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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.

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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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  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 24, 2013

    Field Test Favorites: Mike’s Custom Plugs Ditch Witch

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    Every now and then a plug comes along that is not just good-looking but is easy to cast, has great action and also catches fish. Mike at Mike’s Custom Plugs has found this balance in the Ditch Witch. This plug made me look like I knew what I was doing because I
was able to cast … Read More »

  • from:Northeast Fishing News

    May 22, 2013

    Wounded Warrior Wins 15th Annual Manhattan Cup

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    Congratulations to Wounded Warrior James O’Leary who won the 15th Annual Manhattan Cup last Friday with a 33.2-pound striper. James and Captain Rick Stavola beat out 125 other anglers and 40 other captains to take home the top prize! The Manhattan Cup is an Inshore Catch and Release tournament in which anglers compete for the … Read More »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 22, 2013

    Plum Island Fishing Guide

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    Located less than five miles south of the New Hampshire border, Plum Island offers boundless shore-fishing opportunities that are a short drive for most anglers in New England. Read More »

  • from:From the Helm

    May 22, 2013

    Southport Boatworks 28CC

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    Captain Paul Mandella reviews his Southport Boatworks 28CC used for his charter fishing business, Maybe Tonight Charters. Read More »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 20, 2013

    The Blackbacks are Back: Flounder Fishing Boston Harbor

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    Up until last weekend, I hadn’t caught a winter flounder in 29 years. As a child growing up near Boston, I was a boy-wonder flounder-catching kid, and I spent countless summer days on my father’s boat drifting around and filling buckets full of these tasty little flatfish. But my father died when I was 11 … Read More »

  • from:Northeast Fishing News

    May 20, 2013

    NY Gov: $20 Million Available for Fishing Businesses Affected by Sandy

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    New York coastal businesses received good news today as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a $20 million dollar grant for New York state’s fishing industry, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy last October. Businesses will be able to apply for up to $50,000 in relief funds, just in time for the busy summer … Read More »

  • from:Frenzy Fishing with Ben Taylor

    May 16, 2013

    Frenzy Fishing: A Blog by Ben Taylor

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    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 »

  • from:Striper Cup Updates

    May 16, 2013

    51.66 Pound Rhode Island Surf Striper Weighed In

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    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 »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 15, 2013

    Lunker Lakers in Lewiston, NY

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    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.

  • from:Northeast Fishing News

    May 15, 2013

    56-Pound Striper Longer Than World Record

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    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 »

  • from:From the Helm

    May 15, 2013

    Boat Owner Basics: Top Boat Insurance Tips for 2013

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    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 »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 14, 2013

    Field Test Favorites: Jackson Kayak Cuda 14

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    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 »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 13, 2013

    Three Surf Rigs You Should Know About

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    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 »

  • from:Fishing on the Job

    May 13, 2013

    Video: How To Modify a Minnow Plug to Catch More Fish

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    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.

  • from:Northeast Fishing News

    May 10, 2013

    Go Boating NJ

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    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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