NEW Time Slot for On The Water TV
Watch On The Water TV at 8:30 pm on Thursday nights on Comcast Sportsnet New England!
Calamari Time!
Once you’ve tried catching squid, it’s hard not to get into the fun of filling a bucket with these ink-squirting little sea monsters.
Surfcasting Gear Guide
To find success when fishing from dry land, it helps to target your techniques, your approach and even your equipment to the type of area you’re fishing from. Luckily, there’s a ton of surfcasting gear, accessories and toys available to make things more fun and productive.
Tales from the 2012 Striper Cup
Read these stories and sign up for the Striper Cup and maybe you’ll be sharing your own story right here in 2013.
Cooking The Catch Vol. II
Purchase a copy of the new cookbook by the beloved Dave "Pops" Masch.
May Digital Edition
May 2013's Digital Edition is now available online. Be sure to check out the last page in the magazine for bonus video footage!
On The Water Gear
Check out our new line of high-quality striped bass and tuna shirts and sweatshirts.
Our Latest Issue
May 2013
In This Issue: Minnows for Monster Stripers, Herring Run Hysteria, Weakfish, The Deadliest Largemouth Lure, 7-Pound Smallmouth, Baits for Big Carp, TWO Classic Articles on Fishing the Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay Bottom Fish, and more.
May 2013
In This Issue: Minnows for Monster Stripers, Behemoth Black Drum, Quick Tips for More Fluke, Tuna in May, The Deadliest Largemouth Lure, 7-Pound Smallmouth, Baits for Big Carp, Weakfish, and More.
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Frenzy Fishing: A Blog by Ben Taylor
Striped Bass, Bluefish, and later, False Albacore, will compose the majority of our catches, and compliment our story. I hope you enjoy the future articles, and please view our first YouTube episode below to learn more about fishing from a new point of view. Read More
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51.66 Pound Rhode Island Surf Striper Weighed In
May 14, 2013 – Rhode Island Surfcaster Richard Reich was only hoping for a keeper fish that would make a good fish fry when the striper of a lifetime came along. Luckily, he was signed up for the Striper Cup! In his words: “I was casting for two hours and only had one bump. I … Read More
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Lunker Lakers in Lewiston, NY
I always figured you had to go deep into Canada to have a shot at catching 20-pound lake trout, but as it turns out, you just have to head to the border.
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56-Pound Striper Longer Than World Record
What does it take to catch a record striper? It probably requires the right combination of skill, luck and timing. And timing is not just being at the right place on the right tide – how much your striper of a lifetime weighs might depend on what time of the season you connect with it. … Read More
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Boat Owner Basics: Top Boat Insurance Tips for 2013
When I needed to buy boat insurance for our 30-foot Black Watch, the No Problem, I didn’t know where to begin. As I looked into it, I discovered that a standard policy might not necessarily give me the coverage I thought it would — as many folks in our region unfortunately found out after Hurricane … Read More
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Field Test Favorites: Jackson Kayak Cuda 14
I recently had the opportunity to paddle and fish the Jackson Kayak Cuda 14. Facing windy conditions and paddling against a stiff river current, this boat was put to the test. It tracked very well, even without the optional rudder attachment. Jackson has reinvented the kayak seat with its patent pending hi/lo seating option, which … Read More
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Three Surf Rigs You Should Know About
Start with these three simple surf rigs and tweak the details to suit your surf scenario. I love fishing bait in the surf. Just seeing a sand-spiked rod bend deeply toward the waves is enough to get my heart beating fast, even before I make the 5-meter dash across the sand to set the hook. … Read More
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Video: How To Modify a Minnow Plug to Catch More Fish
In this video, On The Water Editor Jimmy Fee demonstrates two easy modifications for the Cotton Cordell Redfin and Mambo Minnow to create different actions for big striped bass.
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Go Boating NJ
Six months after Sandy, there are still a lot of questions regarding access for boaters and fishermen throughout the Garden State. Anglers are wondering: “Have there been changes to the channels and sandbars?” “Is there still a lot of underwater debris?” “Is there access to boat launches throughout the state?” As the fishing season gets … Read More
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Spring Boat Dewinterization Checklist
Wondering how do the pro’s do this seasonal service? Take a look at this checklist to get a good idea of what you should be looking for whether you're dewinterizing yourself or reviewing the work of a professional. Read More
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Remembering “Ron Z” Poirier
Ron had many fans among fishermen who caught fish on his innovative RonZ lures. He also had many friends in the fishing industry who responded to his warmth, generosity and positivity. He will be missed. Read More
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Field Test Favorites: St. Croix Rage RC68MF
I’m no professional bass angler, nor do I have any aspirations of becoming one. And because I do most of my largemouth bass fishing in a kayak, a john boat or from shore, I don’t have the space to cart around a dozen different rods, each fine tuned to one very specific technique. But at … Read More
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2013 Northeast Saltwater Fishing Regulations for MA, RI, CT, NJ, NY, ME, NH
Now that New Jersey has finalized its recreational catch limits and lengths for 2013, we've compiled the saltwater fishing regulations for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Read More
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Northeast Angler Abroad: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Tackle tuna, rooster fish, snapper and more on a dream trip to Costa Rica's legendary Golfo Dulce. Read More
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Fishing the Charles River
Thanks in large part to various legislative measures and the efforts of private citizens banding together to protect the watershed, the Charles River is now one of the cleanest urban waterways in America, and is home to excellent fishing opportunities for crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass, white catfish, carp and the occasional striped bass. Read More
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