Trolling for strped bass is utilitarian.

Catch cold-water trout by trolling with leadcore line.

After a couple failed attempts at chasing the blitzing bonito close to shore on Martha’s Vineyard, Chris Megan and I headed off to the Hooter, where light-tackle, high-speed trolling is the preferred tactic.

The MagicTail Mojo Rig have become staples for saltwater obsessed anglers on the east coast.

The Flatfish’s trademark flat-nosed body and offset detachable hooks produce a life-like swimming action that is irresistible to predatory fish.

On Thursday, I hopped aboard the Riptide with Captain Terry Nugent for a trip south of Martha’s Vineyard where schools of bluefin tuna had recently moved in.

Late in the work day on Thursday August 17, just after putting the finishing touches on a great September issue and making live the Fishing Forecast, a call came down from the Captain’s chair.

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