In this episode, we sit down with surfcaster Pete Lajoie for a wide-ranging conversation built on years of chasing striped bass across diverse fisheries. Pete shares the lessons that have stayed with him—insights on adapting to new water, staying consistent, and making the most of every opportunity. But this one goes beyond tactics. Woven throughout are stories that capture the unpredictability—and occasional chaos—of seasons spent in the surf.

One in particular stands out: a harrowing encounter with a commercial trawler that ran directly into the rock Pete had been fishing from just moments earlier.

Whether you're a seasoned surfcaster or just getting your feet wet, this episode blends practical insight with unforgettable storytelling—and reinforces why every trip out has something to teach.

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The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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It's that time of year again: Toby and Jerry open up and give you a glimpse of their plans for the 2026 fishing season. They also revisit their goals from 2025, and talk about how they failed or succeeded. A longer episode, there's a lot in this one that goes beyond just hitting some marks for the season!

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https://geni.us/HookedBook

The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

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Our annual tradition continues, as we welcome back the MAN himself, John Skinner on "opening day" of the New York state striper season (which is no longer a thing, but if you don't know what we're talking about, you can Google it). We discuss a variety of topics, but focus on what he calls "variable windows" which are critical to his success in the surf.

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Read our blog:
https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/

Please visit our sponsors!

SEVIIN Reels
https://seviinreels.com/
St. Croix Rods
https://stcroixrods.com/

The Surfcaster
https://www.thesurfcaster.com/

Check out Jerry's new book:
https://geni.us/HookedBook

The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you.

https://surfcastpodcast.com/

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