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Fishing on the Job

  • May 16, 2012

    Big “Lazy” Stripers

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    One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing people refer to big striped bass as “lazy.” Wild animals, especially those living in the ocean, are not afforded the luxury of laziness.   If they were lazy, they’d either be eaten or starve to death. Those big “lazy” stripers carefully calculate each movement, so as not to … Read More »

  • May 15, 2012

    Snag Hooks: Don’t Leave Home Without One

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    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. Snagged baits can be kept for later use, brought to … Read More »

  • May 08, 2012

    Field Test Favorites: Rugged Shark Swordfish Sandals

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    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 »

From the Helm

  • April 03, 2012

    More than 100 Sea Tow Automated Radio Check Stations Now Operational

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    Sea Tow Actively Seeking Hosts to Expand this Vital Boating Safety Service Southold, NY—March 28, 2012—Sea Tow Services International, Inc., the world’s leading professional marine assistance provider, announces that the number of stations transmitting its free Automated Radio Check service in coastal and inland boating areas across the U.S. has broken 100. Today, there are … Read More »

  • February 27, 2012

    Lowrance Fishfinder Kayak Installation

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    It used to be that kayak fishermen had other choice but to get creative when it came to rigging up their craft with accessories for fishing. Now, a number of manufacturers are are producing kayak-specific options for adding everything from rod holders to camera pods to chartplotters. In the March 2012 issue of On The … Read More »

  • February 22, 2012

    The Boats are Back – MTANJ Boat Sale and Expo

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    Manasquan, NJ – The boats cruise back into the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison for the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo on February 23-26, 2012. This new show, which focuses on affordability and convenience both for the consumer and exhibitors, is organized by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) … Read More »

Northeast Fishing News

  • May 10, 2012

    Fishermen Rescue Capsized Boaters in Plymouth Bay

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    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 »

  • May 04, 2012

    Sad News: Local Writer Tim Coleman Dies While Fishing

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    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 »

  • April 26, 2012

    Pending Youth-Record Connecticut Blackfish

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    Danbury, Connecticut resident Nikole Travis, a 12-year-old Rogers’ Park Middle School student, caught a 10.4-pound blackfish last week that is currently pending for the new youth record. The big tautog was 23-1/4 inches long. She caught the fish using a sandworm from a boat off Clinton, Connecticut. According to proud father Brian Travis, Nikole has been an … Read More »

Striper Cup Updates

  • May 15, 2012

    Bartnicki Boys Hard at Work

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    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 »

  • May 04, 2012

    First Weigh Slip!

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    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 »

  • March 30, 2012

    This Could be Your Hydra-Sports Boat!

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    One lucky Striper Cup participant could walk away from StriperFest the proud owner of a new Hydra-Sports 2300 CC fishing machine! The 22-foot, 4-inch will be coupled with a Yamaha Outboard and fully equipped with Lowrance Electronics. A few of the features on the Hydra-Sports 2300 CC include the standard hard top, a 31-gallon underseat … Read More »