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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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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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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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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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“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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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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Gifts for the Offshore Fisherman Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. AFTCO Adapt Tactical Phase Change Performance Shirt Built with the highly innovative bio-based Phase Change fabric, the AFTCO Adapt Tactical Phase Change Performance Shirt reacts to changes in body […]
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Gift Guide for the Northeast Bass Fisherman Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Abu Garcia Revo Rocket The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket has an asymmetrical body design that gives anglers a more compact, lightweight reel. Its larger gear system provides […]
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10 Best Gifts for Bottom Fishing Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bubba Saltwater Multi-Flex Interchangeable Knife Set Included in a hard-sided carry case the Bubba Saltwater Multi-Flex Interchangeable Knife Set contains a Bubba non-slip grip handle and two full-tang […]
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“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 […]
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On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. “Jigging” for blackfish is a fun and effective way to target these crab-loving. For a long time, fishermen relied on rigs weighed down by heavy sinkers to present baits to tautog, but fishermen learned that tog […]
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On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The first time I saw fishermen working a pencil popper, I nearly laughed out loud. I was lying back on one of the sandy spots in Turtle Cove after the morning bite under the Montauk lighthouse […]
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Growing up, many of us might remember being enrolled in clubs, athletic teams, or classes that didn’t captivate our interest. However, when Cape Cod local, Amy Eldridge, was enrolled in a pottery class around the age of five by her mother, she had a sense that it might be something she’d really enjoy. During her […]
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In the right hands, and with the proper tackle, jigs are a deadly way to present crabs to big tautog. The author caught this 11-pound-plus female tog on a day when over ten double-digit fish were taken on jigs. As the fall weather settles in, anglers across the Northeast are eager to get on the […]
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Rockfish Charters gets up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Close to Metro New York and along the South Shore, November is often a banner month, especially for blackfish, bluefish, and striped bass. Peanut bunker have been prevalent and anglers look forward to finding stripers in the Rockaways, and […]
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Under the cover of night Captain Ryan Hill, Matthew Bach, Michael Tanionos and Jeff Vantine got more than they bargained for while jigging for bait during a recent tuna trip off Massachusetts. The crew prepped Hill’s 26-foot Regulator for a long day of giant tuna fishing ahead while Captain Ryan Hill charted the course. Hill […]
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Sergeant Feller summited the sand dune that faced southwest, overlooking a crescent beach. The goat path was as steep as any mountain trail. With his hands on his knees, head down and eyes on his feet, he caught his breath. He chuckled to himself, imagining what his brothers in arms would say if they saw […]
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