How-To

In rips, the upwelling of nutrients from the bottom makes the area over the shoal a particularly rich environment for baitfish and the predators that feed on them.

Fishing a teaser in front of a larger striper lure can fool finicky stripers.

Andy Nabreski shares his version of Cebolada, a traditional Portuguese onion sauce that adds some heat to freshly caught back sea bass fillets.

The centerpin drift's effectiveness and the reel’s lack of built-in drag make for exciting moments fighting finicky fish.

Massachusetts fishermen are required to use circle hooks when fishing with whole or cut natural baits.

Join On The Water's Andy Nabreski and wife and fellow chef Susan Nabreski as they cook and serve up a whole Black Sea Bass.

Build a delicious fried fish taco with this simple recipe.

I decided to come up with an inexpensive way to organize and safely store my rods in one location, near my workshop, so they would be easy to access if I want to perform some maintenance or do some quick rigging before a trip—or if I just want to sit back and admire my massive collection of fish-catching weapons.

The toilet-plunging method keeps from crushing these delicate shellfish, ensuring they’ll be in perfect condition to steam, soak in butter, and chow down with an ice-cold beer.

Tube-and-Worm Rig Application: Shallow water, estuaries, warm water, midday Rod: 15- to 30-pound-class, 7-foot conventional Reel: Mid-size conventional Line: 45-pound-test leadcore Leader: 40- to 50-pound-test fluorocarbon Trolling Speed: 2 knots Tip: The worm is a