Replacing Plugs with Soft Plastics for Stripers in the Surf

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:18:53 +0000


To consistently catch big stripers, make soft plastics your primary presentation from the surf.

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How to Hook More Fluke: 7 Tips for Better Hooksets

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:19:47 +0000


Practice the do's and don'ts of hooking fluke to put more keepers on ice this season.

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Fish Wakebaits on Shorelines for Low-Light Summer Largemouth

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:17 +0000


Bank habitat contains many areas to catch bass.

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Secret Weapons of Deep Drop Fishing

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:25:14 +0000


When fishing for tilefish, anglers seek new and interesting ways to get their rigs noticed 500 feet down.

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Cast Swimbaits Over Weed Flats for Low-Light Summer Largemouth

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:19 +0000


Shallow and mid-depth weed flats are a prime area largemouth stalk prey during twilight.

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Raking Sand Eels | One of Surf Fishing’s Lost Arts

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:04:48 +0000


Originally Published in the May 2007 Issue of On The Water Magazine, when raking for sand eels was already becoming one of fishing’s lost arts.

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Fish Beer Friday Review: Landlocks & Brookies Pale Ale by Northwoods Brewing Co.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:23 +0000


Bright, citrusy, and pleasantly malty, Landlocks & Brookies is a well-balanced pale ale made for post-fishing refreshment and cool nights around the campfire.

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NOAA Reminds Anglers to Maintain a Safe Distance from Whales

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:10:21 +0000


NOAA Fisheries reminds all fishermen and boaters to keep a safe distance from whales.

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Rhode Island Surfcasters Catch Hammerhead Shark

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:44:17 +0000


A shark-filled summer continues for Northeast surfcasters with the latest catch, a hammerhead in Rhode Island.

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4 New Saltwater Rods from ICAST 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:28:29 +0000


At ICAST 2026, tackle manufacturers showcased inshore, surf, and boat rods with upgraded features and technologies that are designed to enhance the experience of Northeast anglers.

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