Spring Striper Fishing Tactics
Wading marshy creeks and rivers with light spinning gear can connect you to your first striper of spring.
Our Offshore Report Is Back!
With a breakout week for bluefin in the Northeast behind us, On The Water's offshore fishing forecast for the 2013 season is back in action.
May Reader Photo Gallery
We received some great photos from On The Water readers in the month of May. Check out our gallery to see if you made it!
NEW OTW TV Producer's Blog
Interested in what the On The Water TV crew is up to this summer? Then check out the OTW TV Producer's Blog to see behind the scenes footage from episodes currently being filmed!
The Fisherman's Workbench
Learn the basics of rod and reel building and maintenance in our Fisherman's Workbench section.
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Chart Reading 101
While advances in chart technology have made the modern chartplotter an incredible tool for anglers, it’s still necessary to understand the basics to take full advantage of its power.
Our Latest Issue
June 2013
In This Issue of On The Water Magazine you'll learn tips for catching bass in Massachusetts, how to fish "soft" structure, the secret patterns of striped bass as observed by a diver, old-school striper techniques, two ways to target fluke all season long, why lipless crankbaits are making a comeback, how to catch smallmouth bass under dams, why fishing for stripers in the fog is a must, and tips for handling boating emergencies.
June 2013
In This Issue of On The Water Magazine you'll learn old-school striper techniques, how to fish "soft" saltwater structure and freshwater shallows, how to target fluke all season long, the best spots on Long Island for largemouth bass, why lipless crankbaits are making a comeback, how to catch fish during the spring Alewife run, and tips for handling boating emergencies.
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Two 55lb Stripers Weighed on Back to Back Days
Big news out of Galilee Bait and Tackle in Narragansett this week, as Team RISAA weighed in TWO 55lb stripers on back to back days, sending a strong signal to all Rhode Island anglers that there are monsters swimming in local waters. Mike Lanni weighed in his 55.5lb striper this past Saturday, June 15th and … Read More
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Are Striped Bass Regulations Really Working?
There's reason to be concerned about the state of the striped bass stocks. If you care about the future of striper fishing, it's time to get involved. Read More
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280-Pound Mako Takes Freeport-Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament
The Freeport-Hudson Anglers are proud to announce the results of the 41st Annual Shark Tournament. The winning boats were: Read More
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Finding a 50 Among the Blitz
The text was a bit strange – “favor please – need camera and pliers.” The camera request from my friend Russ Burgess was not that unusual, it usually means he has caught yet another 50-pound class striper and he wants a keepsake photo but the pliers plea had me scratching my head. A quick call revealed the … Read More
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Video: Basking Shark Spotted Off Cape Cod
A basking shark was spotted by Cape Cod anglers multiple times last week. On The Water's Kevin Blinkoff took a few photos while bluefin tuna fishing off Chatham, and Phil Buzby (who shot this awesome video) spotted the same one around Provincetown a few days later. Read More
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Field Test Favorites: Pelican 1400 Case
At On The Water, we have one strict rule for all of our digital cameras and video cameras: If they’re not in a Pelican case, they don’t leave the office. Whether traveling in a car, shooting from shore, or taking shots aboard a boat, nothing can protect valuable electronic equipment from accidental drops, bumps, and … Read More
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7 Striped Bass Fishing Techniques for Fooling Finicky Bass
Stripers are a great and unpredictable gamefish to pursue. They can thrill us one minute and drive us crazy the next, but by paying attention to the water conditions and the behavior of the stripers, we can often swing the odds in our favor when the bass decide to change the rules. Read More
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Reminder: Using Circle Hooks Saves Fish
Circle hooks are becoming much more prevalent throughout the fishing world. Their tendency to hook fish in the corner of the mouth and not deep in the throat or stomach minimizes damage to the fish, allowing for less catch-and-release mortality. Read More
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New & Noteworthy Gear: Frabill Rainsuit
The new Frabill Rainsuit blends Frabill’s top-of-the-line Stormsuit performance with a cool, breathable core and a lighter build ideal for spring and summer downpours. Read More
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300 Pound Mako Shark Jumps Into Boat
Tom Rostron of Wall, New Jersey was pre-fishing for an upcoming shark tournament when he and fishing partner, Clint Simek of Brielle, got the surprise of their life. Read More
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From The Surf: Early Morning Fishing
In the gray light, I look down and check my plug selection, a 7-inch, 3-ounce pencil popper, white with a faint pink stripe down each side. I briefly debate switching out for yellow or perhaps a mackerel pattern, but opt against it. I’ve seen no signs of life yet, at least not in the water, … Read More
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Report: June Bluefin Tuna Bite
On Wednesday, June 5, the weather forecast and the bluefin tuna reports from the waters off the backside of Cape Cod were too good to ignore. I jumped aboard Captain Bobby Rice’s Seacraft to fish with Craig Cantelmo of Van Staal, who was looking to test out a prototype of the new VM275 reel. We … Read More
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Marine Engine Troubleshooting at Sea
Picture this: it’s a beautiful day to be out on the water, sun shining, calm breeze, birds working the water. Your boat is all tuned up and running great. You’ve made it out to your favorite location for some drift fishing. Then it happens… nothing. You went to fire up the engine to move, and it didn’t start, didn’t even crank over. Ah, the things that go through your mind as you try to make sense of this all. Read More
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Savage Gear Manic Prey Minnow
We have a couple of them to give away - if you'd like to try one check out this link to see what colors are available, then comment below with your favorite color. We'll pick two random winners. Good luck! Read More
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Provincetown Fishing: Race Point Stripers
The tip of the Cape offers steep, sandy drop-offs, deep water, strong currents and a smorgasbord of bait. Provincetown stripers generally hug the steep drop-off running from Wood End past Race Point, but when large schools of migrating baitfish, such as herring, arrive in the spring, bass will chase these baits to the surface in shallow water, even occasionally pinning them to the beach. Read More
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