Can a High School Fishing Club Change the Future of Fishing? w/ Marcus McCauley | NJMSP #147

NJMSP #151 | Kayak Fishing, Striped Bass & Multi Species Mayhem with Kurtis Walrath

Joe Santiago and Kim Sorg return after a two-week break to discuss the latest fishing reports, the annual Mayhem on The Gambler trip, and major updates from the Multi Species Mayhem Tournament. This week's guest is Kurtis Walrath (@justlike2beoutside), a dedicated multi-species angler known for his kayak fishing adventures and passion for striped bass, trout, pike, and walleye. Kurtis shares his experiences fishing both freshwater and saltwater, explains why he prefers kayak fishing, and discusses the gear and tactics that help him consistently find success. The episode also covers giant tilefish catches, sea bass fishing challenges, fluke season expectations, and the story behind the increasingly popular Bogan Mini Rods. Suffer For The Fish! 🎣

NJMSP #150 - Lard Almighty on 15 Years of Fishing YouTube & Modern Fishing Content

Episode 150 of the NJ Multi-Species Podcast features longtime New Jersey fishing creator and forum legend Lard Almighty celebrating 15 years on YouTube. Joe and Kim discuss the evolution of fishing content, monetization, trolls, clickbait, short form vs long form videos, and how social media has changed fishing culture over the years. Lard also explains why he refuses to monetize his channel and why keeping fishing content authentic still matters. The episode also includes major Multi-Species Mayhem leaderboard updates, striper reports, sea bass trip announcements, tilefish reports from The Gambler, and upcoming kayak talk with Reel Yaks.

NJMSP #149 - Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, Mako Shark Regulations & NJ Shark Fishing

The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers join the show to discuss the history of NJ shark fishing tournaments, the shutdown of mako shark harvests, and the future of offshore shark fishing in New Jersey. Frank Ross and Rick Carroll break down thresher shark tactics, tournament culture, community outreach, and how their club supports local youth, veterans, and first responders. Joe and Kim also recap opening day fluke fishing, trout action in Multi Species Mayhem, and upcoming offshore trips aboard The Gambler and 8 Ball Sportfishing.

This AI App Might Help You Catch More Fish… Does It Actually Work? | NJMSP #148

In NJMSP #148, we sit down with the creator of Bass Thumb AI, a fishing app designed to help anglers improve using data-driven insights. From tracking conditions like barometric pressure and moon phase to analyzing your personal catch history, this app brings a new level of strategy to fishing. We also cover: NJ freshwater and saltwater fishing updates Recent trips (pike, trout, crappie, stripers) Multi-Species Mayhem leaderboard movement Upcoming charters and fishing opportunities If you're looking to level up your fishing game, this episode is packed with insights.

Can a High School Fishing Club Change the Future of Fishing? w/ Marcus McCauley | NJMSP #147

Episode 147 marks a major transition for the NJ Multi Species Podcast. Chris Pereira has officially stepped away, and we welcome Kim Sorg as the new co-host—bringing a strong saltwater voice to the show. This episode covers: A chaotic walleye trip in storm conditions Red-hot striper fishing reports across NJ Early spring saltwater and freshwater updates Multi Species Mayhem leaderboard shakeups We’re also joined by Marcus McCauley, president of the Hackettstown High School Fishing Club, who shares how he built a thriving club, hosted a massive fishing flea market, and is helping grow the next generation of anglers. Big changes, big fishing, and the season is just getting started.