The Latest Stories
Lowrance Launches ActiveTarget Live Sonar
With Lowrance ActiveTarget Live Sonar, you'll have the latest bottom tracking technology to see how fish are responding to your lure or bait in real-time.
Lowrance Introduces Elite FS Series Fishfinder
The new Lowrance Elite FS Series Fishfinder is equipped with the latest technology and features to help you find and catch more fish in a variety of scenarios.
Massachusetts DEP Busts Lobster Poachers
Environmental Police found two divers in illegal possession of lobsters on the north shore in early December.
Survey for Southern New England’s Offshore Fishermen
If you fish any of these wind energy lease areas in southern New England, please take this brief online survey to help researchers gauge the recreational usage of these waters.
Enduring Partnerships – Ensuring Fishing And Boating Opportunities In America
Learn about the Sport Fish Restoration Program and discover how local and federal government agencies have partnered up to create fishing and boating opportunities funded by excise taxes on angling equipment and motorboat fuel.
Tip-Up Fishing For Northern Pike
Just after the lakes first freeze over at the beginning of winter, fishermen hit the ice in search of northern pike.
Freshwater
Purchase Your 2021 Fishing License Online
Before heading out to make your first casts of 2021, make sure to purchase or renew your state fishing license online.
New Jersey | Top Ice Fishing Spots
A guide to several of the popular New Jersey ice fishing spots, the types of freshwater fish, and tips to catch them.
Ice Fishing | Tips for the First Freeze of the Season
A guide of ice fishing tips and safety measures to get you started for the first hard freeze of the season.
Boating
How to Plan Boat Repairs on a Limited Budget
An easy to understand guide for prioritizing your boat's repairs, maintenance, and upgrades with limited funds.
Fishing Boat Buyer’s Guide
Discover what’s available for a new year and a new season of boating and fishing.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Boat
Essential boat ownership questions to think about before you buy a watercraft and begin making great memories with your friends and family.
Surfcasting
Our Most Popular Videos of 2020
The past year of filming for OTW did not look at all how we’d planned it back in January of 2020, with travel restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing orders basically forcing us to scrap our
Fly Fishing for Surf Stripers
Easy to understand tips and gear recommendations to get you started fly fishing in the surf for striped bass.
2020 Fisherman’s Gift Guide
Find great gifts for your fishing buddies and a few for yourself.
Gear
Know Your Striper Plugs | Big Minnow Swimmers
After years of asking, anglers finally have options when it comes to big minnow plugs.
If You Could Only Use 1 Freshwater Lure
The "catch everything" power of the curly tail grub.
Daiwa Releases Crossover Spinning Reel
From stripers to largemouth bass, the new Kage LT MQ is a high-performance reel designed with versatility in mind.
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