What’s The Catch? Is a student-run podcast that examines all the aspects of the sport of fishing. Join podcast host, Andrew Rowan, as he breaks down different species of fish, what bait/equipment to use, and where you can catch them.

What's the Catch?
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What’s The Catch? Is a student-run podcast that examines all the aspects of the sport of fishing. Join podcast host, Andrew Rowan, as he breaks down different species of fish, what bait/equipment to use, and where you can catch them.
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11/1/2022
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Recent Episodes

January 13, 2023
Snake Eyes
<h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent">Snake Eyes</span></h2><h2><span class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent">Episode #8</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">You are listening to What’s The Catch? the podcast with your host Andrew Rowan.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode of What’s The Catch? We’re gonna be talking about Snakeheads :what they are, where to find them, how to catch them, and why you should want to catch them. </span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 1: Species Background</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">The Northern snakehead are predatory fish native to Africa and Asia. Their name comes from the fact that their pattern along their bodies resembles one of a snakes. Their head is also very snake-like. They’re an invasive species, being introduced to U.S waters because of people dumping their pet snakehead into a local body of water without knowing they are not native here. Their average length is 33 inches and the average weight is around 15 lbs. </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Fun Facts</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">They can breathe for a little on land because of the sacs above their gills which take in oxygen from the air</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">It can survive out of water up to 4 days</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">They have a big rox of sharp teeth, making it bot possible to golf them by their lips</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">They can “walk” on land</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 2: Where can I find them?</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">With being an invasive species, Snakeheads can be found in Jersey but not as common as other species. Their are still some places that have them. The best places to fin them are under vegetation like lilies, underwater grass, and downed trees/tree logs</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Places near/in hopewell</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Harrisonville Lake</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Crystal Lake</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Mantua creek</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Salem canal</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Delaware river</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 3: How can I catch them?</span></h2><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Rods to use</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Medium- light 7 foot spinning rod/ baitcaster</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best line</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">25 lb test braided line</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best live bait</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Worms</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Bluegill cutbait</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best rigs/lures</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Topwater frogs</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Poppers</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Buzzbaits</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Chatterbaits</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">spinnerbaits</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 4: Why should I want to catch them?</span></h2><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Reasons why</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Good fight, very...

December 22, 2022
Bass, Round 2!
<h2><span style="background-color: transparent"> </span><strong class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent">What’s The Catch?</strong></h2><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Bass, Round 2!</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Episode #7 </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">You are listening to What’s The Catch? the podcast with your host Andrew Rowan.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode of What’s The Catch? We’re gonna be talking about Striped Bass :what they are, where to find them, how to catch them, and why you should want to catch them. </span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 1: Species Background</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">The Striped Fish is a Saltwater Fish found primarily along the th Atlantic Coast of North America. They have sleek bodies and are gray in color. They get their name from the stripes along the sides of their body. Their average length is between 20-35 inches and their weight can range from 5 to 20 pounds</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Fun Facts</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Can survive in salt and freshwater</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">State fish of Maryland, South Carolina, and Rhode Island</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">State Marine fish of New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Hampshire</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Largest won ever caught on record weighed 124 pounds in 1896</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">They can live up to thirty years</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 2: Where can I find them?</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Since they can survive in bothy kinds of waters, you can find them almost anywhere. But they usually are still mostly found in saltwater. Stripers move to shallower waters after dark so going on the beach and fishing would be best at night. So unlike other saltwater fish, it can be caught while on land. Going on Kayak as well is a good way to catch them.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Places near/in Hopewell</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Delaware River</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Lake Hopatcong</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Manasquan Reservoir</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 3: How can I catch them?</span></h2><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Rods to use</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Medium power rod</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best line</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">30 lb braid</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">12-15 lb fluorocarbon</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best live bait</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Worms</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Cut bait</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best rigs/lures</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Buck tail jig</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Popper </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Diamond jig</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Spoon lure</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 4: Why should I want to catch them?</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">I think that striped Bass are absolutely worth your time and you should definitely consider them when picking your next trip for three main...

December 6, 2022
Oh Carp!
<h2><span style="background-color: transparent"> </span><strong class="ql-size-large" style="background-color: transparent">Oh Carp!</strong></h2><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Episode #6</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">You are listening to What’s The Catch? the podcast with your host Andrew Rowan.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent">In this episode of What’s The Catch? We’re gonna be talking about Carp :what they are, where to find them, how to catch them, and why you should want to catch them. </span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 1: Species Background</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">The Eurasian Carp or European Carp, also known as the common Carp, is freshwater fish native to lakes and rivers of Europe and Asia. They are not native to North America, but they have been introduced to waters here since the mid-1800’s as a heavily farmed fish. They can now be found in local ponds, rivers, and lakes. Two of the big places to find them can be the Mississippi River and the Great lakes. They are bottom feeders, meaning that they swim along the bottom of a body of water and feed what's on the bottom. They are large in size and have large scales, a large dorsal fin, and have two barbels (whiskers) on their upper lip. Their average size can range on average between 4-31 lbs. Adults can be between 16-31 inches long on average. The average lifespan for a common Carp can be up to 20 years. </span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Fun Facts</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">The history of farming common Carp can date it’s beginning all the way to Roman times</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">They are the 3rd most frequently introduced species worldwide</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">There was once a report of a Carp living for 47 years in captivity</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">The largest carp ever recorded was caught by Colin Smith at Etang La Saussaie Fishery, France in 2013. The carp clocked in at 100.5 lbs</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">China is the largest producer of carp, accounting for 70% of the worlds production of the fish</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 2: Where can I find them?</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Like I mentioned earlier, now that Carp have been farmed and spread to almost every state and to every country, you can find them almost everywhere.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Places near/in hopewell</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Delaware River</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Rosedale Lake</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Curlis Lake</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">WallKill Lake</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent">Lake Hopatcong</span></li></ul><br/><h2><span style="background-color: transparent">Segment 3: How can I catch them?</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent">Carp are strong fish and you will need to have a strong rod and line to make sure they don’t break you off or break your rod. They feed more in darkness so going early in the morning or at night will be the most effective time to go fishing for them.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Rods to use</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">6 ½ to 7 ½ feet long medium-heavy action spinning rod</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best line</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent">10-15 lb monofilament or braid</span></li></ul><br/><p><strong style="background-color: transparent">Best live...
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