Blitzes, Lies, and Speaking Up for Bunker | OTW Podcast #94

OTW explores the upcoming ASMFC menhaden management decision, why leaving more bunker in the water matters, how anglers can speak up, and how the fall striper and albie runs are shaping up.

By OTW StaffSeptember 1, 2026

In this Episode, Jimmy talks with Jaclyn Lunaas and Chris Macaluso from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership about the ASMFC’s upcoming decision on menhaden management, and how YOU can speak up and tell fisheries managers to leave more menhaden in the water.

But first, Kevin, Jimmy, and Matt check in on how the fall striper and albie runs are shaping up, and learn how much everyone at the OTW Office lies to each other about the fishing.

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The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.