The Toughest Time to Catch Panfish? Here’s How to Beat the Mid-Winter Slump

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:12:09 +0000


February might be the hardest month of the ice season.

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Preview: The Legend of Block Island

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:29:42 +0000


On this DIY mission, Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee work the rips, rocks, and tides that make Block Island world-famous as they hunt for a 50-pound class striped bass.

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Is a Motorized Kayak Better for Your Fishing?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:03:23 +0000


For saltwater anglers especially, speed, maneuverability, and GPS-anchoring technologies are just a few of the many benefits of motorized kayak fishing.

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Five Ways Modern Diesel I/O Makes Boating Easier—and Safer—Than You Might Expect

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:36:56 +0000


For many boaters, the idea of diesel inboard/outboard power still carries some outdated baggage—noise, smoke, complexity, or the sense that it belongs to another era.

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The Most Innovative Striped Bass Fishing Lures for 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:23:35 +0000


These three plug builders are breaking the mold to create unique striper lures.

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Are the Patriots the fishiest team in the NFL?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:55:01 +0000


The Patriots might just be the fishiest team in the NFL, and no, I’m not referring to deflated balls, spy cameras, or their easy path to the 2026 Super Bowl.

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Hudson River Striper Spawn Fails Again—What It Means for the Fishery’s Future

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:40:16 +0000


For the third straight year, striped bass spawning in the Hudson River has fallen well below average.

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Could This Brutally Cold Winter Help Save Striped Bass?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:32:37 +0000


This winter has been brutally cold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, grounding boats, freezing ramps, and curtailing any open-water fishing opportunities.

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Turtlebox Introduces “Fighting Lady Yellow” Limited Edition

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:42:11 +0000


The fishing world is full of “colorful” names for its colors.

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“Moronic” Fishing for a Maine Icon | OTW Podcast Ep. 73

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:35:33 +0000


Jimmy Fee, Alex Blackwell, and Matt Haeffner sit down to talk about the “moronic sport” of ice fishing as they recount stories from hardwater-seasons past.

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