronz-original-series-3) Yo-Zuri Pencilshttp://yo-zuri.com/products/3dr-pencil/4) Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmerhttp://www.gibbslures.com/danny-surface-swimmer5) Bucktail Jigshttps://saltwateredge.com/collections/fishing-lures/products/jecks-bucktails-jig-whiteDrop us an email! hookednepodcast@gmail.com

The TFO Inshore offers outstanding performance at a reasonable price. Capt. Mike Faulkingham has fallen in love with these rods for his light tackle clients, and in this Short Strike episode, he tells you why. https://tforods.com/https://tforods.com/inshore-spinning-casting-rods/

Don't throw out that favorite rod just because a guide has broken free! In this episode Lou explains how simple and inexpensive repairing your own fly rod, spinning rod, or deep sea rod can be. Rod repair supplies: https://www.mudhole.com/

Carroll Ware currently holds 52 fly fishing records, and along with his wife Lila, he runs a very successful guiding business and Maine Guide School. Listen in as we talk with a living Maine legend, Master Maine Guide, famed outdoorsman, all around nice guy, and soon the newest inductee to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. Carroll WareFins and Furs Adventureshttps://www.finsandfursadventures.com/(207) 474-5430https://www.facebook.com/finsandfursadventures/

This is out first Short Strike episode of 2020. Every Friday we will bring you a 10-15 minute "How-To" on various topics that will be helpful to you and us. This week we sat down with Peter Momorous, Owner of Saco Bay Tackle Co. Pete breaks down reel maintenance for the every man, and keeps it simple for all us. He has seen it all when it comes to busted reels, and has heard every excuse. Hopefully you never find yourself with a broken reel, bu if you do, bring it to Pete and he will get back in working order.