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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tightsplicecharters9976">Cody Davis</a> 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.
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<description>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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The scoop for monster bass on one of the most famous lakes in the country

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. 47 - Warm Up with Big O Largemouth Action

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.
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<description>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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Grab some hand warmers and set the hook on the biggest whisker fish of the year

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. 46 - Cold Calling Trophy Blue Cats

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description> 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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Crack the code in the winter waves for these delicious saltwater panfish

 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. 45 - Surf's Up for West Coast Perch

For many of us, river time becomes vise time in the winter. My old buddy, veteran trout guide, and owner of <a href="https://crosscurrentguideservice.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoovLDn66wrQ1NRQ8Wi7FrtMJsdXtXdDwsNogiQaTn0seaN6d_8C">Cross Current Outfitters</a>, 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.
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 Joe Demalderis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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.

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 Joe Demalderis.
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Master these bug styles and load your boxes with any patterns you want this winter

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.

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 Joe Demalderis.
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Ep. 44 - If You Can Tie These 3 Flies, You Can Tie Anything

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Check the broomstick rod at the door and go light for these delicious wreck dwellers

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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Ep. 43 - Catch Tautog Like the Cool Kids

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.

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