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Largemouth Bass by the Calendar

Largemouth Bass by the Calendar

Boat Lyfe

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Winter White Perch Fishing

Winter White Perch Fishing

Boat Lyfe

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2023 Fishing Boat Buyer’s Guide

2023 Fishing Boat Buyer’s Guide

Boat Lyfe

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5 Lures for Winter Trout Fishing

Boat Lyfe

Long live the trout, curer of cabin fever and conqueror of the cold water. When saltwater fish have gone south, and large and smallmouth bass have gone dormant, the trout keeps biting, barely slowing its feeding even when the temperatures dip into the 30s. When local fishing options grow slim in January and February, and […]

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Five Surf Fishing Reels for Under $250

Five Surf Fishing Reels for Under $250

Boat Lyfe

Fishing in the surf is as rewarding as it can be challenging. Incessant waves, mighty currents, salty air, and heavy winds are just a few factors that test a surfcasters will as much as they test our gear. Surfcasters require reels with enough brawn to overpower large predators like striped bass, and enough durability to […]

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Final Trips in the Late Fall Surf

Final Trips in the Late Fall Surf

Boat Lyfe

Many years, my surfcasting season ends with the intention to make one final trip that, for one reason or another, never materializes. I don’t think I’ve ever made a cast knowing it would be the last one of my surf-fishing year. Those trips usually end up being forgettable, fishless outings in the same or similar […]

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On The Water’s Premier Yamaha Dealers

On The Water’s Premier Yamaha Dealers

Boat Lyfe

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5 Steps to Catch More Steelhead

5 Steps to Catch More Steelhead

Boat Lyfe

Finding and catching more steelhead on the Salmon River, or anywhere else for that matter, starts with good planning and an understanding of your quarry. Here are five tips to help you do just that. 1. Think Like a Steelhead When a steelhead enters the Salmon River, it’s on a mission. To accomplish that, it […]

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A Christmas Tree for Henry

A Christmas Tree for Henry

Boat Lyfe

“It’s not your fault. He transitions from an affable and generous old codger until the onset of Thanksgiving, after which he slips into full Scrooge mode at Christmas.” I had just delivered a hot coffee and a Danish pastry to Henry, which was usually enough to put a smile on his weathered face, and asked […]

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Van Staal Celebrates 30 Years with Limited Edition Reel

Van Staal Celebrates 30 Years with Limited Edition Reel

Boat Lyfe

The limited edition 30th Anniversary Van Staal VSX200GX2. Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. To celebrate 30 years of surfcasting-tough, 50-pound striper proven spinning reels, Van Staal is bringing back its original gold color in a limited run of 30th Anniversary […]

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Early Winter Fishing for Big Niagara Lake Trout

Early Winter Fishing for Big Niagara Lake Trout

Boat Lyfe

This lake trout was sporting a fresh wound from a lamprey above its pectoral fin. In the 1900’s, lampreys contributed to the eradication of lakers in Lake Ontario. Since the 1970s, stocking efforts and lamprey population-control methods have allowed the lakers to thrive in Ontario once again. In early winter, the Niagara Bar and River […]

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2023 Sportsmen’s Shows

2023 Sportsmen’s Shows

Boat Lyfe

It’s hard to believe 2023 is around the corner. After 2022’s revitalized show season on the curtails of Covid-19, the list of ongoing sportsmen’s shows, fishing and boating expos has returned to stasis. Very few, if any, shows have been cancelled this year. 2023 will bring new and improved technology, gear and tackle to the […]

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Remembering Bill Couch and his Pond Darter

Remembering Bill Couch and his Pond Darter

Boat Lyfe

Bill Couch was a generational icon in the Northeast striped bass fishing community.  He was the owner of Couch’s Cedar Works, through which he designed, built, and sold top quality plugs at an affordable price.  He was universally loved and admired by a group of fishermen who could squabble, bicker, and get nasty over any […]

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Late Season Fishing In New England

Late Season Fishing In New England

Boat Lyfe

Haddock are primarily bottom feeders, and are best targeted with clams or clam bellies on a high-low rig. The last two months of the saltwater season have a drastically different feel, depending on whether you are fishing north or south of Cape Cod. However, one thing remains the same—there’s plenty of great fishing left for […]

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Late Fall Fishing Bonanza In Raritan Bay

Late Fall Fishing Bonanza In Raritan Bay

Boat Lyfe

The clear, crisp air in November brings beautiful sunrises. With the New York skyline outlined by a deep-red sky and a little mist rising off the water, the scene was set for a magical day on the water—if the fish were willing to cooperate. The truck reported 35 degrees when I got in, but with […]

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Late Fall On the Western Sound

Late Fall On the Western Sound

Boat Lyfe

Photo by Capt. Joe Diorio I am a self-proclaimed albie addict. I fall victim to the “flu” in the late summer and it usually hangs on like a bad cough right through October. Just when I have recovered from my shoulder season chasing funny fish, western Long Island Sound comes alive for the start of […]

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2022 Gift Guide: 7 Gifts to Get Kids Into Fishing

2022 Gift Guide: 7 Gifts to Get Kids Into Fishing

Boat Lyfe

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5 Gift Ideas for the Ice Fisherman

5 Gift Ideas for the Ice Fisherman

Boat Lyfe

“I have enough fishing gear,” said no angler, ever. The ongoing accumulation of the latest and greatest fishing tackle, apparel, and knickknacks is part and parcel with being a fisherman. When saltwater season winds down, and holiday season ramps up, it’s prime time to restock, upgrade, and expand your fishing arsenal. In this year’s Angler’s […]

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24 Gifts for Striper Fishermen

24 Gifts for Striper Fishermen

Boat Lyfe

From surf to boat, and Maine to Maryland, the striped bass reigns supreme as the world’s  greatest gamefish. Here are some of the items at the top of our wishlist for next striper season. #gift-guide{max-width: 1080px;}#gift-guide .rcorners {margin:12px 0 15px 0; height: auto; overflow:hidden;}#gift-guide .rcorners h3 {margin:0;}#gift-guide .rcorners p {margin:0;}#gift-guide .rcorners .rc-title {border-radius: 15px; border: […]

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