Understanding Tide and Current
A few years back I was fishing a big-current striper spot that had been producing good fish for a few weeks. The fish were...
Offshore Nights: Gear, Safety and Weather
Now that we are firmly into midsummer, the Northeast’s offshore fishery is full bore. August is traditionally the month the night bite in the...
NEWS: Brookfield Dam Empties West Branch of Penobscot River
BANGOR, ME, July 17, 2023 – An unexplained shut down of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partner’s McKay Hydro-electric Station below Ripogenus Dam occurred on July...
Featured Captain: Michelle Bancewicz – No Limits
The first thing I noticed when I walked into Captain Michelle Bancewicz’s house was a nautical chart of Jeffreys Ledge, one of the largest...
The Closer: Where Schoolies Beat the Skunk
Last week was a banger. Fish—lots of them, for long stretches, and more than a few were big. No schoolies here. There was no...
Fish Beer Friday Review: Offshore Ale Co. Menemsha Pale Ale
I must start off by admitting I can’t actually declare this an official fish beer. There is nothing fishing related on the can. But...
Dead Stripers Found Netted and Rotting in Boothbay Harbor, ME
Earlier this week, angler Jake Walsh was kayak fishing around Boothbay Harbor in Liniken Bay, Maine when he came across a harrowing sight for...
Tiderunner Weakfish by Kayak
Pictured above: In the spring, weakfish feed on larger baits, so larger lures offer the best chance at hooking a tiderunner. (photo: Eric Harrison)
One...
Don’t Slack Off at Slack Tide
The anglers to my right were about to call it quits. One had hooked his plug on his reel and was chatting with his...
AFTCO to Release New Forge Insulated Jacket
Joining six other brand new pieces of performance fishing apparel, AFTCO announced the arrival of their Forge Insulated Jacket at ICAST 2023 in Orlando,...
