90. Striper Fishing and Mischief with Zach Fowler

This week on the On The Water Podcast, we're joined by Zach Fowler of Fowler's Makery & Mischief and History Channel's Alone to talk about his latest adventure, Chasing Stripes.

After years of survival expeditions and wilderness challenges, Zach has become obsessed with striped bass—and he's documenting the entire spring migration from New Jersey to Maine. He shares what sparked the project, the lessons he's learned fishing alongside some of the Northeast's best anglers, and why the journey is about much more than just catching fish.

We also dive into surfcasting etiquette, truck camping between tides, conservation, following the migration, fishing with John Skinner, the books that inspired the series, and how Zach is turning the experience into both a YouTube series and an upcoming book.

Whether you're a dedicated surfcaster, a fan of Zach's adventures, or just love hearing great fishing stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.