February 2012 February 2012

Fish

In this issue, get the inside scoop on the Block Island cod comeback. Work the night shift on the ice for a unique freshwater fish. Get the most out of your fish finder and find out what state records fell in Connecticut in 2011. Silver is the new gold in this month’s Northeast Angler Abroad in Alaska. Take a crash course on shark biology to help you catch more of the ocean’s top predators, and dial in which metal-lip plugs to use at what times. Also inside, the Fiction Contest Winner and the latest and greatest in marine electronics.

Features

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    Winter Respite: The Cod Comeback

    by Zack Harvey

    Block Island’s burgeoning wintertime cod fishery provides a much-needed excuse to get out in the cold.

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    Metal-Lip Plugs

    by Steve McKenna

    Conquer the confusion over metal-lip striper plugs and master these super swimmers.

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    Ice Fishing for Cusk

    by John D. Silva

    Fish the night shift and discover the fun of icing pre-spawn “freshwater cod.”

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    2012 Electronics Innovations

    by OTW Staff

    With the boat out of the water for a couple months, it’s the perfect time to think about upgrading and taking advantage of the new technologies available to fishermen in 2012.

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    Get More From Your Fish-finder

    by Jimmy Fee

    Are you using your sonar to its full potential?

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    Sharks: Know Thy Enemy

    by Darren Dorris

    Take a crash course on the ocean’s top predators to win more battles this season.

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    Custom Rods

    by Eric Harrison

    Design a rod that perfectly fits you - and your fishing style.

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    Connecticut’s Record Breaking Season

    by Kierran Broatch

    2011 was the year of giants in Connecticut state waters.

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    The Nantucket Graveyard

    by Tim Coleman

    On the treacherous shoals of Nantucket lie legendary wrecks that hold troves of fish and untold secrets.

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    OTW Fiction Contest Winner:

    by Alfonso K. Ajello

    My Lake

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    Northeast Angler Abroad: Tsiu Silver

    by Skip Montello

    The new Alaskan gold.

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    Buying At The Boat Show

    by Neal Larsson

    If you’ve been dreaming of a new boat, this season’s boat shows could be the perfect opportunity.

Columns

  • Tales & Scales
  • Field Test Favorites
  • Ask Pops: Dave “Pops” Masch
  • Lure of the Month: Ron Powers
  • Guide Flies: Tony Lolli
  • From The Surf: Jimmy Fee
  • From The Helm
  • Naturalist’s Logbook: Alan Desbonnet
  • Fishing Planner: Mass & Northern NE
  • Fishing Planner: Southern NE
  • Cooking the Catch: Dave “Pops” Masch
  • Classifieds
  • Coming Events
  • Tides
  • In The Wake: Charley Soares