The Striper Migration: When Will the Bass Return?
Every winter, anticipation builds for the arrival of migrating striped bass. Each year is different, and exact timing seems to be strongly influenced by...
How To Find and Catch Lake Trout From Shore in the Northeast
When I was a young kid, Saturday afternoons meant trips up Route 22 in Westchester County, New York, for dinner at Nana’s. As we...
7 Lures for Schoolie Stripers
When targeting schoolie stripers or “slot-size” stripers, downsize your tackle and baits. Since you’ll be doing plenty of catching and releasing, consider switching out...
Rough Fish of the River
There’s just something about flowing water and the exhilaration brought on by the anticipation of a new spring season that stirs my angling passion...
Survey: Do You Fish for Giant Tuna in New England?
The Pelagic Fisheries Lab at the University of Maine, Orono and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is looking to evaluate post-release mortality on...
Circle Hook Guide for Striper Fishing
(Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.)Striped bass anglers are required...
The Splash-and-Feather Rig: A Spin Fisherman’s Cheat Code
A “splasher” is a small, nearly weightless presentation that not only matches the hatch but attracts picky fish to the surface. When combined with...
Monkfish – The Sea’s Most Delicious Monster
Earlier in my life, when I had a swollen ego, the thought of paying good money for a piece of fish at the fish...
How to Choose the Right Leader Material
Many of the freshwater and inshore gamefish we seek with fly and light spinning gear posses striking dentition. Their ability to cut, slice, tear...
How to Catch Striped Bass
Striped bass are the most popular and sought-after saltwater species in the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia to Maine. Striped bass can be found in...
