The 7 Things That Actually Ruin Your First Fishing Trip of the Season (And How to Avoid Them)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:56 +0000


Every year, the fish show up right on time.

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Striper Migration Map – March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:52:12 +0000


We’re still in a bit of a holding pattern on the 2026 Striped Bass Migration.

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Raritan Bay’s Spring Striper Run

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:50:25 +0000


Raritan Bay’s nutrient-rich waters and warming mud flats make it a key stop for migrating striped bass each spring.

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Spring Striper Fishing on the Peconic

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:20:28 +0000


Peconic Bay’s shallow flats and warming spring waters create a perfect staging ground for migrating striped bass.

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OTW Angling Adventures Preview: Valley of the Giants

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:15:57 +0000


Chris Megan, Neal Larson, and Jimmy Fee venture into the Niagara River valley on the edge of winter, targeting lake trout, brown trout, and steelhead in one of the Northeast’s most storied freshwater systems.

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Raymarine Unveils Axiom 2 Chartplotter and Next-Generation LightHouse Charts

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:56:57 +0000


This week at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Raymarine is unveiling the new version of their Axiom chartplotter series with a faster processor, updated charts, and an improved display and interface.

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A Season of Tournament Fishing on Lake Champlain

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0000


At the beginning of last season on Lake Champlain, I was fired up to focus on largemouth.

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Berkley’s Lab Series Uses Scented “Slime” to Fool Pressured Bass

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:10:41 +0000


For years, Berkley has designed soft baits around the premise that if you better understand how fish smell and taste, you can build baits that get more bites.

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New Bill Turns Chesapeake Bay’s Invasive Blue Catfish into Pet Food

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:26:36 +0000


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Striper Migration Map – March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:56:36 +0000


It’s been a long, cold winter, with freezing temperatures lingering into mid-March, but the striped bass follow more cues than just the water temperature to begin their migrations.

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