# S3 E19 | Pete Lajoie: Lessons Learned Across The Striper Coast

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Podcast: [The Surfcast Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-surfcast-podcast-6745937)
Published: 2026-04-27T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3811

## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with surfcaster Pete Lajoie for a wide-ranging conversation built on years of chasing striped bass across diverse fisheries. Pete shares the lessons that have stayed with him—insights on adapting to new water, staying consistent, and making the most of every opportunity. But this one goes beyond tactics. Woven throughout are stories that capture the unpredictability—and occasional chaos—of seasons spent in the surf. One in particular stands out: a harrowing encounter with a commercial trawler that ran directly into the rock Pete had been fishing from just moments earlier. Whether you're a seasoned surfcaster or just getting your feet wet, this episode blends practical insight with unforgettable storytelling—and reinforces why every trip out has something to teach. Read our blog: https://surfcastpodcast.com/category/in-the-wash/ Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's book: https://geni.us/HookedBook The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

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