The NJ Multi Species Podcast

In Episode 133 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris are joined by longtime New Jersey outdoor writer Bruce Litton to discuss microlight fishing, fishing access, spot burning, and why multi-species angling keeps people connected to the sport.The episode covers early Mayhem 2026 action, contest rules, ice fishing challenges, political pressure on anglers, social media backlash,...

The NJ Multi Species Podcast 2025 Christmas Special delivers live giveaways, Christmas chaos, and some of the biggest fishing regulation wins NJ anglers have seen in decades.Joe Santiago and Chris Pereira are joined by Jerry Gorski from NJFishing.com to recap the NJMSP Christmas Party, announce giveaway winners, and explain how real angler involvement helped secure better sea bass, tuna, and...

In Episode 132 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris are joined once again by Frank Mihalic, widely known as The Blackfish Master, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to land giant tautog.Frank breaks down drag systems, bait presentation, jig vs rig strategy, hook sharpness, blackfish behavior, and why patience beats spot hopping every time. The crew also discusses tog...

In Episode 131 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris welcome back Jerry Hicks of Net Trek to talk innovative fishing net design, multi-species challenges, and how the right net can change your entire fishing experience.The crew also covers striper reports, ice fishing safety, blackfish tactics, updates from the NJMSP Christmas Party, and the continued growth of Multi Species...

In NJMSP #130, Joe & Chris sit down with Frank Panico, Chief of NJ Fish & Wildlife Law Enforcement, for one of the most detailed and transparent conversations we’ve ever had. Frank explains officer staffing, response times, snakehead rules, freshwater vs saltwater enforcement, trespassing laws, fines, spearfishing in NJ, the 3-rod rule, CWD concerns, and answers dozens of “Stump the...

Episode 129 features Josh Taylor of Fish Fever Guide Service breaking down freshwater striped bass winter patterns, bait selection, ice tactics, and the late-season shallow-ice bite. Additional topics include Mayhem standings, Delaware River walleye updates, the NJFishing.com Christmas Party, late striper/shark opportunities with Captain Dom, and Eddie Mackin’s jerkbait bite.Sponsors: Yellow Dog...

In NJMSP Episode 128, Joe and Chris welcome Dan from PalMarius Rods, the creator behind one of the most innovative fishing brands in the Northeast.They dive deep into jig design, electric reel tech, 3D-printed tackle solutions, and the journey from pouring bucktails in a Cape May shed to building a full-fledged tackle empire.The guys also talk:• The insane mystery fish that nearly spooled Sandi•...

In Episode 127, Joe and Chris sit down with surf fishing technician Dan Mancari, who explains how to read cuts, work tides, build a bite, and target walleye after dark. The guys break down the massive updates coming to Multi-Species Mayhem 2026, including new species, new divisions, membership perks, the return of the pig roast, and a potential grand-prize raffle structure.They cover the kayak...

In Episode #126 of the New Jersey Multi Species Podcast, Joe and Chris talk with Anthony Pensabene, Treasurer of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA). Tony explains the inner workings of the NJOA, its bipartisan mission, and how the organization supports the state’s hunting, fishing, and trapping community.They also discuss the Mayhem contest leaderboard shake-up, late-season white perch...

Joe and Chris welcome Craig McGuinness of Freedom Outdoor to tackle the Salmon River debate: do these fish actually bite, or is it all snagging?They also cover the Mayhem leaderboard, Yellow Dog Paddle Delaware jig trips, and Toggy Time Jigs’ Christmas Party rod giveaway.Other topics: fluke vs striper popularity, rising river privatization, and why the Salmon River has become both legendary and...