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On The Water

86. Boston Stripers with Brian Coombs and Anthony Forte

Jun 11, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min · 18 segments

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish…

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish abundance. Also: charter stories, Tony Graffiti, and Cheech's reason for loving bad weather.

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish…

Speakers: Brian CoombsGuestChris MeganHostAnthony ForteGuestJimmy FeeHost

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Boat Rule Broken0:00 – 0:21

Anthony ForteGuest

0:00

We're thumping and rocking and rolling.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:02

If I didn't have a trolling motor, I would have been stuck on an island somewhere.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:07

It was bad.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:08

And I'm swearing at them.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:09

They're like super church-going people.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:13

I'm like, it's a Wednesday.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:14

You're going to bring the devil out of me? You know.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:19

One rule on the boat, and you did it in a half an hour?

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Society
Lifestyle
Outdoor ActivitiesLifestyle
Recreational FishingSociety
Fish BehaviorScience > Ecology > Aquatic Ecosystems
Fish PopulationsEnvironment > Marine Biology
Fishing TechniquesLifestyle > Outdoor Activities
FishingSports
Marine BiologyEnvironment
Aquatic EcosystemsScience > Ecology
ConservationEnvironment > Marine Biology > Fish Populations
Bait SelectionLifestyle > Outdoor Activities > Fishing Techniques
EcologyScience
Saltwater FishingSports > Fishing
Sports
Environment
Science
Boston HarborSports > Fishing > Saltwater Fishing > Striped Bass
Striped BassEnvironment > Marine Biology > Fish Populations > Conservation
Catch and ReleaseLifestyle > Outdoor Activities > Fishing Techniques > Bait Selection
Fishing CommunitiesSociety > Recreational Fishing
Guides and ChartersSociety > Recreational Fishing > Fishing Communities
Fishing CultureSociety > Recreational Fishing > Fishing Communities > Guides and Charters
Spawning PatternsScience > Ecology > Aquatic Ecosystems > Fish Behavior
Striped BassSports > Fishing > Saltwater Fishing

Boat Rule Broken0:00 – 0:21

Anthony ForteGuest

0:00

We're thumping and rocking and rolling.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:02

If I didn't have a trolling motor, I would have been stuck on an island somewhere.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:07

It was bad.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:08

And I'm swearing at them.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:09

They're like super church-going people.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:13

I'm like, it's a Wednesday.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:14

You're going to bring the devil out of me? You know.

Anthony ForteGuest

0:19

One rule on the boat, and you did it in a half an hour?