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May 2012
In New England, May means flatfish. Whether you target winter flounder north of Cape Cod or summer flounder in Rhode Island, get the skinny on targeting flatfish in this month’s issue. Take a look back at the Cape Cod Canal over the past 65 years and how the fishing and the faces have changed. Catch your share of schoolies by using soft baits in the back, and don’t forget about the fine spring freshwater action taking place on Maine’s Mooselookmeguntic.
May 2012
May kicks off the season everyone’s for everyone’s favorite flatfish, the summer flounder. In this month’s issue, learn how to catch the fluke of a lifetime. Refine your springtime approach by targeting trophy stripers on the troll. Get the rundown on one of the Northeast’s best striper surfcasting spots and take a relaxing canoe paddle through the Adirondack ponds where big brook trout lurk.
Big “Lazy” Stripers
One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing people refer to big striped bass as “lazy.”
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Snag Hooks: Don’t Leave Home Without One
If there is one item that every (saltwater) angler should have on them at all times, it’s a weighted treble hook. Whether you’re fishing the back bays or out in the canyons, the snag hooks can come in handy, and lead to a memorable catch.
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Bartnicki Boys Hard at Work
In the past week, the Bartnicki family has been hard at work. Joe Bartnicki Sr., competing in the boat division, weighed in his first fish of the year on May 10th, a healthy 45-pound, 8-ounce fish. The same day, Joe Bartnicki Jr. weighed is his first fish, a 24-pound beauty, to nudge his brother … Read More
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Fishermen Rescue Capsized Boaters in Plymouth Bay
There’s an incredible story of a life-saving rescue in the news this week. On Monday May 7, three fishermen were able to rescue a couple that was thrown into the cold waters of Plymouth Bay when their aluminum skiff capsized. The boat flipped so quickly that neither passenger was able to put on a life … Read More
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Field Test Favorites: Rugged Shark Swordfish Sandals
Rugged Shark Swordfish Sandals www.ruggedshark.com 201-342-1200 The perfect boat sandal need only do three things: dry quickly, fit comfortably, and not become haunted by that unmistakable odor, the ghost of saltwater-soaked shoes. My search may finally be over now that I’ve discovered the Rugged Shark Swordfish sandal. This season, I wore the sandal on wet … Read More
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Field Test Favorites: Point Jude Deep Force Jigs
Point Jude Deep Force Jigs www.pointjudelures.com Point Jude happens to make some of my favorite metal lures on the market, and when owner Joe Martins informed me that they were introducing a new Japanese-style jig, I had to check them out. The lures have a deeper body than other Japanese-style vertical jigs, which does well … Read More
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Sad News: Local Writer Tim Coleman Dies While Fishing
We are saddened by the news that well known fishing writer and columnist Tim Coleman passed away Thursday morning. His body was found on the sand trail in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. Coleman, 65, had apparently been fishing and was equipped with his gear when he was discovered by a walker. Our deepest condolences go out … Read More
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First Weigh Slip!
We got our first weigh slip of the 2012 Striper Cup today. Steve Rupinski weighed in this 43.5-inch 32.9-pound bass at Fisherman’s Headquarters in Ship Bottom on Tuesday, May 1, the first day of the tournament. . If you haven’t signed up for the Striper Cup yet, now is the time. Big stripers are moving … Read More
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Daytime Squiddin’
Yesterday I got an invite from On The Water contributing writer, Jon Pilcher, to join him on a daytime squid trip, and I couldn’t resist.
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Field Test Favorites: Super Strike Rattlin’ Little Neck Swimmer
Super Strike Rattlin’ Little Neck Swimmer www.superstrikelures.com It took some convincing for me to believe a plug as odd-looking as a “bottle plug” could actually fool striped bass. When I first fished a mass-produced wooden version of the plug, I very nearly gave up on bottle-style plugs altogether. The plug rolled, turned on its side … Read More
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46-Pound Monster Carp Landed – With a Cross Bow!
MassWildlife reported in a blog post on May 2 that a new state record carp was landed by angler Shane Felch of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The carp was taken from Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury and weighed a staggering 46 pounds, 5 ounces, breaking the 1993 state carp record of 44 pounds 2 ounces set by Roger … Read More
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Living Off The Land (and Water): Fire, Booze & Cherrystones
This past weekend my lawnmower died halfway through mowing the backyard. Normally in such a circumstance I would scatter profanities, break out the toolbox, and spend an hour tinkering with a machine I do not fully comprehend. This day would be different. The sun was shining, it was low tide, and I had a hankering … Read More
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The Next Great Fluke Bait?
Fluke fishermen are almost as prone to falling victim to passing fads as teenagers . Spin ‘n glow rigs, B2 squids and shedder crab oil are just a few of the must-have items that now sit dust-covered (and leaking, in the case of the shedder oil) in my basement. More often than not, these items … Read More
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Field Test Favorites: Select Plastics Vacumount
Select Plastics Vacumount www.selectplastics.com These things suck! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Actually they don’t suck, they generate negative pressure and should not be confused with a ‘suction cup” custom mounting system. I have literally hung on these mounts and they won’t come off. With a few quick pumps the Select Plastics Vacumount has done an … Read More
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One Bug Fly-Fishing Tournament
I like tournaments with a twist, fishing tournaments that stray from the standard “biggest fish wins” format.
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